Higher education institutions (HEIs) are providers of knowledge and competencies. HEIs are very important to the development of society and the regions they impact geographically. The current uncertainty and challenges require new ways of educating. They require the use of new pedagogical tools that prepare students to deal with real and future…

This book offers critical discussion of developing inclusive theory, practice, and policy that supports the needs and experiences of adult learners within higher education settings in the UK. The first part of the book shares the research of authors, all who have lived experience of their area of expertise, and the experiences and needs of adult…

Examines the involvement of college faculty in small business activities, indicating that university administrators have become decidedly more supportive of such ventures in recent years. A list of 14 start-up companies (showing type of services) founded recently by university analytical chemists is included. (JN)

Identifies the 6 major elements of entrepreneurship, and examines the treatment of each element by 15 major introductory economics textbooks. Results indicate that entrepreneurship is not adequately covered, causing students to miss important understandings about the workings of the market economy. Recommends that teachers provide supplementary…

Notes that attitudes toward risk comprise an important topic in economics courses, whereas risk love receives limited attention, perhaps because of the lack of clear and appealing examples for teaching. Provides a definition for the term risk love and includes illustrations drawn from empirical studies of racetrack betting for teaching this…

As universities become more like businesses, they risk squandering the academic loyalty and public support on which they depend. College and university officials must not be seduced by the spectacular investment returns of the past decade as they put their assets at risk in the pursuit of profit. (Author/MSE)

In this monograph, literature on industry-university liaisons is examined to provide a framework for examining such relationships and for evaluating their impact on a variety of social, economic, and educational goals. The combination of academic leaders in search of revenue, industrialists looking for a competitive edge, and state and federal…

Guidelines are offered for institutions seeking funds for applied research intended to lead to the commercialization of a product or process. Developed by the National Association of Home Builders' National Research Center, the guidelines suggest consideration of appropriate research performers, beneficiaries, risks, adoption of results, and…

A discussion of strategies marketing in higher education focuses on the social marketing approach, outlining a conceptual framework, and looking at specific concerns and costs. The issue of entrepreneurialism's effect on higher education institutions is considered. (MSE)

This paper focuses on key strategic decisions taken at Tufts University (Massachusetts) under President Jean Mayer noting the role of formal planning and institutional research. Initiatives in the following areas are described: the School of Veterinary Medicine, nutrition, environmental management, entrepreneurial liberation, fund raising, and a…

This paper describes techniques for helping business administration students to explore their creative unknowns by rewarding them for creative thinking and risk-taking in the development of a real business, even if the business failed. The role of trial and error in learning and creativity is explored, along with the importance of sustaining…

The paper notes the lack of entrepreneurial flair evident in the administration of colleges, and cites examples of specific institutions which exhibit entrepreneurial spirit. Actions which college deans can implement to encourage entrepreneurship are identified; the actions require the dean to make a strong personal commitment to support…

Online exchanges regarding campus-related recycling needs and efforts are excerpted here. Requests for information and responses, from both college students and administrators, concern ways to recycle when services are not available on campus, starting a recycling business, and program types in existence. (MSE)

Higher education has responded positively and in a variety of ways to changing business and industrial needs, using imagination to establish cooperative relationships. In Ireland, identifying industry's workforce needs was central to successful cooperation. Bridging the two very different cultures has also required creation of an appropriate…

The Peabody Institute of Baltimore (Maryland), the Johns Hopkins University's music school, addressed its financial problems by converting four campus buildings into an inn used to house Elderhostel participants. Annual program revenues cover all costs and yield a financial reserve for the school. (MSE)