scholarly journals A Comparative Analysis between Global University Rankings and Environmental Sustainability of Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 5759
Author(s):  
Manuel Muñoz-Suárez ◽  
Natividad Guadalajara ◽  
José M. Osca
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Environmental Indicators ◽  
University Rankings ◽  
American Universities ◽  
European Universities ◽  
Global University ◽  
Logistical Regression Analysis

Global University Rankings (GURs) intend to measure the performance of universities worldwide. Other rankings have recently appeared that evaluate the creation of environmental policies in universities, e.g., the Universitas Indonesia (UI) GreenMetric. This work aims to analyze the interaction between the Top 500 of such rankings by considering the geographical location of universities and their typologies. A descriptive analysis and a statistical logistical regression analysis were carried out. The former demonstrated that European and North American universities predominated the Top 500 of GURs, while Asian universities did so in the Top 500 of the UI GreenMetric ranking, followed by European universities. Older universities predominated the Top 500 of GURs, while younger ones did so in the Top 500 of the UI GreenMetric ranking. The second analysis demonstrated that although Latin American universities were barely present in the Top 500 of GURs, the probability of them appearing in the Top 500 of the UI GreenMetric ranking was 5-fold. We conclude that a low association exists between universities’ academic performance and their commitment to the natural environment in the heart of their institutions. It would be advisable for GURs to include environmental indicators to promote sustainability at universities and to contribute to climate change.

scholarly journals What Counts as World Class? Global University Rankings and Shifts in Institutional Strategies

2020 ◽  
pp. 171-196
Author(s):  
Tero Erkkilä ◽  
Ossi Piironen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Rankings ◽  
Institutional Practices ◽  
European Universities ◽  
Regional Role ◽  
Global Comparison ◽  
Global University ◽  
World Class ◽  
Institutional Strategies ◽  
And Shifts

AbstractGlobal university rankings have emerged as a benchmark of institutional success, setting standards for higher education policymaking and institutional practices. Nevertheless, only a marginal share of higher education institutions (HEI) are in a realistic position to be ranked as a ‘world-class’ institutions. In the European context, the global rankings have been used to highlight a performance gap between European and North American institutions. Here the focus has been on the HEIs in the top-100 positions, causing concerns over European higher education. This has also become a marker of world-class university. We analyze the strategies of 27 Northern European universities in different tiers to learn how they have adjusted to the reality of ranking. We conclude that the references to global rankings have increased between 2014 and 2018. At the same time, the references to rankings have become more implicit in nature. Nevertheless, we find that the discourse of global comparison and excellence has become more common in the strategies. There are also emerging references to the regional role of universities, which are apparent in the strategies of universities that are clearly outside the top-100 ranked institutions. However, this is also a reflection of the discourse of world-class university.

scholarly journals Are Global Rankings Unfair to Latin American Universities?

2015 ◽  
pp. 12-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andres Bernasconi
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Institutional Governance ◽  
American Universities ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
American Science ◽  
Global University ◽  
Latin American Universities ◽  
University Leaders ◽  
Key Resources ◽  
The University

Latin American universities do poorly in global university rankings. That is, they preform below the level to be expected of the size, GDP, and level of investment in higher education of its most advanced countries. University leaders in the region react to this yearly display of the lack of international stature of their universities by blaming the instrument. They claim rankings are biased towards the "Anglo-Saxon model of the university" and that they are unfit to recognize Latin America's universities "social mission". In this article, I challenge the notion that the message conveyed by poor placements in the rankings is irrelevant to Latin American universities. I argue that the invisibility of Latin American science to the world is caused by the lack of two key resources in Latin American universities: large enough numbers of dedicated research faculty, and good institutional governance.

scholarly journals El concepto de excelencia universitaria medido a través de los rankings internacionales / The Concept of University Excellence Measured by International Rankings

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-60
Author(s):  
Jairo Alexander González Bueno ◽  
Gladys Elena Rueda Barrios
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
University Rankings ◽  
University Ranking ◽  
International Context ◽  
Academic Ranking ◽  
The Times ◽  
The University

ABSTRACTDespite ongoing discussions and reviews regarding their application and validity, the university rankings are a popular means for comparing the Institutions of Higher Education at national and international level. These classification systems cover only 1 % of universities worldwide and focuses mostly on scientific research of these entities. Through this article will be presented a brief investigation of the origins of university rankings. Likewise, the position of Latin American universities will be discussed, in particular the Colombian in the international context. This descriptive analysis will be based on the results of the 2013 Academic Ranking of World University, the Times Higher Education Ranking, QS World University Ranking and SIR Scimago Institutions Rankings. Finally, will be analyzed the effects and impacts of using rankings to classify, compare and rank universities globally analyzed.RESUMENA pesar de los debates y críticas continuas con respecto a su validez y aplicación, los rankings universitarios son un medio popular para comparar las Instituciones de Educación Superior a nivel nacional e internacional. Estos sistemas de clasificación sólo abarcan el 1% de las universidades a nivel mundial y se enfocan en su gran mayoría en la investigación científica de estas instituciones. A través del presente artículo se realizará una breve investigación de los orígenes de los rankings universitarios. Así mismo, se analizará la posición de las universidades latinoamericanas, y en particular las colombianas, en el contexto internacional. Para ello se realizará un análisis descriptivo tomando como base los resultados al año 2013 del Academic Ranking of World University, del Times Higher Education Ranking, del QS World University Ranking y del SIR Scimago Institutions Rankings. Por último, se analizarán los efectos e impactos de usar los rankings para clasificar, comparar y calificar las universidades a nivel mundial. Contacto principal: [email protected]

scholarly journals Perceptions on Regulation and Asymmetry of Information as Critical Factors in University Governance in Latin America

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 215824402110231
Author(s):  
Juan Bautista Abello-Romero ◽  
Daniel López ◽  
Francisco Ganga ◽  
Claudio Mancilla
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Control Mechanisms ◽  
American University ◽  
American Universities ◽  
Asymmetry Of Information ◽  
Regulatory Processes ◽  
National Differences ◽  
The Board Of Directors ◽  
Latin American Universities

This article analyzes the results of an inquiry into Latin American university community members’ perceptions about regulatory processes and asymmetries of information, as influential factors in the governance of Latin American universities. It does so, by examining the national laws in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico. Previous studies in this continent have not considered these aspects and perspectives. Our research found significant differences between countries in terms of the Board of Directors’ capacity to act and the control mechanisms they can employ—which can be interpreted as national differences in the availability of their resources and their regulatory capacities. On the level of asymmetry of information, there are differences between countries, which depend on the position of the university members in their institutions. Thus, regulation and information are important factors when it comes to the governance of Latin American universities, and can explain its’ diversity.

Management indicators: their impact on Latin-American universities’ accreditation

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Gabriela Gerón-Piñón ◽  
Pedro Solana-González ◽  
Sara Trigueros-Preciado ◽  
Daniel Pérez-González
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
American Universities ◽  
Management Indicators ◽  
Latin American Universities

Latin-American Universities

1967 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 459
Author(s):  
George R. Waggoner
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
American Universities ◽  
Latin American Universities

Who uses Transport Network Companies?: Characterization of Demand and its Relationship with Public Transit in Medellín

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe Bedoya-Maya ◽  
Lynn Scholl ◽  
Orlando Sabogal-Cardona ◽  
Daniel Oviedo
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Discrete Choice Models ◽  
Transport Network ◽  
Gender Effects ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Latin American Region

Transport Network Companies (TNCs) have become a popular alternative for mobility due to their ability to provide on-demand flexible mobility services. By offering smartphone-based, ride-hailing services capable of satisfying specific travel needs, these modes have transformed urban mobility worldwide. However, to-date, few studies have examined the impacts in the Latin American context. This analysis is a critical first step in developing policies to promote efficient and sustainable transport systems in the Latin-American region. This research examines the factors affecting the adoption of on-demand ride services in Medellín, Colombia. It also explores whether these are substituting or competing with public transit. First, it provides a descriptive analysis in which we relate the usage of platform-based services with neighborhood characteristics, socioeconomic information of individuals and families, and trip-level details. Next, factors contributing to the election of platform-based services modeled using discrete choice models. The results show that wealthy and highly educated families with low vehicle availability are more likely to use TNCs compared to other groups in Medellín. Evidence also points at gender effects, with being female significantly increasing the probability of using a TNC service. Finally, we observe both transit complementary and substitution patterns of use, depending on the context and by whom the service is requested.

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