American Higher Education: Contemporary Perspectives on Policy and Practice

The series provides a scholarly forum for interdisciplinary research on the financing of public, private, and higher education in the US and abroad, focusing on contemporary issues in fiscal policy and practice. The fourth volume examines theoretical and pragmatic concerns in American higher education, including the impact of COVID-19 and revenue shortfalls. Contributing authors examine the impact of federal and state policymaking on higher education finance and educational outcomes, with a particular focus on equity and adequacy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2022
Publisher: Information Age Publishing

The series "Financing Public, Private, and Higher Education in the United States and Abroad" is a scholarly forum for interdisciplinary research on the financing of public, private, and higher education in the United States and abroad. The series aims to disseminate high-quality empirical studies, policy analyses, and literature reviews on contemporary issues in fiscal policy and practice. Each themed volume is intended for a diversity of readers, including academic researchers, students, policy makers, and school practitioners. In this fourth volume, attention is turned to both theoretical and pragmatic concerns in American higher education. During the final stages of the preparation of this manuscript, our schools, colleges, and universities have been confronted with what can be referred to as a "once in a century" set of challenges. As the global COVID-19 pandemic penetrated the United States in early 2020, colleges and universities have scrambled to address this ongoing public health crisis. Emergency task forces were established, campuses were shut down, faculty moved their instruction to virtual formats, and the entire higher education industry braced itself for the financial fallout. In addition to having to invest additional resources in classroom technology, ventilation, and personal protective equipment, colleges and universities continue to respond to revenue shortfalls, including reductions in both tuition and room and board revenue. This financial landscape requires judicious policy-making and research-informed practice. With this in mind, contributing authors were asked to pay specific attention to contemporary challenges and opportunities during a pivotal period in America's colleges and universities. The contributing authors were asked to think of policymakers and practitioners at local, state, and national levels as the intended audience. The series is divided into three sections: "Theoretical and Pragmatic Concerns in American Higher Education," "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on American Higher Education," and "Policy and Practice in American Higher Education." Each section includes a series of articles that address different aspects of the financing of public, private, and higher education in the United States and abroad. The first section, "Theoretical and Pragmatic Concerns in American Higher Education," includes articles that explore the historical development of higher education in the United States, the role of government in financing higher education, the impact of market forces on higher education, and the challenges and opportunities associated with the increasing diversity of the student population. The second section, "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on American Higher Education," includes articles that examine the immediate and long-term effects of the pandemic on American higher education. These articles include discussions of the financial impact of the pandemic on colleges and universities, the impact on student enrollment and retention, the impact on faculty and staff, and the impact on research and innovation. The third section, "Policy and Practice in American Higher Education," includes articles that explore the policy and practice implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. These articles include discussions of the role of government in providing financial support to colleges and universities, the impact of federal and state policies on higher education, and the role of private philanthropy in supporting higher education. Overall, the series provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the financing of public, private, and higher education in the United States and abroad. It is intended for a wide range of readers, including academic researchers, students, policy makers, and school practitioners, and is designed to help inform policy-making and practice in the field of higher education.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781648026454