scholarly journals FOSTERING STANDARDIZATION AND QUALITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION- A STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-31
Author(s):  
Nida Masroor ◽  
Muhammad Asim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Corporate Sector ◽  
Limited Growth ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Business Graduates ◽  
Quality In Higher Education ◽  
The Growth Of Economy

Universities are specialized units aimed to deliver quality education and shaping future leadership to provide competent professionals to the industry. The establishment of ORIC in universities and significant increase in academia-industry linkage activities is strategic move towards achievement of the mentioned objectives. Bridging up the gap between academia and industry by adopting such strategies defines the successful role of HEIs. In view of increasing number of universities and continuous outflow of graduates it seems imperative to analyze and capitalize their potential towards the growth of economy. However, the unemployment ratio and limited growth in SME (Small & Medium sized Entities) sector reflect the insignificant absorption of graduates in corporate sector. The study aims to determine the factors that serve as barriers in achieving goals of HEIs by understanding the problems faced by university students in general and business graduates in particular on the basis of data gathered from 100 students from different universities present in Karachi. It shall also assists the policy makers in devising policy as per market demands, level of quality attained by universities, their involvement with corporate sector and in turn need of the industry to keep both parties at par in the fluctuating and contemporary era.

scholarly journals Attitude of University Students and Teachers towards Instructional Role of Artificial Intelligence

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-177
Author(s):  
Irshad Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Likert Scales ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Instructional Role ◽  
Survey Approach

The present study evaluated the attitude of university students and teachers towards instructional role of artificial intelligence. It was a descriptive study and the researcher used survey approach for data collection. The data was collected from 323 university students and 196 university teachers by using two questionnaires developed (one for students and one for teachers) on five point rating (Likert) scales. Descriptive statistics i.e. percentage was used for data analysis. This study demonstrated positive attitude of university students and teachers towards AI and its instructional role. It appeared to be encouraging for the respondents as well as for the administrators and policy makers. The study suggested higher education institutions to formulate a feasible policy to get benefits of instructional role of AI in higher education.

scholarly journals Determining the Challenges Faced by Syrian Refugees Students at Jordanian Camps According to Their Perspective: A Case of Universities Role to Supporting

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Luma Fakhir AbduRazak ◽  
Reda Salamah AL Mawdieh ◽  
Asaad Ali Karam ◽  
Abdulsalam Yousef Aljaafreh ◽  
Mohammed Elias Al-Azzaw
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Refugee Students ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Multiple Challenges

This study aimed to identify the most important challenges facing the Syrian refugee university students in Jordan camps, and the universities’ role in supporting them from their perspective, by providing answers to the following questions: What are the challenges that facing the Syrian refugee university students in Jordanian camps from their perspective? And what kind of support could Jordanian universities provide for the Syrian refugee university students from their perspective? This study employs a quantitative and qualitative approach and intends to explore the challenges and opportunities for Syrian refugee students in Jordan. The results show that the large number of Syrian Refugee University Students at Jordanian camps present challenges for local communities in meeting the needs of both the refugees and the host universities. Refugees face multiple challenges in Jordan:(1) Financial shortcomings; (2) legal issues including lack of documentation and restrictive host country policies; (3) Psychological and Family challenges. Findings of the study add to the understanding of the vital role of higher education in improving living conditions and giving a sense of hope for the future. The study offers policy and program recommendations to decision- and policy-makers for the national and international communities, donors and other institutions with the overall goal to improve and guide further practice and research in supporting access to higher education.

Addressing employability challenges of business graduates in Bangladesh: Evidence from an emerging economy perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-94
Author(s):  
Mahi Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Quality Teachers ◽  
Business Graduates ◽  
Graduate Employability ◽  
Skill Gaps

This study aimed to explore and address the employability challenges of business graduates in the higher education sector in Bangladesh. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed applying thematic analysis (N = 35, 77% male, mean age = 34 years). Findings revealed that skill gaps, lack of quality education system, quality teachers, industry-university collaboration, backdated course curriculum, and corruption are important challenges for graduate employability in Bangladesh. The study suggests improving communication skills, updating course curriculum, curbing institutional corruption, limiting student-teacher politics, hiring and promoting quality teachers, and industry-university collaboration as strategies to improve graduate employability. The findings may help employers, managers, graduates, academics, and policymakers in the higher education sector to identify and address graduate employability challenges in an emerging economy such as Bangladesh.

scholarly journals ENCONTROS DE ESTUDANTES INDÍGENAS DE MATO GROSSO DO SUL: desafios, protagonismo e interculturalidade no Ensino Superior

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Maria Luiz Ferreira ◽  
Beatriz dos Santos Landa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Knowledge Network ◽  
Institutional Policies ◽  
Indigenous Students ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
University Spaces ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul

O texto apresenta uma das experiências do projeto Rede de Saberes – Permanência de Acadêmicos Indígenas no Ensino Superior, desenvolvido por quatro universidades, UCDB, UEMS, UFMS e UFGD, com aporte financeiro da Fundação Ford. Este artigo reflete ainda sobre o protagonismo dos(as) estudantes indígenas na realização de encontros estaduais nos espaços universitários e em áreas indígenas, podendo ser apontados entre os resultados: a proposição de políticas públicas e institucionais; a criação de ações e programas específicos e diferenciados nas Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES); e o fortalecimento do protagonismo de jovens universitários(as) indígenas no enfrentamento dos diferentes desafios postos para eles nesses espaços e na construção de relações interculturais.MEETINGS OF INDIGENOUS STUDENTS FROM MATO GROSSO DO SUL: challenges, protagonism and interculturality in Higher Education  ABSTRACTThe text presents one of the experiences of the project Knowledge Network − Permanence of Indigenous Academics in Higher Education, developed by four universities, UCDB, UEMS, UFMS and UFGD, with financial support from the Ford Foundation. This article also considers the protagonism of indigenous students in holding state meetings in university spaces and indigenous areas, resulting in: the proposition of public and institutional policies; creation of specific and differentiated actions and programs in Higher Education Institutions (IES); and strengthening of the role of young indigenous university students in facing the different challenges posed to them in these spaces and in the construction of intercultural relations.Keywords: Indigenous in Higher Education. Interculturality. Indigenous Protagonism

Ethics in Higher Education

2014 ◽  
pp. 230-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suja R. Nair
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Primary Study ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Small Primary ◽  
Younger Generation

Institutions of higher education have a major role to play in preparing the younger generation for a propitious future. Apart from imparting quality education, they need to instill high ethical values and practices amongst the student fraternity. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the various facets of education and the role of ethics in the field of higher education. An attempt has been made to emphasize and highlight the perspective on the importance of ethics in higher education through a review of literature. A small primary study was also conducted involving the faculty of a few universities in India as respondents. The respondents were administered a questionnaire on “Ethics in Higher Education” to gauge a link between the theory and practice.

scholarly journals Mediating Role of E- Learning Resources in Developing Entrepreneurial Inclinations Amongst Undergraduate Students At Universiti Utara Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.7) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Mohd Sufli Yusof ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Salman Shabbir ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Shukri Bin Bakar ◽  
Prof. Dr. Mohd Noor Mohd Shariff ◽  
Azahari Ramli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Structural Support ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Universiti Utara Malaysia

In this study the authors tried to identify mediating role of innovation and moderating role of size of enterprise in the relationship Making a living with lawful earnings is possible by working for others, becoming self-employed or employing others. This paper aims at providing insights into the role of structural support and the use of E-learning such as business simulations games in developing entrepreneurial intentions of university students. The underlying theories of experiential learning, constructivist learning theory and bloom’s taxonomy are discussed in relation with the objectives of this study. The response of 252 university students from Malaysia was collected through self-administrative survey using simple random sampling technique. The results of PLS-SEM demonstrate a significant positive impact of E-learning resources and perceived structural support from Government in developing entrepreneurial inclinations of students at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). The present study provides an overview and highlight the role assumed by the institutions of higher education through adoption of E-learning resources in order to nurture entrepreneurship among young generation. Additionally, keeping in view the role of higher education in socio-economic development, recommendations have also been proposed for universities and policy makings institutions to cope with the current challenges of higher education.  The findings of this study have important implications of enhancing entrepreneurial capacity in Malaysia.

Internationalization of Higher Education: Potential Benefits and Costs

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahira Jibeen ◽  
Masha Asad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Relations ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Benefits And Costs

<div><p class="Els-Abstract-head">Abstract</p></div><p>Internationalization of higher education is the top stage of international relations among universities and it is no longer regarded as a goal in itself, but as a means to improve the quality of education.  The knowledge translation and acquisition, mobilization of talent in support of global research and enchantment of the curriculum with international content are considered to be the benefits of internationalization of higher education. Though, internationalization holds many positives to higher education, there are grave risks associated with this multifaceted and growing phenomenon. Negative aspects include commercial profit, academic colonization and difficulty in ensuring quality education. The current review has implications for educational policy makers to ensure positive and reciprocal benefits to the higher education institutions and the countries concerned.</p><p> </p>

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document