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The Engaged University: International Perspectives on Civic Engagement

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: International Studies in Higher EducationPublication details: Routledge 2011 New YorkDescription: 281pISBN:
  • 9780415824224
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 378.103 WAT
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Part I: University-Community Relationships: The Long View
1. Historical and Geographical Perspectives
2. Types of Capital and Citizenship
3. Contemporary Drivers

Part II: The Engaged University
4. The Project
5. The Profiles
Australia and its Higher Education System
Two-Way Learning: Profile of Charles Darwin University (Australia)
Sharing Knowledge: Profile of the University of Melbourne (Australia)
A University Without Walls: Profile of the University of Western Sydney (Australia)
India and its Higher Education System
An Enlightened Woman is a Source of Infinite Strength: Profile of Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women's University, Mumbai (India)
Israel and its Higher Education System
Institution-Wide Commitment to Social Responsibility: Profile of the University of Haifa (Israel)
The Occupied Palestinian Territories and their Higher Education System
Contents note continued: Education and Service for Political Change and Development: Profile of Al-Quds University (OPT)
Malaysia and its Higher Education System
Community Partnerships to Address National Priorities: Profile of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Malaysia)
Mexico and its Higher Education System
Cultivating Ethics and Citizenship: Profile of Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico)
Pakistan and its Higher Education System
A Unique University with a Mandate for Social Development: Profile of Aga Khan University, Karachi (Pakistan)
Peru and its Higher Education System
A Regional Leader for Human and Economic Development: Profile of the Universidad Senor de Sipan (Peru)
The Philippines and its Higher Education System
Volunteer Service to the Poor: Profile of Notre Dame of Marbel University (Philippines)
South Africa and its Higher Education System
Contents note continued: Community Partnerships for Development and the Appropriation of New Knowledge: Profile of Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa)
Sudan and its Higher Education System
Empowering Women as Agents of Change through Education: Profile of Ahfad University for Women (Sudan)
Tanzania and its Higher Education System
Knowledge for Development: Profile of University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Ukraine and its Higher Education System
Building Civil Society: Profile of Petro Mohyla Black Sea State University (Ukraine)
The United Kingdom and its Higher Education System
Open Access for Social Justice: Profile of the Open University (UK)
Reinventing Liberal Higher Education: Profile of the University of Winchester (UK)
The United States of America and its Higher Education System
Knowledge to Serve the City: Profile of Portland State University (USA)
Contents note continued: Social Justice Education and Research and Service: Profile of Georgetown University (USA)
Venezuela and its Higher Education System
From Education for National Development to Community Solidarity: Profile of the Universidad Metropolitana en Caracas (Venezuela)
6. Findings: Common Patterns and Influences

Part III: An Engaged University Movement
7. Networks: A Unifying Force
8. The World Upside Down: University Civic Engagement from the South to the North
9. Implications for Policy and Practice

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