Adapting Universities to the Global Society - A Transatlantic Perspective (Paperback)

The essays investigate the impacts of globaliation and global competition on the performance, mission, role and shape of American and European universities. Authors identify the differences between American and European universities regarding societal support, research, management and leadership, examine ways of closing the gaps and meeting university quality challenges, and assess the values of the Bologna Process and the changing nature of university governance.

Charles F. Bonser is dean emeritus of the school of public and environmental affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (U.S.A.).