Posts Tagged colleges and universities
Moral Education in America: Schools and the Shaping of Character Since Colonial Times
A history of moral education in American schools. The author traces American traditions of moral education from the colonial era to the present, illuminating both debates about the subject and actual practices in public and private schools, colleges, and universities…. More >>
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Strategic Change in Colleges and Universities: Planning to Survive and Prosper
This detailed guide outlines a strategic planning approach uniquely suited to the academic environment and proven effective in numerous institutions around the country. The authors address the complex nature of stakeholders and conflicting purposes in an academic setting. Their approach leads to?rather than starts from?the institutional mission statement, and includes realistic methods of negotiating the political barriers that often obstruct the development of a s… More >>
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Tearing Down the Gates: Confronting the Class Divide in American Education
We often hear about the growing divide between rich and poor in America. This compelling exposé, backed by up-to-date research, locates the source of this trend where we might least expect to find it–in our schools. Written for a wide audience, Tearing Down the Gates is a powerful indictment of American education that shows how schools, colleges, and universities exacerbate inequality by providing ample opportunities for advantaged students while shutting the gate… More >>
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Higher Education in Transition: A History of American Colleges and Universities
Beginning with colonial times, the authors t race the development of the college and university system ch ronologically, in terms of men and institutions. ‘… More >>
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Achieving Accountability in Higher Education: Balancing Public, Academic, and Market Demands
With contributions from leading experts in the field, this comprehensive and timely book presents the principles and guidelines for effective accountability for states, colleges, and universities. Achieving Accountability in Higher Education clarifies the concept of accountability for both public and private colleges and universities and explores its reaches and limits. The book examines the most recent developments, offers current models for each of the major app… More >>
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