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Examining Social Change and Social Responsibility in Higher Education
Courses and/or other opportunities offered by an institution that students and the broader community participate in, but which does not result in college credit.
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Equity and Social Justice: Supporting and Serving Contemporary Learners in a Changed Higher Education Climate
Sheri K. Rodriguez (Rowan University, USA) and Lorraine C. Ricchezza (Rowan University, USA)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2177-9.ch001
Abstract
Through the lenses of equity and social justice-related practices, this chapter outlines one university's efforts to offer credentials and degrees that meet industry demands based on labor market needs, along with the needs of today's contemporary learners, in a dynamic higher education landscape. An overview of contemporary learners is provided in relation to equity and social justice, while providing a connection to the featured university and its rich history of serving the respective region. The authors outline the university's guiding principles, in the form of pillars, and discuss how these pillars impact contemporary learners, who are served through innovative, affordable programming. Examples of specific programs are provided that are designed to meet the need of the contemporary learners. The chapter closes with suggestions for implementing programs based on partnerships, researching industry need, and guidance through a specific mission that reflects the changing landscape in higher education.
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