Postsecondary Systems, Massification, and the Research University

Authors

  • Philip G. Altbach

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.91.10123

Keywords:

Massification, research university, differentiation

Abstract

In the context of massification, few countries have made any comprehensive effort to create clearly defined and differentiated academic systems to serve new academic functions. This pursuit is important to ensure quality and to meet the wide range of needs of an increasingly diverse student population.

Author Biography

Philip G. Altbach

Philip G. Altbach is research professor and founding director of the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College, US. E-mail:

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Published

2017-09-02

How to Cite

Altbach, P. G. (2017). Postsecondary Systems, Massification, and the Research University. International Higher Education, (91), 5–6. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.91.10123

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International Themes