Connie Jorgensen
- Assistant Professor of Political Science, Piedmont Virginia Community College
Connie Jorgensen is an assistant professor of political science at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC). She also directs PVCC's Quality Enhancement Plan: "Civic Sense: Engaging Students in the Civic Life of Their Communities." In 2021, Jorgensen was given the Dale Parnell Distinguished Faculty award from the American Association of Community Colleges. In 2023, PVCC was awarded Campus Compact’s Eduardo Padron Award for Institutional Transformation.
Events
Democracy360 Event
Bringing Civic and Ethical Lenses to Students’ Career Preparation
For most college students, their chosen major is the centerpiece of college and an envisioned route to future careers. Now many institutions are changing their approach by emphasizing cross-disciplinary questions and courses along with a focus on practical problem-solving in real-world settings.