University and the New World

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University and the New World

York University Invitation Lecture Series

Education Educational strategies and policy Higher education, tertiary education

Authors: Howard Mumford Jones, David Riesman, Robert Ulich

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Collection: Heritage

Language: English

Published by: University of Toronto Press

Published on: 15th December 1962

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 100 pages

ISBN: 9781487590642


Introduction

This is the first volume in the Invitation Lecture Series of York University and it is an auspicious beginning. Three leaders in higher education in the United States here present their thoughts on challenging questions of enrolment, curriculum, and standards which today confront the ever expanding universities of North America.

Lectures

Professor Jones describes "The Idea of a University Once More".

Professor Riesman outlines and comments on some significant recent "Experiments in Higher Education".

Professor Ulich discusses a theme which is vitally important for the effect of university education, "Creativity".

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