Philanthropy and American Higher Education - (Philanthropy and Education) by J Thelin & R Trollinger (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Philanthropy and American Higher Education brings to life the past and present issues that have made giving and receiving central to our colleges and universities from the 17th century to the 21st century. The book is intended to be timely for higher education leaders - including presidents, provosts, deans, board members, professors, and alumni--as well as nonprofit sector and foundations. This combination of historical, philosophical, economic and legal perspectives make each chapter a self-contained essay and analysis. Throughout the work our aim is to distill significant scholarly works so as to be pertinent to the present and future planning for sound institutional activities and directions. And, in addition to the analytic perspective of information and data analysis, this book reflects and is animated by our underlying belief that support of higher education through philanthropy is central to the historic and future character of colleges and universities"--

Book Synopsis

Philanthropy and American Higher Education provides higher education professionals, leaders and scholars with a thoughtful, comprehensive introduction to the scope and development of philanthropy and fund raising as part of the essential life and work of colleges and universities in the United States.

Review Quotes

"Thelin and Trollinger are among the very few historical scholars with the experience and expertise to construct a history of philanthropy and the capacity to analyze the role of philanthropy in the evolution of American higher education. We need to understand how philanthropists and philanthropy have influenced the development of our colleges and universities in order to develop a more critical and thoughtful attitude toward the role of giving in setting higher education policy." - Stanley N. Katz, recipient of the National Humanities Medal; Lecturer with rank of Professor in Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, USA, and Director, Princeton University Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies, The Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University

"Thelin and Trollinger have given us a wonderful introduction to the history and issues related to philanthropy and the role of philanthropy in higher education. This book will provide useful background information for future college presidents, higher education fundraising executives, and those involved in managing college and university endowments." - Eugene Tempel, Founding Dean, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University, USA

About the Author

Author John R. Thelin: John R. Thelin is University Research Professor, History of Higher Education & Public Policy, University of Kentucky Author Richard W. Trollinger: Richard W. Trollinger is Vice President for college relations, Centre College, Danville, KY