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Faculty Survey

The American Democracy Project , a national initiative to enhance intellectual and experiential understanding of civic engagement is sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities . Georgia Southern University is among 188 universities participating nationwide.

The purpose of the campus audit is to identify places and programs on campus where civic engagement activities are already underway, and places where activities might be started. We need your help to assess the current level of civic engagement on our campus.

Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. It means promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes.

1. In your classes do you include any material or activities that promote civic engagement in your students?
(choose one)
a. Yes, a lot
b. Yes, a little
c. No
 
2. Do you think GSU currently promotes civic engagement and responsibility? (choose one)
a. Yes, a lot
b. Yes, a little
c. No
 
3. Do you think GSU should change the level of civic engagement and responsibility it promotes on campus?
(choose one)

a. A large decrease

  
b. A small decrease
  
c. No change from current levels
  
d. A small increase
  
e. A large increase  
 
4. How best should GSU promote civic engagement and responsibility in the campus culture? (choose one)

a. through instruction
b. through campus life
c. through outside activities
d. combination of the above
e. it is not the role/responsibility of GSU to promote civic engage
   
5. If you participate in civic engagement activities as part of your course requirements, what are some examples?
 
   
6. Would you be willing to share these activities with other GSU professors? (choose one)
a. Yes
b. No
   
7. In your opinion, what is the PRIMARY reason a professor may not include civic engagement activities in the classroom? (choose one)

a. It is not part of their job description/curriculum

b. They are not rewarded for the time and/or effort (i.e., doesn't help for tenure, pay raise, etc.)
c. There is not enough time to include civic engagement.
d. Course material is inappropriate for civic engagement.
   
8. How would you define your personal level of civic engagement? (choose one)
a. Lots
b. little
c. none
   
9. In what civic engagement activities do you engage?
 
   
10. Is there any additional item(s) that you feel would be appropriate to help GSU's understanding of civic engagement?
 
  This is a confidential survey however we encourage you to please contact members of the American Democracy Project Steering Committee to share your own civic education activities in your courses or for more information on becoming involved with the project. If you have any questions or concerns, please email them to adp@georgiasouthern.edu.