We Must Own Our Own Futures
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We find ourselves at a precarious time in the history of higher education. Politicians and the public are increasingly questioning the value of what we do. The cost of education is rising while a population with greater need for financial aid is growing. Research and teaching are becoming more globalized at the same time that international collaboration is under scrutiny. And technological innovation is rapidly transforming the very definitions and methods of teaching and learning.
Originally published: September 24, 2019
Author: John D. Simon
Position: President
Institution: Lehigh University
Published by: The Chronicle of Higher Ed