The small college imperative models for sustainable futures / Mary B. Marcy ; foreword by Richard Ekman.

Author/creator Marcy, Mary B.
Other author Ekman, Richard.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoSterling, Virginia : Stylus Publishing, 2020.
Descriptionx, 182 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Contents The shifting landscape -- From survival to sustainability -- Five emergening models of small colleges and universities -- Understanding the traditional model -- Understanding the integrated model -- Understanding the distinctive program model -- Understanding the expansion model -- Understanding the distributed university model -- Choosing a path -- Going it alone? : the evolving role of consortia and partnerships -- Epilogue.
Abstract "With costs rising, traditional college student populations shrinking, and pundits predicting that huge numbers of colleges will close in the next few decades, small colleges cannot afford to pretend that business-as-usual can sustain them. This book offers five emerging models for how small colleges can hope to survive and thrive in these very challenging times: Traditional; Integrative; Distinctive Program; Expansion, and Distributed. In addition to offering practical guidance for colleges trying to decide which model is for them, the book includes brief institutional profiles of colleges pursuing each model. The book also addresses the evolving role of consortia and partnerships as an avenue to provide additional innovative ways to manage cost and develop new opportunities and programs while maintaining fidelity to mission and strategic vision"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2020007709
ISBN9781620369715 (paperback)
ISBN9781620369708 (hardcover)
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