scholarly journals Reframing University Continuing Education’s Role in Community Engagement

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather McRae
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Research Partnerships ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
University Continuing Education ◽  
The Social ◽  
Funding Opportunities ◽  
National Networks

In Canada, a growing interest within higher education in community engagement practices is evidenced through the establishment of national networks, funding opportunities for community-university research partnerships, and the development of specially designated centres on university campuses. However, based on the literature in continuing education, the role of university continuing education (UCE) units in supporting community engagement is not clear. Many UCE units have been involved and continue to be involved in developing and implementing various types of community engagement activities, yet the work of these units is not widely recognized within the university and the community as contributing substantially to the social purpose mission of the institution. The pressures and tensions relating to balancing the social and economic goals of the UCE unit may be influencing the role of UCE in community engagement. Strategies identified in this article that could assist UCE in embedding community engagement within the practice and in reframing the focus of UCE include the development of a community engagement framework and measurement tools that assess outcomes leading to positive social change.

scholarly journals The Role and Impact of Continuing Education on Rural Revitalization: A Case Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn Miller
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
University Continuing Education ◽  
Education Centre ◽  
The Social ◽  
Rural Revitalization ◽  
Development Approach

This article presents the findings of a study that explored the role and impact of continuing education on rural revitalization. A community development approach, academic expertise, and a university’s resources were used to assist the citizens of Montmartre, Saskatchewan, to establish Centre 48, an arts and continuing education centre. Courses provided by Centre 48 gave townspeople and people from the surrounding area opportunities to explore new interests and to develop new social networks; in turn, the social capital gained by establishing and operating Centre 48 gave rise to new economic ventures. The results of this study illustrate how university continuing education units can contribute to capacity building in rural communities and how such social capital-building projects can serve as a catalyst for economic development.

scholarly journals Electronic Publishing, Scholarly Communication, and the Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianne Conrad
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Canadian Journal ◽  
Electronic Publishing ◽  
Scholarly Communication ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Discussion Paper ◽  
Electronic Journals ◽  
University Continuing Education ◽  
The Social

Although in some parts of the academic community the popularity of electronic journals allows research to be conducted almost exclusively online, the social sciences, of which education is a part, have generally been slower to accept the electronic publishing (e-publishing) of journals and research data. Using a nationally distributed questionnaire, the readership of the Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education was asked to provide input on this topic. The discussion paper that follows presents the results of that questionnaire, framing them within the issues that underlie academic journals' decisions to move to e-publishing formats. As a Forum contribution, this paper is intended to generate response or discussion.

scholarly journals Accountability and the Juxtaposition of Civil Society and Policing in a Period of Changing Norms

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Candyce Kelshall
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Social Contract ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
The Social ◽  
Police Accountability ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the existing approaches to police accountability and how they may or may not address changing norms and expectations of civil society. It examines the role of independent police advisors and how they may contribute to bridging this divide. Design/Methodology/Approach The paper is a constructivist reflexive critique of the shortcomings of the mechanisms for policing accountability. It addresses human security considerations and the social contract in the existing populist charged social context and addresses other ways by which accountability may be achieved by challenging ideas and facilitating reconceptualization of accountability. Findings The advent of the independent advisor as employed by British Police forces is reviewed as a viable means of engaging communities to enable a constructive relationship built on accountability in advance of action rather than punitive recourse post crisis via complaint. Originality/Value An exploration of the relationship between the ‘critical friend’ Community engagement model of the UK independent police advisor and the role played by this approach in reconceptualizing police accountability. The author spent 10 years as an advisor.

scholarly journals Changes and Emerging Trends in the CE Function on University Campuses

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert A. Einsiedel, Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
University Continuing Education ◽  
Traditional Service ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

The paper describes emerging strategies employed by extension and continuing education units as they adapt to changes in the university and the larger community. The cost-recovery, entrepreneurial model of continuing education, relatively greater emphasis on continuing professional development programs, less emphasis on the traditional service function, the application of distance education techniques, and the marketing of programs globally are among the strategies that are changing the definition of extension and university continuing education.

scholarly journals Lived Experience of University Continuing Education Leaders

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice Landry
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
University Continuing Education ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Education Administrators

This article is based on a study that explored the professional lives of eight leaders of continuing education in Canadian universities, with a focus on their administrative role, to provide a deeper understanding of how they live within their practice (lived experience). A practical listing of 56 horizons of experience was identified, useful as an evolving checklist for university continuing education units and as a self reflection tool for current and future continuing education administrators and leaders. The study provides insight for those considering leadership positions and for those interested in understanding the complexities of the role of leader. On a philosophical level, six essences of lived experience were revealed: responsibility, balance, connectedness, impact, voice, and passion. The experience of leadership through individuals who experience the phenomena provides critical understanding of the realities of practice.

Social Representations and Commitment

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Bonetto ◽  
Fabien Girandola ◽  
Grégory Lo Monaco
Keyword(s):  
Social Representations ◽  
Social Representation ◽  
Second Line ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
First Line ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
The Social ◽  
Bibliographic Search ◽  
English Articles

Abstract. This contribution consists of a critical review of the literature about the articulation of two traditionally separated theoretical fields: social representations and commitment. Besides consulting various works and communications, a bibliographic search was carried out (between February and December, 2016) on various databases using the keywords “commitment” and “social representation,” in the singular and in the plural, in French and in English. Articles published in English or in French, that explicitly made reference to both terms, were included. The relations between commitment and social representations are approached according to two approaches or complementary lines. The first line follows the role of commitment in the representational dynamics: how can commitment transform the representations? This articulation gathers most of the work on the topic. The second line envisages the social representations as determinants of commitment procedures: how can these representations influence the effects of commitment procedures? This literature review will identify unexploited tracks, as well as research perspectives for both areas of research.

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