Tag Archives: future of the university

The End of the University as We Know It

Posted on by Jack McShea

The University is doomed. At least from some accounts. Recent articles and blog posts claim that both educational consumers and producers have deep concerns over the state of its health and projected longevity. For example: The Impending Demise of the University End the University as We Know It Will Higher Education Be the Next Bubble [...]

21st Century Societal Pressures on the University

Posted on by Jack McShea

Given that a college degree or two is considered in many developed nations as a basic requirement of most working adults, the roles of the University are particularly key in helping to provide an economic foundation to most countries. Calculating the trajectory of the University in the 21st century, researcher John Brennan of the Open [...]