The Future of the Post-Massified University at the Crossroads. Restructuring Systems and Functions.
. Ed(S): Shin, Jung Cheol; Teichler, Ulrich
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Hardback. The Future of the Post-Massified University at the Crossroads Editor(s): Shin, Jung Cheol; Teichler, Ulrich. Series: Knowledge Studies in Higher Education. Num Pages: 270 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 573.
The modern university started as an innovative model - a research-driven teaching and service model in the 19th century -, but the contemporary university is in a crisis of identity. The major challenge is how to harmonize different missions, e.g., teaching, research, and service. The triple function has become questionable and research now dominates the other two functions in contemporary higher education. This book takes a step towards further academic and policy discussions on the restructuring the triple functions of university and designing the future of the post-massified university.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
Series
Knowledge Studies in Higher Education
Number of Pages
255
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319015224
SKU
V9783319015224
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Reviews for The Future of the Post-Massified University at the Crossroads. Restructuring Systems and Functions.
This provocative book seeks to provide a truly comparative framework for the debate on the future of higher education and research. Will higher education and research continue to be perceived as a public good? Will future policies favor the elite sector or will more attention be devoted to elevating the mass sector so as to fully nurture the emerging knowledge ... Read more