igniting the spark for success Hoffman, Allan M. (Allan Michael) creator Spangehl, Stephen D. text bibliography mdu Lanham, Md Rowman & Littlefield Publishers [2012] 2012 monographic eng

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xv, 200 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. "Rising costs, increasing global competition, intensifying calls for accountability--all these pressures are bearing down upon the status quo of higher education today. Governments, funders, students, and parents are demanding strategic improvements in all aspects of postsecondary education. Reform cannot happen slowly--colleges and universities must take a rapid and dynamic approach to change. The answer lies in innovation, as this book shows, to promote fresh ideas and bring higher education professionals together to effect real and dramatic change"--Provided by publisher. Part I.A view from the top -- The evolution of higher education -- Perspectives on innovation -- Does accreditation inhibit innovation? -- Measuring success -- The present state of higher education -- Community colleges -- Part II. Success : In their own words -- Academic quality measures -- Benchmarking -- Faculty development -- Student retention -- Curriculum development -- Technology -- Facilities -- Part III. Putting it all together -- Motivating success -- Building the capacity for change through innovation. Allan M. Hoffman and Stephen D. Spangehl. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Education, Higher United States Educational innovations United States Educational change United States EDUCATION Higher Education, Higher Educational change Educational innovations United States LA227.4 .H63 2012 EDU015000 9781442204461 (Hbk) 144220446X 9781442204485 1442204486 2011021353 http://covers.rowmanlittlefield.com/L/14/422/144220446X.jpg http://covers.rowmanlittlefield.com/L/14/422/144220446X.jpg DLC 160906 20250312110450.0 19245850 eng