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Pathways of Social Impact

This book brings together a range of perspectives to deepen our understanding of students’ interests, motivations, and approaches to social change. At its core is the Pathways framework—a tool designed to help educators better understand and support students’ evolving civic identities and engagement strategies. Designed for faculty, student affairs professionals, and students alike, this volume provides a rich set of insights and tools for advancing high-quality, equity-centered learning experiences. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in student development, civic engagement, and social impact.

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Endorsements

Pathways of Social Impact lights the way for us towards a more collaborative and more caring higher education.
- Adam Bush, College Unbound
Pathways of Social Impact offers a thoughtful and flexible framework for understanding the many ways individuals and communities contribute to meaningful social change.
- Tonantzin Oseguera, University of California, Merced
This thorough overview and analysis of the Pathways of Social Impact will allow more effective and nuanced understanding of social impact strategy.
- Amy B. Cohen, The George Washington University

Using "Pathways of Social Impact"

Want to get the most out of Pathways of Social Impact? Revisit this webinar to get an overview of the book and learn how to apply its recommendations in your work.

Section 1: Practitioner Profile Literature Reviews

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Direct Service

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Community-Engaged Learning & Research

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Social Entrepreneurship & Corporate Social Responsibility

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Policy & Governance

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Community Organizing & Activism

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Philanthropy

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Section 2: Current uses

  • Our Starting Point: Using the Pathways to Develop a Comprehensive Social Impact Education Model—Cassie Bingham, Summer Valente

  • UVU's Critical Connections Podcast

  • Using the Pathways for Public Service and Civic Engagement for Campus Strategic Planning—Ryan W. Flynn, Alyssa Wiseman

  • “To Set Their Own Paths”: Using the Pathways to Help Students Self-Identify Their Unique Roles in Shaping a More Just and Compassionate World—Katie Price

  • Engagement Becomes Curricular Policy: Creating a General Education Requirement to “Inspire Citizens of Consequence” —Sarah Worley, Lillian Case

  • Enhancing Existing Frameworks, Theory, and Program Traditions: An Example of how Implementing the Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement Strengthened a 40-Year-Old Program at Georgetown University—Melissa Bernard, Ray Shiu

  • Expanding the Definition of Community Engagement Through the Pathways at Drake University—Amanda Martin

  • Public Service, Personal Growth: Cultivating Civic Mindsets in a Living-Learning Community—Kemi A. Oyewole, Luke Terra

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  • Deepening the Connection: Reimagining Service—Vernette Doty, Andrea Tafolla
     

Section 3: Theoretical, empirical, and critical reflections

  • Pathways Data: An Overview—Annabel Wong
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  • Appendix E

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  • Where Refusal Meets the Pathways: A Relational Praxis in, but not of, the University—Agustin "Tino" Diaz, Breanna Lambert, Priscilla Villaseñor-Navarro

  • Expanding Access and Reframing Perspectives: Exploring Community Engagement Professionals Use of the Pathways Framework—Renee Sedlacek Lee

  • Challenges, Possibilities, and Conscious Responsibility: Directions for the Field—Aaliyah Baker

Acknowledgements

Thank you to the following individuals whose contributions made this work possible.

Research Fellows
Joanne Tien, PhD
Joseph Spiller
Marissa Getts
Mike Moon
Nairuti Shastry
Norma López
Oliver “Gray” Jones
Renee Sedlacek Lee
Shamili Ajgoankar, PhD

Peer reviewers
Andria Wisler, PhD
Angie Kim
Brianna Christy
Chrystal Stanley, PhD
Daniel Hernandez
Debra Karp
Dr. Jessica Doak Flynn
Dr. Jonathon Westover
Dr. Nancy McHugh
Elora Agsten
Hillary Kane
Julie L. Plaut, PhD
Kristen Wright
Kristina Lobo
Laura Martin, PhD
Renee Brown
Sandra Bass, PhD
Sarah Stoeckl, PhD
Sarita Tamayo-Moraga, PhD

Stephanie N. Kurtzman
Tara Carr-Lemke
Timothy Eatman, PhD
Tracy Finnegan

Community Practitioners
Alison Powell
Amanda Millerberg
Amy Dowley
Angelica Esquivel
Anna Smyth
Anne Weiss
Ari Sahagún
Ayushi Vig
Christopher Nayve
Crystal Des-Ogugua
Daniel Anello
Danielle Torain
Deborah Adelman
Deborah M. Pfliegel
Debra Rowe
Dion McGill
Dostilio, Lina Dee
Dr. Megan Downing
Earl Maneein
Emily Moerer
Eric Hartman
Erin O'Keefe
Haarman, Susan
Hannah M. Ashley
Harold McNaron

Heather Lord
Iyla Shornstein
Jennifer Magee
Jennifer Magee
Jessamyn Shams-Lau
Jill Adams
Joanna Cea
Julie Cencula Olberding, MPA, Ph.D.
Kane, Hillary
Katherine Waterford Darling
Katie Evans
Katrina French
Kellea Shay Miller, PhD
Kirk, Sr. Martha A.
Kristin Neeley
Kristin Norris
Lauren Morgan
Lauren Sachs
Lauren Wendling
Leonora Dodge
Liza Springmeyer
Mandi McReynolds
Mark Neikirk
Marq Withers
Rachel Humphrey
Rajiv Khanna
Raymond Partolan
Sonia Sarkar
Theodoros Chronopoulos
Tora Johnson
Tyler Dubois

Vanessa Alvey
Vira David-Rivera

Student focus groups
Alexandra M. Ruiz Gaspar
Andrea C. Smith
Anshi Shastry
Arti Shastry
Bjorn Mustard
Bree Ank
Corinne Sidebottom
Elizabeth Germain
Hannah M. Filizola Ruiz
Kiona Wilson
Kirby Nelson
Landon Ashlin
Madison Luna
Makaiya Bedford
Marí Linares-Rigacci
Melanie Sadecki
Nachalah Gardiner
Nathan Carter
Rachel Sullivan
Ruth Hailemeskel
Savannah Clyde
Stephanie Kiel
Sydney Skemp
Valentina Ramirez Barragán