Re-Envisioning the Public Research University : Navigating Competing Demands in an Era of Rapid Change

In this edited collection, contributors explore how contemporary tensions and demands on public research universities influence and transform institutional policies, structures, and culture as these institutions strive to remain relevant and competitive.

With a focus on one Midwestern university, this volume hones in on how public research universities repurpose themselves to address many contemporary challenges, including globalization, interdisiplinarity, public engagement, and the role of technology in higher education.

Each chapter identifies a critical issue that today's public research universities face and offer diverse perspectives on ways to navigate and overcome these tensions.