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The Great Upheaval

Higher Education's Past, Present, and Uncertain Future

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The Great Upheaval

By: Arthur Levine, Scott J. Van Pelt
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In The Great Upheaval, Arthur Levine and Scott Van Pelt examine higher and postsecondary education to see how it has changed to become what it is today—and how it might be refitted for an uncertain future.

Taking a unique historical, cross-industry perspective, Levine and Van Pelt perform a 360-degree survey of American higher education. Combining historical, trend, and comparative analysis of other business sectors, they ask:

  • How much will colleges and universities change, what will change, and how will these changes occur?
  • Will institutions of higher learning be able to adapt to the challenges they face, or will they be disrupted by them?
  • Will the industrial model of higher education be repaired or replaced?
  • Why is higher education more important than ever?

The book is neither an attempt to advocate for a particular future direction nor a warning about that future. Rather, it looks objectively at the contexts in which higher education has operated—and will continue to operate. It also seeks to identify likely developments that will aid those involved in steering higher education forward, as well as the many millions of Americans who have a stake in its future.

©2021 Arthur Levine and Scott Van Pelt (P)2022 Tantor Education
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I appreciated the historical overview. Detailed but not boring. Excellent insight on the transformation that will be needed in higher education to meet the needs of students and the economy. Wish there had been either a chapter or better integration of HSI, HBCU and Indigenous serving institutions. How will these schools need to respond to transit effectively?

Great Read for Higher Education Professionals

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There is so much to think about and consider when working in higher education. I appreciate this analysis and book so much for breaking down the different parts of it all. I love working in higher education and I am always looking at ways to better myself. This book will definitely continue to be one I go back to to look at the details and better how I am presenting as a faculty member.

~xo,
Rach

Profound.

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Excellent! This book with its historical lens, comparison of higher education to other industries and making it relevant to show the possible future of higher education is captured eloquently. If you work in higher education, this is a must read!

The Way Forward

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The authors frame if looking back, looking ahead and to the sides provides a compelling and convincing framework for addressing the societal level challenges in higher education today.

smart framework

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I found this book very interesting, very informative I learned a lot about parallel industries other than education I feel like the authors are bringing important considerations for public contemplation, I think this is a good listen even for people who are not specifically in college or working at a college, the ways that we obtain knowledge are important across all sectors of employment and understanding the change in ways we acquire knowledge is super important looking at everything from this position outside the system was very helpful.

Very Informative

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Good read for upcoming students and ongoing University faculties. Stream lining embrace to connection and self assessment.

Great perspective.

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One of my favorites to revisit when thinking about the larger context of higher education. Great review of the pivotal moments in its development and ideas to consider for the future.

Great book

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Terrific analysis of the history, present, and future of higher ed. I would recommend it to anyone who works in the field. Things are changing and we need to consider what those changes mean and prepare for the future.

Great analysis of higher ed

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