How can the 21st century university best contribute to the public good, and make a meaningful impact in addressing global challenges? Featuring academic leaders in social responsibility, the Socially Responsible University Panel sought answers to such questions.
Organisers: UBC Community Partnership & UBC Public Scholars Initiative
Date/time: 16 May 2016; 15:30-17:00
Location: Peter Wall Institute
Panelists:
Dr. Budd Hall
Professor of Community Development in the School of Public Administration (University of Victoria); UNESCO Co-Chair in Community-Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education.
Dr. Crystal Tremblay
Research Associate, Office of Community University Engagement (University of Victoria); Research Director for the UNESCO Chair in Community-based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education
Dr. Vanessa Andreotti
Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies (UBC); Canada Research Chair in Race, Inequalities and Global Change
Dr. Mark Edwards (facilitator)
Assistant Dean, Community Engagement & Professional Development, Faculty of Education (UBC)