The modern notion of humanism centres on the core qualities in all humans: agency, dignity, and development; primarily concerned with addressing contemporary human needs, concerns and problems. This book has an interdisciplinary focus on the development of human capacity at all levels, with the view that higher education is well suited for all.

Enakshi Sengupta serves as Associate Director of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, USA.
Patrick Blessinger is Chief Research Scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, USA.
Mandla Makhanya is the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa.