Understanding institutional diversity in American higher education
By: Michael S. Harris
Series: ASHE higher education report -- v. 39, no. 3; ASHE higher education report -- v. 39, no. 3.
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 121
ISBN-13: 9781118802755
Subjects: Tertiärbereich; Higher Education; Heterogenität; Education; Administration; Universities and colleges
Description: Institutional diversity serves as one of the fundamental hallmarks of American higher education. After a long history of support for many institutional types, the past 40 years have seen a decline in institutional variety. Through a discussion of history, theoretical contexts, and causes of homogenization, this monograph examines how higher education policymakers and leaders can strengthen institutional mission and preserve the benefits of institutional diversity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-110) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Defining institutional diversity; title: Historical context of institutional diversity; title: Theoretical contexts; title: Benefits of institutional diversity; title: Causes of homogenization; title: The future of institutional diversity research and practice.