Session Information
Improving Our Community's Quality of Life through University Expertise
Many believe community engagement, in all its forms, is central to the role of the modern university. Citizens, social institutions, the business community, legislators and government leaders expect engagement and, at times, demand it. Engagement provides a great opportunity for universities to serve the common good. Many universities will have to redesign their pedagogy, evaluation systems and research requirements to adapt to this new direction. They also will have to reach out to their community partners. Given the depth and breadth of expertise and resources available at universities, the potential impact on improving communities is significant. Many voices exist at the university. Harnessing and directing these voices toward the common good is a challenge and opportunity that this panel will explore.
When: Thursday, April 19, 2007 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Room: PSU 313
