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Persuasion in Practice: Service Learning in Action

Empowering Students Through Civic Engagement and Philanthropy

  • Higher Education
  • Event
  • On-demand
  • Introduction to Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Composition Lunch & Learn
  • 45 Minutes
  • On-Demand Video

Description

This presentation highlights a student-centered service-learning initiative exploring the intersection of persuasive communication and civic engagement. As part of this initiative, students act as grant makers, applying course concepts to real-world decision-making while evaluating local nonprofit organizations. Through research, nonprofit presentations, and critical discussions, students engage deeply with social issues affecting a given region. The project enhances students’ understanding of philanthropic processes and strengthens their skills in critical thinking, persuasive communication, and leadership. Ultimately, this experiential learning opportunity allows students to apply persuasion theory in authentic contexts while leading to a lifelong commitment to civic responsibility and community engagement.

About Your Speaker

  • Jeff Fox -

    Jeff Fox

    Jeff Fox is an Associate Teaching Professor at Northern Kentucky University, where he teaches a wide range of courses, including Public Speaking, Introduction to Communication, Business Communication, Interviewing, Strategies of Persuasion, and First-Year Experience for students in the College of Informatics.

    Beyond the classroom, Jeff serves as the Basic Course Director for Public Speaking and Introduction to Communication and as the Associate Director for the School of Media & Communication, where he supports course scheduling and curriculum planning. As a strong advocate for digital tools, he is always exploring new ways to enhance the classroom experience and improve student learning. He has been using GoReact since 2018 and values its ability to streamline grading and drive student engagement through personalized, time-saving feedback.