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Book SynopsisThe evolving societal, political and economic landscape has led to increased demands on higher education institutions to make their contribution and benefits to society more visible, and in many cases with fewer public resources. This book contributes to the understanding of the responsibilities of Higher Education and the challenges posed to the production and circulation of knowledge. It raises questions about the role of higher education in society, its responsibility towards students and staff, and regarding its intended impact. The book brings together a range of topical papers, and a diversity of perspectives: scientific investigations of reputed scholars, critical evidence-based papers of third space professionals, and policymakers’ perspectives on the daily practice and management of higher education institutions and systems. The variety of both content and contributors elevates the richness of the book and its relevance for a large audience. Contributors are: Victor M. H. Borden, Lex Borghans, Bruno Broucker, Hamish Coates, Gwilym Croucher, Lisa Davidson, Mark Engberg, Philipp Friedrich, Martina Gaisch, Solomon Gebreyohans Gebru, Ton Kallenberg, Kathi A. Ketcheson, Lu Liu, Alfredo Marra, Clare Milsom, Kenneth Moore, Roberto Moscati, Marjolein Muskens, Daniela Nömeyer, Attila Pausits, Svetlana Shenderova, Wafa Singh, Chuanyi Wang, Denyse Webbstock, Gregory Wolniak, and Jiale Yang. See inside the book.
Trade Review"In 14 chapters and 275 pages, the reader gets an overview of current developments within higher education at a global level. (…) On the whole, the book is firmly positioned within the mainstream of academic thinking and practice. It is interesting and informative". - C. Brink (2021). An all too promising title. Th&ma (1), 63-64. "This edited volume raises questions about higher education’s responsibility toward students and staff and its intended impact on society, offering policy makers, professors, practitioners, and researchers an opportunity to review and analyze the integral role that higher education plays in society.[...] The collection compiles essays from a variety of distinguished scholars, educators, and policy makers, each of whom brings a unique perspective to the discussion.[...] This book should be read by anyone seeking to better understand the expected roles and responsibilities of higher education". N. A. Powers, in CHOICE, 58 (10), 2021.
Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Notes on Contributors Introduction Ton Kallenberg, Victor M. H. Borden, Bruno Broucker and Clare Milsom PART 1: Higher Education’s Students and Staff 1 Towards ‘Relevant & Effective’ Teaching-Learning Processes in Indian Higher Education Wafa Singh 2 Expanding Inquiry on Intercultural Wonderment to Optimize Study Abroad Learning Contexts Lisa M. Davidson and Mark E. Engberg 3 The Long-Term Career Consequences of College Undermatching Marjolein Muskens, Gregory C. Wolniak and Lex Borghans 4 Between Trust and Strategic Behavior of Academic (Middle) Leaders in Higher Education: The Levels of Strategy Ton Kallenberg 5 Politicians and Bureaucrats in a Humboldt Type System: The Case of Italy Alfredo Marra and Roberto Moscati PART 2: Higher Education Systems: (Responsible?) Practices and Policies 6 University Mergers in Austria: Experiences and Future Scenarios for Organizational Development in Higher Education Attila Pausits 7 What Does It Mean to Be a Responsible 21st Century South African University? Denyse Webbstock 8 The Central Government in Higher Education: Defining Areas of Responsibility between State Ministry and Governmental Agencies in Austria and Norway Philipp Friedrich 9 External Accountability in Ethiopian Public Higher Education Solomon Gebreyohans Gebru 10 Finnish-Russian Double Degree Programmes: When Partners’ Responsibilities Become a Challenge for Internationalization Svetlana Shenderova PART 3: Higher Education Impact 11 High-Impact Practices, Degree Completion, and Academic Quality: A Study of Student Participation in Practices That Promote Success Kathi A. Ketcheson 12 The Productivity of Leading Global Universities: Empirical Insights and Implications for Higher Education Jiale Yang, Chuanyi Wang, Lu Liu, Gwilym Croucher, Kenneth Moore and Hamish Coates 13 Third Mission at Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences and the Translational Role of Hybrid Middle Managers Martina Gaisch and Daniela Nömeyer 14 Lessons Learned and Future Directions Bruno Broucker, Victor M. H. Borden, Clare Milsom and Ton Kallenberg
