New Perspectives On Using Accreditation To Improve Higher Education

Author : Hysa, Eglantina,Foote, Russell
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781668451960

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New Perspectives on Using Accreditation to Improve Higher Education by Hysa, Eglantina,Foote, Russell Pdf

Recently, the priorities of higher education have adjusted; where before the focus was primarily on the financial side of education, institutions now consider people to be their main source of value and education to be much more than the production and dissemination of knowledge. Due to this, a gap has been created between decades of emphasis on financing and the undermining of the qualitative requirements of education. New Perspectives on Using Accreditation to Improve Higher Education outlines key issues that must be addressed if accreditation agencies globally are to achieve their primary objective of ensuring that universities and the degree programs they offer are of even greater quality than they are at present. Covering topics such as leadership, assessment, and sustainability, this reference work is ideal for principals, policymakers, higher education staff, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Author : Eglantina Hysa,Russell Foote
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-24
Category : Education, Higher
ISBN : 1668451999

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New Perspectives on Using Accreditation to Improve Higher Education by Eglantina Hysa,Russell Foote Pdf

"This book provides very implementable initiatives that would 'fuel' and positively transform higher education in a manner that would yield visible benefits for students, staff, communities and countries in a manner that has never been seen before"--

Author : Maria Palazzo,Pantea Foroudi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781040001141

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Contemporary Marketing and Consumer Behaviour in Sustainable Tourism by Maria Palazzo,Pantea Foroudi Pdf

This book delves into contemporary trends in consumer behaviour and marketing strategies in the field of sustainable tourism. It explores effective promotion methods for sustainable tourism development, emphasizing the involvement of various stakeholders such as communities, local residents, visitors, organizations and governments. With an international perspective, this interdisciplinary book specifically examines the human aspects of environmental change, covering topics like smart growth; heritage; place identity, place image, and reputation; technology and innovation; life-cycle thinking and circular economy; waste management; ecosystems and global change; transitions to low-carbon economy; etc. The book raises several original research questions about the essential nature of sustainable tourism in the post-pandemic era, aiming to fill knowledge gaps and drive transformative change. Offering a blend of theoretical insights and practical case studies, this book is valuable for students, researchers and academics in business management, marketing, communication and tourism, as well as for managers and decision-makers.

Author : Calhoun, Christie F.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781668482094

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The Impact and Importance of Instructional Design in the Educational Landscape by Calhoun, Christie F. Pdf

Instructional design is pivotal to the landscape of education. Shifts in the educational landscape require different approaches to meet different needs. While it is important to realize that education in modern society looks much different than decades ago, it is essential to understand that the basic components of instructional design have not changed. No matter the classroom, all learning must begin with clear goals and objectives, learning activities, and assessments. From there, instruction is designed using a number of models or instructional designs as a foundation to develop learning. The Impact and Importance of Instructional Design in the Educational Landscape provides relevant theoretical instructional design models and the latest research findings related to these models. Covering topics such as co-teaching, lesson planning and delivery, and universal design for learning (UDL), this premier reference source is an excellent resource for pre-service and in-service teachers, teacher educators, instructional technology professionals, library media specialists, educational administrators, instructional leaders, researchers, and academicians.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789004689060

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Building an Academic Community by Anonim Pdf

Both HEIs and academic communities are affected by global trends that pose many challenges. This raises dilemmas related to community building and the cooperation between academic community members, which requires the exchange of experience, knowledge and information on different levels. Therefore, it is necessary to discuss new approaches and methods to manage the learning and teaching process, as well as methods and tools that support the development of the academic community. This edited volume book tackles this multifaceted phenomenon by combining diverse viewpoints of scholars and practitioners. It captures the nuances of different scientific disciplines, including management science, psychology and pedagogy. What distinguishes the book is its innovation, multidimensionality, interdisciplinarity and methodological diversity. Building an Academic Community. Challenges for Education Quality Management shows the experiences of different HEIs struggling with current trends in the post-pandemic era such as the change of the university model with an emphasis on practical and competence learning and the technologization of the education process. It can be a valuable basis for future activities to develop the academic community and the quality of education at HEIs.

Author : Jean Vasile, Andrei,Vasi?, Mile,Vukovic, Predrag
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781668488126

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Sustainable Growth and Global Social Development in Competitive Economies by Jean Vasile, Andrei,Vasi?, Mile,Vukovic, Predrag Pdf

In the process of transitioning to the New Normal model of society and economy, business models, development patterns, and structural transformations have started to become major instruments in creating the new reality. Creating the basic conditions and promoting the sustainable economic development criteria for contemporary communities needs not only a massive rearrangement of the classical structures but also a rethinking of the old economic paradigm to promote new business models and sustainable entrepreneurship. Sustainable Growth and Global Social Development in Competitive Economies fulfills a gap between theory and practice in the field of resilient economies, sustainable growth, and global social development in the New Normal. It also provides some holistic approaches regarding business models, development patterns, and transformations in the New Normal paradigm. Covering key topics such as globalization, business process modeling, and resource economics, this premier reference source is ideal for business owners, managers, government officials, policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Author : Susan D. Phillips,Kevin Kinser
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781421425443

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Accreditation on the Edge by Susan D. Phillips,Kevin Kinser Pdf

In the book the editors bring together the expertise of different stakeholders to illustrate the complexities of the accreditation system and to map the critical issues that must be navigated goind forward

Author : Susan D. Phillips,Kevin Kinser
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781421425450

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Accreditation on the Edge by Susan D. Phillips,Kevin Kinser Pdf

A behind-the-scenes look at how college and university accreditation affects your education—and the value of your degree. Accreditation is essential to colleges and universities. Without it, they are unable to participate in federal student aid programs or confer legitimate degrees. In Accreditation on the Edge, Susan D. Phillips and Kevin Kinser bring together the expertise of different stakeholders to illustrate the complexities of the accreditation system and to map the critical issues that must be navigated going forward. Accreditation can be seen both as an invaluable resource and as a barrier to needed reform. Presenting an array of different perspectives—from accreditors and institutions to policymakers and consumers—the book offers nuanced views on accreditation's importance to higher education and on the potential impact of proposed reforms. The contributors reveal that accreditation is currently on the edge of a policy precipice, as the needs of higher education and the interests of the many stakeholders may well outstrip its ability to perform. But, they argue, accreditation is also on the cutting edge of the transformation of higher education in the twenty-first century. Intended for policymakers, accreditors, institutional leaders, and scholars in higher education, Accreditation on the Edge offers a comprehensive analysis of the critical issues that accreditation reform needs to address if it is to serve the future of a fast-changing higher education environment. Contributors: Armand Alacbay, David A. Bergeron, Alana Dunagan, Judith S. Eaton, Peter T. Ewell, Madeleine F. Green, Thomas L. Harnisch, Michael B. Horn, Kevin Kinser, Edwin W. Koc, Paul J. LeBlanc, Sylvia Manning, Leah K. Matthews, Barmak Nassirian, Anne Neal, Audrey Peek, Susan D. Phillips, Mark Schneider, Jamienne S. Studley, Joseph Vibert

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Agroforestry Centre
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Forestry schools and education
ISBN : 9789290592211

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New Perspectives in Forestry Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stamelos Georgios,K.M. Joshi,Saeed Paivandi
Publisher : Studera Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789385883279

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Quality Assurance in Higher Education by Stamelos Georgios,K.M. Joshi,Saeed Paivandi Pdf

The significant growth of number of students enrolled in tertiary education institutions in the recent past decades has caused an unprecedented expansion of higher education systems. The rapid and constant social, economic and technological mutations and international competition make the importance of qualitatively well-educated citizenry and labor forces very decisive. Globalization has developed a powerful impact on the development of higher education and imposes new challenges for the organization (standards, financing, regulations). Systems of higher education tend to detach from the national models and adopt a more "global" orientation. The implementation of quality assurance is one of the recent and most decisive transformations of higher education. Different higher education systems are trying to develop assessment tools (internal and external) to improve the quality of teaching, research and extension activities, and these are either based on experiences of selected countries or are extensively country specific. The quality assurance procedures that were often dependent on national directorial traditions have gradually tended to converge and led to a setup of common tools and standards. Countries under a centralized system tend to impose a uniform and general model while decentralized systems give greater freedom to universities to set up their own quality. International rankings of universities also contribute to impose a set of transnational standards and values, which is also being considered as indicative by the stakeholders. The present book tries to look at the quality assurance mechanism, international rankings and its impact in both absolute and comparative fashion in context of 11 countries from different parts of the world.

Author : Robert Kelchen
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781421424736

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Higher Education Accountability by Robert Kelchen Pdf

Beginning with the earliest efforts to regulate schools, the author reveals the rationale behind accountability and outlines the historical development of how US federal and state policies, accreditation practices, private-sector interests, and internal requirements have become so important to institutional success and survival

Author : George D. Kuh,Stanley O. Ikenberry,Natasha A. Jankowski,Timothy Reese Cain,Peter T. Ewell,Pat Hutchings,Jillian Kinzie
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118903391

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Using Evidence of Student Learning to Improve Higher Education by George D. Kuh,Stanley O. Ikenberry,Natasha A. Jankowski,Timothy Reese Cain,Peter T. Ewell,Pat Hutchings,Jillian Kinzie Pdf

American higher education needs a major reframing of student learning outcomes assessment Dynamic changes are underway in American higher education. New providers, emerging technologies, cost concerns, student debt, and nagging doubts about quality all call out the need for institutions to show evidence of student learning. From scholars at the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA), Using Evidence of Student Learning to Improve Higher Education presents a reframed conception and approach to student learning outcomes assessment. The authors explain why it is counterproductive to view collecting and using evidence of student accomplishment as primarily a compliance activity. Today's circumstances demand a fresh and more strategic approach to the processes by which evidence about student learning is obtained and used to inform efforts to improve teaching, learning, and decision-making. Whether you're in the classroom, an administrative office, or on an assessment committee, data about what students know and are able to do are critical for guiding changes that are needed in institutional policies and practices to improve student learning and success. Use this book to: Understand how and why student learning outcomes assessment can enhance student accomplishment and increase institutional effectiveness Shift the view of assessment from being externally driven to internally motivated Learn how assessment results can help inform decision-making Use assessment data to manage change and improve student success Gauging student learning is necessary if institutions are to prepare students to meet the 21st century needs of employers and live an economically independent, civically responsible life. For assessment professionals and educational leaders, Using Evidence of Student Learning to Improve Higher Education offers both a compelling rationale and practical advice for making student learning outcomes assessment more effective and efficient.

Author : David Dunkerly,Wai Sum Wonh
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351808026

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Global Perspectives on Quality in Higher Education by David Dunkerly,Wai Sum Wonh Pdf

This title was first published in 2001: An edited collection of essays from experts in the field of quality assurance in higher education. Each contributor provides a summary of recent developments in the respective countries centred on specific themes. They include an outline of the nature of higher education in the various countries, a description of recent developments in higher education quality assurance mechanisms together with discussions of the role of government, funding, the implications of emerging new trends such as distance learning, and non-traditional modes of delivery and assessment. The book should be of use to those working in higher education - both academics and policy makers - because of its comparative focus and ability to compare strategies and structures from one country to another. Similarly those working directly in assuring quality issues should also find the volume valuable.

Author : G. Harindranath
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0306472511

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New Perspectives on Information Systems Development by G. Harindranath Pdf

"Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD2001), University of London, September 5-7, 2001" - T.p. verso.

Author : Hari Harindranath,W. Gregory Wojtkowski,Joze Zupancic,Duska Rosenberg,Wita Wojtkowski,Stanislaw Wrycza,John A.A. Sillince
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781461505952

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New Perspectives on Information Systems Development by Hari Harindranath,W. Gregory Wojtkowski,Joze Zupancic,Duska Rosenberg,Wita Wojtkowski,Stanislaw Wrycza,John A.A. Sillince Pdf

This book is a result of the Tenth International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD2001) held at Royal Holloway, University of London, United Kingdom, during September 5-7, 2001. ISD 2001 carries on the fine tradition established by the first Polish-Scandinavian Seminar on Current Trends in Information Systems Development Methodologies, held in Gdansk, Poland in 1988. Through the years, this seminar evolved into an International Conference on Information Systems Development. The Conference gives participants an opportunity to express ideas on the current state of the art in information systems development, and to discuss and exchange views on new methods, tools, applications as well as theory. In all, 55 papers were presented at ISD2001 organised into twelve tracks covering the following themes: Systems Analysis and Development, Modelling, Methodology, Database Systems, Collaborative Systems, Theory, Knowledge Management, Project Management, IS Education, Management issues, E-Commerce. and Technical Issues. We would like to thank all the contributing authors for making this book possible and for their participation in ISD200 1. We are grateful to our panel of paper reviewers for their help and support. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to Ceri Bowyer and Steve Brown for their unfailing support with organising ISD2001.