Even as an increasing number of Americans believe higher ed is headed in the wrong direction, people on both sides of the political aisle still view their local college favorably. A Chronicle survey found that 54 percent of people believe colleges in their area benefit the local community either a good amount or a great deal.
In Educating in Your Community, you’ll find examples of colleges that are successfully expanding their reach beyond the traditional college student. With this report, you’ll learn about the strategies these diverse programs have in common, as well as the challenges and benefits institutions experience when piloting programs that bring education off campus.
