Yorkville University embraces the proposition of Ernest Boyer that challenges the traditional notions of research that compete with the priorities of the faculty members in higher education. In redefining the changing landscape of scholarship, Boyer asserts the “need for a more inclusive view of what it means to be a scholar – a recognition that knowledge is acquired through research , through synthesis, through practice and through teaching.”
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Conduct original research that advances knowledge. This includes coming up with questions that require generating new knowledge. The work of such scholarship is original.
Interpret research beyond own’s discipline and integrate into a larger body of knowledge. This requires combining one’s own discipline with another discipline (within the same or another field of study). The results in a combined synthesis of knowledge that may already exist separately. Such activities look at the impact of existing scholarly work across disciplines.
Use findings and innovation to address societal concerns. This includes using the existing knowledge and applying it to field of study to address a need.
Follow teaching models and practices to optimize learning. This includes teaching-related research and scholarly activities that contributes towards outside of assigned teaching assignments.
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