Is Centralized Decision-Making Better?: A Case Study of Decision-Making in the Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Desti Permitasari ◽  
Ismi Dwi Astuti Nurhaeni ◽  
Rina Herlina Haryati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education

Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions in North Cyprus

2019 ◽  
pp. 98-125
Author(s):  
Mehmet Altınay ◽  
Belal Shneikat
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Association ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Competition And Cooperation ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
The World ◽  
Shed Light

Internationalization has become one of the hotly debated issues in higher education institutions due its role in competitive advantage. Countries around the world encourage their universities to engage in competition and cooperation on the local and global level, and this can't be achieved without internationalization. This chapter is proposed to shed light on a unique case study: internationalization of higher education in North Cyprus, which is a politically unrecognized country. To achieve the aim of this chapter, a survey from International Association of Universities (IAU) was adapted to evaluate the internationalization in the four largest and oldest universities in North Cyprus.

scholarly journals Developing an ethical framework for asymptomatic COVID-19 testing programmes in higher education institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Caitriona Cox ◽  
Akbar Ansari ◽  
Meredith McLaughlin ◽  
Jan Van der Scheer ◽  
Kathy Liddell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Ethical Framework ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Testing Programme ◽  
Mandatory Participation ◽  
The University

Background: Mass asymptomatic COVID-19 testing programmes are being introduced in a range of settings, including in higher education institutions (HEIs). We aimed to produce an ethical framework to identify the range of ethical considerations relevant to HEI testing programmes and to support organisational decision-making. Methods: We conducted a mixed-method consultation (survey and semi-structured interviews) with students and staff at a case study university that was running a student testing programme. Survey data were analysed descriptively; data analysis for interviews was based on the Framework method. The findings of the consultation were combined with literature review, legal/ethical analysis and expert views to produce an ethical framework. Results: A total of 239 people took part in the consultation: 213 completed surveys (189 students, 24 staff) and 26 (16 students, 7 staff) participated in interviews. The survey identified clear support (99% of survey respondents) for the testing programme. Around two-thirds (62%) supported non-mandatory participation. Over half (54%) felt that the programme would need to be at least moderately effective to be acceptable. Over three-quarters (76%) felt the university had some responsibility to run a testing programme. Synthesis of consultation findings and further analysis identified nine areas of ethical consideration for HEIs looking to implement mass asymptomatic testing programmes: design and operation; goals; properties of the test; enabling isolation; choices about participation; benefits, harms and opportunity costs; responsibilities between students and institutions; privacy, confidentiality and data-sharing; and communication. The ethical framework includes recommendations in each of these areas, with illustrative examples of how they might be put into practice. Conclusions: By identifying ethical considerations relevant to university student testing programmes using analysis and consultation, the framework we developed has potential to facilitate deliberation about ethical aspects of such programmes, as well as informing decision-making about their introduction, design and delivery.

Big Data analytics and facilities management: a case study

Facilities ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 268-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunhwa Yang ◽  
Ipsitha Bayapu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Software Tools ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Data Elements

Purpose This paper aims to investigate data elements, transfer, gaps and the challenges to implement data analytics in facilities management. The goal is not to search for a definite solution but to gather necessary information, understand the challenges faced and develop a proper foundation for future study. Design/methodology/approach This paper used a case study approach with a qualitative method. The case of the Georgia Institute of Technology was investigated by having a semi-structured interview with six relevant personnel. The recorded interview content was analyzed and presented based on six work processes. Findings Higher education institutions are taking initiatives but facing challenges in implementing data analytics. There were 36 software tools used to manage different aspects of facilities at Georgia Tech. Identified data elements and data processing indicated that major challenges for data-driven decision-making were inconsistency in data input and structure, the issue of interoperability among different software tools and a lack of software training. Research limitations/implications The authors only interviewed individuals who work closely with data gathering, transfer and processing. Thus, the study did not explore the perspective of individuals in the leadership level or the user group level. Originality/value Facilities management departments in higher education institutions perform multi-disciplinary functions, including building automation, continuous commissioning and preventative maintenance, all of which are data- and technology-intensive. Managing this overwhelming amount of information is often a challenge, but well-planned data analytics can be used to draw keen insights about any aspect of facilities management and operations and assist in evidence-based decision-making.

La tutoría como estrategia de la programación académica en la Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica de la Universidad Veracruzana en Poza Rica Veracruz, México

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Gabriel Juárez-Morales ◽  
Juan Rodrigo Laguna-Camacho ◽  
Luz María Ramos-González ◽  
Jorge Alberto Chagoya-Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
School Period ◽  
The City

Academic tutoring represents a strength of support for all students in their Educational Programs (PE) that they have chosen to complete their professional studies for all higher education institutions. The Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of the Universidad Veracruzana in the city of Poza Rica Veracruz, offers 3 PE of Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical and Industrial and in these there is an institutional program of tutoring that contributes in the orientation and advising of the tutorados for the decision making in the academic programming of each school period. The academic programming based on tutoring allows the Faculty to know the demand according to the needs of the students of the Educational Experiences (EE) that they require for a school period. The present work of analytical and descriptive study, shows the processes that are carried out in the Faculty towards an adequate academic programming and implementing with the tutors interview-survey work sessions to gather the required information so that each tutor can program the assignment of their EE For studying, in this case study the sample is a Mechanical Engineering group for the school period February-July 2019.

scholarly journals A Case Study of an Internationalization Process of a Private Higher Education Institution in Malaysia

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Bakar Abdul Rahim ◽  
Abdul Talib Asmat Nizam
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Internationalization Process ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
The World

The increasing competition and commercialization of higher education has led to the internationalization of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) around the world. While internationalization appears to be inevitable, differences are apparent in its definitions, depth, scope and mode. The main aim of this paper is to assess the internationalization efforts of Malaysian HEIs through a case study on the internationalization process of one private HEI. The case highlights various weaknesses of the internationalization effort in the institution. The symptoms and the causes of the problems in the institution corroborate similar findings in other studies involving the internationalization of HEIs. Suggestions and recommendations are presented to enable other organizations that wish to undertake similar internationalization efforts to learn from the case study institution’s experience.

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