Exploration of the Conceptualization of the Third Mission of Agricultural Faculties: A Qualitative Metasynthesis Study
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| Title: | Exploration of the Conceptualization of the Third Mission of Agricultural Faculties: A Qualitative Metasynthesis Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hoda Izadi, Seyed Mahmood Hosseini, Kurosh Rezaei-Moghaddam |
| Source: | Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 2025 29(3):115-138. |
| Availability: | Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, University of Georgia and the Institute of Higher Education. Treanor House, 1234 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602. Tel: 706-542-6167; Fax: 706-542-6124; e-mail: jheoe@uga.edu; Web site: http://openjournals.libs.uga.edu/index.php/jheoe |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 24 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Agricultural Education, Agriculture Teachers, College Faculty, Higher Education, Educational Policy, Accountability, Universities, Institutional Mission, Holistic Approach, Definitions |
| ISSN: | 1534-6102 2164-8212 |
| Abstract: | This study addresses the ambiguity surrounding the third mission of universities, which stems from a lack of a unified definition. It provides a comprehensive investigation of this mission within agricultural faculties by employing a systematic review of 150 articles, culminating in the selection of 32 final articles for qualitative analysis. The findings identify six primary approaches to the third mission, extracting their key components and corresponding activities. These approaches are then compared based on 16 distinct features. By clarifying the factors that influence the selection of each approach, this research offers a clear picture of the third mission and the outcomes associated of each path. The results show that the most suitable approach for implementing this mission must be holistic and tailored to the specific conditions of each country and society. Ultimately, by providing a transparent view of the third mission, the study's findings can guide policymakers in selecting the appropriate approach for this critical mission. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1486072 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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