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Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP) April 2014 Newsletter

The latest news from Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP) from their April 2014 Newsletter:

Book Launch - Higher Education in the World 5 - Knowledge, Engagement & Higher Education: Contributing to Social Change

Apr 22 2014 16:00
Europe/London
University of Glasgow, Wolfson Medical School Building
University Avenue
Glasgow

An important publication as part of the GUNi Series on the Social Commitment of Universities, this Palgrave Global University Network for Innovation publication is launched by an eminent group of speakers in a seminar chaired by Professor John Briggs, Vice-Principal (Senate Office), University of Glasgow. Refreshments, discount flyers and an inspection copy will be available at the meeting. All welcome. No fee but prior registration required.

The Talloires Network E-Newsletter - April 2014

The Talloires Network is one of the partners with whom PASCAL collaborates. The Network enjoys a high profile and is among the several national and international bodies encouraging universities worldwide to adopt a more centrally-focussed universities' 'third mission' commitment to community service in its different senses and settings.

Here is a copy of Talloires Network E-Newletter for April 2014:

Webinar: Community Engagement Goals, Impacts & Outcomes

Apr 9 2014 11:00
Apr 9 2014 12:15
US/Eastern
Innovations in Civic Participation
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036

The future of Community Engagement points toward the need for a more strategic and intentional agenda of work that aligns each higher education institution with regional, national and international issues and opportunities for partnership. Engaged scholarship is growing in strategic importance because of its beneficial impacts on academic and community goals.

Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP) March 2014 Newsletter

The latest news from Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP) from their March 2014 Newsletter:

2014 Talloires Network Leaders Conference Website

The Talloires Network Secretariat is pleased to announce that the 2014 Talloires Network Leaders Conference website has been launched!

Arab University Leaders Meet in Amman, Jordan to Discuss Civic Engagement

Last month, Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP) and Silatech facilitated a consultation in Amman, Jordan, titled “The Role of Civic Engagement in Higher Education.” Over 40 university presidents and senior administrators from across the Arab world gathered to discuss strengthening and expanding civic engagement activities at higher education institutions.

State Education Dialogue on Strengthening Community Engagement in Higher Education Institutions in India

In Siliguri (West Bengal), Chandigarh (Punjab) and Delhi during the period 3-7 March 2014, PASCAL Director Mike Osborne was very pleased to be part of three events concerned with strengthening community engagement in HE in India.

Making Engagement Relevant in Higher Education

“We listen to public, and they have a say in setting the research agenda. After all, universities undertake research with public funds; they must be accountable to the public”. Such were the sentiments expressed during three dialogues on ‘strengthening community engagement in higher education in India’ during March 3-7, 2014.

The Talloires Network E-Newsletter - March 2014

The Talloires Network is one of the partners with whom PASCAL collaborates. The Network enjoys a high profile and is among the several national and international bodies encouraging universities worldwide to adopt a more centrally-focussed universities' 'third mission' commitment to community service in its different senses and settings.

Here is a copy of Talloires Network E-Newletter for March 2014:

 

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