All The Essential Half Truths About Higher Education

Author : George Dennis O'Brien
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780226616582

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All the Essential Half-Truths about Higher Education by George Dennis O'Brien Pdf

In this refreshing and original exploration, George Dennis O'Brien looks at higher education in America. O'Brien argues that to debate intelligently the future of education we must stop focusing on its ideals and look instead at its institutions. He does this by addressing nine half-truths, such as whether "low cost public education benefits the least advantaged in society," and goes on to examine how accurately they reflect the true state of higher education. The result is a thought-provoking discussion of the present challenges and future prospects of American higher education. "O'Brien's historical overview of the transition from 19th-century denominational colleges to 20th-century research-driven and largely secular ones is provocative. Cleverly written and well-focused, the book addresses the financial pressures facing higher education and asks vital questions about cutbacks and curricula."—Publishers Weekly "Lively, engaging, and richly suggestive." —Francis Oakley, Commonweal "O'Brien employs calm, powerful reason, without sensationalism. His perspective is illuminating. . . . All the Essential Half-Truths About Higher Education is one of the wisest and most useful treatments of American higher education." —John Attarian, Detroit News

Author : Dennis O'Brien
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002-04-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 0226616614

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The Idea of a Catholic University by Dennis O'Brien Pdf

George Bernard Shaw thought that a Catholic university was a contradiction in terms—"university" represents intellectual freedom and "Catholic" represents dogmatic belief. Scholars, university administrators, and even the Vatican have staked out positions debating Shaw's observation. In this refreshing book, George Dennis O'Brien argues that contradiction arises both from the secular university's limited concept of academic freedom and the church's defective notion of dogma. Truth is a central concept for both university and church, and O'Brien's book is built on the idea that there are different areas of truth—scientific, artistic, and religious—each with its own proper warrant and "method." In this light, he argues that one can reverse Shaw's comparison and uncover academic dogma and Christian freedom, university "infallibility" and dogmatic "fallibility." Drawing on theology and the history of philosophy, O'Brien shows how religious truth relates to the work of a Catholic university. He then turns to the current controversies over Pope John Paul II's recent statement, Ex Corde Ecclesiae, which seeks to make Catholic universities conform to the church's official teaching office. O'Brien rejects the conventional "institutional-juridical" model used by the Vatican as improper both to faith and academic freedom. He argues for a "sacramental" model, one that respects the different kinds of "truth"—thus preserving the integrity of both church and university while making their combination in a Catholic university not only possible but desirable. O'Brien concludes with a practical consideration of how the ideal Catholic university might be expressed in the actual life of the contemporary curriculum and extracurriculum. For anyone concerned about the place of religion in higher education, The Idea of a Catholic University will be essential reading.

Author : Anthony Welch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005-05-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1402033826

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The Professoriate by Anthony Welch Pdf

This indispensable guide provides a unique insight into the academic profession at a time of major change. It is organized both thematically and geographically with attention given to regions rarely covered, such as China and Latin America. For the first time, here is a book that critically assesses the condition of the professoriate at a time of momentous change when the profession is fracturing along fault lines.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : MINN:30000010540114

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Resources in Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : George Dennis O'Brien
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442205796

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The Church and Abortion by George Dennis O'Brien Pdf

This provocative book takes a critical look at what is increasingly viewed as the central political issue for Catholics—abortion. From pro-choice politicians being denied communion to Democrats being called "the party of death," for some of the most vocal Catholic leaders, the abortion issue often trumps all others. The author, a practicing Catholic who is against abortion in principle, believes the Church is on the wrong course with this issue, with grievous results for the Church and American society more broadly. He gives a brief history of abortion legislation, then explores the issue from legal, moral, and Christian perspectives, presenting compelling reasons why Church leaders and Catholics should stop trying to overturn Roe v. Wade and reconsider the issue.

Author : Richard G. Bagnall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004-04-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 140202214X

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Cautionary Tales in the Ethics of Lifelong Learning Policy and Management by Richard G. Bagnall Pdf

This work is a critique, from an ethical perspective, of contemporary trends in lifelong learning policy and management. It focuses attention on 21 trends, each represented by a fable that is drawn from the experience of a stake-holder. The trends have been selected as exemplifying common responses to contemporary cultural change. They are drawn from a number of different countries and across educational sectors: higher, adult and vocational education and post-compulsory schooling. Each fable is explained, examined and grounded in scholarship on educational change and applied ethics through an accompanying account. The work is directed to educational policy makers and managers. It has been designed for use as a resource in advanced under-graduate and post-graduate professional development programs in educational policy, leadership, change, change management, justice and ethics. Its unique use of fables, accompanying accounts and background theory allows readers to engage with the text at different levels.

Author : Brent D. Ruben
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015057651864

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Pursuing Excellence in Higher Education by Brent D. Ruben Pdf

In this important book, Brent D. Ruben, distinguished professor of communication and organizational psychology and executive director of the Center for Organizational Development and Leadership at Rutgers University, proposes an inclusive view of excellence for higher education that emphasizes the importance of higher standards in the service and operational dimensions as well as in academics. Pursuing Excellence in Higher Education offers an in-depth examination of eight key challenges for the academy Broadening public appreciation for the work of the academy Increasing our understanding of the needs of workplaces Becoming more effective learning organizations Integrating assessment, planning, and improvement Enhancing collaboration and community Recognizing that everyone in the institution is a teacher Devoting more attention and resources to leadership More broadly framing our vision of excellence Each of the book’s chapters features narratives contributed by colleagues from across the nation and the higher education enterprise that clearly illustrate the challenges and responses to them. The book also explores the fundamental question of developing a vision for higher education that emphasizes excellence in practice and challenges everyone involved to achieve greater goals in the future.

Author : Bernice Pescosolido,Ronald Aminzade
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1999-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015051295726

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The Social Worlds of Higher Education by Bernice Pescosolido,Ronald Aminzade Pdf

This book provides a definitive collection of original and reprinted articles about the problems and prospects of tertiary teaching and education in the social sciences. The Handbook is accompanied by a 3.5" diskette, the Field Guide, which provides a further collection of original and reprinted 'how to' articles. The Handbook supplies the broad perspectives and principles about higher education and teaching in a time of rapid change: the Field Guide offers a wealth of valuable practical information for novice and experienced teachers.

Author : Ferdinand Gul,Haitian Lu
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781780632773

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Truths and Half Truths by Ferdinand Gul,Haitian Lu Pdf

Truths and Half Truths is aimed at economic and social science academics and students who are interested in the dynamics of China’s institutional development and societal transformation. Covering the complexity of the social, economic, and governance reforms behind the economic miracles achieved by China since its reform in 1978, and particularly in the past twenty years, this book provides much needed insight and critical thinking on major aspects of China’s reform. Topics include employment, environment, anti-poverty; urbanization and rural development; education, corruption, political regime and media. Readers will be able to re-evaluate the costs and benefits of China’s modernization from a point-of-view of sustainability. Written by highly knowledgeable and well respected academics in law and economics with decades of experience in China studies Provides an insight from academic points of view written in a reader-friendly journalistic style An integrated monograph; each chapter addresses a particular area of reform and can be read independently

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Best Books Incorporated
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : PSU:000051341817

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The Best Books for Academic Libraries: Political science, law, education by Anonim Pdf

Books recommended for undergraduate and college libraries listed by Library of Congress Classification Numbers.

Author : Paul L. Gaston
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781040089088

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Rebuilding Support for Higher Education by Paul L. Gaston Pdf

This book provides a palette of practical strategies that higher education leaders—administrators, faculty members, academic advisors, and the like—can apply to the task of rebuilding support. Once closely associated with the common good, higher education is now regarded principally as a benefit for individuals. As a consequence, support for colleges and universities has declined dramatically over the past 50 years, having serious implications for both public and private institutions. After summarizing the erosion of public funding, acknowledging examples of “self-inflicted damage,” and proposing tactics for improvement, this book suggests how to engage natural allies and advocates of higher education, describes three key priorities that every higher education leader should pursue, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining rigorous and conspicuous transparency. Offering a clear-eyed account of this widely lamented issue and innovative approaches for addressing it, this book is essential reading for new, seasoned, and aspiring leaders in higher education.

Author : Robert Birnbaum
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015058129225

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Speaking of Higher Education by Robert Birnbaum Pdf

More than 1,600 quotations representing key topics in higher education are presented both thematically and chronologically.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015079871854

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Boletin Internacional de Bibliografia Sobre Educacion by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joseph C. Burke
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105127769557

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Fixing the Fragmented University by Joseph C. Burke Pdf

A fatal flaw in accountability programs is the fragmented university that leaves academic departments—the units most responsible for institutional results—out of the performance loop. Currently, decentralization fosters a disabling disconnect among societal concerns, institutional goals, and departmental aims, the three links of public accountability. How then can the culture of many research universities be transformed from provider-driven prestige to public-centered engagement? The answer is not to end decentralization but to add direction. Fixing the Fragmented University brings together a group of national experts in a discussion of different methods for fixing the fragmented university and changing campus culture. The book shows how the practice of strategic planning, priority budgeting, assessment and quality assurance, regional accreditation, and departmental performance reporting can enable large research universities to set priorities and pursue direction – all while preserving the decentralization that drive internal creativity and innovation. Written for administrators, trustees, faculty leaders, and students in higher education, this book describes an effective research university as one focused on serving public needs rather than courting peer prestige. It brings together a group of national experts who present responses, from their disciplines, toward fixing the fragmented university and assisting it in becoming as devoted to undergraduate education and public engagement as it is to faculty research.

Author : Richard Chait
Publisher : Stylus Publishing (VA)
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105022140748

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Ideas in Incubation by Richard Chait Pdf

Examines tenure by objectives (a reconfiguration of the probationary period), post-tenure reviews that focus more on departments than on individual faculty performance, and codification of academic freedom without tenure (including a draft policy by Martin Michaelson).