Matthew Spoor

Adjunct Professor for Policy, Ethics & Legal Studies @St. Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL, US

POS 3272 American Civic Life Course DescriptionThis course introduces students to the principles of civic engagement and commitment to community service. The focus will be on civic leadership and communication from an internal and external perspective. These will be examined on the national, state and local level. The course will combines theoretical and practical applications addressing governments, businesses and citizen groups in the development of civic engagement, leadership, sustainability, social change, and the interdependence of social issues, public policy and impact. Case studies and class exercises are employed to help students develop skills in multi-party negotiations, conflict resolution, resource allocation and decision making. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for a life dedicated to public service, policy leadership and civic engagement which affect the usual and customary operations of a business or government. Course content is guided by an understanding that the relationship between civic engagement, leadership and public communication in an era of globalization and instant communication is critical to facilitating, mitigating and dealing with the challenges we face in the 21st century.

University of South Florida

Masters of Business Administration

Florida State University

BS