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The New Power University: The Social Purpose of Higher Education in the 21st Century

In a changing world, what is the social purpose of higher education? Combining a critique of contemporary universities, a manifesto for the future and a provocation to stimulate change, The Kern Power University examines how higher education can flourish in the 21st century. Using the framing of 'new power', Jonathan Grant illustrates how a different purpose for universities is necessary, through the application of a new set of values that puts social responsibility at the core of the academic mission, allowing the university to become an advocate of the policies and political issues that matter to its communities. The New Power University offers both a warning against the complacency of old power and a voice for many who see the opportunity and necessity for radical change in higher education.

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The New Power University: The Social Purpose of Higher Education in the 21st Century

In a changing world, what is the social purpose of higher education? Combining a critique of contemporary universities, a manifesto for the future and a provocation to stimulate change, The Kern Power University examines how higher education can flourish in the 21st century. Using the framing of 'new power', Jonathan Grant illustrates how a different purpose for universities is necessary, through the application of a new set of values that puts social responsibility at the core of the academic mission, allowing the university to become an advocate of the policies and political issues that matter to its communities. The New Power University offers both a warning against the complacency of old power and a voice for many who see the opportunity and necessity for radical change in higher education.

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The New Power University: The Social Purpose of Higher Education in the 21st Century

The New Power University: The Social Purpose of Higher Education in the 21st Century

by Jonathan Grant
The New Power University: The Social Purpose of Higher Education in the 21st Century

The New Power University: The Social Purpose of Higher Education in the 21st Century

by Jonathan Grant

Overview

In a changing world, what is the social purpose of higher education? Combining a critique of contemporary universities, a manifesto for the future and a provocation to stimulate change, The Kern Power University examines how higher education can flourish in the 21st century. Using the framing of 'new power', Jonathan Grant illustrates how a different purpose for universities is necessary, through the application of a new set of values that puts social responsibility at the core of the academic mission, allowing the university to become an advocate of the policies and political issues that matter to its communities. The New Power University offers both a warning against the complacency of old power and a voice for many who see the opportunity and necessity for radical change in higher education.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781292349428
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 03/26/2021
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Jonathan Grant was formerly Vice President & Vice Principal (Service) at King's College London. Service is King's award-winning and unique commitment to social responsibility and covers a range of activities including social reform, research impact, service-led learning, volunteering, and environment sustainability.

Table of Contents

Author's acknowledgements xi

About the author xiii

Preface xv

Part 1 The Role of the University in the 21st Century 1

1 Foundations for the New Power University 3

2 The university's public purpose 17

Part 2 The Missions of a New Power University 33

3 New power learning and world-ready students 35

4 The impact of new power research 55

5 The social responsibility of the New Power University 73

Part 3 People, Power and Voice 91

6 New power Gen Z students 93

7 Staffing the New Power University 111

8 The university integrated with its community 131

Part 4 The Conduct of the New Power University 151

9 Structuring and governance 153

10 The advocate for change 171

Postface 193

Appendix 1 Analysis of Gen Z students and non-students 197

Appendix 2 Responses from non-Anglo countries to the challenge of current university staffing, and the proposed solutions 199

References 205

Index 219

Publisher's acknowledgements 225

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