Abstract

GREGORUTTI, Gustavo. The emergence of the idea of social involvement in university in the United States of America. Enfoques [online]. 2022, vol.34, n.2, pp.35-56. ISSN 1669-2721.

Since its inception, the American higher education system has been rapidly evolving into a highly complex and dynamic set of institutions with a broad spectrum of missions. During the last 35 years, questions have arisen about the relevance of their contributions to society as a whole. In this debate, the involved university is born to interact with communities as a partner to teach, research, and solve common problems. This article presents a global description of the emergence of community engagement, its characteristics, and challenges in the context of the United States.

Keywords : Community engagement; Civic service; Social responsibility; American education.

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