scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING THE TUITION FEE POLICY OF PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Hoai Trinh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Tuition Fees ◽  
State Budget ◽  
Course Structure ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Higher Education System

The purpose of this study is to clarify the factors affecting the student's expected tuition fees in the context that most public universities in Vietnam are not financially self-sufficient, given the relatively limited state budget. That is why public universities are interested in the expected tuition fees of students so that they can change their policies accordingly in allocating available resources. Enhance its competitive position with universities with similar tuition fees. This competition contributes to improving the quality of the whole higher education system. The study identifies the factors affecting the tuition policies in public higher education through the quantitative research method by analyzing questionnaires collected from 250 students from 6 public universities in Vietnam. The results show that the factors affecting tuition fees of public higher education in Vietnam are: (1) Lecturers (L), (2) Curriculums (Cr), (3) Student skills (Ss), (4) Teaching methods (Tm), (5) Facilities (F), (6) Curriculums content (Cc), (7) Course structure (Cs). Based on research results, the study also proposes solutions to improve tuition policies to support learners at public universities in Vietnam.

scholarly journals Correlation between Lecturers’ Professional Development Activities and their Competencies in Maldives Higher Education Institutes

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 18-37
Author(s):  
Zuha Aishath ◽  
Intan Marfarrina Omar ◽  
Waheeda Aishath
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Higher Education System

The quality of higher education (HE) is one of the key areas the higher education system of the Maldives focuses on to develop and expand the sector. Two of the factors that contribute to and influence the quality of HE are professional development (PD) and lecturers’ competency. However, in the context of Maldives, although efforts are made in the area of PD, little to no research has been conducted in this area. Hence, the purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between lecturer PD activities and their competencies in Maldives’ higher education institutes. A quantitative research design was adopted, which conducted a cross-sectional survey by administering a structured online questionnaire. A total of 171 lecturers participated, which included both full-time and part-time lecturers from two public and two private institutions. Data analysis revealed that there is a weak positive correlation between PD activities and lecturers’ competency; rs(129)=0.232, p=0.008. It is also possible that PD activities conducted do not cater for the needs of lecturers, and a culture where structured and individual PD activities are supported and encouraged is not efficiently established. In light of these findings, it is important to strengthen and expand the existing PD policies and focus on providing effective PD sessions on topics and areas that are most needed for lecturers, rather than on generic topics. This study contributes to the empirical literature on PD in the context of Maldives and to the overall development of the HE sector.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE SPACE UTILISATION RATE OF MALAYSIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

2015 ◽  
Vol 75 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Shahril Abdul Rahman ◽  
Hishamuddin Mohd Ali ◽  
Ibrahim Sipan ◽  
Mariah Awang ◽  
Abdul Hakim Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Space Utilization ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Utilisation Rate

This paper shares the factors that affect space utilization rate in the Malaysian public higher education institutions. The factors, which gathered through a qualitative study involving academics and practitioners are, people, place and process. This helps the Malaysian public universities to understand what they can afford to put forward in order to achieve higher space utilization. Besides, academics and practitioners are encouraged to explore how space utilization can be embraced as a tool in managing space, especially for public higher education institutionsina developing countryy such as Malaysia.

scholarly journals Factors affecting job satisfaction of lecturers- evidence from Vietnamese universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 19-40
Author(s):  
Ngoc Thi Bui
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Fringe Benefits ◽  
Higher Education Management ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Education Management ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education

The quality of training is an important issue and is of special concern to universities. Lecturers has a pioneering role in innovation of higher education management since the quality of higher education is always associated with the quality of lecturers. Assessing job satisfaction of lecturers is a fundamental step for universities to improve quality and job satisfaction of lecturers as well as attract and retain qualified lecturers. This study aims at assessing job satisfaction of lecturers in Vietnamese universities. For the purpose of this study, quantitative research method was applied. The questionnaires were sent randomly to 131 lecturers from 48 universities in Vietnam via email and google doc. Then, data was analyzed by various tool including descriptive statistics, frequency, exploratory factor analysis and multiple regression analysis. The study examined four factors affecting lecturer job satisfaction include Facilities, Job Characteristics, Salaries and Fringe Benefits, Development Opportunities. Specifically, Job Characteristics have the strongest impact on lecturer job satisfaction while Salary and Fringe Benefits have the smallest impact on lecturer job satisfaction. The research on factors affecting job satisfaction of lecturers helps universities to develop appropriate policies in order to maintain and develop lecturers, as well as attract talents and prevent the “brain drain”.

Risks in Implementing EU-Funded Projects in Romanian Public Higher Education System

2016 ◽  
pp. 413-441
Author(s):  
Paul Rinderu ◽  
Catalin I. Voiculescu ◽  
Demetra Lupu Visanescu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Education System ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
The Public ◽  
Systemic Risks

The current study, after shortly introducing the manner in which the National Strategic Reference Framework has being conceived for meeting the EU Regional and Cohesion objectives, presents in a concise manner the architecture of the Operational Programmes in Romania for the financing exercises 2007-2013 and 2014-2020. The first financing exercise has been critically analysed and a list of systemic risks is presented, in connection to the lessons learned for the new financing exercise. Further on, the paper presents the main directions under which the public higher education institutions accessed EU funds via various projects and identifies the main institutional risks for their implementation. The authors consider defining risk institutional profiles for a significant lot of public universities by introducing “soft” and “hard” sets of indicators. After assessing these profiles, recommendations for adapting the organizational structure will be depicted in order to help a softer implementation of the accessed projects.

scholarly journals Factors affecting students’ attitude towards introduction of tuition fees for higher education in the Czech Republic

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (7) ◽  
pp. 2939-2949
Author(s):  
Martina Zámková ◽  
Veronika Blašková
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Student Loans ◽  
Current System ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Higher Education Funding ◽  
Tuition Fees ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Factors Affecting

Introduction of tuition fees has been much discussed in the Czech Republic over the recent years. Unfortunately, the current system of non-discriminate higher-education funding is no longer supportable, that is, provided that we do not want all universities to be evenly “mediocre”. A well configured tuition-fee system with low payments, suitably complemented by student loans covering not only the tuition fees but also the subsistence costs could be an acceptable vision of the future higher education. The obligation to pay for the study should also prevent from enrolment those applicants that only enter a university to avoid having to cater for themselves in real life. A survey was conducted to find out the views of Czech university students on the introduction of tuition fees and the possible methods of their payment. A subsequent analysis was made to see whether the introduction of tuition fees would aggravate students’ financial situation, whether they would be more motivated to complete the studies in due time, and whether they would be more concerned with the quality of teaching. The survey also analysed the relationship between a respondent’s view on the introduction of tuition fees and the current methods of financing the studies (accommodation, transport, meals, textbooks, …), the household income, and the gender. It also takes into account the attitude of respondents on the system of student loans proposed. In order to interpret the results correspondence and dependence analysis were used.

The Use of Systems Dynamics in the Analysis of Facilities Management Affecting the Quality of Higher Education in Egypt

2021 ◽  
pp. 111-133
Author(s):  
Reem A. ElHarakany ◽  
Alfredo Moscardini ◽  
Nermine M. Khalifa ◽  
Marwa M. Abd Elghany ◽  
Mona M. Abd Elghany
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Systems Dynamics ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Causal Diagrams ◽  
Private And Public

In every nation, it is important that the higher education system fulfils the community expectation for perceived quality. One aspect of improving quality is to adopt a better funding strategy for the facilities that are provided by a university. This chapter focuses on the funding strategy for Egyptian universities. The chapter provides the background to the problem distinguishing between private and public universities thenceforward describes the process, employing the causal diagrams, to prioritise the six most important facility services. The budgeting for these services are individually modelled (using both the qualitative and quantitative system dynamics) and then incorporated into a combined stock and flow model. The models allow a facility service administrator to optimise spending in a particular area and also to rank the spending between the six facilities. The models for private and public universities have the same structure but differ with the data. Results of the analysis are discussed in detail.

scholarly journals An Assessment of the Legal Framework Safeguarding Academic Staff: A Factor in the Declining Quality of Higher Education in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 44-55
Author(s):  
Newton Ochieng Mitoko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Privatization Of Higher Education ◽  
The Right

A paper that seeks to investigate the legal framework safeguarding academic staff; whether or not, it has an impact on the declining quality of higher education in Kenya. Due to globalization and privatization of higher education, the field has been open to forces, which have seen institutions, become the centers of exploitation. Incidents in which university staff have threatened to strike or put down their tools have become the norm. Such situations have denied youth the right to access education. To remedy the foregoing problems, the parliament of Kenya enacted various legislation as part of reform efforts aimed at enhancing the efficiency, integrity and equity of Kenya's higher education system. Thus, purpose of the paper is to clearly analyze the legal framework and safeguards that relate to academic staff with the view to understand it's impact on Higher Education. Hence, quantitative research using a survey questionnaire to collect data from respondents was conducted. The end results of the study revealed that the current structured legal framework and safeguards for academic staff had a positive impact thus not a push factor in declining quality of higher education in Kenya.

scholarly journals INSTITUTIONAL MODEL OF HIGHER EDUCATION AS A FRAMEWORK OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 1217-1222
Author(s):  
Rade Ratković ◽  
Dragana Žečević ◽  
Milica Vulević
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Tuition Fees ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
The Status

Process management in any organization is primarily limited by characteristics of the organization. This equally applies to higher education area. The management system for higher education institutions is based on its institutional characteristics. The essential elements on which the quality of knowledge management in higher education institutions depends are: the status of higher education institutions, the quality of institutions of higher education and the system of financing higher education institutions. In the case of Montenegro, as transition country, important elements of the system of higher education are defined by Low from 2018. The status of the institutions does not comply with international standards. We do not have the possibility for a clear international recognition of higher education institutions in Montenegro (University, College, College-University ), as well as clearly defined universities of academic and applied sciences university (Croatian University). The functionality and equity of higher education institutions must be ensured by regulations and change the disability status of independent faculties in the current legislation. Problematic points of the existing Law are related to the following: financial guarantee of continuity of study programs and re-accreditation of study programs. It is necessary to legislate new principles of higher education financing which support the balance between the financing of higher education institutions (on the basis of a contract on education of a certain staff profile) and direct student financing (through vouchers for the benefit of students, at the expense of the budget and / or granting loans to students education, which, depending on the achieved success, which students return to certain deadlines after graduation and employment). Tuition fees for all institutions of higher education must be based on an objectively determined cost of student studies, and tuition fees below the cost price (prohibition of dumping fees) should not be tolerated, except for the usual incentives, discounts and scholarships at the expense of the institution's funds, but not the funds that the institution receives from the budget. Accreditation and re-accreditation of the higher education institution should provide conditions for: internal quality assurance, external quality assurance and control of the process by quality assurance agencies. Under the conditions of this higher education system, uninterrupted development of modern forms of higher education is possible, especially one that is dominant in developed education systems, as well as the success of knowledge management in the higher education system.

scholarly journals Adopting the Hirschman–Herfindahl Index to estimate the financial sustainability of Vietnamese public universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Trung Thanh Le ◽  
Thuy Linh Nguyen ◽  
Minh Thong Trinh ◽  
Mai Huong Nguyen ◽  
Minh Phuong Thi Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Fund Raising ◽  
Higher Education Finance ◽  
Financial Sustainability ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Herfindahl Index ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
The Status ◽  
University Leaders

AbstractOver several decades, the Vietnamese government has increasingly cut its investment in the public higher education system and has also introduced a cost-sharing mechanism. Under this scheme, Vietnamese public universities have been seeking other sources of revenue. Despite the bold emphasis on the need for revenue diversification in higher education in Vietnam, there is little empirical evidence of the status quo of Vietnamese public higher education finance. The purpose of this paper was to fill this research gap by using the Hirschman–Herfindahl Index to estimate the degree of financial diversity in 51 public universities in Vietnam between 2015 and 2017. Our findings revealed that all institutions in this study were unsustainable due to their weak financial diversity. Suggestions for policy makers and university leaders that may enhance financial sustainability include the adoption of performance-based financial allocations and the implementation of capacity-building programs for universities with regard to fund-raising and entrepreneurship skills.

Effects and Risks of Distance Learning in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 61-73
Author(s):  
Yu. M. Tsygalov
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
First Results ◽  
Spread Of Infection ◽  
The Cost

The forced work of Russian universities remotely in the context of the pandemic (COVID-19) has generated a lot of discussion about the benefits of the new form of education. The first results were summed up and reports were presented, the materials of which showed that the main goal of online education — the prevention of the spread of infection, - has been achieved. Against this background, proposals and publications have appeared substantiating the effectiveness of the massive introduction of distance learning in Russia, including in higher education. However, the assessment of such training by the population and students in publications and in social networks was predominantly negative and showed that the number of emerging problems exceeds the possible benefits of the new educational technology. Based on the analysis of the materials of publications and personal experience of teaching online, the potential benefits and problems of distance learning in higher education in Russia are considered. It is proposed to consider the effects separately for the suppliers of new technology (government, universities) and consumers (students, teachers, society). It is substantiated that the massive introduction of online education allows not only to reduce the negative consequences of epidemics, but also to reduce budgetary funding for universities, optimize the age composition of teachers, and reduce the cost of maintaining educational buildings. However, there will be a leveling / averaging of the quality of education, and responsibility for the quality of training will shift from the state/universities to students. The critical shortcomings of online education are the low degree of readiness of the digital infrastructure, the lack of a mechanism for identifying and monitoring the work of students, information security problems, and the lack of trust in such training of the population. The massive use of online education creates a number of risks for the country, the most critical of which is the destruction of the higher education system and a drop in the effectiveness of personnel training. The consequences of this risk realization are not compensated by any possible budget savings.

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