There comes a time in the life of every institution, whether it’s government, industry, arts and culture, religion or scientific research, when brave folks stand up and ask: “What exactly are we doing here?” In Baltimore, in the midst of multiple issues landing on local colleges and universities at the same time, many of us are saying that about the core mission of higher education. As society changes and the demand for advanced teaching and learning goes with it, we must consider a number of new approaches. To be blunt, it’s a crucial time for every campus in the city — and across the state. If Maryland is to continue to be a national leader in ways that really count, we need to get this right.

First: What do I mean by “it”? In his new memoir, “The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life,” Sta

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