Higher education beyond job creation : universities, citizenship, and community

Higher education beyond job creation : universities, citizenship, and community / Thomas A. Bryer.

In Higher Education beyond Job Creation, Thomas A. Bryer identifies the historical trends, current challenges, and future possibilities for higher education institutions to play an active and measurable role in strengthening communities and citizens. Through mini and extended case studies and carefu...

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Main Author: Bryer, Thomas A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Lexington Books, 2014.
Subjects:
Community and college > United States > Case studies.
Community development > United States > Case studies.
Education, Higher > Social aspects > United States.
Education, Higher > Aims and objectives > United States > Case studies.
EDUCATION > Higher.
Community and college
Community development
Education, Higher > Aims and objectives
Education, Higher > Social aspects
United States
Case studies
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:In Higher Education beyond Job Creation, Thomas A. Bryer identifies the historical trends, current challenges, and future possibilities for higher education institutions to play an active and measurable role in strengthening communities and citizens. Through mini and extended case studies and carefully designed recommendations for institutional change, this book is a resource for policymakers, higher education administrators, and scholars concerned about the future of the institution and its role in society.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (159 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780739191156
0739191152
130686092X
9781306860925
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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