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Welcome to "At a Slight Angle"

A Perspective on Higher Education

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Robin Capehart
Feb 06, 2024
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As a former college president, I have often reflected on William Bowen's characterization of higher education as being "at a slight angle" with the world. This concept holds profound implications for our understanding of the role of higher education and the evolving nature of academia in contemporary society.

Traditional higher education has long been se…

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