Synopses & Reviews
The Quest for Quality examines how colleges and universities, in their efforts to survive fiscally and to fulfill functions other than the traditional purposes of higher education, have allowed the standards of teaching, grading, and the liberal arts curriculum to fall by the wayside. It provides solid, realistic recommendations for what steps must be taken to get higher education back on track.
Synopsis
The Quest for Quality examines how colleges and universities, in their efforts to survive fiscally and to fulfill functions other than the traditional purposes of higher education, have allowed the standards of teaching, grading, and the liberal arts curriculum to fall by the wayside. It provides solid, realistic recommendations for what steps must be taken to get higher education back on track.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-282) and index.
Table of Contents
Part One: Forces Affecting Quality in Undergraduate Education
Part Two: An Agenda for Strengthening Academic Quality
Part Three: Monitoring Quality