The Real World of College: What Higher Education Is and What It Can Be Fischman Wendy
The Real World of College: What Higher Education Is and What It Can Be Fischman Wendy Why higher education in the United States has lost its way, and how universities and colleges can focus sharply…
Specifikacia The Real World of College: What Higher Education Is and What It Can Be Fischman Wendy
The Real World of College: What Higher Education Is and What It Can Be Fischman Wendy
Why higher education in the United States has lost its way, and how universities and colleges can focus sharply on their core mission.For The Real World of College, Wendy Fischman and Howard Gardner analyzed in-depth interviews with more than 2,000 students, alumni, faculty, administrators, parents, trustees, and others, which were conducted at ten institutions ranging from highly selective liberal arts colleges to less selective state schools. They are most concerned about their GPA and their resumes; they see jobs and earning potential as more important than learning. What they found challenged characterizations in the media: students are not preoccupied by political correctness, free speech, or even the cost of college.
Given this daily reality for Many say they face mental health challenges, fear that they don't belong, and feel a deep sense of alienation.
What Can the Matter Be?