Universities in the Flux of Time

This insightful volume explores the dynamic relationship between universities and the concept of time, providing a fresh perspective on higher education.

Higher education and the university system are dynamic entities, constantly evolving in response to changes in student demographics, knowledge, institutional structures, and the communities they serve. This evolution is accompanied by an acceleration of time, which intensifies the academic experience. However, the concept of time within contemporary discussions about universities has often been neglected. Universities in the Flux of Time addresses this gap by bringing together leading scholars who examine the role of time in higher education, exploring its implications from local, national, and global viewpoints. By focusing on the temporal aspects of the university, the book creates new opportunities for understanding the institution's development and its relationship with civic society.

The volume fosters an interdisciplinary approach, delving into the temporal challenges faced by higher education institutions as they navigate the past, present, and future. It highlights the increasing pressures for rapid student development and innovative research, alongside the accountability demands from governments and commercial entities. Universities in the Flux of Time is organized into three sections, each dedicated to different aspects of time's relationship with the university: the past, present, and future; knowledge and time; and living with time.

This book is essential for students and professionals involved in higher education studies, as well as a broader audience that includes managers, policymakers, and academics from diverse fields such as sociology, organization studies, social psychology, and educational philosophy.