Killing Public Higher Education

The Arms Race for Research Prestige

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Aims & Objectives, Higher Education
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Author: David L. Stocum ISBN: 9780124115385
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: February 6, 2013
Imprint: Academic Press Language: English
Author: David L. Stocum
ISBN: 9780124115385
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: February 6, 2013
Imprint: Academic Press
Language: English

This is an opinion piece from a highly qualified professor of science who has served in administration highlights the need for reform in our public higher education research institutions.  In this well-researched reference, Dr. Stocum illustrates how the competition among the public flagship universities for more money, research prestige, and power, and the imposition of mission differentiation on public universities, is detrimental to the educational needs of 21st century. The goal of the work is to expose the issues that exist, give a voice to under-recognized institutions and to provide suggestions for more effective education system moving forward.

  • A well researched reference on widespread policy
  • Offers insightful reflection based on first-hand experience
  • Examines and proposes solutions to ignite the conversation and promote possible solutions to the problems in our present higher education structure
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This is an opinion piece from a highly qualified professor of science who has served in administration highlights the need for reform in our public higher education research institutions.  In this well-researched reference, Dr. Stocum illustrates how the competition among the public flagship universities for more money, research prestige, and power, and the imposition of mission differentiation on public universities, is detrimental to the educational needs of 21st century. The goal of the work is to expose the issues that exist, give a voice to under-recognized institutions and to provide suggestions for more effective education system moving forward.

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