Knowledge Mobilization and Global Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Garretson ◽  
Pamela A. Lemoine ◽  
Robert E. Waller ◽  
Michael D. Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Knowledge Mobilization ◽  
Changing Environment ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
Reliable Tool ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The University

Two major world changes have changed global higher education; the move from a content-based economy to a knowledge-based economy and globalization have led global higher education to critically examine its position in the new hierarchy. Global higher education is using knowledge mobilization to as a means to build capacity for the changing environment. There is a call for global universities to engage in the generation of knowledge related to pressing global issues and knowledge mobilization has proven to be a reliable tool to connect the university with society.

scholarly journals The Complexity of Policy Mirroring: The Connection between International and Slovenian Higher Education Policy Discourse

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 9-28
Author(s):  
Janja Komljenovič
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
International Policy ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The University

The contemporary economic imaginary of the ‘knowledge-based economy’ is changing the perception of higher education in Europe. The goals of higher education are changing and reform of institutions is predicted. The present article examines these reforms and conceptualisations of higher education by presenting the results of discourse analysis of 47  international policy documents at the European level and two comprehensive national strategies of the Republic of Slovenia for higher education, research and innovation. Based on the analysis of the European documents, the article suggests that two main discourses are constructed: a) ‘the research-based society and economy’, and b) ‘reforming the university’. These present the emergence of a new idea of higher education at the international and national levels. The article investigates the extent to which these discourses are present in Slovenian higher education policy. The findings show that Slovenian discourse hesitates to embrace them fully. In particular, the idea of the managerial university is marginal in Slovenian discourse.

Internationalizing Research in Kazakhstan Higher Education: A Case Study of Kazakhstan’s State Program of Industrial Innovative Development 2015 to 2019

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zakir Jumakulov ◽  
Adil Ashirbekov ◽  
Jason Sparks ◽  
Aida Sagintayeva
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
International Partnerships ◽  
State Program ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
International Partner ◽  
The University

This article describes the nature and impact of a major recent education policy aimed to transform higher education in Kazakhstan, the State Program of Industrial Innovative Development 2015 to 2019 (SPIID-2). This inquiry sought to understand and describe the role of internationalization of higher education in SPIID-2, and more specifically its role for developing university research. Kazakhstan’s industrial innovative development program promotes university–industry collaboration and universities’ international partnerships to enhance the role of the university in the economic development of the country, consistent with the imperatives and opportunities of the knowledge-based economy. The role of internationalization, particularly, involving international partner institutions, in this policy, contributes to quality assurance and informed decision making. Findings are based on content analysis of policy texts and interviews with university representatives.

scholarly journals Tendencias de la Educación Superior europea e implicaciones para la orientación universitaria

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria J Vieira ◽  
Javier Vidal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Career Guidance ◽  
Student Support ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Sociedad Del Conocimiento ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The University

RESUMENLa Educación Superior se encuentra en un momento de profundos cambios al asumir los retos que implican la sociedad del conocimiento, la globalización, la revolución tecnológica, la diversidad de losestudiantes, el aprendizaje permanente, la rendición de cuentas, entre otros. Especialmente en Europa,estos cambios están liderados por el proceso de construcción del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES) en el que se otorga un papel preponderante al aprendizaje de los alumnos. Por tanto, el EEES supone una ocasión excelente para reflexionar sobre el modelo de universidad que queremos construir. Aprovechando esta excelente ocasión, en este estudio se realiza (1) una revisión de la literatura sobrela situación de la orientación universitaria, (2) una descripción de las tendencias actuales de la Educación Superior y, por último, (3) un análisis de las ventajas e inconvenientes que la actual situación de la Educación Superior suponen para el desarrollo de la orientación universitaria.ABSTRACTHigher Education (HE) confronts an era of increasing change characterised by globalisation, knowledge-based economy, technological revolution, lifelong learning, greater pressures towards accountability, a much more diverse student population, amongst others. Mainly in Europe, the process towards the construction of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), in which the student learnin experience is a central issue, is undertaking these changes. In this context, the EHEA is an excellent occasion for rethinking the university. Considering this situation, this article will (1) review recent literature related to student support and career guidance, (2) describe and discuss the current trends of HE and, (3) analyse the advantages and disadvantages in the relationship and articulation between the current situation of HE and the development of student support and guidance at Higher Education Institutions.  

Higher Education Institutions as Viable Systems

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Dejana Zlatanović ◽  
Verica Babić ◽  
Jelena Nikolić
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Viable Systems ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Viable System ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth

In a knowledge-based economy, higher education institutions (HEIs) are a key factor in fostering innovation and play a central role in sustainable economic growth and development. Growing complexity of HEIs and their environments requires systemic, i.e. cybernetic approach to innovation. The chapter highlights the importance of introducing a cybernetic framework for innovativeness of higher education institutions by their examination in conceptual framework of organizational cybernetics (OC). The purpose is to demonstrate how viable system model (VSM) as a key methodological tool of OC can help understanding the viability and innovativeness of HEIs. In addition, higher education institutions are investigated in a conceptual framework of VSM through the case of the public higher education institution (HEI) in Serbia. The main contribution of the chapter is related to practical implications of presented framework including the strengths and weaknesses of a VSM application.

A Finnish Concept for Academic Entrepreneurship

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kari Laine
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Potential Applications

In a knowledge-driven economy there is a growing need for deeper and more productive interaction between higher education and industry. The full exploitation of knowledge requires strategies, incentives, appropriate systems and strong interaction between the transfer processes and the main processes in higher education. In a knowledge-based economy, knowledge is more likely to be created if there is collaboration on the potential applications. In such a knowledge creation process, the creation, dissemination and utilization of knowledge are carried out in quick succession or even simultaneously. Also, basic research and applied research can no longer be separated. Knowledge creation is, in many cases, achieved through long-term partnerships based on trust, commitment and mutual benefit. This paper explores ways of supporting and creating entrepreneurial activity in higher education. It studies the case of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences in Finland.

scholarly journals Implementation of 21st Century Skills in Higher Education of Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (III) ◽  
pp. 223-233
Author(s):  
Hayat Khan ◽  
N.B. Jumani ◽  
Nawab Gul
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Industrial Economy ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The World ◽  
Skills Learning

The emergence of the global economy has changed the demands of citizenship and employment in the new millennium. The world is shifting from an industrial economy to knowledge based economy. Keeping in view these challenges, 21st century society and work sphere require individuals equipped with 21st century skills. Therefore the present study was designed to examine the implementation of 21st century skills in universities of Pakistan. The aim of the study was to examine the existing programs and practices at the universities and their relation with 21st century skills. Learning and innovation skills, also called 4Cs skills, were taken as 21st century skills in the present study. These skills consist of (i) critical thinking and problem solving, (ii) communication, (iii) collaboration, and (iv) creativity. Findings of the study revealed that these skills were not fully developed in majority of the students in universities.

scholarly journals Mentoring in the concept of the learning organization in higher education – empirical research / Mentoring w koncepcji organizacji uczącej się szkoły wyższej w świetle badań empirycznych

Management ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 273-290
Author(s):  
Martyna Wronka
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Learning Organization ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Research Mentoring

Summary The development of a knowledge-based economy necessitates the search for new methods and tools for enhancing organizational learning processes. In this context, many scholars point to the importance of mentoring as a tool to support individual and organizational learning. The paper is an attempt to answer the question: how mentoring helps to stimulate the process of organizational learning? Therefore, this paper discusses the concept of learning organization, concept of mentoring along with associated concepts, on the basis of which experience result from the process of implementing mentoring at university are pointed out. This objective will be achieved through presentation of the results of the literature study followed by case study on the implementation and realization of mentoring programme at one of the polish universities

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