Achieving Accountability in Higher Education: Balancing Public, Academic, and Market Demands

ISBN 10: 0787972428 / ISBN 13: 9780787972424

Published by Jossey-Bass, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Achieving Accountability in Higher Education: Balancing Public, Academic, and Market Demands
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787972428
• ISBN 13: 9780787972424
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

With contributions from leading experts in the field, this comprehensive and timely book presents the principles and guidelines for effective accountability for states, colleges, and universities. Achieving Accountability in Higher Education clarifies the concept of accountability for both public and private colleges and universities and explores its reaches and limits.  The book examines the most recent developments, offers current models for each of the major approaches to accountability, and analyzes their shortcomings.

About the Author

Joseph C. Burke―professor, administrator, and researcher―is director of  the Public Higher Education Program and senior fellow at the Rockefeller Institute of Government.