The modern American university: a love story

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to survey areas of admiration, anguish, and anticipation in higher education.

Design/methodology/approach

The article takes the form of a reflective essay.

Findings

There is much to admire about higher education; much that causes anguish; and much to anticipate in the years ahead.

Originality/value

This is an original approach and an original piece of work.

Citation

Scott, R.A. (2010), "The modern American university: a love story", On the Horizon, Vol. 18 No. 4, pp. 294-307. https://doi.org/10.1108/10748121011082608