Designing the new American university /

"America's research universities consistently dominate global rankings but may be entrenched in a model that no longer accomplishes their purposes. With their multiple roles of discovery, teaching, and public service, these institutions represent the gold standard in American higher educat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Crow, Michael M. (Author), Dabars, William B. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2015.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : solving for X with U
  • American research universities at a fork in the road
  • The gold standard in American higher education
  • The varieties of academic tradition
  • Discovery, creativity, and innovation
  • Designing knowledge enterprises
  • A pragmatic a pproach to innovation and sustainability
  • Designing a new American university at the frontier
  • Conclusion : toward more new American universities.