What Do Students Gain from College Civic Learning?
The Effects of Community-Based and Civic Engagement in Higher Education: What We Know and Questions that Remain.
This report synthesizes existing research on a range of widespread teaching and learning practices whose effects on college student outcomes have been extensively examined and documented. Several of these practices engage students in community-based experiences intended to develop their civic capacities.The research synthesis was conducted by Jessica R. Chittum, director of assessment and pedagogical innovation; Kathryn A. E. Enke, secretary to the board and strategist for presidential initiatives; and Ashley P. Finley, vice president for research and senior advisor to the president—all at AAC&U.

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Annotated Bibliography (pdf)
Summary of Findings on Completion and Learning Benefits (pdf)

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What Actions Should We Consider?
The CLDE Coalition’s Shared Commitment Statement with Action Steps
Please review the Shared Commitment Statement and then—with colleagues from your institution— identify actions you can take this year and beyond to help expand all college students’ participation in College Civic Learning for an Engaged Democracy.

The CLDE Coalition’s Shared Commitment Statement (pdf)

What Are the Goals for College Civic Learning?
The CLDE Draft Framework on College Civic Learning for an Engaged Democracy
The framework draws together multiple purposes for college civic learning and democratic engagement:  democratic knowledge, US, global, and career-related; practical experience in creating and testing solutions; high-value skills; and students' gains from civic inquiry and engagement. Currently in draft form, we welcome comments for strengthening the framework.

Learning Framework (draft)