The Missions of Higher Education in Contemporary Society: Keynote Address.

Bonham, George W.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ230615

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Missions of Higher Education in Contemporary Society: Keynote Address.

Bonham, George W.

Liberal Education, v66 n2 p121-31 Sum 1980

Some perceived losses by academic institutions are discussed including: cynicism pervading the academic community; faculty difficulties in tight job markets; homogenizing and lack of character of campuses; splintered interests of academic specialization; and enrollment projections. (MLW)

Descriptors: College Faculty, College Role, Declining Enrollment, Educational Objectives, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Specialization, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A