Institutionalizing community engagement in higher education: the first wave of Carnegie classified institutions

Leading scholars of engagement analyze data from the first wave of community-engaged institutions as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The analyses collectively serve as a statement about the current status of higher education community engagement in the United S...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, CA Jossey Bass 2009
Series:New directions for higher education 147
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Summary:Leading scholars of engagement analyze data from the first wave of community-engaged institutions as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The analyses collectively serve as a statement about the current status of higher education community engagement in the United States. Aligned with the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification framework, the dimensions of leading, student learning, partnering, assessing, funding, and rewarding are discussed. This volume recognizes the progress made by this first wave of community-engaged institutions of higher education, acknowledges best practices of these exemplary institutions, and offers recommendations to leaders as a pathway forward. -- From back cover
Item Description:"Fall 2009."
Includes bibliographical references
Physical Description:107 p. 28 cm

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