What contributions can higher education institutions make to sustainable development in the areas of teaching, research, operation and transfer? How can their sustainable development as a whole institution be achieved? These questions were the focus of the joint project "Sustainability at Higher...

In this article we try to find an answer to the question of whether the concept of risk is compatible with the academic environment. Universities are organizations that have a very special mission - to ensure the future of the country with competent people, capable of leading institutions, but...

In this article we try to find an answer to the question of whether the concept of risk is compatible with the academic environment. Universities are organizations that have a very special mission - to ensure the future of the country with competent people, capable of leading institutions, but...

Forschungsqualität sowie das Ermöglichen dieser kann dreidimensional begriffen werden: (a) Fragestellungen und Methoden der Erkenntnisproduktionen, (b) apparative, infrastrukturelle und sonstige ressourcenspezifische Ausstattungen und (c) die Gestaltung der organisatorischen Kontexte. Letztere...

Im deutschen Sprachraum gab es Unterschiede im Umgang mit dem wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs auf der Schwelle zur Professur. In Deutschland war in der Regel ein externer Ruf nötig, in Österreich konnte man durch Pragmatisierung oder Hausruf an der eigenen Universität verbleiben und in Schweiz...

Die wachsende Professionalisierung des Managements im Hochschul- und Wissenschaftssektor ist das Ergebnis einer seit Jahrzehnten forcierten Liberalisierung, Internationalisierung und Spezialisierung. Modernes Wissenschaftsmanagement ist heute keine administrative, sondern vielmehr eine...

There is a need for constant assessment of an ever-changing leadership landscape, especially in universities, as we move towards the mid-twenty-first century. Decades of university reform has turned higher education into a system of corporate universities led by millionaire executive teams who...

This book aims to provide sustainable solutions for better understanding and management of online education in different parts of the world. In this context, it explores the attitudes and perceptions of stakeholders, such as students, faculty, and other actors on issues related to online...

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Over past decades, scholars and practitioners around the world observed an emergence of professionals, research managers and administrators (RMAs) who play an essential role in the advancement of academic...

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. The higher education and research system faces a constant dilemma. On the one hand, research and higher education are run by autonomous, interrelated academic communities, often described as collegial governance....

During his four years as the tenth Chancellor of Berkeley (2013-17), Nicholas B. Dirks was confronted by crises arguably more challenging than those faced by any other college administrator in the contemporary period. This thoughtfully candid book, emerging from deep reflection on his turbulent...

"Through investigatory reports and interviews, Jonathan Jansen reveals the structural conditions for chronic dysfunction in a sample of South African universities. He reveals the political economy at work and the intense competition for resources on campuses. He also provides interventions for...

"Digital transformation continues to accelerate change in all aspects of modern life. This book examines when, where, how, and why artificial intelligence and digital change can boost innovation and transform the economy, society and democracy. It provides a holistic approach to the promotion of...

Part 1. Introduction -- Chapter 1. The Roles of Innovation, Leadership, and Governance in Higher Education for the Covid-19 Recovery: A Review -- Chapter 2. The COVID-19 Dilemma: A Roadmap to Surmount Future Challenges in Higher Education -- Chapter 3. Is the U.N.'s Quality Education Goal for...

There has been a rapid growth of Higher Education (HE) institutions in India over the last decade, triggered mainly by the expansion of Indian IT industry in the late nineties. Onset of the new millennium also witnessed mushrooming of BPO’s and call centers requiring large number of educated...

In power-oriented societies, academia may not be immune to the influence of power. This paper studies the power-publication link by applying an event-study strategy to a panel dataset of the publication and biographical information of deans of economics schools in Chinese universities. We find...

In power-oriented societies, academia may not be immune to the influence of power. This paper studies the power-publication link by applying an event-study strategy to a panel dataset of the publication and biographical information of deans of economics schools in Chinese universities. We find...

"Es wächst zusammen, was zusammen gehört", kommentierte Willy Brandt 1989 den Mauerfall. 30 Jahre nach dem Mauerfall ist schon vieles zusammengewachsen, aber trotz vieler positiver Erfolge gilt Ostdeutschland weiterhin als strukturschwach, mit niedrigeren Löhnen und geringerer...

"COVID-19 caused massive disruptions in the higher education sector across the world. The transition to online learning exposed the deep-rooted inequalities between countries, systems, institutions, and student groups in terms of the availability of information technology infrastructure,...

This policy brief is part of a series of thematic policy briefs prepared as part of the OECD's Resourcing Higher Education Project. It examines the frameworks that govern the employment of academic staff in publicly funded higher education institutions in Israel. It compares these frameworks to...

"Universities play essential roles in Canadian society. The internal and external governance of these complex institutions faces ever-evolving challenges within a rapidly shifting international context. Written by a national team of scholars, University Governance in Canada asks how...

Discover the dynamic landscape of Higher Education (HE) in Slovenia and its pivotal role in driving national innovation and entrepreneurship. This comprehensive report delves into Slovenia's diverse HE system, exploring its expansion, government support, and integration with national innovation...

"This book examines the Ethiopian higher education sector through an exploration of its various dimensions, challenges and prospects. Albeit one of the largest systems in the continent, the sector has received little research attention in the past. The book bridges this gap by marshalling a...

Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education Institutions: The Need to Change is a research-led study designed for leaders and change agents within Higher Educational institutions. Stephen G. Anthony and Jiju Antony present the development and testing of a Lean Six Sigma Maturity Model (LSS) which can be...

The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) is the largest international accreditation body for business schools, with more than 950 members across 92 countries, including the world's highest-ranked schools. A not-for-profit, mission-led institution, the EFMD plays a central role...

Foreword: Voices of ChangeJo Ann RooneyPrefacePart 1: Research and TheoryChapter 1: Driving Theoretical Frameworks - Women Leaders in Higher Education Systems Barbara CozzaChapter 2: Pathways to the Presidency: An Analysis of the Gender Gap at American Four-Year Colleges and Universities Hanna...

Den Workshop Hochschulmanagement der wissenschaftlichen Kommission Hochschulmanagement im Verband der Hochschullehrer für Betriebswirtschaft (VHB) gibt es seit 20 Jahren. Es werden die Orte der 20 Workshops dargestellt, die Zahl der Vorträge, ihre Themen und Autoren sowie daraus resultierende...