Understanding institutional diversity in American higher education / Michael S. Harris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harris, Michael S.

Series:

J-B ASHE Higher Education Report Series (AEHE)

ASHE higher education report, 1551-6970 ; v. 39, no. 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Universities and colleges--United States.

Universities and colleges.

Education, Higher--United States.

Education, Higher.

Educational change--United States.

Educational change.

Multicultural education--United States.

Multicultural education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (142 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Institutional diversity serves as one of the fundamental hallmarks of American higher education. After a long history of support for many institutional types, the past 40 years have seen a decline in institutional variety. Through a discussion of history, theoretical contexts, and causes of homogenization, this monograph examines how higher education policymakers and leaders can strengthen institutional mission and preserve the benefits of institutional diversity. Higher education needs to serve a variety of functions for students, from liberal arts education to vocational training

Contents:

Understanding Institutional Diversity in American Higher Education; Copyright; Contents; Executive Summary; What Are the Benefits of a Diverse Higher Education System?; What Has Led to the Decline of Institutional Diversity in Recent Years?; What Are the Future Directions for Research on Institutional Diversity?; Foreword; Defining Institutional Diversity; Aspects of Institutional Diversity; Systemic: Differences in Institutional Type, Size, and Control; Programmatic: Diversity of Degree Level, Comprehensiveness, and Range of Disciplines Offered

Procedural: Differences in How Programs Are Offered Constitutional: Differences in Students' Goals, Preparation, Abilities, Backgrounds, and Demographics; Prestige: Differences in the Perceived Reputation of Institutions; Diversity Versus Diversification Versus Differentiation; Interactions With the Environment; Overview of the Monograph; Historical Context of Institutional Diversity; Growth During the Colonial Period; Establishing American Higher Education; Failure of the National University Idea; Institution Building; The Changing Curriculum; Rise of the Research University

Transition From Elite to Mass Higher Education The Postwar Period; Conclusion; Theoretical Contexts; Population Ecology; Resource Dependency Theory; Institutional Theory; Conclusion; Benefits of Institutional Diversity; Meeting the Needs of All Types of Students; Increased Institutional Effectiveness; Provide Models; Support Reform Through Competition; Serve the Political Needs of Interest Groups; Protect Academic Freedom and Autonomy; Support Elite and Mass Higher Education; Improve Social Mobility; Minority-Serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Tribal Colleges and Universities Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Conclusion; Causes of Homogenization; Academic Drift; Prestige-Maximizing Activities; Statewide Coordination; Conclusion; The Future of Institutional Diversity Research and Practice; Market Smart and Mission Centered; Policymakers; Campus Leaders and Administrators; Faculty; Students; Conclusion; References; Name Index; Subject Index; About the Author; About the ASHE Higher Education Report Series; Call for Proposals; Recent Titles

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-118-81785-0

1-118-81772-9

OCLC:

857365172