New players, different game : understanding the rise of for-profit colleges and universities / William G. Tierney and Guilbert C. Hentschke.
| Author/creator | Tierney, William G. |
| Other author | Hentschke, Guilbert C. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Baltimore : The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007. |
| Description | 216 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: For-profit postsecondary education : lumpers or splitters? -- The innovators : new services, new sector -- New forces in an old industry -- Growth of for-profits -- Finance and governance -- Faculty roles -- Defining success at the for-profits : students, programs, and employers -- Students and other priorities -- Clashes of cultures, sectors, and purposes -- Conclusion: Growth, demand, and purpose in postsecondary education. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-207) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006037723 |
| ISBN | 9780801886577 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0801886570 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LA227.4 .T545 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |