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College for the Commonwealth
A Case for Higher Education in American Democracy
College for the Commonwealth: A Case for Higher Education in American Democracy illustrates how colleges and universities are the sustaining lifeblood of civil society and that when these vital institutions are underfunded, both the community and economy suffer. Michael T. Benson and Hal R. Boyd examine the historical origins of higher education in America and analyze the benefits of postsecondary education through the lens of Kentucky. Presented as a practical yet persuasive look at why America needs thoughtful reinvestment in its colleges and universities, this study details how helping students can help sustain a healthy, democratic social fabric while bolstering the modern economy. Gathering examples and offering solutions for postsecondary institutions, this work serves as a call to action and a roadmap for educators, administrators, and government officials.
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"Michael T. Benson and Hal R. Boyd present a convincing case for why higher education needs and deserves public support. From practical examples they demonstrate how investment in higher education enables a society to rise to the opportunities presented by the future. Their argument is focused on Kentucky, but its lessons are as applicable to the United States as a whole. As these two wise men put it, 'Kentucky is at a crossroads, but so is the nation.'"—Daniel Walker Howe, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of What Hath God Wrought:The Transformation of America, 1815-1848
"A vigorous and thoughtful defense of the public value of education. It is definitely worth reading in an era where it is sometime thought fashionable or prudent to reduce expenses on education."—Robert M. Daines, Stanford University
"Benson and Boyd's analysis and critique of a vital sector of our society [is] remarkably articulate and thought-provoking. Even if you have never set foot on a college campus, if you live in Kentucky, your future is inexorably tied to the viability of the higher education opportunities we make available to the citizens of our great state. College for the Commonwealth makes a very convincing, data-driven case that we truly are all in this together. Highly recommended."—Bowling Green Daily News
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Other Titles by Michael T. Benson
Daniel Coit Gilman and the Birth of the American Research University
Other Titles by E. Gordon Gee
What's Public about Public Higher Ed?
Land-Grant Universities for the Future
Leading Colleges and Universities
Other Titles in EDUCATION / Higher
Transylvania
The NCAA and the Exploitation of College Profit-Athletes
Higher Education and the American Dream