The Future of Universities: towards the Citizen Scholar
Dr. David J. Hornsby, Professor, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs; Vice Provost & Associate Vice-President (Academic), Carleton University
Abstract:
Universities today are often maligned and used by populist politicians as examples of spaces disconnected from the realities facing society. This is despite the clear connections that exist between post-secondary education and healthy more just and innovative societies. It is important, now more than ever, to think about how universities orient themselves to their communities and make clear the contributions they make. By advancing the idea of the 'academic citizen scholar' this seminar seeks to explore how to change the narrative whilst delving into how university leaders and scholars alike can model attributes, fostering a transformative and inclusive university-society dynamic. The seminar will explore how to establish a collective commitment to brave spaces, cultural humility, and “mistakability”, promoting an entrepreneurial spirit for both students and the professoriate.
Speaker Bio:
Dr David J Hornsby – is a Professor in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and is the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) Carleton University. A passionate educator, David has lived and worked abroad for much of his career having held faculty positions at University College London, UK and the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. David holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has taught and published extensively in the areas of international relations and pedagogy in higher education.