The Future of Public Universities in the United States

Author: James Duderstadt
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Public universities are the mainstay of higher education in the United States, and the University of Michigan is its outstanding representative. The work of the former president and chief financial officer of the University of Michigan, "The Future of Public Universities in America," provides a comprehensive discussion of the factors that promote change in society and higher education. It offers an in-depth and rational analysis of issues such as funding systems, external relationships, internal management, teaching and learning, and future development trends of public universities. It is a strong theoretical and practical work in the field of American higher education in recent years.