What is civic responsibility? An activity for civic discernment in classrooms and communities
Posted by Campus Compact on November 3, 2026
This exercise from Eric Hartman presents participants with the opportunity to assess their own views on what constitutes civic responsibility and compare and contrast their personal philosophy with others through discussion.
What is a stronger expression of civic responsibility, sheltering a newly arrived refugee family for a month or successfully serving as a police officer, across a career marked by accolades and an absence of citizen complaints?
Or maybe you’d rather, like students in France, protest economic inequality?
Your answer will depend on your own experiences, values, and preferences. I’m interested in the process of exploring the question and how it – along with related contrasting possibilities – helps us see one another better, in shared, civic community.
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