Future of the American public research university / / edited by Robert L. Geiger [and three others].

• Superior document: Global Perspectives on Higher Education ; 6
• TeilnehmendeR: Geiger, Roger L., 1943-
• Place / Publishing House: Rotterdam, Netherlands ;, Taipei : : Sense Publishers,, [2007]; 2007
• Year of Publication: 2007
• Language: English
• Series: Global Perspectives on Higher Education ; 6.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource
• Notes: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Public research universities are an integral part of American society. They play the leading role in educating future leaders in agriculture, engineering, the arts and sciences, humanities, business, education, and other professions. Public research universities generate the new products, processes, inventions, discoveries, insights, and interpretations that advance the human condition. The dominant centers of higher education in many states, public research universities are increasingly looked upon as major engines of economic development. And, through outreach, they harness their human and intellectual capital to serve their sponsoring societies. Yet state investment in public higher education is faltering and the role of public higher education is an area of ongoing debate. This flagging support, along with the growing perception that higher education is a private benefit rather than a public good, has put public research universities at a crossroads. With chapters by leading scholars, this book tackles these challenging issues—on learning resources; on competition; on the public and private benefits of public research universities; and on how best to create an environment for engaged learning. It brings into one collection informed arguments on the key issues facing the American public research university and serves as a valuable resource to students, scholars, and policy makers who are concerned about the future of these national assets.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / Robert L. Geiger , Carol L. Colbeck , Roger L. Williams and Christian K. Anderson -- Introduction / Christian K. Anderson and Roger L. Williams -- Learning, Resources, and Competition: Dilemmas of the Public Research Universities / Robert L. Geiger , Carol L. Colbeck , Roger L. Williams and Christian K. Anderson -- Expert and Elite: The Incongruous Missions of Public Research Universities / Roger L. Geiger -- Financing Public Research Universities in the United States: The Role of Students and Their Families / Donald E. Heller -- Financing the American Public Research University: Lessons from an International Perspective / D. Bruce Johnstone -- Who Races With Whom; Who Is Likely to Win (Or Survive); Why / Irwin Feller -- Can Public Research Universities Compete? / Steven Brint -- Strategic Engagement: Reconciling Public and Private Benefits of Education in Public Research Universities / Robert L. Geiger , Carol L. Colbeck , Roger L. Williams and Christian K. Anderson -- Distinctive Choices in Intersecting Markets: Seeking Strategic Niches / Gary Rhoades -- Service and Outreach: The Public University’s Opportunities and Obligations / Judith A. Ramaley -- Organizing Public Research Universities for Engaged Learning / Robert L. Geiger , Carol L. Colbeck , Roger L. Williams and Christian K. Anderson -- Bad Rap or Regrettable Truth? Engagement and Student Learning at Research Universities / Patrick T. Terenzini and Robert D. Reason -- Are Public Research Universities Effective Communities of Learning? The Collective Action Dilemma of Assuring Academic Standards / David D. Dill -- Producing Knowledge: An Integrated Public Research University Mission / Lisa R. Lattuca and Carol L. Colbeck -- Conclusion / Carol L. Colbeck and Roger L. Geiger -- Contributors / Robert L. Geiger , Carol L. Colbeck , Roger L. Williams and Christian K. Anderson -- Index / Robert L. Geiger , Carol L. Colbeck , Roger L. Williams and Christian K. Anderson.