The worth of the university / Richard C. Levin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Levin, Richard C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher.

Universities and colleges.

Physical Description:

301 p.

Place of Publication:

New Haven, CT : Yale University Press, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Published on the occasion of Richard C. Levin's retirement as president of Yale University, this captivating collection of speeches and essays from the past decade reflects both his varied intellectual passions and his deep commitment to university life and leadership. Whether discussing the economic implications of climate change or speaking to an incoming class of Yale freshmen, he argues for the vital importance of scholarship and the critical role that universities play in educating students and promoting the overall well-being of our society.This collection is a sequel to The Work of the University, which contained the principal writings from Levin's first decade as Yale's president, and it enunciates many of the same enduring themes: forging a strong partnership with the city of New Haven, rebuilding Yale's physical infrastructure, strengthening science and engineering, and internationalizing the university. But this companion volume also captures the essence of university leadership. In addressing topics as varied as his personal sources of inspiration, the development of Asian universities, and the university's role in promoting innovation and economic growth, Levin challenges the reader to be more engaged, more creative, more innovative, and above all, a better global citizen. Throughout, his commitment to and affection for Yale shines through.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Introduction

Stanford and Yale

Eliot of Harvard

The Astonishing Joseph Stiglitz

Repairing a Bicycle

The Ornament of Our World

Encountering New Perspectives

Back to School

Friendship and Individuality

Preparing for Global Citizenship

The Questions That Matter

Variety and Freedom

Passion and Perseverance

Seeing the Big Picture

The University in Service to Society

Why Colleges and Universities Matter

Universities and Cities

Harnessing the Wind

Rethinking College Admissions

Reviving Public Discourse

Curiosity, Independence, and Public Service

Journeys

Life on a Small Planet

The Economy and the Human Spirit

Reclaiming Politics

Taking Responsibility

The Lesson of 9/11

Leading by Example

Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change

The American Research University and the Global Agenda

The Rise of Asia's Universities

Reform, Innovation, and Economic Growth in Japan

The Role of Liberal Education in China's Development

Confronting China's Challenges

Patents in Global Perspective

Lessons from the Crisis of 2008

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 24. Apr 2020)

ISBN:

1-299-46403-3

0-300-19851-5

OCLC:

841398712