scholarly journals An Examination of the Benefits and Costs of Sabbatical Leave for General Higher Education, Industry, and Professional-Technical/Community College Environments

2011 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda R. Otto ◽  
◽  
Michael Kroth ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Community College ◽  
Technical Community ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
College Environments ◽  
Higher Education Industry ◽  
Benefits And Costs ◽  
Sabbatical Leave

A strategy tripod perspective on merger effectiveness in the higher education industry: the mediating role of future foresight

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahraa Sameer Sajwani ◽  
Joe Hazzam ◽  
Abdelmounaim Lahrech ◽  
Muna Alnuaimi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
Higher Education Industry

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to investigate the role of the strategy tripod premises, mediated by future foresight and its effect on merger effectiveness in the higher education industry.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative survey method was implemented, with the data provided by senior managers of 14 universities that went through a merger from the years 2013–2016. The proposed model was tested using partial least squares (PLS) of structural equation modeling (SEM).FindingsThe results indicate that government support, competitive intensity and knowledge creation capability relate positivity to merger effectiveness, and these relationships are mediated by future foresight competence.Originality/valueThe study provides a better understanding of merger effectiveness in the higher education industry by identifying the role of future foresight competence in the application of strategy tripod and its contribution on merger effectiveness. Results indicate that future foresight competence contributes to the merger effectiveness and enables the effective implementation of the strategy tripod dimensions in higher education mergers.

Faculty and Student Activism

2019 ◽  
pp. 183-195
Author(s):  
David V. Tolliver ◽  
Michael T. Miller ◽  
Jennifer M. Miles ◽  
Daniel P. Nadler
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Student Activism ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
Higher Education Industry ◽  
Faculty Mentors ◽  
Academic Content

Colleges and universities can be important social drivers in the functioning of society. Through their efforts and activities, they can educate an electorate and teach behaviors that ultimately benefit the society in which they work. Additionally, students can learn from their faculty mentors not only academic content, but important behaviors about how to be involved activists in seeking change. This chapter explores how faculty and students are activists, how they learn and interact with each other, and ultimately, what impact this has on the operation on individual higher education institutions and the higher education industry at large.

Reimagining Higher Education in the Post-Pandemic World

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Pradeep Nair
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Design Assessment ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
Student Enrolment ◽  
University Leaders ◽  
Higher Education Industry ◽  
New Student

Higher education is often touted as a recession-proof occupation and industry. During a recession, jobs are lost, but people's hunger for higher education typically grows. The Covid-19 pandemic shattered this belief, particularly in the private higher education industry. The campus closures due to Covid-19 have led to a drastic decline in new student enrolment, increased student deferments while disrupting academic calendars and campus operations, with some universities and colleges likely to close down or merge. Institutions have had to pivot to online learning to try and maintain learning and business continuity. The pandemic accelerated digital adoption across the global higher education sector. For any recovery to be meaningful and sustainable, there must be reform. This chapter explores how higher education must transform in the new normal post Covid-19 pandemic. It implores university leaders to reimagine and adopt game changing strategies in curriculum design, assessment, and delivery in order to sustain and grow ahead of the market when the pandemic is over.

Bridging the Gaps Between Higher Education, Industry, and the Learner

2022 ◽  
pp. 282-298
Author(s):  
Goran Trajkovski ◽  
Racheal L. Killian ◽  
Samantha Coen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Holistic Learning ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
Educational Product ◽  
Higher Education Industry

The gap between higher education and industry is often discussed, but mitigating solutions lag behind and contribute to its widening. This chapter explores the root causes of this gap and examines the establishment of common frameworks based on skills and approaches to assessing those skills as the path forward. The perspective and needs of the industry, the learners, and higher education are discussed. Data silos to inform the educational product on skills in need by industry exist. Tools to support communicating skills in various technology solutions in the spirit of a holistic learning and employment record are emerging. Skills and competencies that populate those records must be relevant, appropriately validated, and communicated using an agreed-upon language. Selected examples of current and emerging approaches in the skills-first approach to establishing common frameworks for communication and assessment are provided to illustrate possibilities.

Crafting a Culture That Values Exceptional Teaching Practice: A Dean’s Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-270
Author(s):  
Barbara A. Ritter
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Collaborative Culture ◽  
Strong Focus ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
Faculty And Administrators ◽  
Higher Education Industry ◽  
Collective Goals ◽  
Different Levels

This essay explores the similarities and differences between faculty and administrators related to the definition and applied practice of teaching and learning. It is concluded that there is much agreement in defining the construct from sources over time, from different levels and different disciplines in higher education. However, perspectives across administration and faculty may differ as related to consideration of the environment of the higher education industry, the student experience and curriculum as a whole, and external regulating bodies related to accreditation and state and federal governments. The essay concludes with a discussion around creating a collaborative culture with a focus on the collective goals of the unit that can advance a strong focus on exceptional teaching practices.

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