Citizenship in Action: Embedding Civic Learning in Your Discipline

Term: Spring 2025

Date: April 11th, 2025

Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm

Location: Graduate Life Center 40

Instructors: Jenni Gallagher & Meghan Madel

Presented By: Office of General Education (GE)

Description:

Higher education plays a vital role in fostering a healthy civic society. As educators, you help students build the knowledge, skills, and values needed for professional success and civic engagement. Virginia Tech’s General Education program advances this mission by embedding Ethical Reasoning and Intercultural and Global Awareness into Pathways Courses.

This professional development course equips faculty with practical strategies to integrate Civic Learning into their curriculum across disciplines. Participants will explore diverse pedagogical approaches to foster critical thinking and inspire active citizenship. Gain tools to design meaningful activities and outcomes that support student growth and societal impact.