Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgments vi
4. Introduction 3
5. Similar Beginnings 9
6. The UBC Experience 28
7. First Step to the East 47
8. Lessons from Western 62
9. Going to Guelph 75
10. Central Themes from Guelph 97
11. The University Mission, Planning, and Priorities 110
12. Down East in the Maritimes 125
13. The Most Difficult Years 138
14. Finances, Rationalization, and Political Correctness 162
15. Universities, Governments, and Society 175
16. Achievements, Comparisons, and Challenges 197
17. Conclusions 222
18. Notes 227
19. Index 229