Critical Issues in Higher Ed

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The purpose of this course is twofold: on the one hand, to provide students with a solid knowledge base related to the major trends and issues of rural higher education in the U.S. The course is designed to examine in what ways the public good of higher education is being affected as these trends unfold. The second purpose of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to critically analyze these trends and issues collaboratively, formulate professional positions, and discuss future potential implications.