Once the cornerstone of social mobility, intellectual freedom, and democratic engagement, American higher education is now a system in crisis. What once was regarded as a pathway to opportunity now faces scrutiny as students, educators, and society question the value, purpose, and future of higher education. The voices in this collection offer insights into the challenges that the academy is facing by asking us to examine the purpose of higher education. Is the primary purpose to create a citizenry for the workforce? Is it a catalyst for social equity and transformation? Should higher education embrace capitalism and reject its historical traditions? These essays strive to engender discussions that will repair a system in crisis.
Once the cornerstone of social mobility, intellectual freedom, and democratic engagement, American higher education is now a system in crisis. What once was regarded as a pathway to opportunity now faces scrutiny as students, educators, and society question the value, purpose, and future of higher education. The voices in this collection offer insights into the challenges that the academy is facing by asking us to examine the purpose of higher education. Is the primary purpose to create a citizenry for the workforce? Is it a catalyst for social equity and transformation? Should higher education embrace capitalism and reject its historical traditions? These essays strive to engender discussions that will repair a system in crisis.
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