Soul of a University

Why Excellence is not Enough

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

What is the role of a university in society? In this innovative book, Chris Brink offers the timely reminder that it should have social purpose, as well as achieve academic excellence. The current obsession with rankings and league tables has perpetuated inequality and is preventing social mobility. This book shows how universities can – and should - respond to societal challenges and promote positive social change.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-07-01
Mått:140 x 218 x 23 mm
Vikt:499 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:408
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781529200348

Utforska kategorier

Högskola och universitet inom Psykologi och pedagogik

Mer om författaren

Professor Chris Brink was Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University from 2007 till 2016 and previously held senior positions in universities across the world. A distinguished academic and a member of the Russell Group and the National Equality Challenge Unit boards, Professor Brink is a champion of the idea of a civic university.

Recensioner i media

"This is a profoundly original and inspirational book, written with erudition, wit and uncompromising integrity. It is a joy to read." Nicola DandridgeChief Executive, Office for Students

Innehållsförteckning

Prologue; 1.The Standard Model University; 2. Rankings and League Tables;3. Quality in Higher Education;4. Tales of Quality, Equality and Diversity;5. Rank Order of Worth; 6. Linear Thinking;7. Another Dimension;8. Ideas of a World-class Civic University.