The American
Democracy
Project is a multi-campus initiative that seeks to create an
intellectual and experiential understanding of civic engagement for
undergraduates enrolled at institutions that are members of the
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). The
goal of the project is to produce graduates who understand and are
committed to engaging in meaningful actions as citizens in a democracy.
The project targets undergraduates enrolled at institutions that are
members of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities
(AASCU). The project grows out of a concern about decreasing rates of
participation in the civic life of America in voting, in advocacy, in
local grassroots associations, and in other forms of civic engagement
that are necessary for the vitality of our democracy. This
project uses the definition
of civic engagement proposed by Thomas Ehrlich and his colleagues in
Civic Responsibility and Higher Education:
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“ 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.” (Preface, page vi)
"A morally and civically responsible individual recognizes himself or
herself as a member of a larger social fabric and therefore considers
social problems to be at least partly his or her own; such an
individual iwilling to see the moral and civic dimensions of issues,
to make and justify informed moral and civic judgments, and to take
action when appropriate.” (Introduction, page xxvi).
Vists
WKU's ADP site @ http://www.wku.edu/aa/adp.htm
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Greener
Groundz
http://www.greenergroundz.com
I am
co-owner of Greener Groundz, LLC., Greener Groundz Coffee & Cafe,
and Greener Groundz Gardenz (out 2 acre farm/garden).Greener Groundz
Coffee & Cafe is dedicated to
promoting local products, local food, and local music. We are a small
cafe and coffee shop located in the heart of Bowling Green, KY, home of
Western Kentucky University serving organic, natural, and local foods
that are a healthy alternate to fast food. We serve 100% fair-trade,
organic coffee
roasted locally for freshness and blend our own fair-trade,
organic teas. The cafe is well-known for its homemade
bread,
gourmet
pizzas, soups, salads, and welcoming atmosphere!
Greener Groundz Coffee & Cafe is also a home for
local
musicians and artists. The cafe proudly presents
local performances on Friday and Saturday evening from 7-9pm. We have a
variety
of
artistic performances including music and poetry. The dining area also
serves as an art gallery for local artists to showcase their work!
