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New Publications
More than half of new appointments to academic positions in the United States are not on the “tenure track.” They are contract appointments, part-time teachers, adjuncts, lecturers, and others. This volume provides case studies of a small number of US research universities and points out that, at these institutions, traditional appointments are being protected. The authors are quite critical of current national trends, arguing that how academic appointments are made is quite important.
The essays in this book, analyzing Europe in the context of globalization, examine such themes as public-private partnerships, competitiveness in higher education in a European framework, language and education, the role of intellectuals, and others.
The 27th in the annual publication series on the history of higher education, this volume is exclusively focused on historical analysis and is limited to the United States. Among the themes discussed are linking secondary and higher education, student writing in the American South prior to the Civil War, and others.
A discussion of the role of knowledge transfer in national development and specifically the role of education in this process, this book looks specifically at Mexico and South Korea as case studies.
In the United States, the change of generations between the “Baby Boomers”—the large generation born following World War II—to younger population groups is creating many alterations for American society. This book examines the generational shift as it affects higher education, focusing on new student attitudes, the massive retirements of faculty from the “boom” generation, and the impact of younger faculty.
This book provides an analysis of how European universities are becoming more attuned to competition and entrepreneurialism. Among the themes discussed are university strategies for joining the elite ranks, structural change and competition, technology transfer issues, universities and multinational corporations, and institutional transformations needed to create knowledge businesses.
A clearly written argument by a prominent economist of education argues that higher education contributes to both private and social benefits and thus deserves consistent and enhanced financial support by society. Using data from the United States and other OECD countries, the argument is supported by considerable analysis. The author argues that a human capital perspective is needed in making decisions concerning the support of higher education worldwide and that this perspective strongly supports investment.
Using the case of Tsinghua University, one of China’s top institutions, the author examines the complex relationships between the university and the state in China. Tsinghua, as “China’s MIT,” is a key university—the story of how the university has over time sought to maintain its autonomy in a changing context illustrates important points about both academic development and the broader role of the university in China and in developing countries generally.
This volume includes analyses of the structure, governance, and management of Western European universities from the perspective of the changes introduced through “steering” mechanisms imposed by governments. Case studies from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom are included. Contrasts among the countries are highlighted.
A compilation of 33 chapters broadly about community colleges in numerous countries and regions, this book discusses both national cases and themes. Some of the chapters focus on the US idea of community colleges—two-year nonbaccalaureate institutions generally offering vocational qualifications. Some do not. The overall focus is how the community college idea is spreading worldwide. Among the countries discussed are Taiwan, Iran, India, Zimbabwe, and Vietnam.
Examining five US states, this volume analyzes the ways in which state higher education policies are implemented. The case studies show that policy implementation is often problematical and delayed. Issues such as budgeting arrangements, information provision, communications, and other factors are discussed.
The 23rd volume of the annual handbooks of higher education research, this series remains one of the most useful compilations of current research in the field. Largely focused on American research, this book, as the volumes preceding it, includes an eclectic mix of topics. The chapters provide overviews of research and analysis. Among the themes featured are economic models and policy analysis in higher education, a European perspective on rankings and classifications, women faculty in science and engineering, financial aid and student dropouts, and American Indian higher education.
The focus of this volume is on the role of international development cooperation in several fields and countries. Among the topics discussed are enhancing educational research, improving health, gender issues, peace studies, and others. Case studies from China, Africa, and other countries are included.
Although this volume is focused on the American context, it will be of interest elsewhere since the themes of intellectual property are similar. The main concern is on copyright and patents. They are defined, and the higher education context is discussed.
This theme-based volume features 36 essays on key topics in higher education, rather than providing geographical coverage. Among the broad themes featured are teaching and learning, course design, the student experience, quality, system policy, institutional management, academic work, and knowledge.
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Cross, John G., and Edie N. Goldenberg. Off-Track Profs: Nontenured Teachers in Higher Education. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2009. 192 pp. $30 (hb). ISBN 978-0-262-01291-1. Web site: 