Evaluating the Role of the Sunshine Coast University (USC) in the Regional Economy

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janelle Allison ◽  
Julie Keane
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Regional Economy ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Regional Economies ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Learning Region ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Using Data

The research findings discussed in this paper present ideas from the second stage of a project to evaluate the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in regional economies. Using data developed through a learning region framework, the research schematically represents HEI linkages to the region . Possible linkage scenarios for each of six dimensions associated with embeddedness are presented. The findings suggest that this qualitative approach moves us closer to better capturing the complexity and role of HEI in regional development.

An Economic Analysis of Interregional Commodity Flows

1979 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1115-1128 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Ihara
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Regional Economy ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
The Other ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Commodity Flows ◽  
Using Data

This paper analyzes interregional commodity flows in order to clarify the characteristics of trade structures for the regional economy in Japan. Two types of analytical model are indicated according to two different objectives. One is to characterize the role of each industrial sector, the other is to take into account the relative connectivity of the interregional relationships under study. Even these simple models provide some useful information for regional development and planning, as demonstrated in this paper by using data from the 1970 interregional input—output table.

Public Sector Employment in Regional Development

1993 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 1319-1338 ◽  
Author(s):  
C W Jefferson ◽  
M Trainor
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Regional Economy ◽  
National Policy ◽  
National Development ◽  
Regional Economies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Sector Employment ◽  
National Economies

In this paper, the role of public sector employment in regional development is examined, an area which has been neglected in regional science journals and textbooks. The public sector in all regions is large and diverse, and, consequently, changes in national policy may have major and differing implications for regional economies. The national expansion of public sector employment and the debate on its effects on national economies are considered. Trends in UK regional public sector employment are examined, and an attempt is made to formulate the role of such employment within the regional economy. The policy of civil service dispersal from London is examined as an example of how mobile public sector employment can be used to promote operational efficiency and enhance regional and national development.

scholarly journals Indonesian Nationalism Insight in the Three Pillars of Higher Education: Reflection at IAIN Pekalongan

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Ade Dedi Rohayana ◽  
Muhammad Jauhari Sofi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Policy Level ◽  
Reflective Study ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

<p class="06IsiAbstrak">This paper aims to portray the role of Higher Education in mainstreaming Indonesian nationalism insight amid the dynamic issue of nationalism in society. It specifically focuses on the extent to which the insight is implemented in the Three Pillars of Higher Education or Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi at IAIN Pekalongan. The study used a descriptive-qualitative approach with data sourced from Renstra, academic instructional guideline, research and community service in 2017 and 2018, period that marks early years of IAIN Pekalongan after its conversion from STAIN. From data analysis, this reflective study argues that, first; the implementation of Indonesian nationalism insight in teaching has been effective only at the policy level. Second, its implementation in research is still limited, i.e. 11 of 134 studies (8.2%). Third, its implementation in community service has not been accommodated explicitly because the existing programs revolve around community empowerment in specific social and religious areas. The study also presents challenges analysis in the end of discussion.</p>

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF THE ISLAMIC FIGURE IN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF BANGKALAN REGENCY

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Mega Tunjung Hapsari ◽  
Mohammad Hilmi Himawan
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Scientific Progress ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Government Bureaucracy ◽  
The Government ◽  
Ethical Governance

The present research aims to analyse and describe the role of the Islamic figure as the main actor of the regional development as seen from a right governance perspective in Bangkalan Regency, Madura. This research is classified as descriptive research with a qualitative approach. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach by implementing the Interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana as the data analysis through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verifying. The results show that the Islamic figure plays a significant role in making the regional development of the Bangkalan Regency successful, such as in decision making, infrastructure development, and social development. This research has implications for scientific progress in the field of Islamic studies, which is the results of this study prove that the leadership style with Islamic values can make governance practices better and more dignified. The role of the Islamic figure also leads to the government bureaucracy change through the implementation of ethical governance principles such as strategic vision, participation, accountability, effectiveness, and efficiency

The Role of Institutions in Creating Student-Focused Virtual Learning Spaces with ePortfolio Systems

2012 ◽  
pp. 119-135
Author(s):  
Eva Heinrich ◽  
Yuliya Bozhko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
The World ◽  
Research Findings

In this chapter, we explore the currently dominant virtual learning spaces employed in institutions of higher education and contrast them with the virtual social spaces provided by Web 2.0 tools. Guided by the increasing focus on lifelong learning skills in the world of work and in higher education, we identify the gap that exists between institutional and social virtual spaces. We argue for filling this gap by providing access to institutional e-Portfolio systems to students in higher education, giving students an institutionally supported student-focused virtual learning space. By examining the perspectives of stakeholders involved in higher education, we identify challenges inherent in the adoption of institutional e-Portfolio systems and make recommendations for overcoming these based on practical experience and research findings.

The Main Challenges of Higher Education Institutions in the 21st Century

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Daniela Peixoto Olo ◽  
Leonida Correia ◽  
Maria da Conceição Rego
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Effective Contribution

Interest in higher education institutions (HEIs) as instruments for development has increased in recent years. The main objective of this chapter is to address the main challenges HEIs face in the 21st century as key actors for regional development, emphasising their entrepreneurial dimension. The pressures exerted on HEIs to become more effective, efficient, and autonomous require a reflection regarding the present and future of higher education. Through a detailed analysis and discussion of the relevant literature, this chapter contributes to a better understanding of the role of HEIs, especially given its relationship with society and the need for a more effective contribution to socioeconomic development.

Conclusions

2020 ◽  
pp. 214-236
Author(s):  
Alison Scott-Baumann ◽  
Mathew Guest ◽  
Shuruq Naguib ◽  
Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor ◽  
Aisha Phoenix
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Religious Literacy ◽  
Cultural Engagement ◽  
Islamic Studies ◽  
High Profile ◽  
Political Ideologies ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Gendered Roles ◽  
The Uk

These research findings show that the higher education research agenda can become distorted by imperatives coloured by political ideologies and a caricatured polarization of religion and secularity. These impulses originate outside the higher education sector and should be challenged. The UK universities need to improve the religious literacy of university students and to tackle ignorance towards Muslims in order for campuses to be inclusive spaces where all students can learn from the diversity around them. Islamic colleges need to interrogate some of their patriarchal assumptions about gendered roles in line with the important feminist work that their syllabi explore. This would be aided by recruitment of high profile women Islamic Studies lecturers and critical reflection on gender roles on campus. We call for the prophetic role of the universities and the Islamic colleges to be reclaimed through a transparent, joint programme of robust and critical cultural engagement for all.

The Role of Grit Among Kenyan Immigrants in the United States

2021 ◽  
pp. 212-231
Author(s):  
Sharon Ndolo
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Study ◽  
The United States ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Research Findings

This research study examines the role of grit in the success of Kenyan immigrants in the United States. It gives an illustration as to why grit is more relevant than IQ in the accomplishment of long-term goals. It will also examine the importance of learning from a motivational point of view. Finally, it will investigate how Kenyan immigrants with grit handled challenging situations that they faced while in the United States and the positive outcomes that resulted after their decision to be passionate on their set goals. A qualitative approach was selected as the research design for this study using unstructured interviews. The research findings indicate that grit contributed to the success of the five Kenyan immigrants in the United States. Challenges that people face in life can lead to feelings of worthlessness and giving up on set goals. However, the grit predisposition present in all the five participants in the study enabled them to overcome their challenges as noted in the findings, and they all accomplished their set goals.

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