Everyone is focused on the recent shrinkage, cuts, and closures but the backdrop of American higher ed has long been competition and expansion.
"The Age of Conquest" is so dead on.
Thanks! Was going to try to weave in a whole war theme but got too ridiculous. ha.
Agree. Definitely a system 'hardwired for growth'.
Sad to see an increased 'professionalization' of the university. Growing in numbers, but losing the essence of the university.
The liberal arts are so important now. Not just about $$.
It's a real shame to be losing so many of those liberal arts colleges! The sector is flattening.
Interesting insight!
When I tell people that I work for Tufts University's Seattle-based program, I get some very confused looks... "I thought Tufts was in Massachusetts" is the usual reaction.
"The Age of Conquest" is so dead on.
Thanks! Was going to try to weave in a whole war theme but got too ridiculous. ha.
Agree. Definitely a system 'hardwired for growth'.
Sad to see an increased 'professionalization' of the university. Growing in numbers, but losing the essence of the university.
The liberal arts are so important now. Not just about $$.
It's a real shame to be losing so many of those liberal arts colleges! The sector is flattening.
Interesting insight!
When I tell people that I work for Tufts University's Seattle-based program, I get some very confused looks... "I thought Tufts was in Massachusetts" is the usual reaction.