Exploring the heritage of American higher education : the evolution of philosophy and policy
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Exploring the heritage of American higher education : the evolution of philosophy and policy
（American Council on Education/Oryx series on higher education）
Oryx Press, 2000
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-236) and index
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Description
University administrators, faculty, and students of higher education will find this volume an exceptional resource for understanding the history and politics behind U.S. higher education. Unique in their presentation, the authors address the policies, debates, and criticism that have shaped higher education.
Table of Contents
1 Portraits in Diversity: The Scope of America's Investment in Higher Education 2 Purpose and Performance: The Evolution of Higher Education Mission and Goals 3 Guardians and Governance: The Culture of Decision and Authority in Academic Life 4 Competence and Conscience: The Challenges of Curriculum and Program Design 5 Performance Accountability: The Evidence of Quality 6 Forms of Finance: The Uses of Fiscal Policy 7 Student Life and Development: The Mosaic of Student Influence and Involvement 8 Faculty Role and Responsibility: The Perceptions of Professorial Performance 9 Academics and Athletics: The Arenas of Ideological and Physical Contest 10 Reform and Renewal: The Dance of Change and Tradition
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