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In this incisive study, Derek Bok investigates why American higher education has struggled to achieve meaningful reform despite mounting public concern and lofty policy goals. While the United States faces a widening gap in educational attainment and persistent doubts regarding the quality of undergraduate learning, substantive progress remains elusive. Bok examines the complex ecosystem surrounding modern colleges, scrutinising the roles of government, employers, accrediting bodies, and powerful foundations. Crucially, he looks within the campus gates to explore how student attitudes and faculty priorities have shaped the current landscape.
By balancing a critical assessment of the status quo with a sophisticated understanding of educational psychology and emerging technologies, the author offers a compelling roadmap for the future. He addresses the tensions between institutional goals, market pressures, and the authentic needs of learners. This book serves as an essential guide for educators, policymakers, and anyone concerned about the future of the university system. It is a clarion call for the strategic alignment required to ensure that a college degree remains a pathway to both individual success and a robust, enlightened society.
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