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Privatization and the Public Good

Public Universities in the Balance
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Description

"Public education is in crisis--and it has been for some time. The problem is, no one can agree on the problem, and when there is no agreement on the problem, developing solutions is nearly impossible." Thus writes Matthew T. Lambert in this study of present-day public higher education, which is currently plagued by momentous challenges.

In Privatization and the Public Good, Lambert examines a range of developments related to the "privatization" of public higher education in the United States, including increasing "institutional autonomy, higher tuition, diminishing appropriations, alternative revenue sources such as philanthropy and new business ventures, and modified governance relationships." These developments, in turn, have resulted in an uncertain future for public academic institutions across the country, posing unprecedented questions and challenges for them.

Through a wide-ranging analysis of the current situation and detailed case studies that focus on prominent public universities in Virginia, North Carolina, and California, Privatization and the Public Good provides a panoramic account of the challenges faced by public institutions. Insightful and essential, this book makes a crucial contribution to the current reassessment of higher education in the United States.

Product Details

PublisherHarvard Education PR
Publish DateSeptember 01, 2014
Pages344
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781612507316
Dimensions9.0 X 6.1 X 0.6 inches | 1.0 pounds

About the Author

Matthew T. Lambert is vice president for university advancement at The College of William & Mary where he also teaches higher education public policy and finance.

Reviews

Lambert has provided a great service to leaders of public universities and elected officials by framing the debate about the future of public universities, even as state revenues remain unpredictable. He provides compelling evidence that public purposes need not be and should not be sacrificed at the altar of market forces. Lambert s book is a must-read for all those who care about public higher education. Joni Finney, director of the Institute for Research on Higher Education and professor of higher education, University of Pennsylvania"

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