ISBN:
0801886570
,
9780801886577
Language:
English
Pages:
216 S.
,
graph. Darst.
DDC:
378
Keywords:
Universities and colleges
;
Education, Higher Aims and objectives
;
Technical education
;
Universities and colleges United States
;
Education, Higher Aims and objectives
;
United States
;
Technical education United States
;
USA
;
Hochschule
;
Bildungspolitik
Abstract:
Introduction : for-profit post-secondary education : lumpers or splitters? -- The innovators : new services, new sector -- New forces in an old industry -- The growth of for-profit colleges and universities -- Differences between FPCU and TCU finance and governance -- The different roles of faculty -- Defining FPCU success : the three-legged stool of students, programs, and employers -- Students and other priorities -- Clashes of cultures, sectors, and purposes -- Conclusion : growth, demand, and purpose in postsecondary education
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction : for-profit post-secondary education : lumpers or splitters? -- The innovators : new services, new sector -- New forces in an old industry -- The growth of for-profit colleges and universities -- Differences between FPCU and TCU finance and governance -- The different roles of faculty -- Defining FPCU success : the three-legged stool of students, programs, and employers -- Students and other priorities -- Clashes of cultures, sectors, and purposes -- Conclusion : growth, demand, and purpose in postsecondary education
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0713/2006037723-b.html
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http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0713/2006037723-d.html
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Contributor biographical information
URL:
Publisher description
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
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URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0713/2006037723-b.html
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http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0713/2006037723-d.html
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