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Library for Civic Engagement

To support your service learning and engagement scholarship, we have built a comprehensive library of materials. For your convenience, these materials are grouped into categories through the links below.

Please come to the Scripps Howard Center, in Founders Hall 536, to check out items. Tina Gunn, our Administrative Secretary, will assist you with the checkout process. She can be reached at (859) 572-1448, or gunnc1@nku.edu.

We are always adding more books to the library. If you have suggestions for titles that we should add to our library please let us know. Funding from Learn and Serve America has supported the growth of this library.


General Resources about Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

Author Title Summary
Anne Colby, et. Al Educating for Democracy 2007 Educating for Democracy reports the results of the Political Engagement Project, a study of educational practices at the college level that prepare students for responsible democratic participation. In this book, coauthors Anne Colby, Elizabeth Beaumont, Thomas Ehrlich, and Josh Corngold show that education for political development can increase students’ political understanding, skill, motivation, and involvement while contributing to many aspects of general academic learning.
Bailis, L., ed., et. Al Growing to Greatness 2005 The first comprehensive national study of the state of service-learning in kindergarten through 12th grade. It documents the unfolding story of service-learning, providing useful information to improve implementation, inform public policy, and give a clear picture of the many ways young people contribute to society. (NYLC)
Batistoni, R. et Al The Civic Mission of Schools Discusses the goals of civic education, why schools are important venues for civic education, why this is an important time to focus on civic education, what schools can do, what policy makers can do, and notes about Carnegie Corporation of New York and CIRCLE.
Billig, S. RMC, Inc. et. Al Learn and Serve America Programs in U.S. Territories Insights into conducting service-learning in U.S. territories.
Bonthron, S.J. New Hampshire K-16 Partnerships in Service Learning Chapters include: Conflict resolution project, wellness begins in childhood, surfer guides program, project: SO prepared for citizenship, problem-based learning, and a partnership in education.
Brown, D.W., & Witte, D., ed. Higher Education Exchange This annual publication serves as a forum for new ideas and dialogue between scholars and the larger public. Essays explore ways that students, administrators, and faculty can initiate and sustain an ongoing conversation about the public life they share. 81 pgs. (Kettering Foundation)
Chapdelaine, A. et. Al Service-Learning Code of Ethics Quantity: 2 By providing a basic road map for addressing the critical ethical issues in service-learning, this book will prepare students, faculty, and administrators for the sometimes difficult ethical dilemmas that arise during the service-learning process. (Anker Publishing)
Caron, B., ed Service Matters:The Engaged Campus An extraordinarily valuable resource for all those interested in and concerned about the service-learning movement.
Checkoway, B., Ph.D., (forward) Guide to Endowed Funding A tool to learn more about ways of using endowments for funding. 34 pgs
Conrad, D. & Hedin, D. Instruments and Scoring Guide of the Experimental Education Evaluation Project Describes the impact of experiential education on social, psychological, and intelectual development of students as well as differential impact of program types and formats.
Davis, A. & Lynn, E., ed. The Civically Engaged Reader The Civically Engaged Reader is a diverse collection of short provocative readings on civic activity. Designed for service and volunteer groups, as well as for the classroom and the individual reader, The Civically Engaged Reader is a “ready-to-go” resource. (The Great Books Foundation)
Driscoll, A., Ed.D. et. Al Assessing the Impact of Service Learning: A Workbook of Strategies and Methods Strategies and methods for students, faculty, the community, and institutions. 76 pgs
Eyler, J., et. Al A Practicioner's Guide to Reflection in Service-Learning Quantity: 2 This guide is a resource for anyone seeking to use critical reflection in service-learning: among these individuals include teachers, students, program leaders, and community agency representatives. The purpose of this guide is to draw on student testimony of successful reflection and to translate their stories in to practice.
Eyler, J.S., et. Al At a Glance: What We Know about the Effects of Service-Learning on College Students, Faculty, Institutions and Communities Quantity: 2 The 1993-200:Third Edition
Eyler, J. & Giles, D.E. Where's the Learning in Service-Learning? Quantity: 2 This timely volume is the first to explore service-learning as a valid learning activity. The authors present extensive data from two groundbreaking national research projects. Their studies include a large national survey focused on attitudes and perceptions of learning, intensive student interviews before and after the service semester, and additional comprehensive interviews to explore student views of the service-learning process. (amazon.com)
Galura, J.A., et. Al Engaging the Whole of Service-Learning, Diversity, and Learning Communities Divided into four sections: National trends in higher education: service-learning, diversity, and learning communities/ innovative program models that engage the whole/ integrative course models: collaborations of faculty, students, staff, and community partners/ and participant voices of insight and experience.
Gray, M.J., et. Al Combining Service and Learning in Higher Education Sums up the work of Learn and Serve America in statistics presented as charts and graphs.
Grimm, R. Jr., et. Al Youth Helping America Quantity: 3 Building active citizens: the role of social institutions in teen volunteering
Hollander, E. ex. Dir. Season of ServiceJan-Dec 2002 Quantity: 4 A report of 2002 Campus Compact activity and impact.
Hollander, E., ex. Dir. A Season of Service Quantity: 3 A publication describing campus compact.
Jacoby, B. & associates Service Learning in Higher Education Combining the most current theory and practice in the field of service learning with many experiences from actual campuses, Service Learning in Higher Education is a comprehensive guide to developing high quality service learning experiences both in the curriculum and through student affair programs. (amazon.com)
Kamenov, M., ed. Evalutation: Profiles of Successful Service Learning Initiatives Profiles of five high schools as well as worksheets and resources.
Larson-Keagy, E. PhD, ex. Ed. We Are All Related:Service-Learning Civic Engagement Connectedness A publication about the GEMS grant (global engagement multifaceted skateholders grant).
Long, S. E. The New Student Politics Written by a student from Providence College who was also a participant in the 2001 Wingspread Summit on Student Engagement. The Wingspread statement on student civic engagement.
Luce, J., ed. Combining Service and Learning Volume III This is a resource book for community and public service. All about the history of service-learning and service-learning is secondary and higher education.
Mann, S. & Patrick, J.J., ed. Education for Civic Engagement in Democracy Quantity: 2 The essays and references in this special ERIC publication address the problem of the disengagement in public affairs and politics by American youth and young adults.
Rothman, M., ed. Anderson, E. & Schaffer, J. staff writers Service Matters Engaging higher education in the renewal of America's communities and American democracy.
Shumer, R., PhD, et. Al Learn and Serve America National Service-Learning Clearinghouse This document is a preparatory draft of dissertation summaries written on or about topics in the field of service-learning. K-12 education, higher education, and community studies are included.
Stanton, et. Al Service-Learning In this fascinating collection of stories, leaders in service-learning describe their early efforts to combine education with social action. Their reflections help construct a pedagogy of service-learning that will inspire newcomers and guide program development. (Jossey-Bass Publishing)
Wegner, Maddy & Holland, Barbara, eds. The Generator Vol 23, No 2, Fall 2005 A journal for service-learning and youth leadership.
Zlotkowski, E., ed. Successful Service-Learning Programs: New Models of Excellence in Higher Education Quanity: 2 In this book, experienced leaders share how they have championed successful service-learning programs that have enriched their campuses and renewed their communities. Each chapter provides a personal account of how these directors of service-learning projects have gained the acceptance and resources to design programs that foster a lifelong student commitment to community service and learning.
Helping Hands A guide to volunteering in the Greater Cincinnati Area.

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Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Resources for Faculty in Higher Education

Author Title Summary
Aaron, W., et. Al Organizing an Alternative Spring Break A third edition guide, including information on how to lead the way, pay for it all, get the word out, and much more.
Battistoni, R.M., Ph.D. Civic Engagement Across the Curriculum Quantity: 2 A resource book for service-learning faculty in all disciplines.
Battistoni, R.M., Ph.D., et. Al The Engaged Department Toolkit Tools for faculty to create an engaged department. Includes CD.
Boyte, H.C. Going Public: Academics and Public Life Many people view higher education as an ivory tower, detached from the problems of the real world. "Going Public" recounts the stories of 11 faculty members who are among the growing numbers of academic professionals drawn to the civic engagement movement aimed at integrating scholarship with public purposes. 30 pgs. (Kettering Foundation)
Bringle, R. et. Al The Measure of Service Learning A valuable resource for program evaluators and researchers who want to inform the practice of service learning. This useful volume provides an extensive compilation of scales for use in studying students in service learning classes. The scales measure a variety of constructs, such as attitudes, moral development, and critical thinking. (APA)
Curris, C.W., President American Association of and universities Democracy and Civic Engagement Quantity: 2 A guide for faculty to introduce civic engagement to the college campus and into the curriculum.
Driscoll, A. & Lynton, E.A. Making Outreach Visible A guide to documenting professional service and outreach. A publication of the AAHE forum on faculty roles and rewards.
Foos, C.L., ed. Service-Learning Workshop Curriculum Guide Chapters on designing workshops, revising courses, community partners, and more.
Geldmon, S.B., Dr. P.H., et. Al Assessing Service-Learning and Civic Engagment Quantity: 3 This handbook provides basic information on practical methods and tools for assessment planning, design, and implementation.
Gottlieb, K. & Robinson, G., ed Integrating Civic Responsibility Into the Curriculum A guide for teachers and faculty.
Gregory, M. After the Votes are Counted Outlines ways in which college campuses can continue their efforts to encourage civic engagement by their students during non-election years, helping them to understand the critical role they can play in the shaping of their communities and their world.
Heffernan, K., Ed.D. Fundamentals of Service-Learning Course Construction Quantity: 2 Divided into four sections: course organization, implementation, service-learning assignments, and civic bridges.
Jones, S., project associate Introduction to Service-Learning Toolkit: Readings and Resources for Faculty 2nd Edition An essential resource for faculty and administrators who want to expand their knowledge and skills in this increasingly important field. This edition has two new chapters-one exploring the connection between service-learning and civic engagement and the other focusing on community-based research.
Joyce, S.A., Ph.D., & Ikeda, E.K., Ph.D. Serving Safely: A Risk Management Resource for College Service Programs This resource book supports the belief that service-learning and community service programs provide beneficial opportunities for college students to develop an understanding and appreciation for active citizenship and participation in community life.
Kecskes, K., ed. Engaging Departments Written for department chairs, faculty, and faculty developers, this book offers approaches to support and sustain the building of engaged departments and invites readers to contemplate and refresh their visions for the relevancy of their disciplines in the 21st century. (amazon.com)
Kobrin,M. & Mareth, J., Smith, M., ed. Service Matters: A Sourcebook for Community Service in Higher Education Hundreds of model service and service learning programs, nationwide trends and statistics, service resources.
O'Meara, K. & Rice, R.E. Faculty Priorities Reconsidered The struggles to move beyond narrow definitions of research, to distinguish between scholarly teaching and the scholarship of teaching while acknowledging the importance of both, to encourage faculty engagement in meeting the scholarly needs of the larger civic community, and to recognize the importance of academic synthesis and integration--all elements of a broader understanding of scholarship--are addressed in this book. (Jossey-Bass Publishing)
Percy, S. et. Al, Eds. Creating a New Kind of University This book is a valuable resource for presidents, provosts, and administrative leaders seeking new and viable ways to move beyond ideas about engagement to real institutional change. (amazon.com)
Perry, J.L., and Jones, S.G., Eds. Quick Hits for Educating Citizens Fifty-eight succinct essays from across the disciplines offer successful models of curriculum-based civic education activities and strategies for engaging students outside the classroom. Reflecting best practices as well as individual approaches to educating students for citizenship, this is an outstanding resource for university faculty in every discipline, as well as administrators and students in schools of education.
Raybuck, J., ex. Ed. Expanding Boundaries Building civic responsibility within higher education.
Smink, J. & Duckenfield, M., ed. Making the Case for Service-Learning Guidebook for Teachers From frame working and planning service-learning to evaluations and data analysis.
Stearns, J., project assistant Up and Running Quantity: 3 A step-by-step guide to organizing an introductory service-learning institute.
Stevens, F., et. Al. User-Friendly Handbook for Project Evaluation A handbook for project evaluation of science, math, engineering, and technology.
Torres, J., ed. & et. Al Establishing and Sustaining an Office of Community Service Written to assist directors of service-learning and community service programs. Composed for the new director, it is also relevant to veterans as it attempts to identify and describe the full range of issues to address in developing a strong campus operation.
Votruba, J.C., et. Al Stepping Forward as Stewards of Place Quantity: 2 A guide for leading public engagement at state colleges and universities.
Willette, Z., et. Al Curriculum Based Alternative Breaks A manual to service-learning and alternative break programs.

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Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Resources for K-12 Faculty

Author Title Summary
Cairn, R.W. & Kielsmeier, Dr. J.C., ed Growing Hope A sourcebook on integrating youth service into the school curriculum.
Culbertson, S.A., president and CEO of Youth Serve America & Kielsmeier, J. Ph.D., president and CEO of NYLC National & Global Youth Service Day April 21-23, 2006 This booklet is a guide for creating effective service projects.
Kaye, B. C. M.A The Complete Guide to Service Learning This inviting, exciting, comprehensive guide is for anyone who cares about service learning-teachers who teach it, officials who mandate it, youth leaders who facilitate it, and kids who practice it. Open it anywhere to find inspiration, motivation, a supporting fact or example, a great idea, or a useful resource.
Klopp, C. et. Al. Getting Started in Service-Learning An elementary through high school handbook.
Lenkowsky, Leslie, CEO for National and Community Service, et. Al Students in Service to America Quantity: 2 This is a guidebook for teachers on how to introduce and implement service learning in the classroom. It is in response to President Bush's call for service. Enclosed is a CD-ROM. A poster included.
Smith, M.W., PhD, dir. Essential Elements of Service-Learning Uses charts and pictures to describe the very basic elements of service-learning.
Lessons Learned About Service-Learning Voices of experience about urban service-learning in Saint Paul Public Schools.
Service-Learning and Assessment: A Field Guide for Teachers A guide for teachers to improve assessment of service learning.
Volunteer for Change: A Guide to Environmental Community Service A booklet of ideas from other people for reusing, recycling, composting, and controlling household hazardous waste projects.

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Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Resources for Students

Author Title Summary
Cress, C.M., et. Al Learning Through Serving This is a student guidebook for service-learning across the disciplines.
Schoenfeld, R.M. Service-Learning Guide & Journal: Higher Education Edition A guide for students in higher education participating in service-learning as well as pages for journaling, charting progress, and keeping track of hours and projects.
Schoenfeld, R. Service-Learning: Student's Guide & Journal A guide for students participating in service-learning as well as pages for journaling, charting progress, and keeping track of hours and projects.
Watkins, M., Ph.D. & Braun, L. Service-Learning: From Classroom to Community to Career You've just found out that you have to participate in a service-learning experience for one of your classes, and you have some questions: Is service-learning the same as volunteering? What does service-learning have to do with my education? I've never done anything like this before; what should I expect? Don't worry! The answers you need to make the most of service-learning are in this book.

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Service-Learning in the Disciplines Series

Author Title Summary
Balliet, B.J. & Heffernan, K., ed. The Practice of Change Concepts and models for service-learning in women's studies.
Battistoni, R.M. & Hudson, W.E., ed. Experiencing Citizenship Concepts and models for service-learning in political science.
Bringle, R.G. & Duffy, D.K., ed. With Service in Mind Concepts and models for service-learning in psychology.
Brubaker, D.C. & Ostroff, J.H., ed. Life, Learning, and Community Concepts and models for service-learning in biology.
Devine, R., ed. et. Al From Cloister to Commons Concepts and models for service-learning in religious studies.
Droge, D. & Ortega Murphy, B., ed. Voices of Strong Democracy Concepts and models for service-learning in communication studies.
Erickson, J.A. & Anderson, J.B., ed. Learning With the Community Concepts and models for service-learning in teacher education.
Godfrey, P.C. & Grasso, E.T., ed. Working for the Common Good Concepts and models for service-learning in management.
Hardin, M.C., ed. et. Al From the Studio to the Streets Service-Learning in Planning and Architecture.
Harkavy, I. & Donovan, B.M., ed. Connecting Past and Present Quantity: 2 Concepts and models for service-learning in history.
Hellebrandt, J. & Varona, L.T., ed. Construyendo Puentes (Building Bridges) Concepts and models for service-learning in Spanish.
Koppel, J., ed. et. Al Hospitality with a Heart Concepts and models for service-learning in lodging, foodservice, and tourism.
Lisman, C.D. & Harvey, I.E., ed. Beyond the Tower Concepts and models for service-learning in philosophy.
Norbeck, J.S., ed. et. Al Caring and Community Concepts and models for service-learning in nursing.
Ostrow, J., ed. et. Al Cultivating Sociological Imagination Concepts and Models for service-learning in sociobiology.
Rama, D.V., ed. Learning by Doing Concepts and models for service-learning in accounting.
Seifer, S.D., ed. et. Al Creating Community- Responsive Physicians Concepts and models for service-learning in medical education.
Tsang, E., ed. Projects That Matter Concepts and models for service-learning in engineering.
Ward, H., ed. Acting Locally Concepts and models for service-learning in environmental studies.
Weigert, K.M. & Crews, R.J., ed. Teaching for Justice Concepts and models for service-learning in peace studies.

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Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning

Editor Vol., No., Year Summary
Howard, J., ed. 1, 1, Fall 1994
Howard, J., ed. 1, 2, Fall 1995
Howard, J., ed. 3, Fall 1996
Howard, J., ed. 4, Fall 1997
Howard, J., ed. 5, Fall 1998 Quantity: 2
Howard, J., ed. 6, Fall 1999
Howard, J., ed. 7, Fall 2000
Howard, J., ed. Special Issue, Fall 2000 Strategic Directions for Service-Learning Research
Howard, J., ed. Service-Learning Course Design Workbook A companion volume to the community service learning series. (a workbook)
Howard, J., ed. 8, 1, Fall 2001 Quantity: 2
Howard, J., ed. 8, 2, Spring 2002
Howard, J., ed. 9, 1, Fall 2002 Quantity: 2
Howard, J., ed. 9, 3, Summer 2003 Quantity: 2
Howard, J., ed. 10, 1, Fall 2003 Quantity: 2
Howard, J., ed. 9, 2, Winter 2003 Quantity: 2
Howard, J., ed. 10, 2, Spring 2004 Quantity: 3
Howard, J., ed. 10, 3, Summer 2004 Quantity: 2
Howard, J., ed. 11, 1, Fall 2004
Howard, J., ed. 12, 1, Fall 2005
Howard, J., ed. 11, 2, Spring 2005
Howard, J., ed. 12, 2, Spring 2006
Howard, J., ed. 13, 1, Fall 2006

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Metropolitan Universities Journal

Executive Ed. Vol., No., Year Summary
Holland, B.A. 13, 1, 2002 Independent institutions and their urban missions.
Holland, B.A. 14, 1, 2003 Coalition of urban and metropolitan universities conference 2002.
Holland, B.A. 14, 2, 2003 Quantity: 2 Civic engagement in Australia.
Holland, B.A. 14, 4, 2003 Metropolitan universities: partners in the urban agenda.
Holland, B.A. 15, 1, 2004 Governing urban and metropolitan universities.
Holland, B.A. 17, 2, 2006 African Americans: struggle for recognition in the academy.
Holland, B.A. 17, 4, 2006 Improving teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Community Partnerships

Author Title Summary
Berger, J., Langseth, M., & Plaut, J. From Charity to Change Lists many names of community collaborations as models for success.
Carrier, J. Ten Ways to Fight Hate A community response guide to tolerance.
Dugery, J., ed. University + Community Research Partnerships Quantity: 2 Contains findings and recommendations that will be of interest to anyone working to build more effective partnerships between universities and communities.
Jacoby, B., and associates Building Partnerships for Service-Learning "Service-learning requires colleges and universities to welcome communities into the 'academic tent,. and that requires specific partnership strategies. This book gives service-learning practitioners a comprehensive guide to building the effective relationships that are essential to service-learning success and sustainability." (Barbara Holland)
Martin, N. & Halpernin, S. Whatever it Takes How twelve communities are reconnecting out-of-school youth.
Maurrasse, D.J. Beyond the Campus For many colleges and universities, partnerships with local residents and organizations are essential for survival. For communities, partnerships with higher education can arm residents with information and resources. On both sides, as Maurrasse clearly articulates, partnerships can be win/win situations....Beyond the Campus will help us find new ways to enrich higher education and improve the state of our communities. (amazon.com)
Ritter-Smith, K & Saltmarsh, J, ed. When Community Enters the Equation Enhancing science, mathematics, and engineering education through service-learning.
Ross, M., et. Al Lasting Engagement Building and Sustaining a Commitment to Community Outreach, Development, and Collaboration Volume 1 The series is intended to provide guidance to IHE's that are just starting out on their quest for community engagement. The first volume begins with a look at Springfield College. It includes an overview that traces the history of community engagement from colonial times to the present era.
Scheibel, J., et. Al The Promise of Partnerships Designed specifically for community-based organizations, The Promise of Partnerships offers straightforward guidance on how to tap into the resources and expertise of local colleges and universities. (Campus Compact)
Torres, J., ed., Schaffer, J. staff writer Benchmarks for Campus/Community Partnerships Quantity: 2 A pamphlet on why genuine campus/community partnerships are sustaining the health of our democracy and other such topics.
Wergin, J.F. & Grassadonia, J.M. Lasting Engagement The Milwaukee Idea: A Study of Transformative Change Volume II All about the Milwaukee Idea and suggestions for organizational transformation. The second in a series intended to provide guidance to IHE's that are just starting out on their quest for community engagement.

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Nonprofit

Author Title Summary
Aviv, D., ex. Dir. Panel on the Nonprofit Sector Strengthening transparency governance accountability of charitable organizations. A final report to congress and the nonprofit sector. JUNE 2007
Aviv, D., ex. Dir. Panel on the Nonprofit Sector Strengthening transparency governance accountability of charitable organizations. A supplement to the final report to Congress and the nonprofit sector. April 2006
Bernstein, P. Best Practices of Effective Nonprofit Organizations Identifies and explains the organizational processes which provide the foundation for social achievement in all fields of nonprofit activity.
Blumenthal, B. Investing in Capacity Building Offers guidance to grant makers and consultants in designing better approaches to helping nonprofits, while showing nonprofit managers how to obtain more effective assistance.
Brady, D. & Phills, J.A., Academic eds. Standford Social Innovation Review A magazine with lots of articles for nonprofit organizations. 80 pgs
Collins, Jim Good to Great and the Social Sectors Jim Collins Answers the Social Sector with a Monograph to Accompany Good to Great. This monograph is a response to questions raised by readers in the social sector. It is not a new book. Based on interviews and workshops with over 100 social sector leaders.
Herman, M.L. Managing Volunteers: Balancing Risk and Reward All about volunteers: including liability, recruitment, training, and more.
Herman, M.L. Arrive…Safe and Sound Tips to help with your nonprofit's vehicle safety program.
Herman, M.L. Supervision of Children and Teens Never Includes Sex How to stop problems before they start, protect children and teens from harm, select paid and volunteer staff, and report suspected abuse to the proper authorities.
Herman, M.L. Surviving a Crisis : Practical Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations Practical steps for managing nonprofit organizations.
Lukas, C.A. Consulting with Nonprofits Shows consultants how to avoid the pitfalls that are often encountered. It provides simple yet sage advice on how to foster process-sensitive and productive client relationships.
Moberg, D., Roelofs, J., Ellerman, D., & Light Brother The Nonprofit Quarterly "Back to Class": articles on class consciousness matters, the third sector acts as a protective layer for capitalism, outside-in help for inside-out change, and go head to head on the leadership deficit crisis.
Olenick, A. J. & Olenick, P.R. A Nonprofit Organization Operating Manual A working guide for the administrators, board, and staff of nonprofits-the people responsible for the financial and legal management of their organization.
Salamon, L.M. America's Nonprofit Sector: A Primer Second Edition Places the nonprofit sector into context in relation to government and the business sector and shows how the position of the nonprofit sector has changed over time, both generally and in the major fields in which the sector is active.
Torres, J. Learning How to Manage Federal Grants This is a campus compact guide to administering national service and other federal grants.
Young, D.R., ed. Effective Economic Decision-Making: by Nonprofit Organizations The contents of this book will be especially useful to public-serving charitable organizations, that rely on paid staff and manage significant sums of money. Divided into three parts.

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Citizenship

Author Title Summary
Barber, B.R. Strong Democracy: Participatory Politics For a New Age Offers liberal society a new way of thinking about and of practicing democracy. Contrary to the commonly held view that an excess of democracy can undo liberal institutions, Barber argues that an excess of liberalism has undermined our democratic institutions and brought about the set of crises we still find ourselves struggling against: cynicism about voting, alienation, privatization, and the growing paralysis of public institutions. (amazon.com)
Basehart, H., et. Al Electoral Votes All about how to engage college students in elections.
Block, P. Stewardship Presents the concept of "stewardship"-the next step for managers and companies after "empowerment" (Berret-Koehler Publishers)
Block, P. The Answer to How Is Yes Shows how our obsession with tools and techniques actually prevents us from doing things we believe in. Identifies what is required of us to not only know what matters but to act on that knowledge. (Berret-Koehler Publishers)
Colby, A., et. Al Educating Citizens The authors demonstrate the fundamental importance of moral and civic education, describe how the historical and contemporary landscapes of higher education have shaped it, and explain the educational and developmental goals and processes involved in educating citizens. They examine the challenges colleges and universities face when they dedicate themselves to this vital task and present concrete ways to overcome those challenges. (Jossey-Bass Publishing)
Gardner, J.W. Living, Leading, and the American Dream An inspiration— and a call to action. Beginning with an exploration of Gardner's life and values in his own words, this stirring and engaging collection of essays and speeches shares Gardner's vision on personal renewal, community, leadership, and civic engagement. (Jossey-Bass)
Gardner, J.W. Self-Renewal "Self-Renewal is contagious, just as decay is contagious, and Gardner's book may stimulate some of his readers to reconsider their comfortable pessimisms." (David Reisman, Virginia Quarterly)
Jordan, T.L., supplemental text The U.S. Constitution: And Fascinating Facts About It See the entire text of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence-and much more. A pocket size copy, 96, pgs.
Loeb, P.R. Soul of a Citizen Quantity: 4 These are indeed cynical times. But to hide behind the smugness of cynicism is a kind of self-imposed death sentence, explains writer and social commentator Paul Loeb. In fact, now is the ideal time for gathering all our strengths and wisdom as spiritual beings and applying ourselves to shaping a better world, he claims. (amazon.com)
Needleman, J. The American Soul Finding a deep resonance between the founding principles of this country and the ancient spiritual quest for an inner liberation, Needleman proceeds to examine and "remythologize" the founders and some of their great deeds. Subjective rather than academic, at times lyrical, provocative, and profound, Needleman's new work infuses contemplation with a child's sense (a sense that most of us share) of boundless faith in a place "that accepted one's true inner self, one's inner good will, one's real wish to serve..." (amazon.com)
Putnam, R.D. Better Together Describes the United States as a nation in which we have become increasingly disconnected from one another and in which our social structures have disintegrated. But in the final chapter of that book he detects hopeful signs of civic renewal. (Simon and Schuster Publishers)
Putnam, R.D. Bowling Alone Once we bowled in leagues, usually after work -- but no longer. This seemingly small phenomenon symbolizes a significant social change that Robert Putnam has identified in this brilliant volume. (Simon and Schuster)
Quigley, C.N., ex. Dir. Foundations of Democracy: Authority, Privacy, Responsibility, and Responsibility, and Justice This is a student text book for the high school level.
Quigley, C.N., editorial dir., et. Al Project Citizen A resource for teachers to identify and work on public policy problems with their class including developing and presenting class portfolios.
Quigley, C.N., editorial dir., et. Al We the People A student text for upper elementary. Reprinted in 2002.
Quigley, C.N., editorial dir., et. Al We the People A student text for upper elementary. Reprinted in 2003.
Ritchie, D.A & Justice Learning Our Constitution A handbook for understanding the Constitution: why it was written, what rights it protects, its expansion over time, its interpretation, and a clear and attractive layout that offers explanations.
Rodriguez, K, principal writer Learning About Authority A foundations of democracy activity book for elementary school age children.
Rodriguez, K, Activity Book principal writer Learning About Responsibility Activity Book A foundations of democracy activity book for elementary school age children.
Smith, D.E., general editor We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution Quantity: 2 A student text book including six units answering questions about the American political system, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the roles of a citizen.
Smith, D.E., general editor We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution Quantity: 2 The teacher's guide for the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution.
American Legacy The United States Constitution and other Essential Documents of American Democracy.
Representative Democracy in America: Voices of the People Summary report of the first annual congressional conference on civic engagement. Washington D.C. September 20-22, 2003

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Philanthropy

Author Title Summary
Bjorhovde, P.O., ed. Creating Tomorrow's Philanthropists Teaching philanthropy to children, teaching philanthropy in religious settings, teaching philanthropy K-12, and other topics.
Tempel, E.R., ex. Dir. Giving USA 2006: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2005 Quantity: 2 Overview of factors influencing giving in 2005. Overview of giving in 2005. Giving for disasters, and other such sections.

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Slavery/ Freedom Studies

Author Title Summary
Fraden, D.B. Bound for the North Star Gathered here are twelve stirring stories of escape, including those of Henry "Box" Brown, Ellen and William Craft, and Harriet Tubman, along with less well known but equally compelling accounts of Mary Prince, Eliza Harris, Margaret Garner, John Anderson, Solomon Northrup, and others. Accompanied by striking archival prints and photographs. (Clarion Books)
Gara, L., Stevenson, B.E., & Ripley, C.P. Underground Railroad A collection of pictures, maps, and essays published as an official national park handbook.
Hagedorn, A. Beyond the River A vivid narrative about memorable people, Beyond the River is an inspiring story of courage and heroism that transports us to another era and deepens our understanding of the great social movement known as the Underground Railroad. (Simon and Schuster Publishers)
Jacobs, H. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Published in 1861, this was one of the first personal narratives by a slave and one of the few written by a woman. Jacobs (1813-97) was a slave in North Carolina and suffered terribly, along with her family, at the hands of a ruthless owner. She made several failed to escape, but finally succeeded in making her way North… (amazon.com)
Parker, J.P. His Promised Land John Parker was born a slave in Virginia but managed to buy his freedom. He hated the injustice of slavery, and so for about 20 years before the Civil War devoted his life to the dangerous work of helping other blacks escape to freedom. (amazon.com)
Rappaport, D. Escape from Slavery Five 18th- and 19th-century slaves attain freedom in these "inherently suspenseful accounts." Ages 9-12. (amazon.com)
Weisenburger, S. Modern Medea Toni Morrison's Beloved was based on a real incident: an 1856 infanticide committed by 22-year-old Margaret Garner, a runaway slave who, when recapture was imminent, cut her daughter's throat with a butcher's knife. Weisenburger's account of Garner's life has a novelistic flair of its own, laying out the facts in crisp detail. He guides readers through the controversial month-long trial and its aftermath… (amazon.com)

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Directories, Journals, and Resource Guides

Author Title Summary
Strong, J.T., ed. in chief The Journal of Public Affairs Supplemental Issue 1:Civic Engagement and Higher Education.
Essential Service-Learning Resources Quantity: 2 A pamphlet of resources and contacts. 16 pgs.
Essential Resources Quantity: 14 Resources for campus-based service, service-learning, and civic engagement. 23 pgs.
Publications 2003 The Campus Compact National and State Publications Guide.
Publications 2004 The Campus Compact National and State Publications Guide.
Publications on Service Learning and Civic Engagement Campus Compact's guide to service learning and civic engagement publications.
The 2004-2005 Cincinnati Area Foundation Directory The purpose of this publication is to clarify as well as to inform the charitable public about Cincinnati's foundations. The seventh edition comprises foundation information from Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties in Ohio; and Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties in Kentucky.
The Foundation Directory 2006 Edition A 2006 directory of foundations for nonprofit organizations to get help from.
Foundation Directory Online Professional The winter/spring 2006 catalog of foundation center directories.

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Films

Produced By Title Summary
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands Our Constitution: A Conversation Quantity: 5 This conversation on the Constitution, taped in 2005, is the first in a series produced by the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands for use on Constitution Day. (DVD)
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands A Conversation on the Constitution: Judicial Independence The second in a series produced by the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands for use in classrooms on Constitution Day. (DVD)
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands Mandate: The President and the People Quantity: 2 Narrated by veteran CBS News correspondent Lesley Stahl, examines the long and complex relationship between the presidency and public opinion. (DVD)
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands Key Constitutional Concepts Quantity: 3 The first segment explains why the nation's framers created the Constitution. The second describes the protection of individual rights by highlighting the Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright, affirming the right to an attorney. The last explores the separation of powers by examining the Supreme Court case of Youngstown v. Sawyer. (DVD)
Council for Court Excellence Guilty or Not Guilty: You Decide A participation jury experience for students.
Council for Court Excellence Improving Justice for the Community
Corporation for National and Community Service Bring Learning to Life Quantity: 2 This video offers insight from teachers, principals and students who have experienced the benefits of service-learning, and provides an introduction to service-learning as an effective strategy to: improve academic achievement, increase student engagement, improve social behavior, build civic skills, and strengthen community partnerships. (VHS)
Corporation for National and Community Service 2004 LSA Resource CD
Corporation for National and Community Service and other org. Students in Service to America An interactive CD-ROM for engaging America's students in a lifelong habit of service.
National Issues Forums Democracy's Challenge Reclaiming the Public's Role
National Youth Service Learning Leadership Council Making the Case for Service Learning Highlights service-learning in three different K-12 settings. It demonstrates service-learning and how the methodology can be integrated into existing curricula to enhance student learning. This film is the first of the series that explores the rationale behind the success of service-learning. (VHS)
National Youth Leadership Council Making the Connection "Enriching Learning Through Service" Introduces viewers to fundamental concepts by answering questions such as 'What is service-learning?' and 'Where do we begin?' (VHS)
U.S. Department Of State Diplomacy in Action A web enabled CD-rom

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Web Resources

Author Title Summary
Maryland Student Service Alliance The Training Toolbox A Guide to Service Learning Training
Oakes, W., P.E. Service-Learning in Engineering: A Resource Guidebook This 86-page guide offers all of the material needed to conduct a service-learning workshop for engineering faculty and administrators. The text includes concepts and rationales, examples of current practice, and a guide to implementing service-learning in the classroom. Detailed appendices offer guided questions to help identify specific needs, examples of engineering service-learning projects and syllabi, and sample forms and evaluation tools. An accompanying set of PowerPoint slides can be adapted for individual workshop use. (Campus Compact)
Portland State University Faculty Faculty Focus Contains articles on service learning and community partnerships.
Yee, J.A. et. Al How Service Learning Affects Students This study explores the comparative effects of service learning and community service on the cognitive and affective development of college undergraduates, and enhances our understanding of how learning is enhanced by service. (a research report) 128 pgs.
Learning to Serve, Serving to Learn: A View from Higher Education Education department faculty from three consortium campuses, Coppin State College, Salisbury University, and Towson University, infused service-learning instruction into teacher preparation programs over a three year period. This book describes their efforts at integrating service-learning into the curriculum and includes an introduction to service-learning, course examples, and an extensive collection of resources.
Learning that Lasts: How Service-Learning Can Become an Integral Part of Schools, States and Communities An assortment of models and advice are presented to help teachers, schools, and districts work toward institutionalization of service-learning. Several service-learning practitioners are interviewed and provide insight into their successful programs. These strategies are classified as practice strategies, capacity strategies, and policy strategies. (92 pgs)
Schramm, Richard Creating, Running and Sustaining Campus-Community Service-Learning Partnerships:Lessons from Practitioners This handbook shares the voices and wisdom of individuals from colleges and universities and from community organizations in northern New England who have been involved in service-learning partnerships for several years or more. These partnership practitioners describe how they build, operate and sustain effective campus-community partnerships. Authored by Richard Schramm of the University of Vermont, this collection of campus-community partnership best practices is an outcome of important partnership work undertaken by campuses and community partners in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont as part of a Learn and Serve Higher Education grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service.

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