Location
Carlsen Center 211
Start Date
2-8-2012 12:45 PM
Description
Though not required, participants are encouraged to read DIY U (Do It Yourself University) - Edupunks, Edupreneaurs and the Transforming of Higher Education by Anya Kamenetz. The moderators will share their observations about the Kamenetz book and invite audience participation. In her book, Kamenetz “tackles the U.S. higher education system and delves into how poverty, race, and class converge in the halls of higher learning. She then asserts that everything about how we live and what we hope for is tied into the collegiate dream of success, which has been persistently sold to the American middle class. But why hasn’t this promise been fulfilled for so many? Kamenetz pinpoints political reasons, and makes the case that serious changes must be made pertaining to how colleges serve their students and make their money to prevent a decrease in the value of college degrees and a widening gap between social classes.” (from Booklist). Participants are also encouraged to visit Kamenetz’s website at http://diyubook.com/.
Transformation by Edupunks, Edupreneurs and Educators: A Tech Book Discussion
Carlsen Center 211
Though not required, participants are encouraged to read DIY U (Do It Yourself University) - Edupunks, Edupreneaurs and the Transforming of Higher Education by Anya Kamenetz. The moderators will share their observations about the Kamenetz book and invite audience participation. In her book, Kamenetz “tackles the U.S. higher education system and delves into how poverty, race, and class converge in the halls of higher learning. She then asserts that everything about how we live and what we hope for is tied into the collegiate dream of success, which has been persistently sold to the American middle class. But why hasn’t this promise been fulfilled for so many? Kamenetz pinpoints political reasons, and makes the case that serious changes must be made pertaining to how colleges serve their students and make their money to prevent a decrease in the value of college degrees and a widening gap between social classes.” (from Booklist). Participants are also encouraged to visit Kamenetz’s website at http://diyubook.com/.