Abraham Gitlow is one of our wisest students of, and commentators on, higher education in general, and professional education in particular. He brings a life-long experience, a sharp intellect, and an impatience with conventional dogma, to his subject. -- editor, The Public Interest Dr. Gitlow has written a thoughtful analysis and commentary on central issues in higher education based on solid, front-line experience over many years. He pulls no punches in revealing the way hard decisions in the academy are made. His is an extremely useful contribution to understanding the reality of American higher education. -- James M. Hester, President, The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation ...excellent and provocative. -- George P. Shultz, Distinguished Fellow, Hoover Institution Abe Gitlow, out of a lifetime's experience as a student, teacher, scholar, and dean, has written a remarkably direct and honest assessment of American higher education, seen from the vantage point of New York University's Stern School of Business. Those who know Abe will not be surprised at the force, frankness, and humanity of his views. -- McGeorge Bundy, Former President, Ford Foundation Abe Gitlow, out of a lifetime's experience as a student, teacher, scholar, and dean, has written a remarkably direct and honest assessment of American higher education, seen from the vantage point of New York University's Stern School of Business. Those who know Abe will not be surprised at the force, frankness, and humanity of his views. -- McGeorge Bundy, Former President, Ford Foundation Abraham Gitlow is one of our wisest students of, and commentators on, higher education in general, and professional education in particular. He brings a life-long experience, a sharp intellect, and an impatience with conventional dogma, to his subject. -- editor, The Public Interest Dr. Gitlow has written a thoughtful analysis and commentary on central issues in higher education based on solid, front-line experience over many years. He pulls no punches in revealing the way hard decisions in the academy are made. His is an extremely useful contribution to understanding the reality of American higher education. -- James M. Hester, President, The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation ...excellent and provocative. -- George P. Shultz, Distinguished Fellow, Hoover Institution