Engaged Scholarship and Civic Responsibility in Higher Education
- ISBN-10
- 1522536507
- ISBN-13
- 9781522536505
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 233
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-08-16
- Publisher
- IGI Global
- Authors
- Burton, Sharon L.
Description
Beyond their educational value, university institutions can play a pivotal role in community improvement. By utilizing academic resources, these organizations can positively impact their communities. Engaged Scholarship and Civic Responsibility in Higher Education is a critical reference source for the latest scholarly research on the adoption and implementation of civic engagement initiatives in higher education institutions. Including a range of pertinent topics such as service learning, economic development, and social justice, this book is ideally designed for academics, practitioners, students, professionals, and researchers interested in the growing influence of universities on community improvement.
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