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Bard College Catalogue 2020-21
Civic Engagement Overview
Civic engagement is at the core of Bard’s identity as a private institution that acts in the public interest. Bard envisions a unique role for colleges and universities at the nexus of education and civil society. In its endeavors in the United States and abroad, Bard reflects a commitment to innovation, a willingness to take risks, and a fundamental belief in the link between liberal education and democracy.
As a liberal arts college, Bard uses its resources to partner with community organizations in the development of robust and sustainable projects that reach underserved and underresourced populations, and tackle critical issues of education, social justice, and public policy.