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Crisis in Higher Ed & Why Universities Still Matter

The Ben & Marc Show

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Challenges in Building and Defining the Purpose of the University

This chapter explores the difficulties in creating a university product that meets the needs of various stakeholders while highlighting controversies surrounding the cancellation of certain degree programs. The purpose and function of universities, as well as the history of research universities and federal funding for science, are also discussed.

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