The latest book in the Core Concepts in Higher Education series brings to life issues of governance, organization, teaching and learning, student life, faculty, finances, college sports, public policy, fundraising and innovations in higher education today. Written by renowned author John R. Thelin, each chapter bridges research, theory and practice and discusses a range of institutions – including the often overlooked for-profits, community colleges and minority serving institutions. In the book's second edition, Thelin analyzes growing trends in American higher education over the last five years, shedding light on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. He covers reconsideration of the rights of student-athletes, provides fresh analysis of the brick-and-mortar campus, and includes a new chapter exploring school admissions, recruitment and retention. Rich end-of-chapter "Additional Readings" and "Questions for Discussion" help engage students in critical thinking. A blend of stories and analysis, this book challenges present and future higher education practitioners to be informed and active participants, capable of improving their institutions.
- 396 pages
- English
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Series Editor’s Introduction
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Introduction: Higher Education Inside and Out
- Chapter 2 Bricks and Mortar: Redesigning the American Campus
- Chapter 3 Admissions and Attrition: Enrollment Management
- Chapter 4 Teaching and Learning
- Chapter 5 Students and Student Life
- Chapter 6 Faculty and the Academic Profession
- Chapter 7 Governance and Organization: Structures and Cultures
- Chapter 8 Fiscal Fitness: Budgets and Finances
- Chapter 9 Intercollegiate Athletics: Higher Education’s Peculiar Institution
- Chapter 10 Public Policies: The Campus and Federal, State and Local Governments
- Chapter 11 Fundraising and Philanthropy: The Nonprofit Sector
- Chapter 12 Research and Development: The Enterprising Campus
- Chapter 13 Colleges and Consumerism: Cost and Price of Higher Education
- Chapter 14 Innovations and Internationalization in American Higher Education
- Chapter 15 Beyond Business as Usual: Continuity and Change
- Chapter 16 Crises and Credibility: American Higher Education Reconsidered
- Index
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