Future of Higher Education: Perspectives from America's Academic Leaders

Gary A. Olson · John W. Presley

dic 2015 · Routledge

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Written by leading education experts and by university presidents, provosts, and other leaders nationally recognized for their innovations, the 22 original and provocative chapters in this new book comprise a wide-ranging examination of the many challenges faced in fashioning the university of tomorrow. Authors offer their research, predictions, concerns, and advice on topics ranging from university finances, student access, changing technologies, and the philosophical underpinnings of college education. They address the multiple challenges facing higher education today, offering ideas and solutions. Contributors include Warren Arbogast, Gretchen Bataille, Lee Benson, Rita Bornstein , Sally Clausen , Reed Way Dasenbrock, John A. Dossey, Jean Dowdall, James L. Fisher, Judy L. Genshaft , Henry A. Giroux, Ira Harkavy , Michael Hoad, Freeman A. Hrabowski, Stephen K. Klasko, James V. Koch, George Mehaffy , J. Hillis Miller, Gary A. Olson , John W. Presley, John Puckett , Michael Rao, Charles B. Reed, Rollin C. Richmond, Roseann Runte, Neil J. Smelser , Sheila M. Stearns, and Randy L. Swing.

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Gary A. Olsonis the president of Daemen College. Previously, he was the provost and vice president for academic affairs and a professor of English at Idaho State University. His most recent book is"A Creature of Our Own Making: Reflections on Contemporary Academic Life". He also authored"Justifying Belief: Stanley Fish and the Work of Rhetoric"and coedited"Postmodern Sophistry: Stanley Fish and the Critical Enterprise". John W. Presley, Professor of Education at Illinois State University, has been Provost and Dean at various private and public universities. He has been involved in the strategic planning of several university systems. He has published widely on a range of higher education issues.