Lumina Degree Qualifications Profile Civic Learning competency  Explains diverse positions, including those of different cultural, economic and geographic interests, on a contested issue, and evaluates the issue in light of both those interests and evidence drawn from journalism and scholarship.  Develops and justifies a position on a public issue and relates the position taken to alternative views within the community/policy environment.  Collaborates with others in developing and implementing an approach to a civic issue, evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the process and, where applicable, the result. 1

Fitchburg State and MWCC Civic Engagement competency  evaluate, take, and defend positions on issues and events of human interest  demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the diversity of the human experience and historical perspectives  articulate and reflect on her/his own perspective on civic issues  participate in civic life and interact with others to promote the common good 2

Modified AAC&U LEAP VALUE Civic Engagement Rubric  Diversity of Communities and Cultures  Attitudes shaped by and promote diversity  Analysis of Knowledge  Applies academic study to civic engagement  Civic Identity and Reflection  Explains how civic identity has been shaped  Civic Communication  Involvement in the community infrastructure  Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively  Civic Action and Commitment

Student Civic Engagement Artifacts  Fitchburg Oral History Papers  Images of Democracy  Strengths and Weaknesses Essays  Issues in Human Services Papers

Percentage of Civic Engagement Artifacts Scored “Not Applicable”

Moving Forward within a Framework for 21 st Century Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Academic work may better demonstrate  Civic and Democratic Knowledge  Civic and Democratic Skills Reflection on Civic Engagement activities may better demonstrate  Civic and Democratic Values  Civic and Democratic Action Cratsley and Slotnick _slotnick.cfm 6