European Higher Education, Social Responsibility, and the Local Democratic Mission - Paperback
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In the series Higher Education, Place, and Social Responsibility.
European Higher Education, Social Responsibility, and the Local Democratic Mission - Paperback
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by Sjur Bergan (Author)
Education is about more than preparing students for the labor market; it is about preparing them to be active citizens in democratic societies, to engage in personal growth, and to develop a broad, advanced knowledge base. As Sjur Bergan emphasizes in European Higher Education, Social Responsibility, and the Local Democratic Mission, advocacy is required to ensure that higher education institutions meet these goals through cooperation with their local communities.
Bergan outlines the political and institutional complexity of European universities. He explains how history, cultural traditions, and national identities impact education across Europe. He also describes the roles of the Council of Europe and U.S. higher education in the development of a transatlantic cooperation on the democratic mission of higher education. Other chapters explore education programs for developing and maintaining democracy and human rights, pragmatic and creative ways that European universities are working with their local communities, and the development of education opportunities for refugees. Ultimately, Bergan's book explores not only the local democratic mission of higher education as it has developed in Europe, but also how it could continue to develop, and why it is important it does so.In the series Higher Education, Place, and Social Responsibility.
Author Biography
Sjur Bergan is an independent education expert and former Head of the Council of Europe's Education Department. He was instrumental in the development of the Council of Europe's work with U.S. and international partners on the democratic mission of higher education. He is the author of Not by Bread Alone and Qualifications: Introduction to a Concept.
Number of Pages: 293
Dimensions: 0.66 x 9 x 6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 21, 2025
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