Beyond 2020
Envisioning the Future of Universities in America
Published on 16. February 2009
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-60709-073-1 (ISBN)
Description
In a world progressing with dizzying acceleration into the Information Age, the slow, measured approach of the traditional university can place administrator, faculty member, and student alike at a disadvantage. To move into this brave new world, the academic animal needs tools. Beyond 2020: Envisioning the Future of Universities in America is that tool. Higher education experts in a host of fields project into the future and paint a clear picture of the future university. Nearly two dozen scholars, including James Duderstadt and Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, provide the most detailed road map yet to the perils and promise of the Information Age-as it directly applies to academia. This is a collection of refreshingly frank opinions and observations from forward-thinking experts on the front lines with the best views on how to prepare the healthiest possible institution of tomorrow. It is something akin to an academic prophesy, but grounded in the expertise of a combined several centuries' worth of higher education experience.
Reviews / Votes
Mary Darden's book Beyond 2020, is a must-read for those who have an interest in education. It is poignant, without question, and informative. Anyone who reads Beyond 2020 is going to have a different understanding of education than they had prior to reading it. -- Bernard Rapoport, former chair of the University of Texas System Board of Regents Beyond 2020: Envisioning the Future University brings to the forefront critical pieces of the higher education puzzle and offers a collection of interviews from some of the most diverse, innovative and experienced individuals in the academic world. Change is necessary and those who value our country's future should make this must reading. -- Dr. Charles B. Reed, Chancellor, California State University The contributors to Beyond 2020 bring a multitude of experience and perspective to the discussion about the future of higher education. Their wisdom and foresight provide valuable guidance for university leaders working to address challenges and seize the opportunities that will position their institutions for success in the 21st century. -- Lou Anna K. Simon, Ph.D., President, Michigan State UniversiMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
488 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60709-073-1 (9781607090731)
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Envisioning the Future of Universities in America
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03/2009
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Envisioning the Future of Universities in America
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03/2009
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Persons
Mary Landon Darden served eight years as a college administrator, where she transformed a struggling program into a national showcase, winning the National Exemplary Community Service Award from the National Council of Continuing Education and Training (NCCET). Darden is currently a consultant for several higher education organizations. She earned a doctorate in educational administration from Baylor University.
Content
Chapter 1 Overview of the University Beyond 2020 with University of Michigan President Emeritus James J. Duderstadt Chapter 2 The Presidency of the Future University Chapter 3 Significant Continuing and Emerging Issues Facing Tomorrow's University Chapter 4 Future Legal Issues Chapter 5 Students of Tomorrow: Allan M. Cartter Professor of Higher Education Emeritus at the University of California, Los Angeles Chapter 6 The Evolution of International Higher Education Chapter 7 Technology Today and Tomorrow Chapter 8 University Libraries of the Future Chapter 9 Financing the Future of Higher Education Chapter 10 Advancement in the Future University Chapter 11 Continuing Education, Workforce Training, and Lifelong Learning Chapter 12 Higher Education Marketing Chapter 13 The Future Physical Plant Chapter 14 Partnerships of the Future University Chapter 15 University Governance Beyond 2020