American higher education is under unprecedented pressure beginning with the public funding and student debt crises and extending to inadequate performance in student retention and growing global competition. Respected educator and scholar Peter N. Stearns breaks down the underlying problems exploring the most contentious issues for university leaders and administrators today. Guiding the American University covers the major facets of university operationâadministration faculty and studentsâand discusses what should be changed and what should be preserved. Covering major topics for debate and real problems facing American higher education todayâincluding the tenure system online learning administrative bloat and campus cultureâthis book is a critical resource for aspiring and current higher education administrators. Research-based and stemming from a range of case studies this bookâs insightful and fresh recommendations serve as an important contribution to the conversation on the future of American higher education. . Language: English