by GK | Jan 1, 2016 | Chapters and other contributions, Preface and Conclusion
James J. Duderstadt, University of Michigan; Luc E. Weber, University of Geneva 2016 In June 2015, the leaders of many of the world’s most distinguished research universities gathered in Glion-above-Montreux to participate in the GlionX Colloquium to consider the...
by GK | Jan 1, 2016 | Challenges, Chapters and other contributions, Missions & Responsibilities
Nicholas Dirks, University of Berkeley 2016 This essay is intended to elicit discussion around current thinking aboutthe globalization of higher education (from a U.S. point of view inparticular) in the context of proposing a new model we are attempting to develop at...
by GK | Jan 1, 2016 | Challenges, Chapters and other contributions, Missions & Responsibilities
Howard Newby, University of Liverpool 2016 A persistent theme of the Glion Colloquium, almost since inception,has been the impact of globalization on higher education worldwide. Indeed the sixth colloquium, which took place in 2007, was devoted to this topic. (Weber...
by GK | Jan 1, 2016 | Chapters and other contributions, Missions & Responsibilities, Research & Innovation
Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé 2016 “For a company to be successful over the long term and create value for shareholders, it must also create value for society. At Nestlé, this begins with the creation of superior long-term value for shareholders by offering products and...
by GK | Jan 1, 2016 | Chapters and other contributions, Governance and leadership, Missions & Responsibilities
James J. Duderstadt, University of Michigan 2016 During the years following the Great Depression and World War II,the United States launched a massive effort to provide educationalopportunities to all Americans. Returning veterans funded through the GI Bill...
