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David Schultz
Higher education in America is being transformed by the contradictions that have historically defined and determined its existence. Seen as an educationa institution, its importance lies in empowering individuals-both within the academy and outside-to become critical and knowledgeable citizens capable of self-governance in a democracy. Seen as a economic institution, its value lies in producing…
Read Full Article...The dominant business model for American higher education has collapsed, taking with it the financial integrity, academic quality, access, and independence that college and universities once enjoyed. Since the end of World War II two business models have defined the operations of American higher education. The first was the Dewey model that lasted until the…
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