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Centering Faith-Based Identities in Collaborative Contexts: Critically Prophetic Action at the Robinson Community Learning Center

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Title: Centering Faith-Based Identities in Collaborative Contexts: Critically Prophetic Action at the Robinson Community Learning Center
Language: English
Authors: Miller, Peter M., Caponigro, Jay, Tyson, Luther
Source: Christian Higher Education. Jul 2008 7(3):185-199.
Availability: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2008
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: School Community Relationship, Community Centers, Higher Education, Partnerships in Education, Tutorial Programs, Violence, Prevention, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Exercise, Health Services, Neighborhoods, Social Services, Social Change
Geographic Terms: Indiana, United States
DOI: 10.1080/15363750701818386
ISSN: 1536-3759
Abstract: This paper examines the working philosophy of a university-community collaborative program--the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC), a multifaceted community service center located in the Northeast Neighborhood of South Bend, Indiana, in the United States. This program's multitude of educational and social services includes individualized academic tutoring programs, violence prevention programs, computer classes, exercise classes, health services, and entrepreneurship classes. The invigoration of the Northeast Neighborhood that has occurred consequent to the RCLC's opening appears to be related to not only the significant financial and human resources garnered by its sponsoring higher education and community partners, but also by the shared philosophy of action that guides its everyday work. This philosophy, which is informed by Catholic social teaching, the African American Prophetic Christian tradition, and critical perspectives on social change, is especially evident in the leadership of the RCLC. This paper, then, describes the RCLC's philosophy of action and situates this philosophy in the broader discussion of higher education-community collaboration and critically prophetic action. The paper has implications for institutions of higher education that are seeking effective ways to engage their surrounding communities.
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Number of References: 27
Entry Date: 2008
Accession Number: EJ810691
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This paper examines the working philosophy of a university-community collaborative program--the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC), a multifaceted community service center located in the Northeast Neighborhood of South Bend, Indiana, in the United States. This program's multitude of educational and social services includes individualized academic tutoring programs, violence prevention programs, computer classes, exercise classes, health services, and entrepreneurship classes. The invigoration of the Northeast Neighborhood that has occurred consequent to the RCLC's opening appears to be related to not only the significant financial and human resources garnered by its sponsoring higher education and community partners, but also by the shared philosophy of action that guides its everyday work. This philosophy, which is informed by Catholic social teaching, the African American Prophetic Christian tradition, and critical perspectives on social change, is especially evident in the leadership of the RCLC. This paper, then, describes the RCLC's philosophy of action and situates this philosophy in the broader discussion of higher education-community collaboration and critically prophetic action. The paper has implications for institutions of higher education that are seeking effective ways to engage their surrounding communities.
ISSN:1536-3759
DOI:10.1080/15363750701818386