The social and economic forces of modern life drive us to hold on dearly to what we have, while working hard for personal advancement in an increasingly competitive world. But amidst this struggle to “be the best that we can be,” what is our responsibility to others who share the same world? Each student will begin by looking inward at personal goals and needs, then seeing how each of us is linked to our families, our neighbors, our communities, the global society, and people from diverse cultures, lifestyles, and life circumstances. Students will then undertake a process of civic engagement, working in teams to research and propose solutions to a selected community problem or issue. Each team will develop and effectively communicate the proposed solution(s) in the form of presentations and supporting documentation, utilizing the blended knowledge and competencies each student brings from his or her major. Strong emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, problem solving, and appropriate communication skills. (Students must be within two quarters of graduation with the AOS or AAS degree.) Class 3, Credit 3 (F, W, S)

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