Teaching Democratic Values and Civic Engagement (10 min. Survey)

1. Civic Engagement Activities at GSU and beyond

Please use this survey to report any community or civic engagement activities that you conducted within the last 3 academic years.

This includes activities or assignments that improve community well-being or in collaboration with community stakeholder(s). EXAMPLES include the following: community reflection assignments, capstone projects, community service projects, work study, voter engagement, internships, continuing education or workshops with partner organizations, workforce collaborations, health and wellness events, service-learning that includes reflection, nonprofit or business support services, partner activities on and off campus, volunteering, etc. [Please consider both in person, hybrid and online activities.]

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* 1. In which College do you teach, work or lead?

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Business

College of Education

College of Health and Human Services

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How many total years have you been teaching or employed in higher education?

Less than one year

1 to 3 years

4 to 6 years

7 to 10 years

More than 10 years

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* 3. Please estimate the total number of participants /students involved in your civic engagement actives during the prior academic year (Fall or Spring).

Less than 5

6 to 15

16 to 25

26 to 50

More than 50

None of the above

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* 4. What types of students/attendees participate in your course, workshop, event or activity?

Mostly undergraduate students

Mostly graduate students

Mostly faculty, administrators, or staff

Mostly external partners or alumni

A mix of all the above

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 5. What is the total length or duration of your civic engagement activities or events?

One time event or program

A few days or weekend activity (2 to 4 days)

A weeklong program or module

Longer than one week

Most of the academic semester (55% or more)

Entire semester

Longer than one semester

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* 6. Which of the following activities are included in your civic engagement courses, events or activities? (Select all that apply)

Does not apply to my course or current role

Internship, Practicum or Service-Learning

Community Service Activity (i.e. gardening, food distribution, etc)

Interviews with external partners, business leaders,

Study/Research Abroad (travel to non-US destination)

Study/Research Away (travel to non-GSU off campus location)

Voter Engagement, Education or Registration

Interacting with ethnically or racially diverse communities

Community Action Research

Debates or Panel Discussions

Guest lectures or presentations by community members or stakeholders

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which of the following activities would you LIKE to include in future civic engagement courses, events or activities? (Select all that apply)

Internship, Practicum or Service-Learning

Community Service Activity (i.e. gardening, food distribution, etc)

Interviews with external partners, business leaders,

Study/Research Abroad (travel to non-US destination)

Study/Research Away (travel to non-GSU off campus location)

Voter Engagement, Education or Registration

Interacting with ethnically or racially diverse communities

Community Action Research

Debates or Panel Discussions

Guest lectures or presentations by community members or stakeholders

None of the above

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* 8. Approximately how many hours would you say you spend planning and implementing this aspect of the course, module or learning activity?
(answer in # Hours)

Less than 5 hours

Between 5 and 10 hours

Between 10 and 24 hours

More than 25 hours

Not Really Sure

Does not apply (there are others who do this or assist with this)

Too many to even count

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* 9. What are the main reason(s) you design, teach or host civic engagement or democratic learning activities? (Select all that apply)

Aligns with my personal values

Aligns with the values within my academic discipline

Program or course requirements

Aligns with the institution’s mission

Aligns with my teaching pedagogy

Concerns about social justice and equity

Concerns about public policy related to my discipline or research

Concerns about college student voters and issues that affect them

Concerns about the community in general (local, state, national or international issues)

Other (please specify)

Teaching Democratic Values and Civic Engagement (10 min. Survey)

1. Civic Engagement Activities at GSU and beyond

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* 1. In which College do you teach, work or lead?

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* 2. How many total years have you been teaching or employed in higher education?

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* 3. Please estimate the total number of participants /students involved in your civic engagement actives during the prior academic year (Fall or Spring).

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* 4. What types of students/attendees participate in your course, workshop, event or activity?

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* 5. What is the total length or duration of your civic engagement activities or events?

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* 6. Which of the following activities are included in your civic engagement courses, events or activities? (Select all that apply)

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* 7. Which of the following activities would you LIKE to include in future civic engagement courses, events or activities? (Select all that apply)

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* 8. Approximately how many hours would you say you spend planning and implementing this aspect of the course, module or learning activity?(answer in # Hours)

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* 9. What are the main reason(s) you design, teach or host civic engagement or democratic learning activities? (Select all that apply)

* 8. Approximately how many hours would you say you spend planning and implementing this aspect of the course, module or learning activity?
(answer in # Hours)