scholarly journals Is the entrepreneurial university also regionally engaged? Analysing the influence of university's structural configuration on third mission performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 206-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mabel Sánchez-Barrioluengo ◽  
Paul Benneworth
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
Structural Configuration

scholarly journals A meta-ethnography on HEIs’ transformation into more entrepreneurial institutions: Towards an action-framework proposition

2020 ◽  
pp. 095042222092267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audrey Stolze
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Demand Response ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Institutional Changes ◽  
Slow Process ◽  
Third Mission

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are experiencing a challenging era due to demand–response imbalances. An assumed means of responding to the challenge is through the entrepreneurial university model, which adds a third mission to HEIs: to contribute to economic, technological and social development. Therefore, governments across the globe promote this ideal through system reforms and funding schemes, while HEIs ignite institutional changes. Publications also explore the entrepreneurial university model, although some scholars have criticized the new mission and its implied commercial orientation. However, little is still known about how HEIs are applying the model to become more entrepreneurial. Therefore, this article presents a systematic literature review comprised of a meta-ethnography on the transformation journey of 36 HEIs across 18 countries. The outcome is a four-stage iterative action-framework proposition, suggesting that exogenous and endogenous forces constantly influence HEIs which, in response, ignite experiments, requiring sensitization to be consolidated and later institutionalized, in an endless, long and rather slow process. This article contributes to theory by explaining the metalevel of HEIs’ entrepreneurial pathway process and to practice by providing policymakers and decision makers in HEIs with an analytical framework.

Factors Affecting Third Mission Implementation and The Challenges for Vietnam’s Universities in The Transitioning Period

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Toan Van Dinh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Theoretical Study ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Educational Quality ◽  
Institutional Factors ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Depth Interview

This article focuses on clarifying theoretical basis and practice on institutional factors that affect universities’ third mission implementation and their transition into the entrepreneurial university model. The article presents results of surveys were conducted via analysis of educational quality assessment reports (period of 2014-2019) and in-depth interview of persons in leadership positions from ten universities in 2019. Based on the results of theoretical study, surveys and analysis, the article identifies the main challenges for Vietnam universities in the transitioning period

Universities’ third mission and the entrepreneurial university and the challenges they bring to higher education institutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 354-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur Rubens ◽  
Francesca Spigarelli ◽  
Alessio Cavicchi ◽  
Chiara Rinaldi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Third ◽  
Changing Role

Purpose Over the past few decades, higher education institutions (HEIs) have become key players in regional economic development and knowledge transfer, which has led to a third mission for HEIs and the entrepreneurial university. The purpose of this paper is to assess the challenges of HEIs in fulfilling the third mission for economic development and the changing role of being an entrepreneurial university, and the changes that need to be implemented to fulfill this new mission. Design/methodology/approach The authors have drawn on current literature to examine academic entrepreneurism and the entrepreneurial university, and how universities are fulfilling their third mission. Findings The findings from our review of the literature demonstrated the varied economic and social benefit of universities conducting external third mission/entrepreneurial activities in the community, as well as how the changing role and expectations of universities to become more entrepreneurial, has not only changed the expectations and role of university administrators, faculty and staff but also the business community which they serve. The review also showed the varied challenges for universities in fulfilling the third mission of economic development. Research limitations/implications Although ample literature and cases about universities’ third mission of economic development and the new entrepreneurial university (especially with research universities) were available, literature or research was limited on the specific challenges and obstacles faced by administrators, faculty and departments in fulfilling this mission, and few studies recommended changes that needed to be implemented in HEIs to support this new mission. Practical/implications The paper supports the potential role that HEIs play in implementing economic development in their communities or region. The paper also highlights some of the necessary resources and policy changes that policymakers and university administrators need to implement to reward and recognize faculty in conducting outreach activities as part of the university’s third mission. Originality/value The findings from this study highlight the challenges and barriers for faculty, staff and HEIs in fulfilling the third mission and becoming an entrepreneurial university.

scholarly journals The Effect of University Missions on Entrepreneurial Initiative across Multiple Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Evidence from Europe

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 762
Author(s):  
Mariana Pita ◽  
Joana Costa ◽  
António Carrizo Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Contextual Approach ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Need Support ◽  
Global Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial universities are a significant element of entrepreneurial ecosystems and aspire to foster entrepreneurial initiative through their “third mission”. However, while entrepreneurial ecosystems are scrutinized using a contextual approach to detect differences and similarities and how they affect entrepreneurship, little is known about how entrepreneurial universities impact entrepreneurial initiatives in general, considering multiple environments. Drawing on entrepreneurial university and entrepreneurial ecosystem theories, a conceptual framework is proposed that aims to explain the effect of the entrepreneurial university on an entrepreneurial initiative through its three “missions”, using an entrepreneurial ecosystem taxonomy. Based on individual data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, this entrepreneurial initiative analyzed 18 European countries in 2017. The results do not generally support the importance of entrepreneurial universities to entrepreneurial initiative. The relevance of entrepreneurial universities increases in more fragile entrepreneurial ecosystems since individuals need support over multiple dimensions. Conversely, the entrepreneurial universities that are embedded in stronger entrepreneurial ecosystems lose relevance and negatively affect the entrepreneurial initiative. Therefore, the value of entrepreneurial universities is reduced when individuals receive greater support from other dimensions. The variations across both groups suggest that the concept of entrepreneurial universities is not a contemporaneous phenomenon; however, their effect is progressively revealed by the maturity of each university’s mission. This perspective substantially changes the understanding of entrepreneurial universities as a thwartwise strategy, suggesting that the universities’ impact is expanded as their missions gradually evolve. Overall, the study contributes to an understanding of the implications for universities that blindly follow entrepreneurship, neglecting the exogenous environment, namely, the entrepreneurial ecosystem and individual drive.

scholarly journals The third mission of universities: the entrepreneurial university

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuri Borba Vefago ◽  
Andréa Cristina Trierweiller ◽  
Luciano Barcellos de Paula
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
The Third

scholarly journals The Entrepreneurial University: How to Develop the Entrepreneurial Orientation of Academia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosangela Feola ◽  
Roberto Parente ◽  
Valentina Cucino
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Triple Helix ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
University Education ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Triple Helix Model ◽  
External Context ◽  
The University

Abstract In the last years, universities have assumed a prominent role in the science and technology-based economic development. The concept of entrepreneurial university, a key concept in the triple helix model developed by Etzkowitz, identifies the evolution of the university role with the addition to the traditional missions of university (education and research) of a third mission that is to contribute to the economic development through the transfer of research results from the laboratory to the economic system. The objective of the research is to analyze how universities are implementing this new mission and investigate factors affecting their entrepreneurial orientation. More specifically, our paper aims to investigate the existence of a relationship among the entrepreneurial orientation of university and some factors representing the internal and external context in which the university is involved.

scholarly journals Creating a University-Based Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Selly Novela ◽  
Rizal Syarief ◽  
Idqan Fahmi ◽  
Yandra Arkeman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Global Awareness ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
The World ◽  
The University

Being a country with the fourth largest population in the world, but with an entrepreneur rate that only rank six at the ASEAN level, is a challenge for Indonesia. Entrepreneurship education plays an important role to increase entrepreneurial graduates of higher education. Global awareness of the importance of the role of entrepreneurship and innovation, in line with the growing awareness of higher education institutions, especially universities, to walk the entrepreneurial path. This study aims to form an entrepreneurial university model using a systems approach, where the university should not carry its own burden in carrying out the responsibilities of a third mission to help accelerate community development. The model produced using the Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) method describes the sub-elements as the driver factor that influence the transformation process towards an entrepreneurial university. The elements of the entrepreneurial university model are come from the elements in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. One of the results showed that in Indonesia, producing entrepreneurial graduates as entrepreneurs is a very important factor and will encourage other factors, such as product commercialization, patents, and realizing science and techno parks, as has been achieved by several leading universities in the world.   Received: 2 November 2020 / Accepted: 11 December 2020 / Published: 17 January 2021

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial University and Business Education: Towards a Network Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maddalena Della Volpe
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
The Third ◽  
Network Interaction ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
The University ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
The Eu

In this study, we aim to reach a better understanding of the critical issues that affect the achievement of the University third mission. We argue that the third mission is positively linked to the first one. Renewing the teaching way and building a dynamic system of cooperation between university players means obtain positive results that integrate the proposal of an Entrepreneurial University (EU) model into a new network perspective. In order to identify its characteristics, resources and activities, we provide a literature review about the EU. We collect the more frequently shared indicators so as to define the EU model and consider new indicators, such as internships and more highly skilled students. We propose to design the EU ecosystem as a network where it is possible to identify the players involved, the activities performed and the tools used. Particularly, we refer to Italy. Within a network, interaction ways among actors are renewed, reinforced and changed. Each university could build its own network, according to its history, culture and environment. We pinpoint obstacles and incentives only exploring literature review. We do not have empirical data or case studies to support directly the feasibility and applicability of our model. Redesigning University-Business Cooperation to renew entrepreneurial learning environments. Obtaining an applicable perspective starting from the strengths of each university environments. Developing an entrepreneurial mindset inside students. Highlighting a dynamic, released, flexible approach, fit to different contexts.

scholarly journals An Analysis of the Entrepreneurial University in the Faculties of Education in Spain: Self-perception among Deans

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Paños-Castro ◽  
Leire Markuerkiaga ◽  
María José Bezanilla
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Schools Of Education ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
Entrepreneurship Training ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Teaching Role ◽  
Entrepreneurial Culture ◽  
Faculties Of Education

Universities have increasingly incorporated a third mission into their strategic planning. In addition to teaching and research, they have emphasised the training of entrepreneurs. However, there is still a lot of work to be done, as this process is facing resistance. The Entrepreneurial University covers all disciplines, including faculties of education. However, it has been shown that entrepreneurship tends to be more related to the faculties of economics and engineering, with a lesser presence in the faculties of education for various reasons: they consider entrepreneurship to be alien to their teaching role, there is a lack of entrepreneurial culture, and the objective of the Entrepreneurial University is unknown. The aim of this study is to analyse the level of entrepreneurship in Spanish faculties and schools of education. Forty deans and heads of education faculties in Spain took part in the survey. The results indicated a sufficient level of entrepreneurship; the dimensions related to active methodologies, and mission and strategy were the most developed, whereas entrepreneurship funding and entrepreneurship training for faculty employees were the least developed areas. Some deans noted that entrepreneurship was alien to their professional performance, although courses and good practices for the development of entrepreneurial initiative are gradually being implemented.

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