Community Change in Action - A Roadmap for Students

Community Change in Action guides students through the process of turning their personal passion into goal-driven action for community development. Using an evidence-based curriculum, the book breaks down exactly how to initiate and drive social change in a way that speaks to the unique characteristics of Gen Zs.

List of contents

PART I. Build Connections to Identity, Culture, and Community 1. Community Development & Social Change 2. Leadership for Generation Z 3. The Importance of Personal Perseverance in Creating Change 4. The Five Key Assets of ABCD for Gen Z PART II. A Step-By-Step Roadmap To Change 5. The Plan - Step 1: Find Your Passion 6. The Plan - Step 2: Skill Acquisition 7. The Plan - Step 3: Specialized Knowledge 8. The Plan - Step 4: Bringing It Together Through Asset Mapping 9. The Plan - Step 5: Operationalize With Action Planning Part III. Develop Skills & Opportunities to Lead Change 10. Collaboration for Change 11. Social Change Through Social Media 12. Careers as Agents for Change 13. Case Study Examples

About the author

Sarah L. Young, Ph.D., is a Professor of Public Administration at Kennesaw State University.
Carly L. Redding, Ph.D, is a Professor and Department Coordinator for the Department of Sociology and Human Services at the University of North Georgia.

Product details

• Authors: Carly L. Redding, Sarah L. Young, Sarah L. (Kennesaw State University Young
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032367743
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236774-3
• No. of pages: 190
• Series: Community Development Research and Practice Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social Theory, ARCHITECTURE / Landscape, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Leadership, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration, ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Media & Internet, EDUCATION / Organizations & Institutions, Social Work, Politics & government, Urban & municipal planning, Social discrimination & inequality, Interdisciplinary studies, Social impact of environmental issues, Politics and government, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Human Geography, Urban communities, Urban and municipal planning and policy, Civil engineering, surveying and building, Social discrimination and social justice