PROBLEMS OF SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH: INTER-ETHNIC AND INTER-CONFESSIONAL CONFLICT IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Specific Character ◽

University Environment ◽

Environment Research ◽

Interethnic Conflict ◽

The specific character of interethnic and inter-confessional conflicts in the university environment is studied. The key tasks that arise before those who by virtue of their duties or for other reasons try to settle the arising conflicts are defined. It is considered that interethnic conflict is often actually understood as a conflict of quite a different nature. Selected elements of a mechanism for ‘redressing’ such conflicts or moving them from a situation of confrontation to one of dialogue or even constructive cooperation, which is much more difficult but more effective in the long term, have been proposed.

Partners’ Satisfaction with the Quality of the University’s Social Environment

Social’naya politika i sociologiya ◽

10.17922/2071-3665-2020-19-2-56-63 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 56-63

Author(s):

I.V. Dolgorukova ◽

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T.V. Fomicheva ◽

T.V. Leontievа ◽

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Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Social Environment ◽

External Environment ◽

Social Infrastructure ◽

Cultural Objects ◽

The Social ◽

Wide Range ◽

the article is devoted to the study of the quality of the social environment of a modern University. Indicators of the quality of the social environment were determined: the development of the social infrastructure of the University (medical care, sports facilities, food on the territory of the University, cultural objects and events), the image of the University in the external environment, working and studying conditions, and the quality of education. Based on the results of in-depth interviews with experts, the main indicators of the quality of the social environment of the University are analyzed. The experts were representatives of employers’ organizations and partners of the Russian state social University. The article develops a number of relevant recommendations for improving the social infrastructure of a modern University, its image in the external environment, and improving the quality of work and study. The research is addressed to heads of higher education institutions, specialists of ministries and departments involved in the development of educational and social policies to support higher education, researchers, students of higher education institutions, as well as a wide range of readers.

Corporate Governance and Internatial Audit in Public Higher Education Institutions in Portugal

Revista Guillermo de Ockham ◽

10.21500/22563202.3187 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Maria da Conceição da Costa Marques

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Legal Framework ◽

Public Higher Education ◽

Higher Education Funding ◽

Meaningful Change ◽

Legal Regime ◽

University Environment ◽

Funding Model ◽

Governance covers a comprehensive analysis of how higher education is governed. Governance comprises a complex set of aspects such as the legal framework, the features of the institutions, the form of relationship with the whole system, the funding model, as they are being held accountable on how money is spent and the less formal structures and relationships that affect behavior.The radical changes in the university environment, has imposed changes within the higher education institutions (HEIs). The massification of education and the reduction of the company's willingness to fund the decrease in government funding and increasing institutional autonomy have forced universities to adopt new forms of manageme In Portugal, the Legal Regime of Higher Education Institutions (RJIES) sought to promote meaningful change and a paradigm shift in the governance of these institutions in Portugal. The main objective of this article is to understand the consequences that the new regulations had in the governance of HEI and in the adaptation of processes, in a context of reduction of higher education funding.

COVID-19 Crisis Response of Higher Education Institutions

10.4018/978-1-7998-8213-8.ch012 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 183-202

Author(s):

Uliana Furiv ◽

Vuokko Kohtamäki ◽

Elizabeth Balbachevsky ◽

Sirpa Virta

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Crisis Management ◽

Crisis Response ◽

Crisis Preparedness ◽

Management Framework ◽

Long Term Impact ◽

The University ◽

Cross Case Analysis

This chapter explores the preparedness and initial responses to the COVID-19 crisis of two higher education institutions, Tampere University in Finland and the University of São Paulo in Brazil, using a crisis management framework. The crisis has disrupted teaching and research operations and caused unforeseen challenges to universities. While the crisis is still ongoing, and the long-term impact of the crisis cannot be assessed, this chapter focuses on the initial phase of the crisis, crisis preparedness, and response. The findings suggest that the Finnish case university applies a very systematic and centralized crisis management strategy, while the Brazilian case university has a more decentralized approach coming from its collegial mode of governance. Cross-case analysis shed light on similarities and differences in their capacity to respond to crises such as COVID-19.

Cases on Corporate Social Responsibility and Contemporary Issues in Organizations - Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage ◽

Social Responsibility in Higher Education Institutions

10.4018/978-1-5225-7715-7.ch008 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 131-147

Author(s):

Katerina Odyssea Georgaki ◽

Andri Anastasiou

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

At Risk Youth ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Social Challenges ◽

Guidance Programme ◽

Higher education institutions and universities represent a vital part of any society and are continuously faced with numerous new environmental and social challenges. Universities are moving toward corporatization, which calls for them to be good corporate citizens. In order to meet the expectations of the stakeholders, they need to adopt a social responsibility strategy just like other organizations. This chapter discusses how universities could achieve development, sustainability, and competitiveness through applying university social responsibility (USR). It presents a case study of USR, namely UNIC Mentor Youth Guidance Programme applied by the University of Nicosia in Cyprus. The initiative connects university students to at-risk youth, so that they act as agents of social change and mentors. The chapter describes the benefits, long-term effects, and impact of this particular USR activity, both for the organization itself and the various stakeholders.

A Study on the Identification of Factors with a Negative Influence on the Transformation of Military and Civilian Higher Education Institutions into “Sustainable Higher Education Institutions”

International conference KNOWLEDGE-BASED ORGANIZATION ◽

10.2478/kbo-2021-0028 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 183-191

Author(s):

Elisabeta-Emilia Halmaghi ◽

Hortensia Gorski ◽

Diana-Elena Ranf

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

External Environment ◽

Negative Influence ◽

University Education ◽

Sustainable Society ◽

University Environment ◽

Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽

Internal And External Factors ◽

Abstract Education is the foundation in the development of skills and knowledge that materialize in changing the mentality and in building a sustainable vision. The integration of the importance of sustainable development and of how a sustainable society can be built in the process of university education finally leads to the development of the entrepreneurial spirit. Accepting the changes generated by the transformation into “sustainable higher education institutions” in the university environment is influenced by internal and external factors. The article analyses the negative aspects identified in the external environment of military and civilian higher education institutions.

DEMOCRATIZATION OF THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION AS A PREREQUISITE FOR THE INDIVIDUALS’ DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF THE SUBJECTS OF ITS ACTION

The Educational Discourse a collection of scientific papers ◽

10.33930/ed.2019.5007.18(11-12)-1 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 7-24

Author(s):

Volodymyr Ryabchenko

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Human Capital ◽

Social Environment ◽

Social Systems ◽

Education Institution ◽

Human Capital Development ◽

The Social ◽

Conceptual Problems ◽

Capital Development

There are following prerequisites outlined in this article: worldwide democratization trend; complexity of structures of social systems; growing needs in human capital development; autonomy of national higher education institutions; civilizational problem of Ukraine in national elite. Conceptual problems on a road to real democracy in higher education institutions were actualized and analyzed. Determined and characterized three models of higher education institutions activities based on the level of democratization needs of their social environment as: negative, neutral and favorable.

The Indian University in a Comparative Perspective

10.1093/oso/9780199480654.003.0004 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

N.R. Madhava Menon

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Competitive Advantage ◽

Knowledge Society ◽

Comparative Perspective ◽

Policy Changes ◽

University System ◽

Current State ◽

The World ◽

The purpose of looking at Indian universities in a comparative perspective is obviously to locate it among higher education institutions across the world and to identify its strengths and weaknesses in the advancement of learning and research. In doing so, one can discern the directions for reform in order to put the university system in a competitive advantage for an emerging knowledge society. This chapter looks at the current state of universities in India and highlights the initiatives under way for change and proposes required policy changes.

ORGANIZATION OF INTERUNIVERSITY COOPERATION AS ONE OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF UNIVERSITY

Main Issues Of Pedagogy And Psychology ◽

10.24234/miopap.v12i3.61 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 50-60

Author(s):

SVETLANA KOBACHEVSKAYA

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

International Cooperation ◽

Bologna Process ◽

State Pedagogical ◽

Current Article ◽

International Activities ◽

The University ◽

The Bologna Process

In the current article, the viewpoints of the Belarusian and foreign scientists and experts on the organization of international cooperation in Higher Education Institutions within the Bologna process are analyzed, the directions of organization of interuniversity cooperation of the university are considered, the experience of Belarusian State Pedagogical University named after Maxim Tank in this direction and the objectives of interuniversity development are defined.

Quality assurance systems: enemies or allies of innovation in higher education institutions?

Quality Assurance in Education ◽

10.1108/qae-09-2020-0116 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Mariana Ferreira de Mello Silva ◽

Eduardo Raupp de Vargas

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Quality Assurance ◽

Literature Review ◽

University Management ◽

Content Type ◽

Body Of Knowledge ◽

The University ◽

The Relationship ◽

Innovation In Higher Education

Purpose This study aims to examine the extant literature to analyze the relationship between quality assurance (QA) and innovation in the higher education context. Design/methodology/approach This study selected 63 articles through a systematic literature review in Scopus and Web of Science databases and performed a descriptive and thematic synthesis-analysis on the sample. Findings The research identifies several perspectives discussed on QA systems covering experiences, criticisms and practice implications. The literature review shows there is no clear consensus on whether innovation in higher education institutions (HEIs) is fostered or hindered by QA processes. However, it seems that the likelihood of innovativeness and positive QA outcomes are directly linked to how these processes are managed in universities. Research limitations/implications This review highlights the university management concerns that emerge with QA issues as it is not yet clear to what extent innovation is actually promoted in scenarios where QA is applied. Hence, this literature review could be considered comprehensive but not exhaustive. Further studies are recommended to improve the understanding of how HEIs can both innovate and ensure quality at the same time. Originality/value The paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge by advancing the opportunities and challenges that HEIs face due to QA system features.