Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement Definitions
FHSU has adopted the Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement for categorizing opportunities by which we can make a contribution to the common good. These categories organize opportunities for students and is also a way FHSU faculty and staff can map their opportunities and efforts in accordance with CLE functions. Below are the definition of each pathway.
| Pathway | Definition |
|---|---|
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Direct Service |
Working to address the immediate needs of individuals or a community, often involving contact with the people or places being served. |
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Community Engaged Learning and Research |
Connecting coursework and academic research to community-identified concerns to enrich knowledge and inform action on social issues. |
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Policy and Governance |
Participaing in political processes, policy making, and public governance. |
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Community Organizing and Activisim |
Involving, education, and mobilizing individual or collective action to influence or persuade others. |
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Philanthropy |
Donating or using private funds or charitable contributions from individuals or institutions to contribute to the public good. |
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Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility |
Using ethical business or private sector approaches to create or expand market-oriented responses to social or environmental problems. |
