'The Challenge of Bologna'

'The Challenge of Bologna' - Scott Jaschik, February 18, 2010, Inside Higher ED

The "Bologna Process," under which European nations have agreed on common higher education standards -- with the goal of making degrees and students recognized and respected across borders -- continues to attract increased attention in the United States. In his new book, Paul L. Gaston, Trustees Professor at Kent State University, considers the evolution of Europe's plans and their impact on American higher education. His book is The Challenge of Bologna: What United States Higher Education Has to Learn From Europe, and Why It Matters That We Learn It (Stylus). Gaston responded to e-mail questions about the book's themes.