Restoring Trust In Higher Education: Making the Investment Worthwhile Again

by J. L. Stimpert (Foreword by), Aneil K. Mishra (Editor)

Overview

Leaders from both private and public institutions provide a 360-degree view of the challenges and opportunities facing higher education—and offer a manifesto for restoring relevance and respect.

Where is the value in higher education? How can higher education restore its relevance and trust with students and parents? Are there really any meaningful differences between public and private higher education? This volume probes those questions and more, exploring the myriad issues that have led many people to question whether higher education is worth the sacrifices it requires of parents and students.

Drawing on the experience and expertise of a wide variety of highly renowned academics, respected government officials, and well-grounded individuals from the private sector, this thought-provoking book offers readers simple but powerful ways to evaluate whether prospective colleges and universities merit the very substantial investment of time, abilities, and financial resources they necessitate. Readers will learn what to look for in a college or university and what questions to ask in selecting an institution of higher education. They will also learn how parents, students, academicians, and other stakeholders can advocate for changes to benefit both higher education and the constituency it serves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440843358
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/09/2017
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.56(d)

About the Author

Aneil K. Mishra, PhD, is the Thomas D. Arthur Distinguished Professor of Leadership at East Carolina University's College of Business.

Table of Contents

Foreword J. L. Stimpert vii

Acknowledgments xiii

Chapter 1 Higher Education in Crisis: The Importance of Rebuilding Trust Aneil K. Mishra 1

Chapter 2 The Marketing and Business of Higher Education Christopher P. Puto 21

Chapter 3 Building Trust through University Assessment Leah Katell 33

Chapter 4 How Faculty Can Increase Student Engagement Linda Quick 43

Chapter 5 Diversity in Higher Education Kellie Sauls 55

Chapter 6 Another Lost Generation Adrift: U.S. Military Veterans and Higher Education Brian M. Welke 73

Chapter 7 Coaching Students for Success: Lead with Strengths Karen E. Mishra 81

Chapter 8 Developing Critical Skills: Lessons Learned from the Front Line Laura Graham 91

Chapter 9 Combating the Crisis of Completion Austin L. Hollimon 123

Chapter 10 Preparing Varsity Athletes for the World of Work Vin McCaffrey 133

Chapter 11 Alumni Nation Karen E. Mishra Aneil K. Mishra 147

Chapter 12 Online Education: Higher Education Savior or Selling Our Souls to the Devil? Christine M. Wallace 157

Chapter 13 Reimagining Higher Education through Entrepreneurship Miranda Barrett 173

Chapter 14 The Next Generation of Higher Education Leaders Dennis Barden 181

Chapter 15 Restoring Trust in Higher Education Aneil K. Mishra Karen E. Mishra 193

About the Editor and Contributors 203

Index 209