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Exploring Civic Engagement at an Urban Commuter Campus: Pathways and Barriers |
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| Authors: | Sharon M. Johnson-Hakim Chris M. Kirk Rochelle L. Rowley Ashlee D. Lien Justin P. Greenleaf Charles A. Burdsal |
| Affiliation: | 1. Atlantic Health System , Morristown , New Jersey , USA;2. Department of Psychology , Wichita State University , Wichita Kansas , USA smhakim@wichita.edu;4. Department of Psychology , Wichita State University , Wichita Kansas , USA;5. Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Crime and Delinquency Studies , Emporia State University , Emporia , Kansas , USA;6. Department of Psychology , SUNY College at Old Westbury , Old Westbury , New York , USA;7. Department of Leadership Studies , Fort Hays State University , Hays , Kansas , USA;8. Department of Psychology , Wichita State University , Wichita Kansas , USA |
| Abstract: | Universities have traditionally had a vested interest in the civic preparation of students. In order to understand the unique situation of this population of students in a university serving non-traditional community students, qualitative data was used to identify pathways and barriers associated with their civic engagement. Results suggest themes associated with time, knowledge, and access. |
| Keywords: | civic engagement non-traditional students university-promoted community involvement |