Integrating Community Engagement in Public Affairs Education: Solutions for Professors Working in Divisive...

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Thomas Andrew Bryer (University of Central Florida, USA)

Integrating Community Engagement in Public Affairs Education

Solutions for Professors Working in Divisive Environments

Thomas Andrew Bryer (University of Central Florida, USA)

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Routledge
25 March 2024

Higher & further education, tertiary education; Public administration

Series: Routledge Public Affairs Education

Community engaged universities prepare students to participate in societies in ways that are inclusive. This book presents a coherent argument for higher education institutions not only to encourage students to engage in their communities, but also to develop themselves as community engaged institutions. Analyzing the design and implementation of community engaged teaching and learning practices, author Thomas Bryer explores training in democratic practices and envisions a future in which higher education institutions are better prepared to cope with democratic backsliding.

Teaching and professional development cases are woven throughout—developed, adapted, and enhanced by the author over a period of years—and grounded in the great debates happening today. Integrating Community Engagement in Public Affairs Education is a culmination of multiple years of experimentation with different approaches to teaching future and practicing public sector leaders the tools of democratic engagement. The text is grounded in a case‑based design that spans undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. students, as well as local government managers, offering concrete examples of teaching and learning strategies that promote public value and measurable social impact. The book closes with practical strategies for publicly engaged scholars to effectively educate the next generation of students about democratic engagement within divided communities. It will be required reading for public administration faculty, as well as practicing public administrators and those who provide training to them.

By: Thomas Andrew Bryer (University of Central Florida USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 900g
ISBN: 9781032669915
ISBN 10: 1032669918
Series: Routledge Public Affairs Education
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 25 March 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 Purpose and Overview; PART I The Community Engaged University 2 Public Value and the University; 3 Social Impact and the University; 4 Politics of University Social Impact in Democracies; PART II Case Studies in Community Engaged Teaching and Learning 5 Introduction to Cases; 6 Students as Professional Citizens; 7 Deliberative Public Problem Solving; 8 Conversing with Strangers about Institutional Racism; 9 Discovering Solutions to Maximize COVID‑19 Vaccine Participation through Public Conversation; 10 Building New Dialogues about Critical Race Theory in Divided Communities; 11 Coproducing Community Conversations on Divisive Issues; 12 Synthesis of Findings across Cases; PART III Case Studies on Professional Development for Democratic Renewal in Divided Communities 13 Strengthening Democracy in Cities and Counties: An Introduction; 14 Combating Disinformation in Local Governments; 15 Preparing Relationally Intelligent Local Government Managers; PART IV Reflections for the Future 16 Future of Community‑Engaged Teaching and Learning: Public Value, Social Impact, and Politics; 17 Strategies for the Community‑Engaged University; Appendix 1: Syllabus for Public Service Leadership; Appendix 2: Final Issue Maps (Public Service Leadership); Appendix 3: Syllabus for Deliberative Public Problem Solving; Appendix 4: Deliberative Public Problem Solving: Sample Issue Map; Appendix 5: Syllabus for MPA Capstone (Fall 2020); Appendix 6: Syllabus for MPA Capstone (Spring 2021); Appendix 7: Syllabus for MPA Capstone (Fall 2021); Appendix 8: Syllabus for MPA Capstone (Fall 2022)

Thomas Andrew Bryer is a Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida, USA, and in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities at Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania. He has won multiple awards for his research, teaching, and service.

Reviews for Integrating Community Engagement in Public Affairs Education: Solutions for Professors Working in Divisive Environments

"""While some scholars are discussing the current challenges facing higher education as “the perfect storm,” Professor Bryer advances a novel perspective by issuing a clarion call for renewed community-engagement. In reality, instructors in the field of public administration are facing “the perfect opportunity” to foster democratic ideals in their courses and to become deliberate participants in ending the grip of divisiveness within their communities. Not only is this book captivating and timely, it is essential."" Susan T. Gooden, Dean and Professor, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA “What a timely book on such a salient topic. Integrating Community Engagement in Public Affairs Education provides a great opportunity for readers to appreciate the environment of higher education institutions and its impact on public affairs – to look back at the past, to look around at the present, and to look ahead towards the future. The framing, its emphasis on integrating community engagement, incorporation of case studies, and the related appendices add tremendous value. In essence, this publication is more than just a book or a resource. Integrating Community Engagement in Public Affairs Education serves as guiding light and source of hope for community engaged institutions of higher education, their scholars, students, and administrators. When considering the problems that are part and parcel of the pernicious polarization of today, professors who shoulder the responsibility of preparing public affairs professionals of tomorrow, need strategies that they can relate to and use. This book illuminates a path forward. During the darkest times, light does shine the brightest!” Brian N. Williams, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Founder & Director of the Public Engagement in Governance Looking, Listening, and Learning Lab, Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy, The University of Virginia, USA"