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Book SynopsisAutonomy in governance and management in education has become the prerogative of higher education institutions, whilst optimum allocation and use of resources have become the aim of all higher education institutions. This book volume explores the creation of knowledge and its dissemination in an appropriate manner so as to create a significant impact in society. The chapter authors talk about the highly competitive education market and the transformation it has undergone. Authors from across the globe have suggested interventions that will help in sustainable growth of universities while maintaining and enhancing their quality standards. The chapters present a better understanding of a philosophy of management, society, development and education.
Trade ReviewThis book presents the significant transformations of Higher Education at a global level, strengthening it in order to support students and becoming more resilient and competitive. Governance, management, partnership, processes of managing risks, quality practices and standards, institutional rankings, strategic innovations, are some the main issues that are covered from book authors. Each of the articles brings a different perspective that can be referred to or used in other settings. The book provides a theoretical and practical framework and it can be considered as a resource book for university professors, students, management bodies, and policy makers ensuring sustainable development and quality standards for Higher Education.
-- Assoc. Prof Dr. Eglantina Gjermeni, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana, Albania
Table of ContentsPart I. Governance and Daily Practices
Chapter 1. Introduction to Governance and Management in Higher Education; Enakshi Sengupta, Patrick Blessinger, and Nasiruddin Nezaami
Chapter 2. The Role of Enterprise – Wide Risk Assessment in Developing Resilient Higher Education Institutions; Christopher Bamber
Chapter 3. Building Trust and Collaborative Participation in the Strategic Plan: Exploring the Interplay of Governance and Daily Practices at Williams College; Damien Boutillon
Chapter 4. Improving Operational – Developmental Connections: Creating Positive ‘Butterfly Effects’ in Universities; Russell Foote and Eglantina Hysa
Chapter 5. HE Professional Services Staff as Regulatory Policy Actors: An English Case Study; Françoise Mckay
Chapter 6. Academic Municipalities: Understanding University Governance as Urban Politics; Ryan Litsey and Jon Mcnaughtan
Chapter 7. Processes for Managing Risk in Higher Education; Rebecca Page-Tickell and Graeme Sloane
Part II. Strategic Plans & Policies
Chapter 8. Governance of Universities as Public Higher Education Institutions: A South African Context; Adéle Moodly and Owen Skae
Chapter 9. What is the Mission of this University? The Question of Isomorphism and Quality Practices in the Era of Institutional Rankings; Nomanesi Madikizela-Madiya
Chapter 10. Higher Education Institutions: Creating and Implementing Regional Innovative Knowledge Communities – A Comparative Study of Finland and Australia; Sharon Lierse, Ilkka Väänänen, Kati Peltonen, Kirsi Kiiskinen, Chloe Ward, and Bruce Wilson
Chapter 11. Beyond The Champion- Governance and Management of Strategic Innovation in Higher Education Teaching and Learning; Anahita Baregheh, Thomas Carey, and Gina O’connor
