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European Higher Education Area : the Impact of Past and Future Policies.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Curaj, Adrian.
Other Authors: Deca, Ligia., Pricopie, Remus.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2018.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • Editors and Contributors
  • 1 Introduction
  • Twenty Years of Bologna and a Decade of EHEA: What's Next?
  • Bologna Process Researchers Conference-Where Research Meets Policy
  • Context
  • Challenges
  • Conclusions and Recommendations
  • Bologna Process and the Wider World of Higher Education
  • Social Dimension Within a Quality Oriented Higher Education System
  • Transparency Tools-Impact and Future Developments
  • Financing and Governance
  • Moving to the "Next Level"
  • Evolution or Revolution?
  • Bologna Process and the Wider World of Higher Education (Coordinated by Hans de Wit)
  • 2 The Bologna Process and the Wider World of Higher Education: The Cooperation Competition Paradox in a Period of Increased Nationalism
  • Introduction
  • From Marginal to Mainstream
  • The Bologna Process and the Wider World
  • Misconceptions
  • Rethinking Internationalisation
  • Contributions to This Thematic Section
  • References
  • 3 Re-shaping the EHEA After the Demise of Neoliberalism: A UK-Informed Perspective
  • Introduction
  • The Beginning of the End, or the End of the Beginning? the Popular Backlash to Neoliberalism
  • Out with the Neoliberal and in with the "New": Redesigning the European University
  • A Discourse of Alternatives
  • Reshaping the EHEA: Eroding the European Neoliberal Academy by Degrees
  • Recognition of a "Better Way": The Micro-level Dimension of Reshaping a Post-neoliberal EHEA
  • The Building Blocks of a Post-neoliberal EHEA: European Academics' Professionalism(s)
  • The "Shape" of an EHEA-Approved Post-neoliberal Academic Professionalism
  • EHEA-Facilitated Transition Towards a Post-neoliberal European Academy
  • The Dawn of a Scandinavian-Led "New" European Academic Professionalism?
  • Concluding Thoughts
  • References.
  • 4 Policy Travel in Regionalisation of Higher Education: The Case of Bologna Process in Africa
  • Introduction
  • Conceptualising Policy Travel in the Context of Higher Education
  • How Does the Bologna Process Travel to Africa?
  • The African Union Higher Education Harmonisation Strategy
  • Bologna Process in Francophone Africa
  • Bologna Process in Anglophone Africa
  • Bologna Process in Lusophone Africa
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 5 Corruption, the Lack of Academic Integrity and Other Ethical Issues in Higher Education: What Can Be Done Within the Bologna Process?
  • Introduction
  • Corruption Research as a Field of Study
  • Corruption in Bologna Countries
  • Favouritism Versus Strong Social Ties
  • Anti-corruption Research and Anti-corruption Measures
  • Remedying Corruption Within the Bologna Process
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 6 Effects of the Bologna Process on Quality Assurance Regimes in the Post-Soviet Space: Isomorphism and Path Dependencies in Moldova, Russia, and Kazakhstan
  • Introduction
  • The Global Context
  • European Influence in Higher Education in the Post-Soviet Space
  • Three Country Cases
  • Russia
  • Turning Towards Europe
  • Moldova
  • Kazakhstan
  • The State Program of Education Development 2005-2010 and the Appearance of Accreditation
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 7 National Policies for Higher Education Internationalization: A Global Comparative Perspective
  • What Do We Know About Higher Education Internationalization so Far?
  • What Is Internationalization and What Role Does the Nation-State Play?
  • Data Gathering Protocols
  • What Does a Global Map of National Higher Education Internationalization Strategies Reveal?
  • Conclusions and Further Research
  • References
  • 8 A Collaborative Approach in the Internationalisation Cycle of Higher Education Institutions
  • Introduction.
  • How Do We Define Internationalisation to Be More Inclusive and Supportive of All Stakeholders Inside the Institution?
  • Internationalisation Strategies and Support Services
  • Trends and Issues in International Student Services
  • Collaborative Services Inside Institutions
  • The Internationalisation Cycle and the Missing Component
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 9 Student Perspective on the Institutional Efforts to Develop Internationalisation Within Romanian HEIs
  • Introduction
  • Methodological Aspects
  • General Context
  • Relevance Issues
  • Concepts and Definitions
  • The Romanian Situation
  • Internationalisation of HE in Romania-Short Introduction
  • Student Mobility in Romania-Trends
  • Results and Discussions
  • The Perspective of Romanian Universities
  • The Student Perception
  • Demographic Profile of Respondents
  • Perception of the Level of Internationalisation of the Romanian HEIs
  • Mobility Programs: Reasons and Barriers
  • Students' Recommendations for Developing Internationalisation
  • Conclusions
  • Strengths
  • Weaknesses of the Internationalisation Dimension
  • Motivations and Barriers Encountered by Students When Considering Being Part of a Mobility Program
  • Institutional Perspective on the International Dimension
  • Recommendations
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Social Dimension Within a Quality Oriented Higher Education System (Coordinated by Jalmi Salmi)
  • 10 Social Dimension Within a Quality Oriented Higher Education System
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Defining Underserved Students in the European Context
  • Overview of the Contribution of the Papers to the Social Dimension Theme
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 11 The Social Dimension and University Rankings
  • The Quality of Higher Education in University and Its Link to the Social Dimension.
  • The Impact of University Rankings in Defining "Quality" in Higher Education
  • The Commitment of the University with the Social Dimension Through the Quality of Higher Education: A Proposal to Include University Rankings
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 12 A Typology of Admission Systems Across Europe and Their Impact on the Equity of Access, Progression and Completion in Higher Education
  • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • Conceptual Background
  • The Pipeline Through a School System
  • The Role of HEIs
  • Students as Agents in the Admission System
  • Types of Admission Systems Across Europe and Their Link to Equity
  • Type 1-Selection by Schools
  • Type 2-Selection by HEIs
  • Type 3-Least Selection
  • Type 4-Double Selection
  • From Conclusions to Recommendations
  • References
  • 13 Study Success at the Clash Point of Excellence and Social Dimension?
  • Introduction
  • New Demands on Higher Education
  • Social Function of Higher Education
  • How to Achieve Excellence
  • Study Success
  • Visegrad Countries and Study Success
  • Case Study of the Czech Republic
  • Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • 14 The Role of Student Counselling for Widening Participation of Underrepresented Groups in Higher Education
  • Social Dimension as a Crucial Element of the Bologna Process
  • Underrepresented Groups in European Higher Education
  • Measures to Include Underrepresented Groups in European Higher Education
  • Student Counselling as a Key Measure to Widen Access to Higher Education
  • What Kind of Counselling Is Provided by Students' Unions in Europe?
  • Students' Involvement in the Development of National Strategies for Social Dimension
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • 15 A New Aspect of Internationalisation? Specific Challenges and Support Structures for Refugees on Their Way to German Higher Education
  • Introduction.
  • Access to Higher Education for International Students, Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Germany
  • Challenges and Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers at German HEIs
  • Specific Challenges on the Way to Higher Education for Refugees and Asylum Seekers: An Intersectional Approach
  • Language
  • A Multitude of Bureaucratic Requirements
  • Finances
  • Entrance Qualification and Missing Documents
  • Gap in Educational Biography
  • Study Culture
  • Social Isolation
  • Information
  • Residential Status
  • Residence Obligation and Infrastructure
  • Trauma and Psychological Stress
  • Absence
  • Support Structures at German HEI
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 16 Studying and Working-Hurdle or Springboard? Widening Access to Higher Education for Working Students in Malta
  • Introduction
  • Higher Education Expansion and Working Alongside Studies
  • Challenges to Higher Education Expansion in Malta
  • Working Students in Malta
  • Conclusions and Recommendations
  • References
  • 17 Access, Qualifications and Social Dimension of Syrian Refugee Students in Turkish Higher Education
  • Introduction
  • Syrian Refugees in Turkey
  • Legal and Administrative Regulations on Refugees
  • Research on Syrian Students in Turkish Universities
  • Syrians Students in Turkish Universities
  • Survey and the Key Findings
  • Success Levels in the Courses
  • Quality of Education
  • Living/Work
  • Future Perspectives
  • Plans for the Future
  • Conclusion
  • Findings of This Research
  • References
  • 18 Inclusive Practices in Response to the German Refugee Influx: Support Structures and Rationales Described by University Administrators
  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Methodology
  • Key Findings
  • German Language Proficiency as a Significant Barrier
  • Distinct Programs Offered in Distinct University Contexts.
  • "Success" in Refugee Support Programming Is Opaque and Inconsistent.

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