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Kesten, Alper – International Journal of Educational Methodology, 2019
Universities are more than institutions only conducting research and educating students in today's world. Changing conditions in the world show that there is a need for redefining the functions of universities. This is called the third mission of universities. Starting from this perspective, this study aims to examine, first, the missions of all…
Descriptors: Institutional Mission, Universities, College Role, Continuing Education
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Levine, Peter – Liberal Education, 2011
A decade ago, research on the civic engagement and learning of young people was still in a "bear market" (Cook 1985). The body of literature was strikingly small, considering that the future of democracy depends on the preparation of young citizens. Today, the situation is dramatically different. There is a torrent of research on youth civic…
Descriptors: Democracy, Citizenship Education, Literature Reviews, Meta Analysis
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Brabant, Margaret; Braid, Donald – Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 2009
For "civic engagement" work to have meaningful and long-term impact upon students, partners, and postsecondary institutions, each institution must undertake the difficult work of defining civic engagement for itself such that the definition aligns with the institution's educational mission and local context. We argue that civic…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizen Participation, Higher Education, Citizenship Education
Kirby, Emily Hoban; Levine, Peter; Elrod, Brent – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2006
The Federal government supports programs designed to encourage civic participation and increase civic knowledge. This fact sheet summarizes current federal legislation intended to mandate or encourage civic education and service programs for young people. In addition, it contains a list of relevant federally funded programs. (Contains 4 endnotes.)…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Federal Government, Citizenship Education, Fundamental Concepts
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Bennion, Elizabeth A. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2006
This article explains the benefits and challenges of requiring undergraduate political science students to act outside the classroom to mobilize voters. Although several published articles describe student engagement with social service agencies, policy research, community outreach, and classroom simulations, this article fills a gap in the…
Descriptors: Political Science, Outreach Programs, Service Learning, Citizenship Education
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Bergman, Daniel – Science Teacher, 2004
Students who participate in community outreach programs develop a positive awareness for civic duty and observe applications of their learning. Teachers and students discover the most vivid benefits of service learning when they participate themselves. Students are energized and the school builds a stronger link with the community. In this…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Exhibits, Elementary School Students, Tutoring