Justice Matters

The general education program known as Justice Matters develops a common core of knowledge. Students learn skills that will advance their careers and that can be used for the benefit of their communities, linking theory to practice in the world, preparing for professional careers through a rigorous liberal learning experience, and perceiving their educational environment as extending beyond the classroom so that the entire campus community becomes a living and learning environment. 

• Students participate in College 101, a College Success Seminar that prepares them for the Cabrini experience. 

• Through Engagements with the Common Good (ECG), students take thematic and community engagement coursework, culminating in a capstone in the major field.

• ECG courses are extended by The Explorations, courses that provide a broad exposure to various disciplinary experiences. In particular, these courses teach students to understand themselves as products of—and participants in—institutions, creative traditions, the historical process, and value-driven decision making. 

• The 21st Century Literacies refer to foundational skills and general knowledge. These include skills in information and technology, foreign languages and culture, mathematics, science, and religious studies.

Resources for Faculty

• To see how global humanitarian perspectives and our Cabrini College partnerships can be integrated  into courses and coursework, see the following :
• Global Connections for Faculty F09.docx 

• The Social Change Wheel diagrams the different models of community involvement from direct service to socially responsible behavior. 
• The Social Change Wheel

• The Handbook from Georgetown University's Center for Social Justice Research & Teaching provides an overview, syllabus guidelines, examples of documentation, and a bibliography of research for Community Based Research.
• Community Based Learning and Research Faculty Handbook

• The Center for Global Education at Augsburg College uses the Social Change Wheel as a directional tool for students and faculty  to connect with others who share global concerns and to link to organizations that support  action for social change.
• Center for Global Education Social Change Wheel

• Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning publishes articles on research, theory, pedagogy, and other issues related to academic (curriculum-based) service-learning in higher education.  The archives is searchable and the much of the contents is provided in full text.
• Michingan Journal of Community Service Learning Archives

• Holy Spirit Library provides a range of print, electronic and multimedia materials to support faculty and Justice Matters.  The Social Justice wiki provides an overview of selected resources.
• Social Justice