The Future of the Post-Massified University at the Crossroads

This book examines the main functions of the university: teaching, research and service, showing that research now dominates the others. The authors propose systemic reforms aimed at realigning and harmonizing the teaching, research and service functions_.

The modern university started as an innovative model - a research-driven teaching and service model in the 19th century -, but the contemporary university is in a crisis of identity. The major challenge is how to harmonize different missions, e.g., teaching, research, and service. The triple function has become questionable and research now dominates the other two functions in contemporary higher education. This book takes a step towards further academic and policy discussions on the restructuring the triple functions of university and designing the future of the post-massified university.

Presents a new discussion on the university focus on "post-massification" Discusses how to address social demands facing the university in a globalized world and during an economic crisis Proposes systemic reforms of current higher education systems by realigning the teaching, research and service functions?

Autorentext
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Teichler ist Geschäftsführender Direktor des Wissenschaftlichen Zentrums für Berufs- und Hochschulforschung der Universität Kassel.

Inhalt

1. Introduction - The University in the Post-Massification Era: A Conceptual Framework.- PART 1: Post-massification and Changing Environments.- PART 2: Teaching, Research, and Service Functions at the Crossroads.- PART 3: The University as a Social System at the Crossroads.- PART 4: The University at the Crossroads.- Conclusion.