Excellence programmes in higher education: selection of students, effects on students, and the broader impact on higher education institutions. Introduction to the special issue

This special issue of Industry and Higher Education is devoted to a selection of papers and reports from tti2002, an international conference on technology transfer and innovation held at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham, UK in July 2002. In this introductory paper, the author provides the context of the conference, summarizes the presentations given by invited speakers and offers personal reflections on the event.

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Revenue efficiency in higher education institutions under imperfect competition

Public Policy and Administration ◽

10.1177/0952076716652935 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 282-295 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Geraint Johnes ◽

John Ruggiero

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Imperfect Competition ◽

Monopolistic Competition ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Institutions Of Higher Education ◽

Revenue Efficiency ◽

Academic Year ◽

Modelling Process ◽

Selection Of

A number of studies have considered the evaluation of efficiency in higher education institutions. In this paper, we focus on the issue of revenue efficiency, in particular ascertaining the extent to which, given output prices, producers choose the revenue maximising vector of outputs. We then relax the price taking assumption to consider the case in which the market for some outputs is characterised by monopolistic competition. We evaluate efficiencies for English institutions of higher education for the academic year 2012–13 and find considerable variation across institutions in revenue efficiency. The relaxation of the price-taking assumption leads to relatively small changes, in either direction, to the estimated revenue efficiency scores. A number of issues surrounding the modelling process are raised and discussed, including the determination of the demand function for each type of output and the selection of inputs and outputs to be used in the model.

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Editorial Volume 9, Issue 2 2018

Student Success ◽

10.5204/ssj.v9i2.439 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. i-iii

Author(s):

Karen Nelson ◽

Tracy Creagh

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

High Education ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

National Association ◽

Gold Coast ◽

Special Issue ◽

Australian Government ◽

Funding System ◽

Access And Equity ◽

The Impact

Welcome to our second issue for 2018. In February we opened the year with the publication of Volume 9(1), a special issue dedicated to the top papers from the 6th Biennial National Association of Enabling Educators of Australia (NAEEA) Conference which was hosted by Southern Cross University at the Gold Coast, Australia in December 2017. Shortly after this Conference, the Australian Government announced that undergraduate funding was to be capped at 2017 levels, effectively stopping the demand driven funding system for high education in Australia. With that backdrop Volume 9(1) was a timely opportunity to consider the impact of disruption, and as perceptions of the value of higher education are challenged, to reiterate the value of supporting access and equity to higher education institutions.

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INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS IN THE SELECTION OF INDONESIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: EVIDENCE FROM EDUCATION EXPO VISITORS

Australian Journal of Business and Management Research ◽

10.52283/nswrca.ajbmr.20120209a03 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 02 (09) ◽

pp. 26-30

Author(s):

Arif Hartono

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Marketing Strategy ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Teaching Quality ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Study Results ◽

Perceived Importance ◽

Quality Faculty ◽

The City ◽

Selection Of

This study examines the required information and its importance that used by visitors of an education expo to select Indonesian higher education (HE) institutions. The visitors were dominated by the final year students of high schools that are located in the city of Jakarta, Indonesia. The study also investigates preferred promotional tools considered effective by the visitors that influence their choice of Indonesian HE institutions. The results indicated that the top three (in order) of the required information that used by the visitors to select Indonesian HE institutions were scholarships offered, teaching quality and faculty accreditation. Teaching quality, faculty accreditation and scholarship were the top three factors (in order) to be perceived importance by the visitors in the choice of Indonesian HE institutions. Regarding, HE promotional tools considered the most effective that influenced the visitors in selecting Indonesian HE institutions were national television, university presentation and university website. The study results provide important insight for policy makers in Indonesian HE institutions to develop marketing strategy, particularly the strategy related to recruitment and advertising, due to the visitors are potential students of Indonesian HE institutions.

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tti2004: Introduction and Conference Overview

Industry and Higher Education ◽

10.5367/0000000042683566 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 18 (6) ◽

pp. 343-348

Author(s):

E. H. Robson

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Technology Transfer ◽

Special Issue ◽

International Conference ◽

Introductory Paper ◽

Personal Reflections ◽

Conference Centre ◽

Selection Of

This special issue of Industry and Higher Education is devoted to a selection of papers (revised for publication) from tti2004, an international conference on technology transfer and innovation held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Scotland, from 29 June to 1 July 2004. In this introductory paper, the author provides the context for the conference, summarizes the presentations by invited speakers and offers personal reflections on the event.

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Employability of higher education graduates in Europe

International Journal of Manpower ◽

10.1108/ijm-05-2013-0104 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 418-424 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Samo Pavlin ◽

Ivan Svetlik

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Labour Market ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Global Changes ◽

Special Issue ◽

Strategic Development ◽

Content Type ◽

Scientific Approach ◽

Selection Of

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue on “Employability of higher education graduates in europe” from the perspective of global changes. Design/methodology/approach – The empirically based papers of the special issue address six main areas related to the transition of graduates from education to the labour market: employment and employability, job (mis)match, development of particular areas of competency, new certificates of higher education, along with the disciplinarity and status of the self-perceived role of academics in supporting graduates’ careers. Findings – This issue provides empirical findings relevant to various stakeholders of higher education systems which are essential for strategic development in the area. Originality/value – The selection of papers proposes an interdisciplinary scientific approach in the areas of bridging (higher) education with the labour market.

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Psychometric Analysis of a Proposed Model to Determine Factors Influencing Selection of a Research Supervisor

International Journal of Doctoral Studies ◽

10.28945/4567 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

pp. 285-304

Author(s):

Ali Shafiq ◽

Saeed Pahlevan Sharif ◽

Anbareen Jan

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Online Survey ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Teaching Profession ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Students ◽

Selection Of

Aim/Purpose: This paper found some factors which influence research supervisees’ selection of their research supervisors. Background: Research on supervisor-supervisee relationship is mostly conducted when research students have already initiated their studies. Research on how a supervisor is selected before the research begins is researched less. How do supervisees select their supervisors? Which factors do they consider important? These questions were not clearly answered in the literature so far. Methodology: A scale was developed to measure factors which influence the selection of research supervisors. Using an online survey, data was collected from 315 research students in Malaysia between August and October 2018. Psychometric properties of the scale were assessed using exploratory factor analysis followed by confirmatory factor analysis. Construct reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the scale were assessed using composite reliability, maximal reliability, average variance extracted, and maximum shared variance. Contribution: How research supervisees select their supervisors is an understudied area. Most of the research on supervisor selection is done after the research journey has begun. This research focuses on the thought processes before supervisor selection. Findings: Demographics, expertise, and physical appearance emerge as important constructs that influence the thought process of a research supervisee. Each of these constructs is composed of several dimensions, each with its own weight and importance. Recommendations for Practitioners: Research supervision is an integral part of contemporary teaching profession. To develop this important dimension of an academic’s career, this research holds high significance. The emerging factors will help researcher supervisors enhance their profiles and become more visible. This has practical implications for higher education institutions as well. Recommendation for Researchers: Further studies in this area can explore these factors across different cultures, distinction between undergraduate and postgraduate students, public and private higher education institutions, and scholarship or self-funded students. Impact on Society: Attracting better and relevant research students will result in a better match between researcher’s capability and supervisor’s expertise leading to high impact research. Future Research: This research was done on only 315 respondents. More respondents from diverse population might influence the outcome.

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PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR ORGANIZING DISTANCE LEARNING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

BULLETIN Series of Pedagogical Sciences ◽

10.51889/2020-3.1728-5496.09 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 67 (3) ◽

pp. 71-76

Author(s):

Z.A. Movkebayeva ◽

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D.S. Khamitova ◽

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Distance Learning ◽

Developmental Disabilities ◽

Students With Disabilities ◽

Necessary Conditions ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Learning System ◽

Distance Learning System ◽

Main Components ◽

Selection Of

This article discusses modern approaches to the organization of distance learning for students with disabilities in higher education. The positive aspects of this system are identified and some risks that cause a decrease in the effectiveness of teaching students with disabilities in higher education institutions are highlighted, the main components of the distance learning system. It describes the necessary conditions and pedagogical principles of distance learning for students with disabilities, the basic requirements for the ВЕСТНИК КазНПУ им. Абая, серия «Педагогические науки», №3(67), 2020 г. 68 selection of material for lectures and practical (seminar) classes with students with various developmental disabilities.

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Identification of Key Factors for Selection of Accounting Specialization by Students at Public Higher Education Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

10.15179/ces.23.1.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 5-29

Author(s):

Amra Gadžo ◽

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Benina Veledar ◽

Srđan Lalić ◽

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Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

High Schools ◽

Influencing Factors ◽

Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Public Higher Education ◽

Key Factors ◽

Strategic Goals ◽

Learning Platforms ◽

Selection Of

The paper aims to investigate the influencing factors for the choice of accounting specialization by students at ten public higher education institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). In addition to the above, the paper also explores the gender structure of the students, the type of secondary education, the time of making the decision to choose the field of accounting, and planned future training in accounting. The research sample consisted of 253 respondents, and data collection was performed by electronic survey through distance learning platforms. To identify the key factors in choosing to study accounting, we used the multivariate method of factor analysis of major components. The results of the research point to the existence of four key influencing factors in the selection of accounting specialization: achievement, job fulfillment, the influence of authorities in the field of science and profession, and the influence of parents and friends. Over 77 percent of the students are women, and the students have mostly completed general high schools (gymnasiums) or high schools of economics (92 percent). More than 98 percent of the students plan to continue their training in the field of accounting. The results of the research have practical use in terms of preparation and presentation of accounting policies at public higher education institutions in BiH, given that the reduced number of students has resulted in rival positions among different study areas. The results of the research can also be useful to professional groups in the field of accounting in terms of achieving their strategic goals.

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