scholarly journals Opening Speeches - Women in the Arab World: Challenges and Opportunities

1970 ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Joseph Jabbra ◽  
Donna Turk ◽  
Abdallah Sfeir
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

First, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for inviting me to speak to you tonight on this happy occasion. Second, I'd like to salute you for choosing for yourforum such an important topic, The Role of Higher Education in the Empowerment and Achievements of Arab Women. Third, I am grateful to all the participantsin this conference whose contributions, I am sure, will add significantly to improving the life of women in theArab world, and fourth, I'd like to extend my most sincere gratitude to the organizers for working so hard to make this event most productive and most enjoyable.

scholarly journals The Role of Higher Education in the Empowerment of Arab Women

1970 ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
Myriam Sfeir
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Women's Studies ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Round Table ◽  
Round Table Discussion ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Women’S Studies ◽  
Table Discussion ◽  
The Subject

The role of higher education in the empowerment of Arab women was the subject of a round table discussion held at the Institute for Women's Studies in the Arab World in January 2006. The participants Lara A, Evette G., Yasmine D., Rania G., Dahlia K.S., Maysa H., Zeina M., Josiane M., Myriam S., Marie Jose T. and Rana W. represented several of the major universities in Lebanon. The moderators were Dr. Dima Dabbous- Sensenig and Dr. Jennifer Skulte-Ouaiss. Due to space constraints, the following are excerpts from the twohour discussion.

Examining the Factors Shaping the Debate Around the Globalization of Higher Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vlasios Sarantinos
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
African Continent ◽  
Colonial Legacy ◽  
The World ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Impact

The chapter explores the impact globalization has created for the higher education sector, looking at how the landscape evolved across the world and how the role of universities has been transformed. Extending the analysis further, there is an investigation of how institutions have tried to respond to the emerging challenges and opportunities presented as a consequence of the shifting field. The focus then moves to the African continent and peruses the particular development of higher education under the influence of colonial legacy and globalization, examining how institutions have endeavored to adapt. The chapter draws to an end with a reflection of the main issues, inherent limitations, and how the research agenda could be taken further.

Big Data and Sustainability of Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 46-68
Author(s):  
Nagat Mohamed Marie Younis
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Relevant Research

The aim of the research is to clarify the role and importance of Big data in achieving sustainability of higher education in the Arab world, and understand the challenges of higher education sustainability in universities. To achieve these objectives, reference was made to previous studies and relevant research to set a proposed framework for the development of higher education in universities in the Arab world and highlighting the role of big data in the sustainability of accounting education.

scholarly journals Arab Women and Civil Society

1970 ◽  
pp. 10-11
Author(s):  
Heba El-Shazli
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Women Activists ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Road ◽  
The World

How have women in the Arab world fared in the development and promotion of civil society in the region? The following contributions to this issue of Al-Raida will give us a glimpse into the world of women activists in Arab civil society and whether they have made any achievements. One will conclude that the road is still long and arduous, yet important steps have been taken by men and women activists working to promote the role of Arab women in civil society organizations.

Evolution of university internationalisation strategies and language policies: challenges and opportunities for language centres

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-13
Author(s):  
Mark Critchley ◽  
Jocelyn Wyburd
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Language Policies ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Global University ◽  
Internationalisation Strategies ◽  
International Strategies

Abstract In this paper, we explore how language centres can and need to seize the initiative in matters of internationalisation, language policy and supporting a multilingual and multicultural institutional environment. We identify and explore a number of challenges and opportunities, using the situation in the United Kingdom as our example, demonstrating how language centres can evidence their existing contribution to a wider interpretation of internationalisation than is often found within university international strategies. In that context, we explore the skillset of the ‘global graduate’ to which language centres can contribute extensively. We demonstrate how language centres can contribute to the achievement of research excellence in an international higher education environment and the dimensions of institutional language policies within the context of a global university. Finally, we share the AULC manifesto for the role of language centres within global universities and propose that CercleS might elaborate a similar manifesto to raise the profile of language centres at the heart of higher education internationalisation.

Women and leadership: challenges and opportunities in Saudi higher education

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jouharah M. Abalkhail
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Women Managers ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Women's Careers ◽  
Saudi Women ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Women’S Careers

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine women managers’ perceptions of forces influencing their career progression to leadership positions in Saudi Arabian higher education (HE). Design/methodology/approach A qualitative, interpretive approach is adopted for analysing in-depth interviews with women managers in Saudi HE. Findings The findings of this study provide an in-depth understanding of Saudi women’s experience in management in HE. This study shows that women face a number of challenges preventing them from achieving equitable representation in leadership positions; conversely, they do have some opportunities which help them in their careers. Additionally, it provides more explanation of how the macro factors trickle down to the organizational level to shape organizational process and practices, and have an impact on women accessing leadership positions. Furthermore, this study suggests that socio-cultural background does matter when studying women in management in the Saudi context. Research limitations/implications The paper, mainly focussing on women managers in Saudi HE, gives a clear picture of women’s careers and influencing factors. Practical implications The research has implications for government and other related institutions to formulate effective policies and appropriate strategies to help Saudi women access leadership posts. Originality/value The novelty of this paper is in its focus on the under-researched topic of careers of Saudi women managers. The paper is also valuable as it emphasizes the societal context for researchers wishing to study women’s careers in the Arab world.

State Policies and Higher Education Attainment

2014 ◽  
Vol 655 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael K. McLendon ◽  
Laura W. Perna
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Public Policy ◽  
State Policy ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
State Policies ◽  
Education Attainment ◽  
Higher Education Attainment ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

This article introduces a collection of empirical work that examines the role of state policy in promoting students’ progression into and through higher education. We provide an overview of U.S. state policy innovations that have occurred in recent years and we identify both the challenges and opportunities associated with studying public policy and higher education attainment in the states. The article concludes by outlining the perspectives of the articles included in this collection and provides a synopsis of each.

scholarly journals A Survey of the Development of Higher Education for Women in the Arab World

1970 ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Dr. Edith Hanania
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Women

The degree to which higher education is accessible to Arab women in an index of her developing status.

scholarly journals Contribution of International Development Activities to Comprehensive Internationalization of U.S. Public Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (Spring) ◽  
pp. 15-26
Author(s):  
Ielyzaveta Shchepetylnykova ◽  
Samantha Alvis
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Development ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Comprehensive Internationalization

Globalization creates increasing interdependence between countries’ economic, political, and social processes leading to rise of global challenges and opportunities. Developed countries became important players in tackling the world's biggest issues. Governments traditionally turn to higher education institutions for their teaching, discovery, and outreach expertise to address global challanges. U.S. universities engage in a variety of international activities. However, role of international development activities of U.S. colleges and universities in their comprehensive internationalization has been lacking sufficient attention of scholars. This article investigated contribution of international development activities to comprehensive internationalization of U.S. public higher education institutions through analysis of qualitative data. The findings of the study demonstrate the contribution of international development activities to comprehensive internationalization efforts of public universities through advancement of their education, research, and service missions. 

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