DOI
10.21768/ejopa.v6i1.4
Abstract
Exploration of social justice issues should be integrated into a person’s life. A student’s understanding of social justice cannot be developed in a single course or conversation on a college campus. This article describes how one institution of higher education in the United States created and implemented a Social Justice Living Learning Community. In this community, students explore social justice issues by taking courses together, living on the same residence hall floor, and reflecting on their own development. The words “So Just” (short for Social Justice) have become an active reference to this living learning community culture, capturing the community’s vision of becoming aware of and engaged in social justice issues. This article explores the use of leadership theory in the program framework, practical implementation strategies for building community, education and reflection, as well as successes, challenges, and implications of the program.
Recommended Citation
Guthrie, Kathy L. and Florida State University, Amber E. Hampton
(2017)
"So Just Make a Difference: A Unique Approach to Leadership
and Social Justice Education,"
eJournal of Public Affairs: Vol. 6:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
DOI: 10.21768/ejopa.v6i1.4
Available at:
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/ejopa/vol6/iss1/4
