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Radical Roots : How One Professor Transformed a University / Green Bouzard [and three others].
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bouzard, Green, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- College teaching--Social aspects--United States.
- College teaching.
- College teaching--United States.
- Community and college.
- Democracy and education.
- Education, Higher.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (202 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Gorham, ME : Myers Education Press, LLC, [2024]
- Summary:
- Radical Roots chronicles the history and evolution of Augsburg University's commitment to community engagement and democratic education. It explores the influential role of Professor Joel Torstenson in embedding civic and community engagement into the university's mission, highlighting Augsburg as a national leader in these areas. The book provides an inspiring case study of how institutions can align academic programs with civic values, fostering mutually beneficial relationships with local communities. It serves as a guide for higher education institutions aiming to enhance their democratic missions and cultivate responsible citizenship among students. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Book Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Who We Are and Where We Stand
- More Information and Resources
- Map of Augsburg and Cedar Riverside
- Timeline
- Introduction
- Planting Roots: The Genesis of the Torstenson Legacy
- CHAPTER 1
- CHAPTER 2
- Questions for Further Reflection
- From Crisis Colony to Place-Based Justice: Pedagogical Innovation in Modern Times
- Section Introduction
- CHAPTER 3
- CHAPTER 4
- Public Work and Democratic Purpose
- CHAPTER 5
- CHAPTER 6
- Index
- About the Authors.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Bouzard, Green Radical Roots
- ISBN:
- 9781975506216
- 1975506219
- OCLC:
- 1410592926
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