While higher education has always been concerned with developing students as scholars, recent work has initiated national conversations on how students utilize their academic knowledge to become more involved citizens (see Bringle, Games, & Malloy, 1999; Colby, Ehrlich, Beaumont, & Stephens, 2003; Kuh, Schuh, & Whitt, 1991).

The ADP was established to generate this type of national conversation, specifically among institutions that are part of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) about institutions’ commitment to civic engagement as a learning outcome for undergraduates.

Missouri Western is committed to developing students who understand and are prepared to fulfill their social and civic responsibilities. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of applied learning and leadership initiatives that encourage them to take an active and participatory role in our democracy.

For more information, visit the ADP National website.