"There are many excellent books on college and university teaching, but Teaching Alone, Teaching Together makes a uniquely valuable contribution. Jim Bess has produced a scholarly, intriguing, revolutionary book that could, if implemented, transform higher education in the twenty-first century. It should be read by policymakers and administrators as well as by university teachers." --W.J. McKeachie, professor of psychology, University of Michigan

"The future of the faculty role in the American university depAnds on the answers to the questions raised in this book. Can the faculty role be 'unbundled'? What will happen to the vision of 'the complete scholar'? Can the professiorate make the cultural shift from 'my work' to 'our work'?" --R. Eugene Rice, scholar-in-residence and director, Forum on Faculty Roles & Rewards, American Association for Higher Education

"...Those interested in teaching and learning in a collaborative community will find a wealth of information in this volume..." --Choice