Renewing the Civic Mission of the American Research University.
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| Title: | Renewing the Civic Mission of the American Research University. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Checkoway, Barry |
| Source: | Journal of Higher Education. Mar-Apr 2001 72(2):125-147. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 2001 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Opinion Papers |
| Descriptors: | Change Agents, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Higher Education, Institutional Mission, Institutional Role, Research Universities |
| ISSN: | 0022-1546 |
| Abstract: | Provides perspectives on the research university as an institution that can contribute to civic engagement and create change in higher education. Identifies some of the elements in a renewal strategy for strengthening student learning, involving the faculty, increasing institutional capacity, and connecting democracy and diversity as complementary educational objectives. Raises questions about education for democracy and the university's mission. (Author/EV) |
| Notes: | Special issue: "The Social Role of Higher Education." Article was presented as the LeFrak Lecture at the University of Maryland (1999) and derived from work for the Wingspread Conference on Strategies for Renewing the Civic Mission of the American Research University (1999). |
| Journal Code: | CIJOCT2001 |
| Entry Date: | 2001 |
| Accession Number: | EJ625008 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Provides perspectives on the research university as an institution that can contribute to civic engagement and create change in higher education. Identifies some of the elements in a renewal strategy for strengthening student learning, involving the faculty, increasing institutional capacity, and connecting democracy and diversity as complementary educational objectives. Raises questions about education for democracy and the university's mission. (Author/EV) |
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| ISSN: | 0022-1546 |
