Higher Education in America

"Higher Education in America" presents a comprehensive and scholarly evaluation of the American university system during a period of significant expansion and refinement. Edited by Raymond A. Kent, this foundational text brings together diverse perspectives to analyze the structural, administrative, and philosophical dimensions of post-secondary learning in the United States. The work systematically explores the varied types of institutions that constitute the American academic landscape, including liberal arts colleges, professional schools, and research universities.The chapters delve into the essential challenges of the era, such as curriculum development, the role of the junior college, and the integration of vocational training with traditional academic disciplines. By documenting the evolution of institutional governance and pedagogical standards, "Higher Education in America" provides a detailed snapshot of the debates that shaped modern scholarship and university life. This volume is an invaluable resource for historians of education, administrators, and those interested in the social and intellectual history of the early twentieth century. It highlights the growing professionalization of the field and the enduring commitment to creating a robust educational framework that serves the needs of a developing nation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 712, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press