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The Promise of Higher Education : Essays in Honour of 70 Years of IAU.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: van't Land, Hilligje.
Other Authors: Corcoran, Andreas., Iancu, Diana-Camelia.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2021.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • Editors and Contributors
  • Introduction
  • 1 The Idea of the Book
  • 2 Outline of the Book
  • 3 To Conclude
  • References
  • Part I 70 Years of Higher Education Cooperation and Advocacy
  • To Cohere and Act as One: IAU-The Global Voice of Higher Education
  • References
  • Stepping Up Global Collaboration to Protect Higher Education's Future
  • Reference
  • The IAU and Contemporary Global Challenges: A Latin American Point of View
  • Drivers of Globalisation of Higher Education over the Last 70 Years
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Language
  • 3 Transport
  • 4 Globalisation of Industry and Commerce
  • 5 Massification of Higher Education
  • 6 The Internet and Social Media
  • 7 Rankings
  • 8 Recent Setbacks
  • 9 The Future-Addressing Global Challenges Together
  • References
  • A Personal View on Two Decades of Recent IAU History
  • 1 Serendipity
  • 2 IAU Often Avant-Garde
  • 3 A Unique Vantage Point
  • 4 A Unique Frame of Reference
  • IAU President Walter Kamba (1990-1995): A Man of Conscience
  • 1 First Encounter
  • 2 Early Years and Exile
  • 3 Return to Zimbabwe
  • 4 Vice-Chancellor
  • 5 University Autonomy Threatened
  • 6 Graduation Ceremony Speech
  • 7 University of Zimbabwe Post-Kamba
  • 8 Later Years
  • 9 IAU and Academic Freedom/ University Autonomy
  • 10 University Autonomy in Africa
  • References
  • Between Global Inequalities and World Ethics. Personal Reflections on Internationalisation of Higher Education over the Past Seventy Years
  • Creating Democratic Civic Universities in a Post-COVID-19 World: The IAU and Global Collaboration
  • 1 What Are the Purposes of the University?
  • 2 Are Universities in a Position to Make Sustained, Significant Contributions to Democracy?
  • 3 What Are the Obstacles to Creating Democratic Civic Universities?.
  • 4 What Is the Role of Global Collaboration in Reducing Obstacles to Creating Democratic Civic Universities?
  • Why IAU?
  • 1 How Can We Assess the Value of 70 Years of Work?
  • 2 From the Golden Book to the Golden Portal
  • 3 A Global Community of Universities
  • 4 The Shape of the Future
  • 5 Celebrating ... in Pandemic Times
  • References
  • Part II Facilitating International Cooperation
  • The Role of IAU in Facilitating International Cooperation
  • References
  • Universities, Associations, and Internationalization: Powerful Forces for Our Time
  • 1 The Promise of the University
  • 2 The Power of Associations
  • 3 The Urgency of Internationalization
  • Reference
  • A Global View of Internationalisation: What Next?
  • 1 A More Nuanced Approach to Internationalisation
  • 2 Aligning Internationalisation with Human Values and the Common Global Good
  • 3 Internationalisation for Society
  • 4 What Next?
  • References
  • The Importance of Internationalization Today and the Leadership Role of IAU
  • References
  • International Collaboration: Necessary, But Challenging
  • Getting Unstuck with Internationalization at Home: Seizing the Post-pandemic Moment
  • 1 An Uncertain Future for Higher Education and Internationalization
  • 2 Three Important Trends in Internationalization Pre-COVID
  • 3 Moving Ahead with Internationalization at Home
  • 4 A Sense of Urgency
  • 5 Reframing the Discussion
  • 6 Leadership at Many Levels
  • 7 Collective and Individual Action
  • 8 A Positive Agenda
  • 9 Conclusion
  • References
  • Levelling up International Higher Education: Universities, Nations and Global Goals
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Setting the Scene
  • 3 Universities and Nation-Building
  • 4 International Conventions and Practices
  • 5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Internationalization of Universities: 70 Years of Experience
  • References.
  • 70 Years of Internationalization in Tertiary Education: Changes, Challenges and Perspectives
  • 1 The Historical Context
  • 2 Cooperation or Competition?
  • 3 Institutional Strategies
  • 4 National Policies
  • 5 Challenges and Opportunities for the Future
  • References
  • The Evolution of Higher Education Collaboration in the Arctic Through Networking
  • Part III Coding the Values
  • Promoting Values Together: Global Currency with Local Impact for Universities
  • References
  • ``A Question of Integrity'': Academic Values Torn Between Organizational Affiliation, National Competitiveness and the Global Academic Community
  • References
  • Valuing the Civic Role of University Education in an Age of Competition and Rapid Change
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Beyond a Narrow Understanding of the Economic Benefits of Higher Education
  • 3 Revaluing the Civic Role of University Education
  • 4 Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • Mitigating Corruption in Higher Education
  • 1 Current Trends in Research on Corruption
  • 2 Definition of Corruption
  • 3 Measurement of Corruption
  • 4 Design and Implementation of Anti-corruption Policies
  • 5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Higher Education and Public Good in East and West
  • 1 Anglo-American Tradition
  • 2 Chinese Tradition
  • 3 Summary
  • References
  • The Beginning of History and the University
  • 1 The Ancient Academies and the ``Unity of Truth'' Ideal
  • 2 Truth in the Age of Scholasticism and the Role of Catholicism
  • 3 Christian Humanism - The Anglo-American Unity of Truth
  • 4 The Present Day
  • 5 New Histories
  • References
  • Higher Education and the Enduring Value of Hospitality: Reflections for the 21st Century
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Hospitality, Hostility and the Other
  • 3 Radical or Not at All
  • 4 Parting Thoughts
  • References
  • The Role of Quality Assurance and the Values of Higher Education.
  • 1 A Vision of Quality Based on These Values
  • 2 Quality Assurance Is a Key Source of Reinforcement and Support for These Values
  • 3 Quality Assurance Can and Should Be a Voice to Students and Society About These Values and How They Are Essential to Quality Higher Education
  • References
  • Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Celebrates Higher Education Collaboration Too
  • 1 The History of Recognition, a History of Student Mobility
  • 2 Recognition at Present
  • 3 ``We Can Only See a Short Distance Ahead, But We Can See Plenty There That Needs to Be Done.'' - Allan Turing
  • Part IV The Changing Landscape
  • Creating Responsible and Engaged Students
  • 1 Genesis
  • 2 Education as a Tool for Social Transformation and Sustainable Development
  • 3 Forms of Community Engagement
  • 4 Paradigms of Community Engagement
  • 5 Initiatives at BPS Women's University: A Case Study
  • 6 Involving HEIs in Rural Upliftment
  • 7 Conclusion
  • Universities Can Regain the Public's Trust
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Information Asymmetry
  • 3 Accreditation
  • 4 Rankings
  • 5 Conclusion
  • Towards the Other Side of Complexity: Values and Decisions in a Time of Uncertainty
  • References
  • Africa's Destiny and Higher Education Transformation
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 The Colonial African University
  • 3 The Emergence of National Universities
  • 4 Becoming Research-Intensive Universities
  • 5 Conclusion
  • Reference
  • The Constant of Change: Remaining Relevant in 21st Century Higher Education
  • 1 Illuminating Change and Transformation in Higher Education
  • 2 Co-dependent, Borderless, Yet Profoundly Unequal and Conflicted Global Societies
  • 3 The Changing Nature, Relevance and Value of Knowledge
  • 4 The Growing Redundancy and Harsh Reality of the Current Business and Delivery Models
  • 5 New Models of Organisational Design and Leadership
  • 6 Conclusion
  • References.
  • The Changing Role of Universities in Lithuanian Society
  • 1 Conclusions
  • References
  • Modern Challenges for Universities
  • Universities in an Era of Post-Corona ``New Order''
  • References
  • Redefining the Role of Universities in a Rapidly Changing Landscape
  • From Emergency Remote Teaching to Strategically Embracing Online Learning
  • References
  • Overcoming Challenges and Boundaries Through the Innovation of University Learning and Teaching Practices
  • 1 Premises
  • 2 Innovation in Teaching and Learning as a Dynamic Strategy
  • 3 Innovation in the National Context: Teacher Training
  • 4 Impacting in the Local Context: Innovating Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education
  • 4.1 Corporate Education
  • 4.2 Prison University Programmes
  • 5 Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • Is the Pandemic Leading to a Paradigm Shift in Higher Education?
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Will Students Have Discovered Online Education as a Viable and More Affordable Alternative?
  • 3 Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2)
  • 4 Results and Discussions
  • 5 Conclusion
  • References
  • A Personal Reflection on the Key Challenge for Higher Education: Improving the Quality of University Instruction
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 A Framework for Effective Collegial Control
  • 3 Conclusion
  • References
  • University Leadership: Slippage from Abiding to Peremptory Roles?
  • 1 The Issue
  • 2 Abiding University Leadership Roles
  • 3 Peremptory University Leadership
  • 4 And Internationally?
  • References
  • The Dawn for a New Era for Higher Education
  • References
  • Are Rankings (Still) Fit for Purpose?
  • 1 Rankings, Influence and Relevance
  • 2 Promoting Elitism in the Era of Mass Higher Education
  • 3 Measuring Excellence?
  • 4 Are Rankings Still Fit for Purpose?
  • References
  • Are Universities Better Off Without Rankings?
  • 1 Introduction.
  • 2 Impact of Rankings on Policies and Behaviours.

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