How Business Practices Can Revamp Higher Education
The Innovation Imperative |
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The buzz, the barriers, and what real change looks like |
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Some members of the higher education community view business-style practices as undermining the altruistic values of academe, but traditional colleges sometimes need the inspiration and new ideas that come from corporate thinking. And with the right practices in place, these two ideals can exist in harmony. |
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The Chronicle’s report, “The Innovation Imperative,” explores the ways that educators and administrators can adopt a business-forward mindset without sacrificing values in the process. It traces the origins of innovation in academe, identifies common barriers to change, and features examples of educators and administrators pushing their institutions in new directions. Buy this all-in-one resource for campus leaders looking to implement meaningful change. You'll gain insight into: Developing a market with less competition Balancing business and academic goals Breaking through barriers to innovation Delivering what today’s students require to succeed
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