Trafficking Inspiration

Abstract

It is impossible not to notice how commercialized higher education has become—that so many industry drivers are now factors in the directions and priorities of college and universities. We see it in the Starbucks at the entrance to the library; the outsourcing of non-core functions like food services, grounds-keeping and maintenance; and the external accountability and focus on reporting and return on investment. It's even evident in the research and scholarship created by faculty.