International Higher Education # 36: New Publications

Alexander, F. King, and Ronald G. Ehrenberg, eds. Maximizing Revenue in Higher Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003. 92 pp. (pb). ISSN 0271-0579. Address: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 989 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

This volume, part of the quarterly “New Directions for Institutional Research” series, discusses the problems of generating financial resources for academic institutions. Writing from an economics perspective, the authors in this volume discuss such topics as generating revenues during a recession, problems with endowments, annual donations at private universities, determining thc costs of transfer students, and others. The data and analysis relate to the United States.

Birnbaum, Robert. Speaking of Higher Education: The Academic's Book of Quotations. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2004. 283 pp. (hb). ISBN 0-275-98071-5. Address: Praeger Publishers, 88 Post Rd. West, Wesport, CT 06881, USA.

This unique volume features thousands of quotations about all aspects of higher education from a vast array of sources, from author Oscar Wilde, Muhammed, and Greek philosophers, to 18th-century Harvard students, and an array of American university presidents. Among the topics for quotations are reform of higher education, the role of the president, students and their habits, and the academic profession and its foibles. While most of the topics relate directly to the United States, as do the quotations, the relevance is worldwide.

Blackwell, Richard, and Paul Blackmore, eds. Towards Strategic Staff Development in Higher Education. Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press, 2003. 232 pp. (pb). ISBN 0-335-21209-3. Address: Open University Press, McGraw Hill House, Shoppenhangers Rd., Maidenhead, Berks SL6 2QL, UK.

With a broad multidisciplinary focus on staff development in a British context, this volume discusses not only the needs of academic staff but also of research and support personnel. There is discussion of e-learning, departmental development, lines between teaching and research, and other topics.

Brown, David G., ed. Developing Faculty to Use Technology. Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing Co., 2003. 365 pp. $39.95 (hb). ISBN 1-882982.62-2. Address: Anker Publishing Co., POB 249, Bolton MA 01740, USA.

The focus of this volume is on improving teaching through the use of technology. The volume consists of 70 case studies from many disciplines and on a variety of academic institutions in the United States relating to the classroom use of technology. All aspects of technology are considered, such as the use of the Internet for teaching, learning spaces, and many others. Issues relating to the failure of technology in teaching are considered as well.

Chin, Hey-Kyung Koh. Open Doors: Report on International Educational Exchange. New York: Institute of International Education, 2003. 96 pp. $42.95 (pb). ISBN 0-87206-276-7. Address: Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, USA.

This annual publication provides detailed information concerning international student and scholar enrollments in the United States. Statistics concerning countries sending students to the United States, fields of study, institutions hosting large numbers of international students, numbers of American students studying abroad, and related information are provided. Open Doors shows that for the first time in many years, international student enrollments in the United States have not increased.

Gayle, Dennis John, Bhoendradatt Tewarie, and A. Quinton White, Jr. Governance in the Twenty-First-Century University: Approaches to Effective Leadership and Strategic Management. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2003. 139 pp. $24 (pb). ISBN 0-78769-7174-X. Address: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 989 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

This book presents a study of the attitudes of senior academic administrators toward a variety of governance issues, including the involvement of faculty in governance, information technology, and other issues--based on a number of surveys.

Geiger, Roger L. To Advance Knowledge: The Growth of American Research Universities, 1900-1940. New Brunswick, NJ: Transaction, 2004. 325 pp. $29.95 (pb). ISBN 0-7658--560-X. Address: Transaction Publishers, 35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA.

A republication of a classic history of the growth of the research university in the United States, this books analyzes the period of shaping the nature of this central American higher education institution. Special attention is paid to the privately funded research system and the emergence of research as a key factor.

Gornitzka, Ase. Science, Clients, and the State: A Study of Scientific Knowledge Production and Use. Enschede, Netherlands: CHEPS, 2003. 261 pp. (pb) ISBN 90-365-1996-9. Address: CHEPS, University of Twente, PON 217, 7500 AE Enschede, Netherlands.

This doctoral dissertation concerns the production and use of scientific knowledge, focusing on case studies of the fields of agriculture and fisheries in Norway. The author points to the strong ties between science and public administration in the Norwegian context.

Greene, David A. The Women's Movement and the Politics of Change at a Women's College: Jill Ker Conway at Smith, 1975–1985. New York: RoutledgeFalmer, 2004. 146 pp. (hb). ISBN 0-415-94832-0. Address: RoutledgeFalmer Publishers, 29 W. 35th St., New York NY 10001, USA.

Jill Ker Conway became the first female president of Smith College in 1974, one of America's premier women's colleges. This volume discusses Conway's leadership during a period of rapid social and academic change. The book focuses on, among other things, the emergence of women’s studies at Smith.

Hohendahl, Peter Uwe, ed. German Studies in the United States: A Historical Handbook. New York: Modern Language Association, 2003. 576 pp. $28 (pb). ISBN 0-87352-989-8. Address: Modern Language Association, 26 Broadway, New York NY 10004, USA.

A detailed study of the development of the field of German language and literature studies in the United States, this volume provides both a historical analysis and discussion of current issues. Among the topics included are the history of German departments in U.S. universities, the pedagogy of teaching German, the professoriate in the field, and trends in research on German studies over time. This book provides a thorough examination of an academic field.

Johnson, Valen E. Grade Inflation: A Crisis in College Education. New York: Springer Verlag, 2003. 261 pp. $27.50 (hb). ISBN: 0-387-00125-5. Address: Springer Verlag, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10010, USA.

This book, written by a statistician, argues that grade inflation (the practice of awarding artificially high grades to students at U.S. universities) is a problem and that it affects student choices of courses, student evaluation of professors, and other aspects of academic life. The book is based on careful statistical analysis at one U.S. university, and it is one of the most detailed studies of grading that has been undertaken. The author advocates reforms in grading policies and the evaluation systems for both students and faculty.

Knight, Peter, and Mantz Yorke. Assessment, Learning and Employability. Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press, 2003. 245 pp. (pb). ISBN 0-335-21228-X. Address: Open University Press, McGraw Hill House, Shoppenhangers Rd., Maidenhead, Berks SL6 2QL, UK.

The focus of this book is on the measurement of educational outcomes for employment as well as for standard educational purposes. The various aspects of assessment are discussed, including formative and summative assessment and the various alternative means available.

Lee, Molly N. N. Restructuring Higher Education in Malaysia. Penang, Malaysia: Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2004. 130 pp. (pb). ISBN 983-40982-1-9. Address: School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia.

This volume contains a series of essays on the broad theme of Malaysian higher education. Among the topics considered are the development of private higher education, the changing academic profession, academic corporatization, and global trends as they affect Malaysia.

Miller, Michael T., and Julie A. Caplow, eds. Policy and University Faculty Governance. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishers, 2003. $31.95 (pb). ISBN 1-59311-072. Address: Information Age Publishers, POB 4967, Greenwich, CT 08631, USA.

A set of essays on the various aspects of faculty governance in the United States, this book features chapters on current trends, historical developments, leadership, the relationship between university administration and faculty governance, the role of the department chairperson, and related topics.

Morley, Louise. Quality and Power in Higher Education. Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press, 2003. 200 pp. (pb). ISBN 0-335-21226-3. Address: Open University Press, McGraw Hill House, Shoppenhangers Rd., Maidenhead, Berks SL6 2QL, UK.

The focus of this volume is on the broad issues of quality, quality assurance, and measurement in higher education. The author critically examines the various aspects of these issues within the framework of globalization and accountability--such as managerialism, access, equity, and others. The data are from the United Kingdom but the relevance is international.

Musselin, Christine. The Long March of French Universities. New York: RoutledgeFalmer, 2004. 175 pp. (hb). ISBN 0-415-93497-4. Address: RoutledgeFalmer Publishers, 29 W. 35th St., New York NY 10001, USA.

An analysis of the historical development and contemporary challenges of French higher education, this book focuses on the organizational development of French universities. The author examines the emergence of the disciplines, the role of the faculty, and the involvement of government in the evolution of the academic system in France.

National Education Association. The NEA 2004 Almanac of Higher Education. Washington, DC: National Education Association, 2004. 136 pp. $35 (pb). ISSN 0743-670X. Address: National Education Association, 1201 16th St., NW, Washington DC 20036, USA.

This valuable annual publication looks at the American academic profession and collective bargaining. The almanac is sponsored by the National Education Association, the largest union of teachers and educational professionals in the United States and is intended to provide data and analysis relating to NEA concerns. Among the topics discussed in the 2004 almanac are the evaluation of teaching and research, funding patterns for higher education in the 50 states, shared governance, and bargaining issues relating to workload. A CD-Rom containing data on faculty salaries, collective bargaining issues, and other information is provided.

Newfield, Christopher. Ivy and Industry: Business and the Making of the American University, 1880–1980. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2004. 304 pp. $232.95 (hb). ISBN 0-8223-3201-9. Address: Duke University Press, 905 W. Main St., Durham, NC 27701, USA.

This book traces the historical links between American universities and business and applied knowledge, on the one hand, and the humanities and critical analysis, on the other. These two trends have generally produced a productive tension. The author points out that U.S. universities have been “managed” for a long time and that there are often conflicts between academic values and the ethos of management--with management often gaining the upper hand in recent years.

Potts, Anthony. Civic Leaders and the University. Bern, Switzerland: Peter Lang, 2003. 407 pp. $56.95, ¤61.40. (hb). ISBN 3-906769-54-2. Address: Peter Lang Publishers, POB 350, CH 2542 Pieterlen, Switzerland.

This book explores the relationship between regional political leaders and the development of two universities in Australia. The focus is on the role of civil and political leaders in the development and support of academic institutions. The case studies provide detail concerning the interplay between politics, concepts of development, and the establishment of universities.

Shattock, Michael. Managing Successful Universities. Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press, 2003. 200 pp. (pb). ISBN 0-335 209610-0. Address: Open University Press, Shoppenhangers Rd., Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 2QL, UK.

Written by one of the most successful university administrators in the United Kingdom, this volume distills Shattock's experience on such topics as the characteristics of successful management, financial issues, entrepreneurialism, organization, and collegiality and leadership. Although the analysis deals with the United Kingdom, this volume will be of interest internationally.

Shen, Hong, and Wenli Li. A Review of the Student Loans Scheme in China. Paris: International Institute for Educational Planning, 2003. 115 pp. (pb). ISBN 92-9223-001-8. Address: IIEP, 7-9 rue Eugene Delacroix, 75116 Paris, France.

Loans, often provided or guaranteed by governments, are an increasingly important part of the funding of higher education worldwide. This book describes and analyzes China’s student loan system. The authors argue that the loans do not necessarily reach the targeted low-income groups and that repayment problems exist.

Siaya, Laura, and Fred M. Hayward. Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses. Washington, DC: American Council on Education, 2003. 116 pp. $35 (pb). Address: ACE Fulfillment Service, #191, Washington, DC 20055, USA.

A summary of a major research project focusing on the internationalization of undergraduate education in American colleges and universities, this report concludes that while there have been significant efforts to internationalize in recent years, U.S. universities are not significantly internationalized, and most students have little exposure to international experiences as part of their education. The report recommends more emphasis on study abroad as well as the enhancing of on-campus international initiatives.

Singh, Amrik. Fifty Years of Higher Education in India: The Role of the University Grants Commission. New Delhi, India: Sage Publications, 2004. 257 pp. (hb). ISBN 0-7619-3216-X. Address: Sage Publications, B-42 Panchsheel Enclave, New Delhi 110 017, India.

The Indian University Grants Commission is a somewhat unique agency. Its role is mainly to encourage reform and innovation in Indian higher education by providing central government funding to specific institutions and projects. The agency also supports several central government--sponsored universities. The book provides a critical analysis of the role of the UGC during its half century of operation and discusses such topics as the role of accreditation, professionalizing the professoriate, and others.

Tight, Malcolm. Researching Higher Education. Maidenhead, UK: Open Univerty Press, 2003. 257 pp. (pb). ISBN 0-335 21117-8. Address: Open University Press, Shoppenhangers Rd., Maidenhead, Berks. SL6 2QL, UK.

An overview of the field of research in higher education, this volume is one of the first efforts to examine the sources of information and analysis on higher education as well as the methodologies of research and common topics of analysis. The book excludes North America--a major exclusion since much of the research and publication comes from that region--and focuses only on material in English. The topics analyzed here include research on the student experience, course design, system policy, institutional management, academic work, quality issues, and several others.

Ward, Kelly. Faculty Service Roles and the Scholarship of Engagement. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003. 171 pp. $24 (pb). ISSN: 0884-0040. Address Jossey Bass Publishers, 989 Market St., San Francisco CA 94103, USA.

One of the ASHE-ERIC series on higher education, this volume focuses on the role of service as part of the responsibility of faculty members in the U.S. context. Basing the discussion on Ernest Boyer’s idea of the scholarship of service and engagement, the author argues that faculty roles and the evaluation of faculty should focus more on the service element.