ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |7 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|16 pages

The Mission of Higher Education

chapter 2|31 pages

Have Ivory Tower, Will Trave

chapter 3|34 pages

Living Up to a People’s University

chapter 4|36 pages

Community in the Roots

chapter 5|31 pages

Just Getting By

chapter 6|12 pages

Comparisons and Conclusions