Habit of Mind: Engagement
Preparing to Advance a Diverse Democracy
Learning Objective
CU Boulder students will know how to make positive contributions to a diverse world as citizens and leaders engaged in their communities. Citizenship involves developing an orientation to the public good—understanding that this concept is always contested—and a commitment to democratic processes to address differences. Leadership involves promoting collaboration, motivating others, valuing diverse perspectives and elevating the strengths of individuals. As committed citizens and leaders, students will recognize how histories, cultures and values shape identities, practices and social positionings; will understand that engagement can take many forms across different communities and cultures; and will engage productively across differences to identify and address barriers to inclusion, equity and sustainability.Ìý
Learning Outcomes
Articulate a personal approach to leadership, community engagement and orientation to the public good with respect to differing communities and cultures.Ìý
Practice respectful and empathetic dialogue to identify barriers to inclusion, equity and sustainable futures.
Contribute to their communities through activities such as but not limited to community-based learning; volunteering; advocacy; internships; publicly engaged research; scholarship and/or creative work.Ìý