Universities and civic engagement

“In a hitherto neglected section the Hunt Report argues that ‘Engagement with the wider community must become more firmly embedded in the mission of higher education institutions. Higher education institutions need to become more firmly embedded in the social and economic contexts of the communities they live in and serve’ (National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030). So what is the higher education sector currently doing about civic engagement? …” (more)

[Ronnie Munck and Lorraine McIlrath, University Blog, 9 February]