The indispensable university

About this book

"The Indispensable University describes the innovative transformation of higher education institutions (HEIs) across the world in response to the emerging realities of the twenty-first-century global, knowledge-based economy, as well as how HEIs are defining many of today's economic realities on a regional level. HEIs continue to drive economic development through their traditional roles of purchaser, employer, real estate developer, workforce developer, and community developer. But these roles now must be executed more strategically and collaboratively. Also, the twenty-first-century economy otters universities unique opportunities to generate the intellectual and financial capital that drives emerging knowledge-based industries." "Case studies are drawn from urban and rural America, Europe, the Middle East, and emerging countries. Some of the topics covered include the role of university presidents as leaders of change; the relationship between higher education institutions and the political leadership of cities, states, and nations; successful models of partnerships between higher education and the private sector; and future challenges and opportunities facing the modern university."--Jacket.