基本説明
Examines the role of the university and its relationship to the community.
Full Description
The role of the university and its relationship to the community has long been a highly debated topic among educators, administrators, and local business leaders. David J. Maurrasse offers a passionate appeal for community partnerships. Going further than a simple explanation of the problems at hand, Beyond the Campus offers a road map for both universities and local institutions to work together for the good of their communities.
Contents
Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: The Mission of Higher Education Chapter 2: Have Ivory Tower, Will Travel: The University of Pennsylvania and West Philadelphia Chapter 3: Living Up to a People's University: San Francisco State University and the City of San Francisco Chapter 4: Community in the Roots: Xavier University and New Orleans Chapter 5: Just Getting By: Hostos Community College and the South Bronx Chapter 6: Comparisons and Conclusions Index