Imagining the University of the Future

As universities increasingly engage with the world beyond the classroom and the campus, those who work within higher education are left to examine how the universitys mission has changed. Official reviews and debates often forget to inquire into the purposes and responsibilities of universities, and how they are changing. Where these matters are addressed, they are rarely pursued in depth, and rarely go beyond current circumstances. Those who care about the universitys role in society are left looking for a renewed sense of purpose regarding its goals and aspirations.