scholarly journals Strengthening the university competitiveness in the Czech Republic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-155
Author(s):  
Helena Chládková ◽  
Renata Skýpalová ◽  
Veronika Blašková
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Private University ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Quality Teachers ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Materials ◽  
Statistical Hypotheses ◽  
The University

The number of students at Czech universities had been growing continuously until 2010. In 2010, almost 400,000 students studied there. Since then, this number has declined every year. Pressure on present-day universities has been accruing due to the competitive environment. The only way to strengthen competitiveness is to improve constantly the quality and image. The objective of this paper is to verify what factors are important for students regarding their satisfaction and what factors could be key for supporting the competitiveness of the Czech universities. To assess student satisfaction, the authors conducted a questionnaire survey where students were asked to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the faculty. The survey was carried out within the Faculty of Business and Economics of Mendel University in Brno (FBE MENDELU) and a selected private university in Brno in 2019. Relative frequencies were used in data processing and statistical hypotheses were tested. In addition to the basic classification according to one feature, a combination classification was also processed, and the independence was tested for different combinations of questions. Of the total number (1,020) of identified strengths at FBE MENDELU, 57.7% of students stated, “quality teachers”, 32.4% “faculty image” and 31.8% “modern environment” as strengths. Regarding the identified weaknesses, the most frequently mentioned were “study difficulty (42.4%),” weaker image of the university with the public “(31.5%) and not enough practical training (23.2%). At the private college, 47.8% of respondents cited “quality teachers”, “interesting lectures and teaching methods” (40.8%) and “study materials for subjects” (29.4%) as the school’s strengths. Received: 16 April 2021Accepted: 23 October 2021

scholarly journals University of Wollongong in Dubai: creating a private university in the public interest

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Whelan ◽  
Daniel Kratochvil
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Private University ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Complex Organization ◽  
The University

TitleUniversity of Wollongong in Dubai: creating a private university in the public interest.Subject areaHigher education leadership and planning.Study level/applicabilityPostgraduate/higher education.Case overviewProfessor Rob Whelan was appointed President of the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) from the University of Wollongong in Australia (UOW). Professor Whelan brought to the job in Dubai the perspective that public‐good benefits flow from a comprehensive institution engaged with the larger community and these are led by academic staff members who produce research that serves the national interest. To apply this model to UOWD meant a thorough analysis of the organization in terms of both its culture and its broader environment. This case explores the various processes through which a new leader takes stock of an existing institution, identifies the potential for development in a particular direction, draws upon a range of stakeholders to refine the vision and develop it into a strategic plan, gains support for the plan, and then implements change through close collaboration with the institution's constituents.Expected learning outcomesThis case can be used to explore a number of issues in leadership and management including: identifying the various internal and external stakeholders in a complex organization; analysing strategies for mobilization for change, including the assessment of inclusive versus exclusive approaches; reviewing the opportunity costs of change; and assessing types of leadership.Supplementary materialsTeaching notes.

scholarly journals Introducing Legal Clinics in Olomouc, Czech Republic

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Vendula Bryxová ◽  
Maxim Tomoszek ◽  
Veronika Vlcková
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Legal Education ◽  
Law School ◽  
Legal Positivism ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Legal Tradition ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
University Environment ◽  
The University

<p>In the Czech Republic, clinical legal education is not very developed. It does not fit into the traditional view of legal education, which itself is based mainly on an Austrian and German legal tradition which emphasizes legal positivism, legal history and a lecture style of lessons. The university environment in the Czech Republic is very conservative. Open minded teachers (mostly young assistants) have very little space for their own creativity during the lessons. Most of the Czech law teachers do not have any training in teaching methodology. Moreover the general attitude is that there is no special need for practical courses because “the students will receive their practical training once they are in practice after finishing the law school”. These attitudes result in very sceptical approach to the methodology of teaching, if we can speak about any methodology at all. To put it simply, the content of the lecture is seen as more important than the way the content is taught.</p>

The ACCEND program: a combined BS and MS program in environmental engineering that includes co-operative work experience

2004 ◽  
Vol 49 (8) ◽  
pp. 73-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.L. Bishop ◽  
T.C. Keener ◽  
A.R. Kukreti ◽  
S.T. Kowel
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Environmental Engineering ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Innovative Program ◽  
The University

Environmental engineering education has rapidly expanded in recent years and new teaching methods are needed. Many professionals and educators believe that a MS degree in environmental engineering should be the minimum in order to practice the profession, along with practical training. This paper describes an innovative program being offered at the University of Cincinnati that combines an integrated BS in civil engineering and an MS in environmental engineering with extensive practical co-operative education (co-op) experience, all within a five-year period. The program includes distance learning opportunities during the co-op periods. The result is a well-trained graduate who will receive higher pay and more challenging career opportunities, and who will have developed professionalism and maturity beyond that from traditional engineering programs.

scholarly journals The Effect of Lecturer Service Quality on Students’ Satisfaction in Private Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 223
Author(s):  
Yuyun Elizabeth Patras ◽  
Rais Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Private University ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
National Education ◽  
The University ◽  
Students Satisfaction

<pre><span lang="EN-US">One of the roles of the university is to support national education goals as part of educating students.<span class="tlid-translation"> Student satisfaction is an important variable for the existence and sustainability of a university, especially a private universities.This research aims to analyze the effect of lecturer service quality on student satisfaction.</span>This research uses quantitative research with survey methods. <span class="tlid-translation">The population of this research were students of a private university at Universitas Pakuan with 543 respondents. The findings of this research were that there was a positive and significant influence between the lecturer service quality on student satisfaction. This means that efforts to increase student satisfaction can be done by improving the quality of lecturer services. Meanwhile, from the 5 dimensions of lecturer service quality, it was found that the empathy dimension had the greatest influence compared to other dimensions of lecturer service quality</span>.</span></pre>

scholarly journals The Demand for Public Administration Education in the Czech Republic

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-32
Author(s):  
Onur Kulaç ◽  
Lucie Sobotková ◽  
Martin Sobotka
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Family Policy ◽  
Learning Preferences ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Public ◽  
Current State ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The University

Public administration is overwhelmingly crucial in providing citizens with the best accessible, affordable, effective, and efficient services. Governments need qualified human resources for satisfactory employment processes. Therefore, higher education institutions play a crucial role in supplying the education in the field of public administration. Universities and various institutes from all over the world have numerous public administration education programmes. In this context, students as well as professionals have a wide range of opportunities to get an education in public administration so as to be employed in the public or relevant sectors. In parallel with globalisation and the development of information technologies, new professions have started to emerge and significant changes have been observed in people’s learning preferences. The Czech Republic is one of the significant Central European countries to offer an education in public administration. To this end, the study examines public administration education in the Czech Republic and looks more closely at public administration education at the University of Pardubice, which offers programmes in the area of public administration and the public sector. The analysis is performed based on a statistical evaluation of students’ interest over a span of 16 years. Finally, the demand for public administration education at the University of Pardubice is analysed in order to put forth the current state of public administration education by comparing it with other relevant faculties in the Czech Republic. The conclusion of the study is devoted to considerations on the possibilities of supporting education in the Czech Republic. More consistent supervision from the position of the state seems appropriate, but also support for a family policy aimed at reconciling professional and family life.

scholarly journals Analisa Kepuasan Mahasiswa terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Pendidikan

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Ni Luh Anik Puspa Ningsih ◽  
Dewa Ayu Putu Niti Widari ◽  
I Made Artawan
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Private University ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Educational Service ◽  
Education Services ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The University

Abstract-During the learning process, students have experience with educational services at the University. This experience will create a perspective on the quality of education services provided. This will be related to the level of student satisfaction. This level of satisfaction will made an opinions. That generally will quickly spread, to family, friends and society. Bad opinion will affect the University's image, so it is important to analyze student satisfaction. A survey are held to gain information about student satisfaction.. This research was conducted at Warmadewa University, a private university in Denpasar, Bali. Survey results are summarized in the index of student satisfaction with the quality of education services at Warmadewa University. Based on the dimensions of service quality, namely tangibles, reliability, empathy, responsiveness, assurance students feel "satisfied". The overall survey results show that students assess the quality of education services at a "satisfying" level. Keywords: Student Satisfaction; Educational Service Quality Abstrak-Selama proses pembelajaran, mahasiswa memiliki pengalaman terkait pelayanan pendidikan di Universitas. Pengalaman ini menciptakan persepsi terhadap kualitas pelayanan pendidikan yang akan membentuk kepuasan bagi mahasiswa. Tingkat kepuasan tertentu akan membentuk opini. Ini akan menyebar dengan cepat, pada keluarga, teman dan masyarakat. Persepsi yang buruk akan mempengaruhi citra Universitas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisa tingkat kepuasan mahasiswa terhadap kualitas pelayanan pendidikan di Universitas. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa aktif Penelitian ini dilakukan di Universitas Warmadewa, Denpasar, Bali. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode survey. Hasil survey terangkum dalam indeks kepuasan mahasiswa terhadap kualitas pelayanan pendidikan di Universitas Warmadewa. Berdasarkan dimensi kualitas layanan yaitu bukti fisik, kehandalan, empati, daya tanggap dan jaminan, mahasiswa merasa “puas”. Hasil survey keseluruhan menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa menilai kualitas layanan pendidikan pada tingkat “memuaskan” Kata kunci : Kepuasan Mahasiswa ; Kualitas Pelayanan Pendidikan

scholarly journals The impact of loyalty on the student satisfaction in higher education

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumudini Sriyalatha Mallika Appuhamilage ◽  
Hiroshi Torii
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Private University ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Content Type ◽  
R Program ◽  
Positive Direct ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine whether the image of the university, environment, facilities, student expectations, internationalization, services, financial support and perceived value have direct effect on the satisfaction and loyalty of the students of social sciences at Meijo (Private) University, Japan. Design/methodology/approach To analyze the data, a confirmatory factor analysis was applied where it explored the associations between items and constructs and, then, utilized structural equation model (SEM) to investigate the relationships existing between constructs with the application of the R program. A structured questionnaire comprising of 52 questions were used with 10 constructs. A total of 257 students from Meijo (private) university filled in the newly developed questionnaires using seven items Likert scales. Findings The study reveals a valuable insight on student satisfaction and loyalty toward the university. According to the findings, satisfaction has a positive direct impact from services and financial support provided by the university. And also loyalty has a positive strong impact on student satisfaction. On the contrary, satisfaction reveals a positive strong direct impact on loyalty too. Furthermore, there is an indirect impact of image, services and perceived value on loyalty. All the goodness of fit indices are at acceptable levels. Thus, the satisfaction of students seems to reflect quite well from the above construct, image, services, financial support and perceived values. Research limitations/implications This study collected data from two faculties, Faculty of Business Management and Faculty of Economics. The results of this finding cannot be generalized to the entire Meijo university student as a whole. Originality/value This study successfully applied an SEM to identify the relationship among constructs. Thus, this research has hopefully opened up avenues for other researchers to carry out such behavioral studies with larger sample sizes by applying R program with SEM analysis.

scholarly journals Instrumen Kepuasan Mahasiswa Universitas Swasta Dengan Menggunakan Pemodelan Rasch

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-178
Author(s):  
Rais Hidayat ◽  
Eka Suhardi ◽  
Yuyun Elizabeth Patras
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Rasch Model ◽  
Alternative Model ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Private University ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The University ◽  
The Rasch Model ◽  
Expert Validation

Student satisfaction at a university could predict the continuity of the university. Therefore understanding and improving student satisfaction needs to be done. This study provides an alternative model of student satisfaction instruments at private universities. The research methodology consists of a series of literature reviews, interviews, expert validation and testing the validity of the instrument using the Rasch model. The respondents of this study were 543 students from 6 faculties in a private university. Research findings include: (1) student satisfaction instrument models; (2) items that are difficult to approve; and (3) items perceived differently based on respondents' demographics. This research has implications for the management of private universities to improve some domains of student satisfaction.

scholarly journals The Academic Master’s Program in Management: is it relevant to professional practice?

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Victor Meyer Jr. ◽  
Priscilla Veiga Bueno
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Private University ◽  
Academic Program ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Master's Program ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Current Content ◽  
The University

This is an analysis of the relevance of an academic Master’s Program in Management to professional practice from the viewpoint of graduates and professors. The study was guided by three perspectives: “academic”, “social” and “institutional”. It is a descriptive study, focusing on the case of an academic program offered by a Brazilian private university. In the academic dimension, the analysis revealed its emphasis on traditional teaching methods in relation to professional and vocational aspects. A weak social identity and the inexistence of exchanges of experiences and no perception of a common technical language were highlighted in the social dimension. The prestige of the university more than the program was the main factor that influenced institutional attractiveness, albeit with no benefits of employability. The conclusions show a need to reevaluate the current content and teaching methods to integrate the degree better into management and professional practice to bridge these gaps. This article contributes to the field by identifying critical points of the degree program that require a better alignment of capability, knowledge and resources with the expectations and demands of the productive sector and society. Studies in this field in Brazil are scarce and there is little empirical evidence of the influence of management education on professional activities and organizational management.

Students’ Satisfaction in Journalism Education in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 55-64
Author(s):  
Monira Begum ◽  
Mahmudul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Private University ◽  
Journalism Education ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Comparative Results ◽  
Students Satisfaction

Despite availing with some dissatisfaction and fewer opportunities among the public and private university students, as a whole most of the students are satisfied and showing hopes in journalism education. This study discusses the comparative results of students' satisfaction level in both public and private university students and student’s perception and expectations from journalism education are focused and explained simultaneously. Overall results show that some newly established and periphery universities are lagging behind comparatively from the old and centered universities. But along with all disadvantages and fewer opportunities, close-ratio differences in satisfaction level are seen among those universities, especially among public and private universities, respectively. Most of the students of 76.67% have changed their negative perception after schooling in departments. Though the majority of the students of 90.67% are enjoying journalism study now, the reverse things are found in liking teaching methods. 51% of private university students dislike teaching methods, which depict less satisfaction level. On the other hand, 61% students of public universities like teaching methods, which shows a high satisfaction level.

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