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ERIC Number: EJ603853
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-1067-1803
Active-Duty Citizenship: The Foundation of a Living Democracy.
Wofford, Harris
Community College Journal, v70 n5 p12-15 Apr 2000
Discusses the importance of fostering a sense of citizenship and community responsibility in American youth. Asserts that higher education, especially the community college sector, is uniquely positioned to take the lead in calling Americans--young and old alike--to a new season of service. (VWC)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Community Action, Community Colleges, Democracy, Higher Education, Public Service, Social Action, Social Responsibility, Student Participation, Student Volunteers, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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