scholarly journals A Study of the Protocols for Action on Sexual Harassment in Public Universities—Proposals for Improvement

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Ignacio Rodriguez-Rodriguez ◽  
Purificación Heras-González
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
Spanish Public Universities

Sexual harassment and harassment on the grounds of sex are social problems that still need to be solved in 2020. Universities are not immune to these issues and they generally determine a set of measures to be implemented, sometimes in the form of a protocol of action, in order to address the problem. After a review of the literature, this work will describe the development of these protocols in Spanish public universities, offering a compilation of the implemented means and procedures, but also others still to be added, creating a diagnosis of the position of Spanish universities, and suggestions about how to manage sexual harassment and harassment on the grounds of sex in a higher education environment.

Digital transparency and public accountability in Spanish universities in online media

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 701-732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Ramírez ◽  
Ángel Tejada
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
Spanish Public Universities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent and quality of online intellectual capital (IC) disclosure released via websites and social media in relation to university stakeholders’ information needs in Spanish public universities. In addition, this paper examines whether there are differences in the online IC disclosure according to the type of university. Design/methodology/approach The study applies content analysis and a survey. The content analysis was used to analyse the websites and social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram) of all Spanish public universities in the year 2019, whereas the survey was submitted to all members of the Social Councils of Spanish public universities. Findings The findings indicate that university stakeholders attach great importance to online disclosure of specific information about IC. However, the findings emphasise that Spanish universities’ website and social media content are still in their infancy. Specifically, this study found that the quality of disclosed information on IC in public universities’ websites is of low level, particularly with regard to the disclosure of relational capital. The study found that the information provided by Spanish public universities via social media mainly concerns the structural and relational capital. Likewise, the results of this paper evidence that the larger and more internationally focused universities reveal more online information on IC. Practical implications The results of the research may be beneficial for managers of higher education institutions as a basis for developing adequate strategies addressing IC disclosure through the websites. In order to satisfy the information needs of university stakeholders, Spanish universities can be recommended to focus on reporting higher-quality information on financial relations, students’ satisfaction, quality standard, work-related knowledge/know-how and collaboration between universities and other organisations such as firms, local government and society as a whole. Originality/value This study explores two innovative tools to provide IC disclosure in the higher education institutions context, namely, websites and social media, whereas previous studies focused on traditional tools as annual report. Likewise, this study considers the quality of this information.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Image and Legitimacy in the Spanish Public University

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Cristina Del-Castillo-Feito ◽  
Encarnación González-Vázquez ◽  
Jaime Gil Lafuente
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Public University ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Complex Environment ◽  
Administrative Personnel ◽  
The Government ◽  
Spanish Public Universities ◽  
Talented Students ◽  
The Relationship

The correct management of intangible assets such as image and legitimacy can be crucial for the survival and success of organizations given the current competitive landscape. These variables have been analysed in the literature due to their importance, however additional research is still needed in order to clarify the way they relate. Spanish public universities operate in a complex environment, competing for economic resources from the government as well as for talented students, prestigious professors and competent employees at national and international levels. The aim of this paper is to analyse the relationship between image and legitimacy in the higher education context. For this purpose, a review on the literature regarding image and legitimacy will be carried out, followed by the analysis of the results obtained through a survey distribution to a variety of universities’ stakeholders (students, professors, administrative personnel, alumni and managers). To treat the data PLS SEM was used. The results confirm the proposed hypothesis on the influence that image has on legitimacy.

scholarly journals An Online Engagement Framework for Higher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Petrea Redmond ◽  
Amanda Heffernan ◽  
Lindy Abawi ◽  
Alice Brown ◽  
Robyn Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Comparison Method ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Online Engagement ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Recommendations For Practice ◽  
Emerging Themes

Student engagement is understood to be an important benchmark and indicator of the quality of the student experience for higher education; yet the term engagement continues to be elusive to define and it is interpreted in different ways in the literature. This paper firstly presents a short review of the literature regarding online engagement in the higher education environment, moving beyond discipline-specific engagement. It then presents a conceptual framework which builds upon recurring themes within the literature, including students’ beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours. The framework was developed by adopting a constant comparison method to analyse the literature, and to search for and identify current and emerging themes. The framework identifies indicators for five key elements of online engagement, and the authors propose that the framework provides a guide for researchers and academics when exploring online engagement from a conceptual, practical and research basis. Finally, the paper provides recommendations for practice, outlining how the framework might be used to reflect critically upon the effectiveness of online courses and their ability to engage students.

El régimen jurídico del profesorado contratado en el sistema universitario público

2016 ◽  
pp. 19-57
Author(s):  
Daniel CAPODIFERRO CUBERO
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Research Staff ◽  
State Regulations ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Distribution Of Powers ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
Assessment Procedures ◽  
Complex Matter

LABURPENA: Espainiako unibertsitate-sisteman kontratatutako irakasleen araubide juridikoa gai konplexua da. Gai hori arautzen duten Estatuko eta autonomia erkidegoetako xedapenek zenbait gai erregulatzen dituzte: unibertsitateetan lan egiterakoan ikertzaileek izango dituzten figurak eta baldintzak zehaztea eta postuak lortzeko baldintzak ezartzea. Azken horien artean bereziki garrantzitsuak dira aurretiko ebaluazioarekin lotura duten gai guztiak. Hori guztia egiteko autonomia-erkidegoek oinarrizko araua den Unibertsitateen Legea garatu dute zenbait araurekin. Horien xedapenek autonomia-erkidego bakoitzaren unibertsitate-arloko politikak aurrera eramateko eginak daude, baina zenbaitetan ez datoz bat Estatuko araudiak xedatutakoarekin. Lan honen helburua da xedapen horiek guztiak aztertzea eta Estatuko legearekin bat egiten duten baloratzea, aplikagarriak diren eskumen-arloko arauak kontuan hartuta. RESUMEN: El régimen jurídico del profesorado universitario contratado en el sistema español es una materia compleja que se articula a partir de disposiciones de rango estatal y autonómico que abarcan tanto la determinación de las figuras y condiciones mediante las que los investigadores prestarán sus servicios en las Universidades como los requisitos de acceso a las mismas, entre los que reviste especial importancia todo lo relativo a los procedimientos de evaluación previa. Para ello la LOU, como norma básica, es desarrollada por diversas disposiciones autonómicas cuyas previsiones, aunque respondan a la materialización de políticas propias de la Comunidad Autónoma en relación a su sistema universitario, pueden, en ocasiones, no resultar ajustadas a lo preceptuado por la normativa estatal. El objetivo del trabajo es hacer un recorrido por el contenido de todas estas disposiciones y valorar su encaje a partir de las reglas competenciales aplicables. ABSTRACT: The legal framework of hired teaching and research staff in Spanish Universities is a complex matter, developed by national and regional regulations which cover both the definitions and conditions of contractual figures that can be filled by researches in public Universities and their requirements for access, including particularly important issues related to quality assessment procedures. The state-wide Law of Universities is developed by various regional provisions whose content, even if they realize the higher education Autonomous Region’s own policies, can sometimes not be adjusted to the basic state regulations. The aim of this paper is to depict the content of all these provisions and to assess their adequacy with reference to the applicable rules about distribution of powers.

Formulating and elaborating a model for the measurement of intellectual capital in Spanish public universities

2016 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Ramírez ◽  
Montserrat Manzaneque ◽  
Alba María Priego
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Comparative Studies ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Reporting Practice ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Spanish Public Universities ◽  
New Framework

Intellectual capital approaches become critical at universities mainly due to the fact that knowledge is the main output as well as input in these institutions. Although some attempts to measure intellectual capital have been made so far, there is still a long way to go. The purpose of the present article is to provide a model for the measurement of intellectual capital in higher education institutions. The results of a study done at Spanish public universities are used to indicate which intangible elements need to be measured, and a new framework for the measurement and management of intellectual capital is presented. Points for practitioners The main contribution of this article is the validation of the consensus on the key intangible elements and indicators that should comprise a university intellectual capital model. Our proposed intellectual capital model helps universities on the path to presenting information that is useful to their stakeholders, contributing to greater transparency, accountability and comparability in the higher education sector. This article offers useful and specific guidelines for intellectual capital reporting practice in universities. The creation of a framework of intellectual capital reporting facilitates benchmarking analysis and comparative studies in order to help decision-making processes, improve the articulation of public policies and increase transparency in the whole system.

scholarly journals Trajectories of Victimization and Bullying at University: Prevention for a Healthy and Sustainable Educational Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3426
Author(s):  
José Gómez-Galán ◽  
Cristina Lázaro-Pérez ◽  
José Ángel Martínez-López
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Community Institutions ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Spanish Universities

The bullying phenomenon is both an uncomfortable reality and a serious social problem for educational community institutions. Its presence is incompatible with a healthy and sustainable education environment. The educational, psychological, and social consequences of bullying transcend the personal sphere and reach the family and work environment in adulthood. Traditionally, bullying has been studied in the compulsory educational stages. However, at present, this problem is also being addressed in higher education. The present research, which is of a transversal nature, aims to explore bullying in the Spanish university setting, along with its typology, scope, and predictive factors, from both socio-demographic and family perspectives. In this sense, we set ourselves the following objectives: (GO1) to see if university students are exposed to bullying, as well as to identify the profiles of the subjects of bullying from three dimensions (physical, relational, and verbal victimization) and (GO2) to determine whether there are trajectories of bullying in university students from the compulsory education stage to the present. Based on a descriptive quantitative methodology, this study was conducted in 10 Spanish universities. The research’s major results show that the persistence of bullying in university classrooms is of a relational and verbal nature, but is not physical. Victimization occurs mainly in women who carry out studies linked to social and legal sciences or art and the humanities. Additionally, it is observed that a spiral of relational violence is produced, perpetuating this type of aggression over time. Among other predictive factors in university students is that they have suffered relational violence during their compulsory education. These data should alert educational and health institutions about the persistence of bullying in university students to prevent it and to facilitate its early detection and treatment to eradicate this problem from higher education classrooms.

scholarly journals Analysis of Green Public Procurement of Works by Spanish Public Universities

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Fuentes-Bargues ◽  
Pablo Ferrer-Gisbert ◽  
Mª. González-Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Public Universities ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Environmental Criteria ◽  
Green Public Procurement ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
Contracting Process ◽  
Day To Day Operations ◽  
Spanish Public Universities ◽  
Geographical Scope

Universities play an important role among public institutions because they initiate huge purchasing and contracting activities and contribute to sustainable development through education, research, and day-to-day operations. Existing studies on green public procurement (GPP) practices at Spanish universities focus on products and services. For this study, a total of 316 procedures were collected and analysed from the calls for tenders made by Spanish public universities between 2016 and 2017. The environmental criteria involved in the tenders and their weights were classified by subsector, geographical scope, and project budget. The results of this study show the use of environmental criteria in the works tendered by Spanish public universities is low (19.2%) in comparison with the results of other studies. It is therefore necessary to encourage GPP practices in the contracting process to comply with the environmental policies that universities have defined as part of their institutional policies.

scholarly journals Teacher self-efficacy and its relationship with students’ affective and motivational variables in higher education

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Rodríguez ◽  
Bibiana Regueiro ◽  
Rebeca Blas ◽  
Antonio Valle ◽  
Isabel Piñeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
The Past ◽  
Work Avoidance ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Perception Of Self ◽  
Teacher Self Efficacy ◽  
Spanish Public Universities

During the past few decades, researchers have proposed that teacher self-efficacy influences student achievement and motivation. The main aim of this work is to identify possible teacher self-efficacy profiles and to determine possible differences in some affective-motivational variables of students. 95 teachers and 1924 students from five Spanish public Universities took part in this study. Using cluster analysis, three distinctive profiles of teachers were generated: high self-efficacy, medium self-efficacy, and low self-efficacy. ANOVA results suggest that teachers with intermediate self-efficacy perception have more learning-oriented students than teachers with high self-efficacy. Students of teachers who are overconfident of their teaching capacity seem to engage less in studying to learn, they are more indifferent to the subjects, and they value the contents of the subject less. These students could also be less confident about the results of their efforts, showing a low perception of self-efficacy, greater academic work avoidance, and more anxiety than students of teachers with a moderate perception of self-efficacy. The results are discussed in light of the hypothesis of overconfidence.

scholarly journals Leadership Behaviours and Academic Performance in Iraqi Public Universities: A Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 596-600
Author(s):  
Hakim Hsoonee Almayali
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Transactional Leadership ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Leadership Behaviour ◽  
University Leaders ◽  
Ministry Of Higher Education

In line with the “National Strategy 2009-2013” launched by the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), this study proposed to investigates the behaviour of university leaders (transformational leadership or transactional leadership behaviour) in enhancing academic performance of Iraqi public universities (including teaching, research, service, and staff satisfaction). A review of the literature suggests that there is positive relationship between leadership behaviour and academic performance in higher education; however, there is a dearth of studies investigating this relationship. The results are expected to show that leadership behaviour has positive relationship on academic performance in Iraqi HEIs. (98 words)

The Inadequate Information Model of Spanish Universities: The Relevance of Intellectual Capital Disclosure

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (03) ◽  
pp. 1350022
Author(s):  
Yolanda Ramírez Córcoles
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Information Model ◽  
Current Accounting ◽  
Inadequate Information ◽  
The Social ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
Spanish Public Universities

The main aim of this study is to demonstrate how important it is for Spanish public universities to provide information on their intellectual capital in order to satisfy their users' information needs. To this end, we analysed the opinion held by the members of the Social Councils regarding the need for Spanish public universities to publish information on their intellectual capital when presenting economic, financial and budgetary information. The results of this research show extensive criticism of the current accounting information model used by public universities in Spain. They also demonstrate a widespread interest in universities including information on their intellectual capital with a view to increasing the relevance of the current university financial statements.

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