Outreach Programs

Short Definition

Outreach Programs are programs that connect the college or university with the community, often focused on providing educational opportunities to underserved populations.

In-depth Overview

Outreach Programs

Long definition: Outreach programs in higher education refer to initiatives and activities conducted by educational institutions to engage with their local communities, address societal needs and extend educational resources beyond the campus. These programs often involve partnerships with schools, businesses, nonprofits and government agencies to promote education, social development and community well-being.

Etymology: The term "outreach" originates from the Old English word "ūt" (out) and "rǣcan" (to reach), which together convey the idea of reaching out or extending efforts beyond a central point.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

• Community Engagement Programs
• Community Outreach Initiatives
• Education and Community Partnerships

Examples of Use:

• The university's outreach programs provide tutoring and mentorship to local K-12 students.
• Through outreach initiatives, colleges offer adult education classes to help community members develop new skills.
• One of the goals of these outreach efforts is to increase college access for underrepresented minority students.

Translations:
Spanish: Programas de Extensión
French: Programmes de Sensibilisation
German: Bildungsprogramme für die Gemeinschaft
Italian: Programmi di Coinvolgimento Comunitario
Portuguese: Programas de Extensão Comunitária
Japanese: 地域活動プログラム (Chiiki Katsudō Puroguramu)
Chinese (Simplified): 社区外展项目 (Shèqū Wàizhǎn Xiàngmù)
Hindi: सामुदायिक कार्यक्रम (Sāmudāyik Kāryakram)

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