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ERIC Number: EJ341461
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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A Musing Look at American Higher Education.
Dressel, Paul L.
Research in Higher Education, v24 n3 p318-24 1986
A series of humorous aphorisms reflect on why American higher education does not improve despite quantities of research and pervasive change in recent years. Topics covered include research, excellence, the liberal arts, administration, faculty, and students. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Faculty, College Role, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Financial Support, Higher Education, Political Influences, Research Utilization, Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: United States