"In an era where people are questioning the value of higher education, this book profiles eight institutions that are pursuing unique educational missions and making a profound difference to their students and society. It is essential reading for researchers and students of education research, education policy, and international education reform"--
We are living in an era where global university schemes only offer narrow conceptions of quality, relying too heavily on international ranking systems. This timely book present an alternative perspective on evaluating 'world-class universities', showcasing how eight very different higher education institutions have defined and are pursuing excellence in their own way. Each case study highlights how institutions can align their work with shared values and goals, and strive to uphold these principles in all they do and say. The portraits offer insights into the ways institutions can create cultures of excellence tied to a vision of how to make a difference for their students and society. Their success suggest that policy makers should reward institutions that adopt and strive to fulfil particular educational purposes rather than continuing to perpetuate the status quo. It is essential reading for researchers and students of education research, education policy, and international education reform.
In an era where people are questioning the value of higher education, this book profiles eight institutions that are pursuing unique educational missions and making a profound difference to their students and society. It is essential reading for researchers and students of education research, education policy, and international education reform.
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Showcases eight universities pursuing unique educational missions, providing new concepts and definitions of excellence in Higher Education.
1. Introduction: Why this Book? Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby;
2. Asian
university for women: Liberal arts and leadership for women (shoes or no
shoes) Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby;
3. Dublin City university: Terrier or
wolfhound? Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby;
4. Nazarbayev university: An elite
institution or a national model? Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby;
5. Pontificia
universidad Católica de Chile (UC): Connecting faith and service Matthew
Hartley and Alan Ruby;
6. Qatar university: Local identity and global
opportunities Matthew Hartley, Alan Ruby, and Ahmed Baghdady;
7. School of
advanced studies, university of Tyumen: Transformation from within? Matthew
Hartley and Alan Ruby;
8. Tata institute of social sciences: Immersed in the
field Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby;
9. University of Maryland, Baltimore
County: Charisma and the power of we Matthew Hartley, Elizabeth Dunens, and
Alan Ruby;
10. Conclusion: Reflections on excellence Matthew Hartley and Alan
Ruby; References; Index.
Matthew Hartley is Deputy Dean and the Board of Advisors Professor of Education at the Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania. He has consulted with universities in emerging and established democracies in Europe, the Middle East, North America, and North Africa. Alan Ruby is Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania. He has had a long career ranging from classroom teacher, to Australian deputy secretary of education, to chair of the OECD education committee. He also served as director of the Human Development Sector for the East Asia Region of the World Bank.
