{"product_id":"9780807773420","title":"The University Next Door: What Is a Comprehensive University, Who Does it Educate, and Can It Survive?","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe challenges public comprehensive universities face today are expanding—they have been challenged to enroll \u003cem\u003eand graduate\u003c\/em\u003e more students, adopt new technologies that lower cost without sacrificing quality, and align program and curricular offerings with the skills that employers require. While these universities have a long history of adapting to change, today’s environment will likely test the capabilities of even the most adaptive institutions. This volume assembles a team of experts from a variety of disciplines to examine both the history of the comprehensive university and what lies ahead. Overall, the book grapples with such questions as: How do these institutions adapt to serve the growing population of non-traditional students? How well do they prepare graduates for the labor market? Can partnerships between community colleges and comprehensive universities bolster student success?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe University Next Door\u003c\/em\u003e draws much-needed attention to a set of institutions that has historically received little notice, yet play an important role in meeting our new attainment goals and helping the American economy grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the role of comprehensive universities from start to finish—their history and future.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses empirical analysis to explore complex questions about which students choose these universities and why.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores how these institutions might struggle under a federal ratings system such as the one proposed by President Obama.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses how these institutions can better monitor the needs of the economy and better educate students to fill those needs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides recommendations to inform future decisions about higher education policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In chapter after chapter, the contributors critically assess whether comprehensive universities can respond to the nation's ambitious call to action. This compelling volume is a valuable starting point for anybody concerned about the future of the institutions that help define American higher education as we know it today.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eRichard G. Rhoda\u003c\/strong\u003e, executive director, Tennessee Higher Education Commission\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Schneider\/Deane provides much-needed illumination on the U.S. higher education sector that will play a critical role in meeting the nation’s educational, workforce, and economic goals. It will serve as a valuable resource for all stakeholders who seek to affect positive change in policy and practice at public comprehensive universities.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel J. Hurley\u003c\/strong\u003e, associate vice president for government relations and state policy, American Association of State Colleges and Universities\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teachers College Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47109516001520,"sku":"9780807773420","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780807773420_p0.jpg?v=1763729643","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780807773420","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}