https://doi.org/10.31261/CHOWANNA.2005.25.07
In recent decades, the university of general education has become an increasingly significant institution in adult education. Among the various meanings and references of the term wszechnica (sometimes used interchangeably with "university"), the most noteworthy is its contemporary understanding as an institution of general, largely voluntary, high-level adult education. However, it is not classified as a traditional higher education institution that organizes student training in specific fields and grants academic degrees to its graduates. Learning at a university (wszechnica) does not culminate in the awarding of a diploma or professional qualifications. It is an institution designed for true enthusiasts of intellectual exploration—those who seek to acquire new knowledge, develop intellectual skills, satisfy their curiosity, and expand their mental capacities. It is a university for individuals who wish to do so without the constraints of examinations or academic discipline, prioritizing freedom and respect for their individuality and uniqueness. A wszechnica is an organized educational institution open to all, regardless of age (intergenerational), political or religious beliefs, gender, profession, or prior education. It is a place for people who are curious about the world, passionate about acquiring knowledge, and eager to learn for the sake of learning itself—without pursuing a diploma or formal qualifications. This institution is meant for individuals with a genuine passion for learning, those striving for knowledge as a means of personal enrichment, seeking to stimulate their minds, and ultimately aiming to create something new and valuable for themselves and their communities. In other words, a wszechnica is an institution for those who wish to transform their personality and motivate themselves to initiate meaningful and justified civilizational changes in their environment. It is one of the institutions of lifelong learning, designed not only to provide education but also to initiate, continue, and prepare individuals for such learning throughout their lives.
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Vol. 2 No. 25 (2005)
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