Path of the University Series - Universities of the 21st Century

Author: James Duderstadt (USA) / Liu Tong et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Focusing on the new situations after humanity enters the 21st century, Dr. James Duderstadt, former president of the University of Michigan, comprehensively analyzes the challenges and opportunities facing American higher education. The author believes that although American public universities have achieved remarkable success, they still struggle to adapt to the rapidly changing 21st century. At the same time, since modern universities always strive to preserve and disseminate the intellectual achievements, cultural traditions, and values of our civilized society, they must undergo thorough transformations in teaching, research, social services, academics, resources, technology, and school management. The University of Michigan is regarded as the flagship of American higher education, particularly of public research universities, and most of the problems, difficulties, and challenges in American higher education are reflected in this university. This book, based on the practical experience of the University of Michigan, provides a comprehensive and profound analysis of the past, present, and future of American research universities, vividly and specifically showcasing the development of American higher education.