Renewing the Civic Mission of the American Research University.

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Title: Renewing the Civic Mission of the American Research University.
Authors: Checkoway, Barry
Source: Journal of Higher Education. Mar/Apr2001, Vol. 72 Issue 2, p125-147. 23p.
Subject Terms: *Universities & colleges, *Research institutes, *Educational change, *Higher education
Abstract: Provides perspectives on the research university as an institution that can contribute to civic engagement and create change in higher education. Elements in a renewal strategy for strengthening student learning, involving the faculty, increasing institutional capacity and connecting democracy and diversity as complementary educational objectives; Issues on education for democracy.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:Provides perspectives on the research university as an institution that can contribute to civic engagement and create change in higher education. Elements in a renewal strategy for strengthening student learning, involving the faculty, increasing institutional capacity and connecting democracy and diversity as complementary educational objectives; Issues on education for democracy.
ISSN:00221546
DOI:10.1080/00221546.2001.11778875