Ken Ward goes to college for two reasons: to get an education and to play baseball. But while suffering a freshman hazing, he punches a student who turns out to be the varsity baseball captain.

The state of affairs of contemporary higher education has been described as chaotic, highly competitive, and constrained with institutional roadblocks and bureaucracy. Despite obstacles, several academic leaders defied conventional wisdom and took on an aggressive path toward innovation and change. This book captures the viewpoints of thought leaders in the contemporary education landscape. With insights from academic administrators and experts from...