Resilience in American Higher Education
substantial gifts such as foundations, trusts, and estates, were necessary to
higher education budgets in order to pay for salaries, services, and the
construction of new buildings. This philanthropy in American higher education
brought industry and religion together in what was termed the “Protestant
work ethic.”
Discuss why this was important to wealthy entrepreneurs. Do
you believe it is still important today?
Has this work ethic perspective changed? What challenges do
current higher education institutions face regarding funding? What are some of
the possible solutions to these challenges?





