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The Shaping of American Higher Education: Emergence and Growth of the Contemporary System
Posted by in Uncategorized on March 12, 2010
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When the first edition of The Shaping of American Higher Education was published it was lauded for its historical perspective and in-depth coverage of current events that provided an authoritative, comprehensive account of the history of higher education in the United States. As in the first edition, this book tracks trends and important issues in eight key areas: student access, faculty professionalization, curricular expansion, institutional growth, governance, fi… More >>
The Shaping of American Higher Education: Emergence and Growth of the Contemporary System
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A History of American Higher Education
Posted by in Uncategorized on March 10, 2010
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Colleges and universities are among the most cherished institutions in American society—and also among the most controversial. Yet affirmative action and skyrocketing tuition are only the most recent dissonant issues to emerge. Recounting the many crises and triumphs in the long history of American higher education, historian John Thelin provides welcome perspective on this influential aspect of American life. In A History of American Higher Education, The… More >>
A History of American Higher Education
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Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk
Posted by in Uncategorized on March 4, 2010
- ISBN13: 9781403973160
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Two decades ago A Nation at Risk sounded a national alarm on K-12 education. Now, an equally urgent alarm is being sounded for higher education in America. In Declining by Degrees, leading authors and educators such as Tom Wolfe, Jim Fallows, and Jay Mathews provide us with a valuable understanding of the serious issues facing colleges today, such as budget cuts, grade inflation, questionable recruitment strategies, and a major focus on Big Time Sports. Tied to the … More >>
Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk
