New times demand new scholarship: Research universities and civic engagement

May 1, 2015

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This statement, which was endorsed by the participants of the first TRUCEN meeting at Tufts University in 2005, argues that because of research universities’ significant academic and societal influence, world class faculty, outstanding students, state-of-the-art research facilities, and considerable financial resources, they are well-positioned to lead the higher education sector to ensure deep and long-lasting commitment to civic engagement. It includes sections on engaged scholarship and why it should be important to research universities with examples from member institutions.

Gibson, C. (2006). New times demand new scholarship: Research universities and civic engagement. A leadership agenda.Report of The Research University Community Engagement Network (TRUCEN). Full Text.