scholarly journals Stranger Under Siege

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 69-79
Author(s):  
Gordon Wilson Maples
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
State University ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Student Body ◽  
University System Of Georgia ◽  
Perceived Benefit ◽  
2016 Election ◽  
The University ◽  
Political Turmoil

This case study and analysis explores the brief, 17-month tenure of Sam Olens as President of Kennesaw State University, including his controversial appointment, leadership mis-steps, and eventual resignation. The political and social contexts of his tenure, which coincided with political turmoil in the wake of the 2016 election and a subsequent resurgence in progressive activism throughout the country, are considered as contributing factors to his downfall. Likewise, his status as an outsider to higher education at the time of his appointment, his visibility as an outspoken conservative, and his employment being the perceived benefit of political corruption are all noted as a contributing elements to his inability to earn the confidence of the faculty and student body of Kennesaw State University, along with his divisive, misguided, and ill-conceived actions while in his executive position. The role of institutional context in regards to the recent histories of Kennesaw State University, the University System of Georgia, and the state of shared governance in American higher education as a whole are respectively explored in how they set the stage for Olens’ tumultuous and temporary reign at Kennesaw State. A set of recommended courses of action are presented as counterfactual alternatives to the events as they actually occurred, based on higher education leadership literature.

Complementarity merger as a driver of change and growth in higher education

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Ruben Boling ◽  
Donna Taylor Mayo ◽  
Marilyn M. Helms
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
State University ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Issues ◽  
University System Of Georgia ◽  
State College ◽  
The University

Purpose Mergers in higher education seem to be more common as academic institutions work to control costs and avoid program duplications in challenging economic times and adopt the more common cost saving measures often espoused from business mergers. The purpose of this paper is to highlight successes from a complementarity-based merger of two institutions in the University System of Georgia (USG) and present results over time. Design/methodology/approach A case study methodology was employed to explain why a particular merger resulted in greater growth compared to other system-wide academic mergers. This research focuses on a single merger of two institutions in Georgia, one of seven such mergers in the USG institutions to date, involving Gainesville State College and North Georgia College and State University to become the University of North Georgia. Observations are made and complimented by secondary data to rank growth among the seven USG consolidations. Findings The case findings highlight the success from the complementarity of these institutions. While the two were unique institutions, the success of the merger was linked to the underlying complementarity issues. Originality/value Using the strategic issues inherent in mergers from the business literature, the merger of the two institutions is profiled and discussion and recommendations are provided along with areas for future research.

UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES: COMMERCIALIZATION AND RESPONSES TO NEW CHALLENGES

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (10) ◽  
pp. 155-162
Author(s):  
Z. F. MAMEDOV ◽  
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Kh. BAYRAMOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
State University ◽  
The University ◽  
Education Science

Education like others spheres of life of modern society is in the state of dynamic changes. New formats of universities as well as their missions and roles in the social and economic development are actively discussed by professional environment. A number of external and internal factors that determine the depth and scale of transformation have effects on the development of the system of higher education. The system of higher education is under the influence of the system and institutional dynamics, which dictate the need for changes. The activity of universities as centers of education, science and culture is one of the most important bases of social progress. This role becomes especially important in XXI century, which is based on new knowledge and principles of technological development. First of all a university takes new features in the current conditions of globalization. The fundamental task that needs to be solved in order to achieve the goals of a modern University is the change of meanings, goals and content of education by active participation in the internationalization processes of the system of higher education and by introducing reforms in educational process. Of course new economic conditions (global market and information technologies) require modifications. It was stated that the commercialization of University innovations in Azerbaijan is a relatively new direction, since the country is just adopts the path of an innovative economy. In this regard the transformation of a scientific idea to a product or a service faces a number of difficulties. It was investigated the problem of commercialization of the results of scientific activities of higher educational institutions in Azerbaijan. For the first time Azerbaijan State University of Economics has implemented its rebranding in the educational system of the country in order to strengthen the market position of the educational institution and realization of innovative marketing strategies. The University’s strategic goals were defined under the UNEC brand, and the brand development was successfully continued with the support of the scientific and expert community. An integrative educational environment is created in Azerbaijan State University of Economics and such environment ensures the unity of the “education – science – innovation – commercialization – production system”. It is important to note that UNEC strategy also provides for clustering of economical education and so that it provides for increasing the integration pace of the University into the world scientific and educational space. The article presents the innovative infrastructure of Azerbaijan State University of Economics connected with its integration into the global scientific and educational environment. The paper studies the matters of the international cooperation issues of the University with universities of such countries as USA, EU, Russia, Turkey, which expands the academic potential of the University and increases its competitiveness. The article substantiates the conclusion that the globalization of higher education increases the importance of commercialization of higher education institutions in the field of education and science. The article reveals the successful experience of UNEC University in the creation and implementation of joint educational programs, expanding academic mobility, attracting foreign applicants, conducting joint researches and international scientific events in partnership with universities in the EU, Russia and Turkey.

scholarly journals Institutional Restructuring in Response to the Changing Mission of Land Grant Colleges Cook College, Rutgers University – The State University of New Jersey

1973 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-304
Author(s):  
Daymon W. Thatch ◽  
William L. Park
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
New Brunswick ◽  
Colonial America ◽  
Revolutionary War ◽  
The State ◽  
State University ◽  
Arts And Sciences ◽  
Rutgers University ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The University

Rutgers University was chartered as Queen's College on November 10, 1766. It was the eighth institution of higher education founded in Colonial America prior to the Revolutionary War. From its modest beginning in the New Brunswick area the University has grown to eight separately organized undergraduate colleges in three areas of the State, with a wide range of offerings in liberal and applied arts and sciences.

scholarly journals Development of cooperation in Belarus and formation of personnel potential of the Belarusian State University in the 1920s

2021 ◽  
pp. 71-79
Author(s):  
Siarhei M. Khodzin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Thought ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
State University ◽  
Scientific Schools ◽  
The Status ◽  
The University ◽  
University Science

The relevance of the problems of cooperative construction in the formation of Belarusian scientific schools is determined. The role of the Belarusian State University in the development of problems of cooperation in the 1920s is characterised. The activity of S. L. Pevsner as a representative of the economic thought of the 1920s is studied. In the perspective of «history through personality», the problems of the formation of the personnel potential of Belarusian State University are revealed. The relations between the management and the teaching staff of the university, the status and issues of material well-being of teachers invited to Belarusian State University are characterised. The conclusion is made about a significant personnel shortage and the presence of serious competition in the personnel sphere of university science in the 1920s with the development of higher education in the USSR.

Online Higher Education for Nontraditional Adult Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 265-285
Author(s):  
Junghwan Kim ◽  
Heh Youn Shin ◽  
Kim L. Smith ◽  
Jihee Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Adult Students ◽  
Career Planning ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Future Research ◽  
State University ◽  
University Of Oklahoma ◽  
Online Higher Education ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
The University

This chapter examines two U.S. four-year public universities, the Pennsylvania State University World Campus and the University of Oklahoma Outreach, that have successfully developed online adult education system/programs for adults. Using the principles of effectiveness for serving adult learners, the integrated review reveals not only how they advance online higher education environment for adults, but the types of challenges they have. Key findings highlight that, under a strong tradition of distance education, “self-assessment system,” “financial independence,” and “diverse active supports for life and career planning” play a critical role in increasing the academic engagement and retention of adult students. However, they also have several challenges: “high tuition rates and limited scholarship options,” “monitoring students' experience,” “learning outcome assessment,” and “commitment of faculty members.” The authors close with practical/academic implications and future research agendas.

Enhancing Inclusion in Computer Science Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 269-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald D. Davis ◽  
Debra A. Major ◽  
Janis V. Sanchez-Hucles ◽  
Sandra J. DeLoatch ◽  
Katherine A. Selgrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
State University ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Academic Characteristics ◽  
Historically Black University ◽  
Diverse Student Body ◽  
Inclusive Learning ◽  
Norfolk State University ◽  
Old Dominion University ◽  
The University

We describe an intervention that uses computer science (CS) faculty and students to create an inclusive learning environment. Our intervention model assumes that persistence and retention are the result of a match between student motivation and abilities and the university’s social and academic characteristics. This match in turn influences the effective integration of students with the university and, as a result, their persistence and retention (Cabrera, Castaneda, Nora, & Hengstler, 1992; Tinto, 1993). We are currently implementing and evaluating this intervention at Old Dominion University, a research intensive urban university with a culturally diverse student body, and Norfolk State University, an urban and historically black university (HBCU) that primarily emphasizes teaching.

LA DESERCIÓN ESTUDIANTIL EN LOS PROCESOS DE NIVELACIÓN DE LA EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-12
Author(s):  
Esterlin Arturo Carvajal Zavala ◽  
Nicolás Alfonso Cabezas Baque ◽  
Sara Geoconda Soledispa Reyes ◽  
Martha Susana Chóez Pesantes ◽  
Vanessa Mariuxi García Macías
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
State University ◽  
Student Dropout ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
The Family ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
The University

RESUMENEl permanente anhelo de las familias y principalmente de los jóvenes ecuatorianos por acceder a una Institución de Educación Superior y desde esta condición contribuir al mejoramiento de sus estándares de vida, al desarrollo y sostenibilidad de los pueblos, con frecuencia se ve afectado; son varios los estudiantes que deciden dejar la Nivelación o se retiran de la Universidad por diferentes factores. Este artículo luego de una ardua investigación exploratoria, sintetiza las razones que han motivado la deserción de los jóvenes estudiantes del proceso de Nivelación de carrera de la Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí en los últimos dos (2) períodos del año 2017, así como, la afectación en el crecimiento de la población estudiantil de la institución referida; entre los factores consultados está el de tipo económico, nivel de ingresos del grupo familiar del estudiante, necesidad de trabajar para sustentar los estudios, carencia de mecanismos adecuados que permitan al estudiante financiar los estudios, para ello, se ejecutaron más de 250 entrevistas a estudiantes desertores, mediante un cuestionario construido y validado. Adicionalmente, se realizaron 20 entrevistas a expertos académicos de las distintas áreas y administrativos del más alto rango en la universidad. También se evidenció que no lograr ingresar a la carrera preferida alienta la decisión del abandono, que el factor económico no es determinante para la deserción, y que los estudiantes abandonan la institución, pero no el sistema universitario, ya que se incorporan a otras opciones. PALABRAS CLAVE: (desarrollo, deserción, estudiantil,  nivelación y procesos).THE STUDENT DROPOUT IN THE PROCESSES OF HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL ABSTRACTThe permanent longing families and the young ecuadorians by access to an institution of higher education and from this condition contribute to the improvement of their standard of living, to the development and sustainability of the villages, mainly with frequency is affected; there are several students who decide to leave the leveling or withdraw from the University by different factors. This article after an arduous exploratory research, summarizes the reasons that have motivated the defection of young students in the process of leveling of the State University of the South of Manabi race in the last two (2) periods of the year 2017, as well as the involvement in the growth of the student population of the institution concerned; among the consulted factors is economic type, income level of the family of the student, need to work to support studies, lack of appropriate mechanisms that allow student finance.KEYWORDS: (development, desertion, student,  leveling, and processes)

University managers: theory, practice and efficiency of personal work organization

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Semen Reznik ◽  
Igor' Chemezov
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
State University ◽  
Business People ◽  
Personal Management ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
The University

Theoretical and methodological approaches to the problems of self-organization of University managers, technologies of rationalization of their personal work are considered. Special attention is paid to the tools of self-control and evaluation of the effectiveness of the organization of personal activities of the University Manager. The monograph was prepared at the Department of Management of the Penza state University of architecture and construction. It is intended for scientists who study the problems of personal management in higher education, teachers, students and postgraduates, as well as for anyone interested in the problems of self-organization of business people.

scholarly journals Project Studies as A Transborder Didactic Tool in Higher Education (The Case of The German-Russian Study Project)

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
Bernd-Joachim Ertelt ◽  
Roman Kondurov ◽  
Michael Scharpf ◽  
Sergey A. Barkov ◽  
Inna V. Kolodeznikova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
State University ◽  
Project Study ◽  
International Projects ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
High Motivation ◽  
Combination Of Methods ◽  
The University

Project studies can become the most important innovative component of education programs in modern society. They allow one to not only improve the professional skills of students, but also develop competencies in the fields of project management and team building. The greatest didactic value is possessed by interdisciplinary and international projects. In the framework of their implementation, a synergistic effect occurs from a combination of methods of different sciences, as well as communications between representatives of different national scientific and educational schools. The success of a project study depends on student motivation. Their participation in setting common goals and developing methods for their achievement is the basis of high motivation. Along with this, the work of teacher-curators, oriented to help in solving emerging problems of a substantial and methodological order, acquires a fundamental role. The lack of project studies is largely due to the high requirements for the teachers involved in it. The tasks of teachers during project training are fundamentally different from those that they perform using other educational methods. This is one of the most temporarily costly and time-consuming forms of training. The study deals with the structural, managerial and didactic features of project study in higher education using as an example scientific and educational projects on labour market studies, which, since 2017, have been jointly carried out by the Moscow State University (MSU) and the University of Applied Labour Studies (UALS), Mannheim.

scholarly journals PRO ET CONTRA. LECTURERS OF TOMSK AND TYUMEN UNIVERSITIES ON THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THEIR PROFESSION

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 77-89
Author(s):  
M. V. Gribovskiy ◽  
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A. N. Sorokin ◽  
G. Z. Efimova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
State University ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The World ◽  
The University ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article discusses the results of a field study conducted in 2019 at Tomsk State University (TSU) and Tyumen State University (TyumSU). The purpose of the study is to investigate the motivations behind educators’ choice of their profession and the aspects they say as its advantages and disadvantages. Methodologically, the study is based on 43 in-depth interviews with lecturers of TSU and TyumSU. These universities are located in Siberian cities and are among the group of the leading higher education institutions in Russia. The study shows that the lecturers associate the benefits of work at the university with the opportunities provided by the ‘5-100 Project’ to attain the world standards; good working conditions; prestige of work at a reputable university; stability of university employment; feeling of belonging to the academic; and so on. Most educators are dissatisfied with such aspects of university work as bureaucratization; redundancies; short-term contracts; the lack of transparency and inefficiency in funds distribution; and irregular working hours. We found that despite some divergence of views, the faculty of the TSU and TyumSU share a lot of opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of university work. Thus, the cases of the two Siberian universities provide us with the insights into a larger picture of the Russian system of higher education. These findings can be useful for HR services of universities for recruiting and retaining personnel.

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