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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AT USM Civic engagement takes many forms, including student participation in community service, whether as direct volunteers or through enrollment in courses that incorporate a service component. The University's commitment to this philosophy is evident in the 2001 Plan. Action 1.d states that "USM will institute service learning throughout the curriculum, both as a learning methodology and for the intrinsic value of learning civic responsibility." This commitment is further articulated and confirmed in General Education Goals 4 and 5,and in the establishment of the Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement in Summer 2006. USM is a member of Maine Campus Compact, an organization whose mission is to foster civic engagement activities at higher education institutions in Maine. USM is also participating in the American Democracy Project led by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Civic Engagement Coordinating Committee March 2007 Civic Engagement Working Paper (Acrobat) Civic Learning and Engagement in General Education (MS Word) Draft Definitions of Civic Engagement, Service Learning and other Key Terms Service Learning Information and Links (at LAC) Web Resources  Service Learning Library Resources For further information or to report problems with this page, please contact: Donna Bird Provost's Front Page CFT Front Page Workshops Grants Provost's Fellowships Scholarship of Teaching Teaching Excellence Series Other Teaching Resources Advisory Board and Staff