Architecture of a maturity model for information systems in higher education institutions: multiple case study for dimensions identification

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Humberto Pereira ◽  
João Vidal de Carvalho ◽  
Álvaro Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Multiple Case

scholarly journals Decolonising the university curriculum or decolonial-washing? A multiple case study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley le Grange ◽  
Petro du Preez ◽  
Labby Ramrathan ◽  
Sylvan Blignaut
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
University Curriculum ◽  
Political Symbolism ◽  
Common Strategy ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
The University

In this article, we report on four case studies of how higher education institutions have grappled with the demands of decolonisation of their curricula. In some respects, the cases differ in form and content, and the unique responses to decolonisation of each institution are described and analysed. An important similarity among the institutions was the use of extensive public lectures, seminars, and workshops as a common strategy to deal with the calls for the decolonising of curricula. The inquiry is motivated by our concern that some institutions, in an effort to comply, might resort to instrumentalist and quick-fix solutions to decolonise curricula, which result in decolonial-washing rather than substantive change. We discuss the following themes based on the data and literature: decolonial-washing; decolonising of curricula as a national project; political symbolism; and the need for complicated conversations. We also reflect on the methodology used in this study.

scholarly journals The Institutional Isomorphism in the Context of Organizational Changes in Higher Education Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Liliana María Cardona Mejía ◽  
Manuela Pardo del Val ◽  
Àngels Dasí Coscollar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Institutional Isomorphism ◽  
Organizational Changes ◽  
Process Of Change ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Change In Higher Education

This article deals with the institutional theory and isomorphism, from the processes of organizational change in higher education institutions. In a first phase, we analyze, through a questionnaire, the situations and causes of change in higher education institutions (HEI), more precisely in the field knowledge of Physical Education in Colombia. Afterwards, through a multiple case study, we analyze both the pressures of the environment that force HEI to change and the types of isomorphism. The results show the existence of the three types of isomorphism in a process of change where the National and Institutional governments exert coercive pressures. Other HEIs in similar situations exert mimic isomorphism while Specialized groups within HEIs, exert normative isomorphism.

scholarly journals ICT leadership in Higher Education: A multiple case study in Colombia

Comunicar ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (45) ◽  
pp. 133-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Cifuentes-Álvarez ◽  
Ruben Vanderlinde
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Ict Policy

In this paper we analyze ICT integration in higher education institutions focusing on the leadership practices of ICT policies, a research field that has not received much attention in higher education studies. An empirical study was carried out using a distributed leadership approach to analyze such practice in higher education institutions in Colombia, a country where a national ICT policy has steered and promoted ICT policy plans. In particular, the inquiry attempted to understand how the leadership of ICT is distributed in different higher education environments. Through a multiple case study, that included semi-structured interviews with leaders and team members, focus groups with professors, document analysis and a survey applied to faculty members ICT leadership practices and their implications were investigated. The results indicate a set of struggles that leaders have to cope with when deploying an ICT policy plan, for instance, coping with a lack of institutional regulations, and fostering educational change despite reluctance. Indeed, ICT leadership is a challenging and underexplored practice in higher education. This paper is a systematic attempt to demonstrate this statement and its implications. These findings are of particular relevance for the work of policy makers, ICT coordinators and leaders in higher education around the world. En este artículo analizamos la integración de las TIC en instituciones de educación superior. Nos centramos en las prácticas de liderazgo en políticas sobre TIC, un campo de investigación que no ha recibido mucha atención en los estudios sobre educación superior. Usando un enfoque de liderazgo distribuido se analizó dicha práctica en instituciones de educación superior en Colombia, un país donde una política de incorporación de las TIC llevó a promover la elaboración de planes estratégicos en dichas instituciones. En particular, la investigación buscó entender cómo el liderazgo de las TIC es distribuido en diferentes ambientes de educación superior. A partir de un estudio de caso múltiple que incluyó entrevistas semiestructuradas con líderes y miembros de equipos, grupos focales con profesores, análisis documental y una encuesta aplicada a profesores, fueron investigadas las prácticas de liderazgo de las TIC y sus implicaciones. Los resultados indican un conjunto de tensiones que los líderes deben enfrentar cuando incorporan un plan estratégico de TIC, por ejemplo, la ausencia de regulaciones institucionales o la necesidad de promocionar el cambio educativo a pesar de las resistencias. De hecho, el liderazgo de las TIC es una práctica retadora y aún poco explorada en educación superior. Este artículo es un intento sistemático por demostrar este enunciado y sus implicaciones. Estos hallazgos son de particular relevancia para el trabajo de los diseñadores de políticas, coordinadores de TIC y líderes en educación superior de todo el mundo.

Higher authority organizational stressors among higher education deans: a multiple case study

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred Huan Zhi Chan ◽  
Mohd Dahlan Malek ◽  
Ferlis Bahari
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Higher Education Management ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Stressors ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Education Deans

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify higher authority organizational stressors encountered by higher education deans. Design/methodology/approach This current research employed a qualitative approach utilizing a contextual paradigm with a multiple case study methodology. Findings Out of ten investigated deans in a public higher education institution in Malaysia, nine reported experiences of organizational stressor elements arising from higher authority. Three non-overlapping subthemes were systematically discovered. Practical implications Successful identification of these higher authority organizational stressors has implications for higher education management policies. Policies that reduce or eliminate these stressors may create a positive and progressive environment for deans and the higher education field. Originality/value This study will thus serve to promote a deeper understanding of higher authority organizational stressors encountered by higher education deans.

The CyberSecurity Audit Model (CSAM)

2021 ◽  
pp. 149-232
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Nation State ◽  
Canadian Higher Education ◽  
Multiple Case

This chapter presents the outcome of two empirical research studies that assess the implementation and validation of the cybersecurity audit model (CSAM), designed as a multiple-case study in two different Canadian higher education institution. CSAM can be applied for undertaking cybersecurity audits in any organization or nation state in order to evaluate and measure the cybersecurity assurance, maturity, and cyber readiness. The architecture of CSAM is explained in central sections. CSAM has been examined, implemented, and established under three research scenarios: (1) cybersecurity audit of all model domains, (2) cybersecurity audit of numerous domains, and (3) a single cybersecurity domain audit. The chapter concludes by showing how the implementation of the model permits one to report relevant information for future decision making in order to correct cybersecurity weaknesses or to improve cybersecurity domains and controls; thus, the model can be implemented and sufficiently tested at any organization.

Green IT Adoption Practices in Education Sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
It Adoption ◽  
Green It ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Multiple Case

Green IT is a resource efficient and effective consumption to reduce organizations processes impacts to the environment using information technology. This article aims to explore GIT practices of higher education institutions in the Philippines, where a qualitative multiple-case study is used. The study found that higher education institutions Green IT adoption covers the use of paperless and digital archiving systems, resource efficient IT equipment, responsible electronic waste disposal, recycling and reuse, and initiated awareness programs to educate the employees about Green IT and sustainability. The study also found that these practices are in its early stage of adoption in higher education institutions in the Philippines. This article also presents practical and research implications to further the uptake of Green IT in higher education institutions.

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