Reframing the Civic University: An Agenda for Impact

The book emphasizes the need for a comprehensive reappraisal of what it means to be a 'civic university' and provides a clear logical framework for universities and their partners to examine the extent of their civic activities and challenges them to think more rigorously about what they can do in the future.

Format: Hardback
Length: 177 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The significance of reevaluating the concept of a "civic university" is emphasized in this book. For the past two decades, the "civic agenda" has been driven by a focus on economic impact and regional economic development, while acknowledging the importance of universities' civic influence. However, there is a pressing need to outline a more comprehensive approach to how universities can and should contribute to a wide range of place-based activities in the face of escalating global social and environmental challenges.

This book is the result of collaborative work between the Civic University Network and community-based partners, offering a clear and logical framework for universities and their partners to assess the extent of their civic activities. It also challenges them to use this framework as a catalyst for deeper reflection and engagement. The book celebrates the actions universities have taken to address community needs and encourages them to consider more critically what they can do in the future and how they can become more accountable to the communities they serve.

This book is a valuable resource for university leaders, academics involved in public engagement, civic leaders, and representatives who aim to foster closer engagement with their local universities. It provides insights and practical strategies for building stronger partnerships and leveraging universities' resources to address local and global challenges.

Weight: 378g
Dimension: 153 x 217 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031176852
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023