Re-examining higher education: UVU town hall addresses how universities can adapt in information age
Mike Smith wrote in his book, "The Abundant University," a simple mission statement that higher education should subscribe to: "To help as many students as possible discover their talents, develop those talents, so they can use those talents to the benefit of society." To better accomplish that desire, Smith, a professor of information technology and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, proposes disrupting the traditional university model by utilizing technology to promote greater access and affordability. Smith shared the thesis of his book at a town hall Thursday ...
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