Growth and conflict: the views of Chinese private higher education managers

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoying Ma ◽  
Malcom Abbott
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Education Managers

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report the findings of a series of interviews conducted with a number of managers of Chinese private higher education institutions on the growth of the private higher education sector in China and the relationship it has with the government. Private higher education managers in China do seem concerned with the regulatory impediments to their institutions’ development and the difficulties involved in competing with state-funded institutions. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a series of interviews conducted with a number of managers of Chinese private higher education institutions on the growth of the private higher education sector in China and the relationship it has with the government. Findings The research found that private higher education managers in China do seem concerned with the regulatory impediments to their institutions’ development and the difficulties involved in competing with state-funded institutions. Originality/value This work is the only one of its kind in the academic literature.

scholarly journals Family-Owned Private Higher Education Institutions in Africa

2018 ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Wondwosen Tamrat
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Global Presence ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

Notwithstanding the dearth of research on the subject, the increasing global presence of family-owned institutions is introducing a special breed within the private higher education sector. This article broadly explores the nature, continental developments, and implications of this growing phenomenon across Africa.

Factors contributing to Gen Z's deep learning: investigating undergraduates' course experience in Malaysian private higher education institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Mee Thien ◽  
Mi-Chelle Leong ◽  
Fei Ping Por
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Generic Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Course Experience ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

PurposeThis study aims to examine the relationship between undergraduates' course experience and their deep learning approach and to identify areas of improvement to facilitate students' deep learning in the private higher education context.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 844 Malaysian undergraduate students who studied in six private higher education institutions (HEIs) in Penang and Selangor. This study used partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) for data analysis.FindingsThe findings revealed that good teaching and appropriate assessment have no significant relationship with deep learning. Generic skills, clear goals and standards, appropriate workload and emphasis on independence are positively related to deep learning. Generic skills and emphasis on independence are two domains that deserve attention to enhance deep learning among undergraduates.Practical implicationsLecturers need to focus on to the cultivation of generic skills to facilitate students' deep learning. Student autonomy and student-centred teaching approaches should be empowered and prioritised in teaching and learning.Originality/valueThe current study has its originality in providing empirical findings to inform the significant relationship between dimensions of course experience and deep learning in Malaysian private HEIs. Besides, it also identifies the areas of improvement concerning teaching and learning at the private HEIs using importance-performance matrix analysis (IPMA) in a non-Western context.

scholarly journals Institutional Capacity as Prevention of Abuse of Power of National Standard Policies for Private Universities in Jakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 281-292
Author(s):  
Mochammad Rozikin ◽  
◽  
Mohamad Sofyan ◽  
Bambang Slamet Riyadi ◽  
Bambang Supriyono
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Research Technology ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Research on this journal ontology that many private higher education institutions in Jakarta cover the impact of the policies of the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia as public officials to make and issue regulations that are very burdensome for the management of private higher education institutions. The purpose of this research is to criticize for improvement to the government of the Republic of Indonesia. This research used a qualitative method, while the research object was private universities in Jakarta that lack resources. The research subjects were resource persons who were aware of the constraints of the bankruptcy of private universities in Jakarta. The results of the study show that it has been proven that the state, in this case, the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia, makes and issues regulations that are very detrimental to the management of private higher education which is minimal in resources. The suggestion from this research shows that the government, by the constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, must be able to provide resource assistance efforts for private universities that are deficient.

scholarly journals Muslim Private Higher Educational Institutions in Malaysia: Issues and Challenges

ICR Journal ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 474-488
Author(s):  
Rosnani Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Integrated Education ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The Government

Privatisation of higher education is a global trend. There is an increasing demand for higher education due to the nature of work and economy today, and public universities and colleges cannot meet the demand with their limited financial resources from the government. Private higher education institutions (PHEI) seem to be the most attractive alternative to public universities and colleges in opening greater access to higher education. Malaysia is no exception, having about 25 private universities, 22 private university colleges and 410 private colleges and institutes. About a fourth of these PHEIs are Islamic institutions going by the name of the institutions or their ownership. However, private higher education institutions have their own issues and challenges. The most serious of them are preserving the philosophical goal of a balanced and integrated education despite market demands and sustaining its operation financially amidst a competitive environment. Yet, there are several opportunities for Islamic PHEIs especially in terms of international collaboration and exchanges. This article is an attempt to examine these issues and challenges or opportunities.

Increase in the demand for private higher education: unmasking the “paradox”

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn Chiyevo Garwe
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

Purpose – It is considered a mystery by many people that, despite charging significantly higher fees when compared to public institutions, research has shown an increase in the demand and enrolments at private higher education institutions. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the critical factors considered by students when deciding to make private higher education institutions their institution of choice. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a case study approach and draws data from all the six private higher education institutions in Zimbabwe. Self-administered questionnaires were given to students representing at least 5 per cent of the student enrolment and representing all gender, study disciplines and levels of study from each university. Findings – Irrespective of gender, six main factors influencing student choice were identified to be, in order of priority: access and opportunity; promotional information and marketing; reference or influence by others; quality of teaching and learning; fees and cost structure, and finally academic reputation and recognition. Research limitations/implications – The research was focused on a case study of Zimbabwe. Practical implications – The study has implications on the way private higher education institutions market, manage and sustain the quality of educational provision. The study therefore provides private institutions with useful and practical insights on what students want in their institution of choice. This will assist these institutions in strategising in order to sustain or gain competitive advantage and to maximise on the increasing demand for private education. Implications to government and public institutions are also given. Social implications – The study recognises the critical role played by private universities in improving access and recommends African Governments who face financial and resource constraints to fund and expand public universities to encourage private higher education as a meaningful and viable way to improve access and provide higher education opportunities to potential students. Originality/value – The study contributes to the current dearth of literature on factors influencing student choice to study with private institutions.

scholarly journals Family-Owned Private Higher Education Institutions in Africa

2018 ◽  
pp. 23-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wondwosen Tamrat
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Global Presence ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

Notwithstanding the dearth of research on the subject, the increasing global presence of family-owned institutions is introducing a special breed within the private higher education sector. This article broadly explores the nature, continental developments, and implications of this growing phenomenon across Africa.

Performance management systems in Lebanese private higher education institutions: design and implementation challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussein Al Jardali ◽  
Nada Khaddage-Soboh ◽  
Mohammad Abbas ◽  
Nour Al Mawed
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

PurposeThe purpose of this study is at creating a performance management system template based on the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) framework, which could lead the scorecard to function properly at Arts, Sciences and Technology University in Lebanon (AUL) and, as assumed, in other Lebanese private higher educational institutions.Design/methodology/approachThis study compares existing theoretical models applied in private higher education institutions (HEIs) in Lebanon. It adopts inductive approach with semi-structured interviews that helped the authors understand the way BSC is implemented in the private Lebanese institutions.FindingsThis study suggested a customizable BSC to be used at AUL and other Lebanese private HEIs to enhance and calibrate their organizational performance.Originality/valueMany researchers have investigated the use of Robert Kaplan and David Norton's BSC in various types of organizations, but there was no specific study describing the Lebanese higher education system. This study investigates the use of the BSC framework in Lebanese private HEIs taking Arts, Science and Technology University in Lebanon (AUL) as a sample. Moreover, this study also adapted a BSC model to the case of a private HEI, which extends the current body of literature related to the use, implementation and adaptation of the BSC.

scholarly journals Islamic Civilisation: Awakening Parameters

ICR Journal ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 489-505
Author(s):  
Saim Kayadibi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Changing Times

Privatisation of higher education is a global trend. There is an increasing demand for higher education due to the nature of work and economy today, and public universities and colleges cannot meet the demand with their limited financial resources from the government. Private higher education institutions (PHEI) seem to be the most attractive alternative to public universities and colleges in opening greater access to higher education. Malaysia is no exception, having about 25 private universities, 22 private university colleges and 410 private colleges and institutes. About a fourth of these PHEIs are Islamic institutions going by the name of the institutions or their ownership. However, private higher education institutions have their own issues and challenges. The most serious of them are preserving the philosophical goal of a balanced and integrated education despite market demands and sustaining its operation financially amidst a competitive environment. Yet, there are several opportunities for Islamic PHEIs especially in terms of international collaboration and exchanges. This article is an attempt to examine these issues and challenges or opportunities. The Muslim world’s significant contribution to the development of world civilisation deserves further investigation. History’s leading Muslim empires all assumed momentous responsibilities in adapting Islamic civilisation to changing times. The author argues that researching and studying the input of their intelligentsias and elites would be a necessary requirement for any Islamic ‘renaissance’. Western civilisation, often presented as the only civilisation that has enabled the world to progress, ignores the contributions of all other civilisations. This article underlines the significance of Islamic civilisation by exploring the Muslims’ reawakening process and humanity’s need for a new world system, one that reflects Islamic civilisation’s understanding and practice of ontological freedom, security, and human rights.

Measuring the performance of private higher education institutions in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 425-443
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hafiz Yaakub ◽  
Zainal Abidin Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ranking System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a comprehensive model using balanced scorecard (BSC) approach instead of the current ranking system to measure the performance of private higher education institutions (PHEIs) in Malaysia as the ranking system is deemed inaccurate and certain items in the system are redundant. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 105 academicians from seven PHEIs in Malaysia. The data were analyzed for factor analysis using Principal Axis method with Promax rotation in IBM SPSS Statistics Version 20. Findings The result demonstrates that 22 items were successfully extracted into four dimensions that suited the BSC approach with acceptable range of composite reliability and factor loading values. Research limitations/implications The paper reveals the issues of ranking system of the current method in measuring performance of PHEIs. The proposed BSC model should be tested on more PHEIs to increase its validity and reliability. Practical implications This research analyzes the performance of PHEIs from academicians’ perspectives based on the four BSC perspectives. It can be considered as an alternative model for PHEIs’ managers to measure performance of PHEIs in Malaysia rather than the current ranking system. Social implications In the midst of intense competition in private higher education industry in Malaysia, it is crucial to understand that a high performance PHEI is expected to deliver quality tertiary education. This research assists the society to evaluate the strength of a particular PHEI in Malaysia, and further enable them to make a deliberate choice on which PHEI to enter. Originality/value A growing concern for sustainability of PHEIs requires a method to be undertaken by the authority to measure PHEIs’ performance. This paper addresses this concern by offering 22 items to measure PHEIs’ performance and dictating the need to manage PHEIs in a strategic manner, not by ranking system per se.

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