Higher Education in Turmoil

Higher Education in Turmoil
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 253
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ISBN-10 : 9789087905224
ISBN-13 : 908790522X
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Higher Education in Turmoil by : Jane Knight

Internationalization is a pervasive force shaping and challenging higher education as it faces the new realities and turbulence of globalization. In a thoughtful and provocative way, this book provides a critical perspective on the rationales, benefits, risks, strategies, and outcomes of internationalization.

Academic Turmoil

Academic Turmoil
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Publisher : Anchor Books
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015001999567
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Academic Turmoil by : Theodore L. Gross

L'expérience du doyen du City college of New York face à l'admission sans sélection ; les rapports entre qualité de l'enseignement et admissions croissantes dans une période de déclin des ressources.

The Lost Promise

The Lost Promise
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 632
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ISBN-10 : 9780226200859
ISBN-13 : 022620085X
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis The Lost Promise by : Ellen Schrecker

"Ellen Schrecker shows how universities shaped the 1960s, and how the 1960s shaped them. Teach-ins and walkouts-in institutions large and small, across both the country and the political spectrum-were only the first actions that came to redefine universities as hotbeds of unrest for some and handmaidens of oppression for others. The tensions among speech, education, and institutional funding came into focus as never before-and the reverberations remain palpable today"--

Turmoil and Transition

Turmoil and Transition
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Publisher : New York : Basic Books
Total Pages : 296
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015048965647
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Turmoil and Transition by : Philip G. Altbach

Crisis in the Academy

Crisis in the Academy
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Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 0312176864
ISBN-13 : 9780312176860
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Crisis in the Academy by : Christopher J. Lucas

Not since student turmoil and unrest wreaked havoc on the nation's campuses three decades ago has American higher education been the subject of so much controversy and popular criticism. Countless indictments compete for the public's attention as critics explore vital issues confronting today's institutions of higher learning: curricular fragmentation, declining academic standards, the apparent erosion of liberal learning within academe, widespread neglect of undergraduate education in favour of academic research and unprecedented financial woes. Confusion over fundamental priorities and purposes, the author argues, lies at the heart of the dilemma facing end-of-the-century higher education. Thoughtful and timely, Crisis in the Academy offers a wide-ranging analysis of contemporary higher education while making an important contribution to the ongoing public debate over the future of America's beleaguered and diverse institutions of higher learning.

Case Studies for Student Development Theory

Case Studies for Student Development Theory
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 225
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ISBN-10 : 9780429879166
ISBN-13 : 0429879164
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Case Studies for Student Development Theory by : Jason C. Garvey

This much-needed case study book provides higher education and student affairs graduate students, practitioners, and faculty with the tools to enhance their learning of student development theory and to apply this learning to practice. Each chapter offers a summary of theory – covering traditional and newer student development models – in addition to multiple case studies that help readers focus on practice that fosters social justice and inclusion. The case studies for each chapter represent a range of institutional types and diverse student populations, offering an opportunity to explore the intersections of various developmental processes and to foster social justice and inclusion in higher education contexts. Guiding questions at the end of each case study offer opportunities for further discussion and critical reflection. An essential text for every student development course, Case Studies for Student Development Theory enhances student learning and development in higher education while also addressing how students’ social identities intersect with college campus environments.

The Responsive University and the Crisis in South Africa

The Responsive University and the Crisis in South Africa
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 397
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9789004465619
ISBN-13 : 9004465618
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis The Responsive University and the Crisis in South Africa by :

The Responsive University puts forward the proposition that the societal legitimacy of universities depends on whether and how they respond to societal challenges. This issue is exemplified in South Africa, one of the most unequal countries in the world.

Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education

Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 189
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ISBN-10 : 9781421424132
ISBN-13 : 1421424134
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education by : Nathan D. Grawe

"The economics of American higher education are driven by one key factor--the availability of students willing to pay tuition--and many related factors that determine what schools they attend. By digging into the data, economist Nathan Grawe has created probability models for predicting college attendance. What he sees are alarming events on the horizon that every college and university needs to understand. Overall, he spots demographic patterns that are tilting the US population toward the Hispanic southwest. Moreover, since 2007, fertility rates have fallen by 12 percent. Higher education analysts recognize the destabilizing potential of these trends. However, existing work fails to adjust headcounts for college attendance probabilities and makes no systematic attempt to distinguish demand by institution type. This book analyzes demand forecasts by institution type and rank, disaggregating by demographic groups. Its findings often contradict the dominant narrative: while many schools face painful contractions, demand for elite schools is expected to grow by 15+ percent. Geographic and racial profiles will shift only slightly--and attendance by Asians, not Hispanics, will grow most. Grawe also use the model to consider possible changes in institutional recruitment strategies and government policies. These "what if" analyses show that even aggressive innovation is unlikely to overcome trends toward larger gaps across racial, family income, and parent education groups. Aimed at administrators and trustees with responsibility for decisions ranging from admissions to student support to tenure practices to facilities construction, this book offers data to inform decision-making--decisions that will determine institutional success in meeting demographic challenges"--

Disability and Equity in Higher Education Accessibility

Disability and Equity in Higher Education Accessibility
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Publisher : IGI Global
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 9781522526667
ISBN-13 : 1522526668
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Disability and Equity in Higher Education Accessibility by : Alphin, Jr., Henry C.

Education is the foundation to almost all successful lives. It is vital that learning opportunities are available on a global scale, regardless of individual disabilities or differences, and to create more inclusive educational practices. Disability and Equity in Higher Education Accessibility is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on emerging methods and trends in disseminating knowledge in higher education, despite traditional hindrances. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant topics such as higher education policies, electronic resources, and inclusion barriers, this publication is ideally designed for educators, academics, students, and researchers interested in expanding their knowledge of disability-inclusive global education.

Radical Hope

Radical Hope
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1949199517
ISBN-13 : 9781949199512
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Radical Hope by : Kevin M. Gannon

"Kevin Gannon asks that the contemporary university's manifold problems be approached as opportunities for critical engagement, arguing that, when done effectively, teaching is by definition emancipatory and hopeful. Considering individual pedagogical practice, the students who are teaching's primary audience and beneficiaries, and the institutions and systems within which teaching occurs, Radical Hope surveys the field, tackling everything from imposter syndrome to cellphones in class to allegations of a campus "free speech crisis"--