General Education program classes with emphasis on engagement '15-'16

Contact Information

Mary Gayne

Contact Details

gaynemk@jmu.edu

Description

In the General Education Program, Professor Mary Gayne’s HIST 150: Recent Issues in World History (two sections) partnered with the local Church World Services offices to host a public discussion of the global migrant crisis. The students designed and executed the entire event, so it is also a good example of engaged learning; in the sense that it informed students' understanding of global policies affecting migrants, it also advanced civic knowledge

Involvement

Involves Students, Involves Faculty, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

Hburg/Local/VA

Date

Academic Year AY '15-'16

Frequency

One Time Only

Community Partner Name

Church World Services

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Class/Coursework