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Understanding institutional diversity in American higher education [[electronic resource] /] / Michael S. Harris
| Understanding institutional diversity in American higher education [[electronic resource] /] / Michael S. Harris |
| Autore | Harris Michael S |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (142 p.) |
| Disciplina | 378.19829 |
| Collana |
J-B ASHE Higher Education Report Series (AEHE)
ASHE higher education report |
| Soggetto topico |
Universities and colleges - United States
Education, Higher - United States Educational change - United States Multicultural education - United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-118-81772-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Understanding Institutional Diversity in American Higher Education; Copyright; Contents; Executive Summary; What Are the Benefits of a Diverse Higher Education System?; What Has Led to the Decline of Institutional Diversity in Recent Years?; What Are the Future Directions for Research on Institutional Diversity?; Foreword; Defining Institutional Diversity; Aspects of Institutional Diversity; Systemic: Differences in Institutional Type, Size, and Control; Programmatic: Diversity of Degree Level, Comprehensiveness, and Range of Disciplines Offered
Procedural: Differences in How Programs Are Offered Constitutional: Differences in Students' Goals, Preparation, Abilities, Backgrounds, and Demographics; Prestige: Differences in the Perceived Reputation of Institutions; Diversity Versus Diversification Versus Differentiation; Interactions With the Environment; Overview of the Monograph; Historical Context of Institutional Diversity; Growth During the Colonial Period; Establishing American Higher Education; Failure of the National University Idea; Institution Building; The Changing Curriculum; Rise of the Research University Transition From Elite to Mass Higher Education The Postwar Period; Conclusion; Theoretical Contexts; Population Ecology; Resource Dependency Theory; Institutional Theory; Conclusion; Benefits of Institutional Diversity; Meeting the Needs of All Types of Students; Increased Institutional Effectiveness; Provide Models; Support Reform Through Competition; Serve the Political Needs of Interest Groups; Protect Academic Freedom and Autonomy; Support Elite and Mass Higher Education; Improve Social Mobility; Minority-Serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities Tribal Colleges and Universities Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Conclusion; Causes of Homogenization; Academic Drift; Prestige-Maximizing Activities; Statewide Coordination; Conclusion; The Future of Institutional Diversity Research and Practice; Market Smart and Mission Centered; Policymakers; Campus Leaders and Administrators; Faculty; Students; Conclusion; References; Name Index; Subject Index; About the Author; About the ASHE Higher Education Report Series; Call for Proposals; Recent Titles |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452600703321 |
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| Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Understanding institutional diversity in American higher education [[electronic resource] /] / Michael S. Harris
| Understanding institutional diversity in American higher education [[electronic resource] /] / Michael S. Harris |
| Autore | Harris Michael S |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (142 p.) |
| Disciplina | 378.19829 |
| Collana |
J-B ASHE Higher Education Report Series (AEHE)
ASHE higher education report |
| Soggetto topico |
Universities and colleges - United States
Education, Higher - United States Educational change - United States Multicultural education - United States |
| ISBN | 1-118-81772-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Understanding Institutional Diversity in American Higher Education; Copyright; Contents; Executive Summary; What Are the Benefits of a Diverse Higher Education System?; What Has Led to the Decline of Institutional Diversity in Recent Years?; What Are the Future Directions for Research on Institutional Diversity?; Foreword; Defining Institutional Diversity; Aspects of Institutional Diversity; Systemic: Differences in Institutional Type, Size, and Control; Programmatic: Diversity of Degree Level, Comprehensiveness, and Range of Disciplines Offered
Procedural: Differences in How Programs Are Offered Constitutional: Differences in Students' Goals, Preparation, Abilities, Backgrounds, and Demographics; Prestige: Differences in the Perceived Reputation of Institutions; Diversity Versus Diversification Versus Differentiation; Interactions With the Environment; Overview of the Monograph; Historical Context of Institutional Diversity; Growth During the Colonial Period; Establishing American Higher Education; Failure of the National University Idea; Institution Building; The Changing Curriculum; Rise of the Research University Transition From Elite to Mass Higher Education The Postwar Period; Conclusion; Theoretical Contexts; Population Ecology; Resource Dependency Theory; Institutional Theory; Conclusion; Benefits of Institutional Diversity; Meeting the Needs of All Types of Students; Increased Institutional Effectiveness; Provide Models; Support Reform Through Competition; Serve the Political Needs of Interest Groups; Protect Academic Freedom and Autonomy; Support Elite and Mass Higher Education; Improve Social Mobility; Minority-Serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities Tribal Colleges and Universities Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Conclusion; Causes of Homogenization; Academic Drift; Prestige-Maximizing Activities; Statewide Coordination; Conclusion; The Future of Institutional Diversity Research and Practice; Market Smart and Mission Centered; Policymakers; Campus Leaders and Administrators; Faculty; Students; Conclusion; References; Name Index; Subject Index; About the Author; About the ASHE Higher Education Report Series; Call for Proposals; Recent Titles |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910790570203321 |
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Harris Michael S
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| Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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