scholarly journals Internationalizing higher education: from grand plans to evolving responses

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 889-902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sefika Mertkan ◽  
Ilkay Gilanlioglu ◽  
Simon McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Dynamic Change ◽  
Institutional Transformation ◽  
Levels Of Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reciprocal Influence ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
Different Levels

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the complexity of developing into an international institution from the perspective of higher education leaders through the case study of one institution engaged in institutional transformation. Design/methodology/approach This study employs the qualitative approach and involves in-depth interviews with key institutional managers. Findings Findings suggest internationalization is a dynamic change process that goes beyond the rational and predictive elements of internationalization and cannot be confined to the rational planning and grand plans solely at institutional level. Reciprocal influence of different levels of analysis – institution, society and the nation – needs to be acknowledged and internationalization efforts need to go beyond the confines of the institution and extend into the society and the nation as a whole. Originality/value Internationalization of higher education has been widely examined, but the reciprocal influence of different levels of analysis on the internationalization efforts of higher education institutions is thin to which this paper contributes.

Help Me Understand

2019 ◽  
pp. 338-359
Author(s):  
Carolyn N. Stevenson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Career Advancement ◽  
Communication Style ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
The Common ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
Generational Group

Higher education leaders need to identify differences among generations of employees and students and develop a strategic plan for managing and motivating across the generations. This case study addresses the following question: “How do higher education leaders lead and motivate multigenerational employees and online students?” An understanding of the common characteristics of each generational group is the first step for developing a strategy for motivating all employees and students in higher education. Communication, mentoring programs, training, respect, and opportunities for career advancement are components valued by all. It is important for higher education leaders to understand the values, work ethic, and communication style of the different generations. The implications for higher education leaders lie in establishing an organizational culture that promotes satisfaction for all individuals in the higher education setting.

Rankings, accreditation, and the international quest for quality

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerardo Blanco-Ramírez ◽  
Joseph B. Berger
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Global Dimension ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quality Practices ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
Quality In Higher Education ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper seeks to analyze the internationalization of quality practices in higher education. In light of insufficient theorization about quality in the global dimension, the paper presents a model for value construction in higher education. Design/methodology/approach – The authors reviewed different models for quality in higher education vis-à-vis emerging international quality practices in higher education. Findings – After reviewing quality models and international quality practices, the authors argue that, in order to evaluate and improve quality in higher education, a model of value in higher education that connects quality with relevance, access, and investment is necessary. Research limitations/implications – Thus far, quality in higher education has been explored in isolation from access, relevance, and investment. The integrative approach suggested here may prove generative for researchers and help address complex educational interrogations. Practical implications – Higher education leaders are faced with decisions about quality; these leaders may benefit from connecting quality decisions with the demands on relevance, access, and investment that their local settings dictate. Originality/value – The concept of value is largely absent from conceptual discussions about quality in higher education; additionally, many discussions about quality in higher education seem to be isolated from their context. This paper addresses both these issues.

Identifying and prioritizing barriers to digital transformation in higher education: a case study in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bayu Rima Aditya ◽  
Ridi Ferdiana ◽  
Sri Suning Kusumawardani
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Technical Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Different Levels

Purpose This study aims to test a theoretical framework to identify and prioritize barriers in the implementation of digital transformation in higher education. Design/methodology/approach The framework was tested using the context of a particular nation: Indonesia. First, a survey questionnaire was conducted to identify the key barriers. Second, the contextual relationship between the key barriers was determined based on an expert’s input to find the importance level of barriers and the degree of difficulty to fix the barriers. Finally, a barrier priority matrix was developed to prioritize the barriers. Findings This study identified the key barriers in the implementation of digital transformation in higher education in Indonesia including eight contextual issues, one technical issue and two cultural issues with different levels of importance and difficulty. Based on the matrix constructed, this study also presented a list of the top 11 priorities of barriers. Research limitations/implications The results were based on a particular region context. Practical implications This study lays the foundation for the theoretical framework that is practically useful to perform the identification and prioritization of barriers. Besides, the result discussed in this study gives some direction for policymakers in designing sensible strategies to overcome the barriers. Originality/value The main contribution of this study is an empirical study that systematically identifies and prioritizes barriers to digital transformation in higher education.

scholarly journals Analysis of Impact Factors of the Quality Accreditation on Design and Improvement Curriculum in the University

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nguyen Duc Hanh ◽  
Pham Van Thuan ◽  
Vu Quynh Loan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Faculty Perceptions ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
The University

Studies here are the to determine effects of the quality accreditation to a training program on aim, teaching method, test and assessment methods and content, outcomes to students. Consider the fields and the professions, skills and attitudes that the curriculum must address to support graduate outcomes for students. Analyze the challenges for higher education leaders to appropriate industry requirements and the effects on faculty perceptions and capacity to design a transformative educational program for students. Comparing the difference between a curriculum only has concentrated on meeting requirements and follows quality accreditation standards with a curriculum focus to experiment for students. A case study for universities in Australia and Vietnam have been considered, compared and recommended.

scholarly journals Faculty Development and Dissemination of Knowledge on Active Learning by Higher Education Leaders

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-70
Author(s):  
Kelber Tozini ◽  
Haylea Hubacz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Faculty Development ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Effective Dissemination ◽  
Phase Study ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
Multi Phase

With faculty development programs being more present around higher education institutions worldwide, researchers question their effectiveness as how it benefits faculty members and students. For development programs to take place, effective dissemination processes must become a common practice, and be strongly encouraged by the leadership. This paper presents a case study on how dissemination of knowledge works after leaders of several Brazilian institutions that are part of a consortium attend a weeklong workshop on active learning methodologies. This study employed a mixed methods approach utilizing the review of program documentation, an online leader survey, and virtual interviews with select participants. This multi-phase study revealed several ways leaders disseminate knowledge within and outside their institutions - including internal and external communities of practice - and that in most cases the high administration is willing to invest on creating an environment which fosters the dissemination. However, some challenges still compromise the complete effectiveness of the dissemination, including the involvement of the leadership of the consortium post-program. This paper sheds light on the role of leaders in this process in addition to presenting a case study in Latin America, context that is still understudied.

Inter-organizational cooperation in community health organizations

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mário Franco ◽  
Heiko Haase
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Scant Attention ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Organizational Cooperation ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine various aspects related to inter-organizational cooperation and how this phenomenon can be applied to healthcare institutions. Design/methodology/approach – To fulfil the aim, a qualitative investigation was adopted, focussing on the relationship between public hospital and a higher education institution in Portugal. Practical implications – The study supports health managers and higher education leaders, and other stakeholders involved inter-organizational cooperation drawing up strategies and understanding inter-organizational cooperation’s impact at the regional level. Originality/value – One contribution is to help fill a gap regarding the empirical research surrounding cooperation between organizations, especially in the health sector, where scientific studies are scarce. It also provides new insights by applying competence-based theory to analyze different approaches to hospital cooperation, which has received scant attention in the health sector.

Students as partners in university innovation and entrepreneurship

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Randolph Hall
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Entrepreneurship Training ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Plans ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
University Support ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
Entrepreneurial Training ◽  
The University

PurposeStudents are an essential part of university innovation. Through their training, research and energy, students acquire and transfer knowledge to industry, and they help establish new businesses and start-up companies. This paper investigates how universities might capture the entrepreneurial energies of students toward the goal of university improvement and transformation while also educating students to pursue their aspirations to create new businesses.Design/methodology/approachA framework is presented for integrating “Students as Partners” (SaP) with entrepreneurship training to achieve “inside innovation,” meaning innovation to advance the practices of the university. Students participating in Blackstone Launchpad at three American universities were surveyed as to how they perceive innovation culture and support at their universities.FindingsCommon services (help with business plans, market assessment and entrepreneurial training) had the biggest positive effect on satisfaction with university support. Nevertheless, many students had sought to apply their innovations inside their university and, in so doing, found navigating bureaucracy and knowing “whom to talk to” to be the biggest obstacles. Respondents were least likely to agree with the statement that their institution was willing to accept risks.Research limitations/implicationsSurvey included three universities. A larger sample would be useful for a broader assessment.Practical implicationsPartnered services, technology entrepreneurship, system add-ons and immersion are proposed as four strategies to overcome obstacles to make universities more innovative in their practices.Social implicationsThe paper proposes a culture change toward engaging student entrepreneurs in innovation within universities to improve higher education practices.Originality/valueA framework for how higher education leaders might use the SaP model to capture entrepreneurial energies of students for university improvement and transformation.

scholarly journals Organizational Change Management in Higher Education through the Lens of Executive Coaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 269
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Vlachopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Change ◽  
Change Management ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Organizational Change Management ◽  
Executive Coaches ◽  
Leadership In Higher Education ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Higher Education Leaders

This study investigated perceptions of organizational change management among executive coaches working with British higher-education leaders and factors that make leaders effective when managing change. This basic qualitative research used semi-structured interviews with eight executive coaches selected through purposeful sampling. As main challenges to efficient, inclusive change management, participants mentioned leaders’ lack of a strategic vision or plan, lack of leadership and future leader development programs, and lack of clarity in decision-making. They recognized that leaders’ academic and professional profiles are positively viewed and said that, with coaching and support in leadership and strategic planning, these people can inspire the academic community and promote positive change. Additional emphasis was given to the role of coaching in the development of key soft skills (honesty, responsibility, resiliency, creativity, proactivity, and empathy, among others), which are necessary for effective change management and leadership in higher education. The paper’s implications have two aspects. First, the lessons of the actual explicit content of the coaches’ observations (challenges to efficient change management and views of leaders); second, the implications of these observations (how coaching can help and what leaders need).

Breaking the code: barriers affecting inclusive thinking-HETL Scotland 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-129
Author(s):  
Linda Carol Algozzini ◽  
Valencia Lavon Gabay ◽  
Shannon D. Voyles ◽  
Kimberly Bessolo ◽  
Grady Batchelor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
First Century ◽  
Individual Student ◽  
Change Model ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Group Coaching ◽  
Regulated Learning

Purpose This case study reviews a group coaching and mentoring (GCM) change model and its significance in dissolving barriers and promoting equity in virtual learning environments. The purpose of this paper is to examine the model’s approach to shifting instructor mindsets to align with institutional core values and initiatives that best serve a twenty-first century adult learner. Design/methodology/approach The change model, grounded in GCM, metacognition, self-regulated learning, and community of practice theory, incorporates participatory action research design focusing on cycles of action, reflection, and evaluation. Findings This study illustrates the change model’s success in moving educators toward deeper understanding of self and individual student differences. It further showcases how professionals adapt and improve practices using self-regulated learning and metacognition to better serve the population they teach. Practical implications The GCM framework improved engagement. The design, while implemented in a higher education arena, is applicable to other entities seeking to bridge gaps using metacognition and self-regulated learning to become adaptable and inclusive. Originality/value The change model, recipient of one of this year’s Effective Practice Awards from the Online Learning Consortium (2017), is recognized for innovation and replicability in and beyond higher education.

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