Description
Book SynopsisThis unique book offers quotations that reflect both historic and current thinking in the field of higher education.
Trade Review[T]his kind of work has its place; it will provide readers with time on their hands a few chuckles and dinner (or commencement address) speakers with many snide and self-deprecating asides for their remarks. How many times have you attended a campus banquet where the moderator ritualistically proclaims, 'And, of course, it goes without saying...?' Now you can break the stalemate of cliches and silence by standing up and reading any one of several appropriate quotations from Birnbaum's wonderful book. Then, be prepared for applause—after which you should be certain to give credit to Birnbaum. We are in his debt. * Journal of Higher Education *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Higher Education and Society Chapter 2 Purpose Chapter 3 Social Issues Chapter 4 Academic Affairs Chapter 5 Educational Policy Chapter 6 Learning Chapter 7 Research and Scholarship Chapter 8 Teaching Chapter 9 Institutions and Processes Chapter 10 The Campus Chapter 11 Institutions Chapter 12 Governance and Administration Chapter 13 Management Chapter 14 Education Roles Chapter 15 The Faculty Chapter 16 The Students Chapter 17 The President
