ERIC Number: EJ1088976
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 17
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One and Two Equals Three? The Third Mission of Higher Education Institutions
Pinheiro, Rómulo; Langa, Patricio V.; Pausits, Attila
European Journal of Higher Education, v5 n3 p233-249 2015
In modern, knowledge-based societies, universities play an increasingly important role in achieving economic growth and social progress. Their traditional roles and missions are being broadened as to accommodate activities that facilitate engagement with various stakeholder groups. Universities do not want to be regarded as isolated and separated islands from their surrounding communities and have therefore developed internal mechanisms to bridge their activities with the needs and expectations of external actors. In this paper, we take stock of recent scholarly work and ongoing debates surrounding universities' third mission (TM). Broadly speaking, TM refers to the changing roles and functions of universities which, despite recent developments, have always been a matter of debate amongst academics and society at large.
Descriptors: Institutional Mission, Higher Education, Colleges, Economic Development, Social Development, School Community Relationship, College Role, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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