The past few decades has seen explosive growth in the number of universities around the world, but it may not be for the noble reasons we would like. Decreased public funding, and new conceptions of universities as engines for economic growth has spurred an intensity of competition for student fees. This shift may help explain rising trends in managerialism, over-quantification of students and researchers, commodification of education, and an 'amenities arms race.' Not to mention staggering student debt, elitism, college admission scandals, and whole countries in protest. Will we be able to turn this failing grade around, or will class be dismissed?

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Chapters

05:38 Speaking of Universities

17:58 Dystopian Future of Universities

20:53 Bolsonaro Assaults Education

33:36 U.S. Education Scandals

38:46 Managerialism and Quantification

47:56 Student Debt; Predatory For-Profit Schools; Competition

56:47 What Can We Do?

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