Off course : from public place to marketplace at Melbourne University
"In this book, John Cain and John Hewitt argue that Melbourne has lost its way. A burgeoning central administration is directing policy; academic staff feel alienated and out of the loop; the University Council has been sidelined; and academic standards are falling. Under a market-driven philosophy, the university is pursuing commercial projects with limited financial success - the controversial sale of Melbourne IT being one such blunder." "Off Course includes insights from a variety of university insiders, including former vice-chancellors and current University Council members, and cuts through the rhetoric that cloaks this esteemed institution to examine just how well it is serving Australia's needs." "Cain and Hewitt argue that, in its brash marketing and self-promotion, Melbourne has lost sight of its fundamental role as a public institution. They trace where Melbourne has gone wrong, and offer solutions for a way back. Off Course is a candid and disturbing case study that reveals a system under siege, and is a timely wake-up call for all those who believe in the commercial quick-fix for tertiary education funding."--Jacket
Print Book, English, 2004
Scribe Publications, Melbourne, 2004