Academia's Role in Strengthening the Foundation of a Democratic Society

Autor/in	Freeland, Richard M.
Titel	Academia's Role in Strengthening the Foundation of a Democratic Society
Quelle	In: Presidency, 7 (2004) 3, S.24-27 (4 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1099-3681
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Economic Progress; Higher Education; Democracy; Public Service; Politics of Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Economic growth; Wirtschaftswachstum; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Demokratie; Public services; Öffentlicher Sozialdienst; Educational policy; Bildungspolitik
Abstract	Most Americans would quickly identify representative government, free elections, the rule of law, and a free press as essential institutions for a healthy democracy. But few would as readily include higher education system on such a list, although colleges and universities are a vital foundation of the political system. In this article, the author cites four ways in which higher education sustains democracy: (1) Providing a protected arena for free expression and the nurturing of new thoughts; (2) Cultivating an appreciation of democracy and a disposition to public service; (3) Offering individuals a chance to discover and develop their talents; and (4) Fostering economic growth and, therefore, individual opportunity. The author discusses how successful the academia has been in carrying out these missions. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	American Council on Education. One Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC 20036-1193. Tel: 202-939-9452; e-mail: pubs@ace.nche.edu; Web site: http://www.acenet.edu
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10