Beyond the Campus

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.

Autorentext

David J. Maurrasse is Assistant Professor in the Department of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.

Inhalt

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