The Functions of Higher Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 559-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Ford
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Functions Of Higher Education

What Higher Education Can Learn from Business and Industry

1997 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron W. Hughey
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Employee Training ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Functions Of Higher Education ◽  
Legal And Ethical Issues

Many colleges and universities have traditionally provided local and regional companies with various types of management assistance and employee training programmes. Indeed, consultation with the private sector has long been recognized as one of the primary functions of higher education. In recent years, however, consensus has been growing that this is not a one-way street. Business and industry can also play an important role in the struggle to keep academe viable in the midst of philosophical, cultural and economic turmoil. The management strategies currently being used by many corporations are proving to be instrumental in helping those industries remain vital in terms of both customer satisfaction and overall profitability. Such strategies include more innovative uses of technology, focusing more extensively on quality and customer service, the use of teams and group decision making, better ways of motivating employees, a renewed emphasis on training, and fostering a greater respect for legal and ethical issues as well as diversity. While not all of these ideas and concepts have direct application to higher education, many are at least worth serious consideration. This paper explains how many of the ideas and practices prevalent in the corporate world can be of substantial value to academic administrators as they endeavour to keep higher education responsive to the needs of contemporary society.

An Analysis of Globalization and Higher Education in Malaysia

2012 ◽  
Vol 01 (09) ◽  
pp. 73-81
Author(s):  
Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Major Trend ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Functions Of Higher Education

This study aims to examine the impact of globalization on private higher education in Malaysia. The impact of globalization and the development of knowledge-based economy have caused much dramatic change to the character and functions of higher education in Malaysia. The major trend is the reforming and restructuring of private higher education in Malaysia to make it more competitive globally. If Malaysia is serious in turning into an “education hub”, strategies and policies have to be in place to attract international students to study with a local university with international standards.

Extent of Extension Services Delivery in Tertiary State Technological Institutions of the Philippines

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
ELIZABETH M. QUIMBO
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
State Technological ◽  
Institutional Linkages ◽  
Functions Of Higher Education

An extension service is one of the fourfold functions of higher education institutions. This study assessed the extent of implementation of the extension services programs of state technological institutions in a geographic region in the Philippines. The program implementers were sampled to draw data along the aspects of attainment of objectives, program relevance, and effectiveness of the strategies and activities adopted as well as the attainment of objectives, program relevance, and effectiveness of the strategies and activities adopted as well as the extent of the adequacy of resources available to the implementers. The findings showed two of three institutions with favorable results as to attainment of objectives, program relevance and strategies adopted as well as the extent of adequacy of resources in the delivery of services. To address gaps, this study further identified recommendations to enhance the capabilities of implementers such as trainings in extension services delivery, fund sourcing and forging institutional linkages or networking.Keywords: Education, Extension Services Delivery, Tertiary State Technological Institutions,Philippines

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