Governance and Management in Higher Education
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Autonomy 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.
Part 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
This 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.
Enakshi Sengupta serves as Director at the Centre for Teaching and Learning and is Associate Professor of Business at the American University of Afghanistan.
Patrick Blessinger is adjunct Associate Professor of Education at St. John's University, USA. He is also a Chief Research Scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association.
Nasiruddin Nezaami is Chair of the Law department at the American University of Afghanistan.