Universities are strongly connected in a multitude of ways to civil society, business and government, locally and globally. Together these groups can participate and partner in the search for ideas and solutions instrumental to reinforcing the fabric of global society. This is the idea that underlies the concept of the University as an Agent of Change.

Consider this working definition of the concept from the Sustainability Academic Strategy:

 “University as an Agent of Change fosters UBC’s active engagement with local, national and global communities through sustainability initiatives that engage these communities. In order to become a catalyst for change in society, a university must promote active dialogue and exchanges of information and ideas. It must assume the role of collaborator and co-learner with the larger community. This means creating meaningful partnerships for new forms of research, education and service.”

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