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Developing just citizens in Australia.
Abstract
Community service is a core activity for Australian universities. Therefore, the effectiveness with which universities interact with the communities they seek to serve has become a critical success factor in higher education. This article suggests that universities that encourage and resource authentic community engagement also help to build a more just and democratic society.
Introduction
An enduring challenge for Australian society is the development of participatory, critically minded and just citizens. Research at Australian Catholic University shows how a key strategy in addressing the challenge is the building of positive ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Developing just citizens in Australia.