What is Civic Engagement?

Civic Engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities through individual or collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern. Civic engagement can take many forms, from individual volunteerism to organizational involvement to electoral participation. It can include efforts to directly address an issue, work with others in a community to solve a problem, or interact with institutions or representatives.

    From the NKU Glossary of Outreach and Engagement. Published in Aligning for Public Engagement, Laying the Foundation. Adapted at NKU in November, 2004.