Reform of Qatar University / Joy S. Moini ... [and others] ; with Mohammed Al Hamadi, Sheikha Jabor Al Thani ; foreword by Sheikha Al Misnad.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rand-Qatar Policy Institute.

Moini, Joy S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jāmiʻat Qaṭar.

Universities and colleges--Qatar.

Universities and colleges.

Qatar.

Physical Description:

xxix, 91 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation, 2009.

Summary:

In 2003, the State of Qatar engaged the RAND-Qatar Policy Institute to assist Qatar University with reform of its major administrative and academic structures, policies, and practices. In this summary of the reform effort, the authors recount the motivation for reform, describe the design of the reform agenda, and detail the early stages of the implementation effort, with an eye toward identifying challenges yet to be met.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

The State of Qatar 2

Education in Qatar 4

Qatar University 8

Governance 9

Enrollment 9

Academic Programs 10

Faculty 12

Research 12

The Need for Reform 13

Chapter 2 Designing the Reform Agenda 19

Organizing for Reform 21

Objectives and Obstacles 24

The Role of Qatar University in Qatari Society 24

Obstacles to Be Overcome 26

The Reform Agenda 27

Launching the Reforms 31

Chapter 3 Implementing the Reform Agenda 33

Create Institutional Autonomy 35

Improve University Decisionmaking Processes 38

Revitalize Academic Structures and Services 41

Improve Managemenr of Faculty 44

Foster and Support Student Achievement 46

Strengthen the University Community 48

Looking Forward 50

Chapter 4 Reflections on the Reform: Key Elements of the Reform Strategy and Challenges to Implementation 53

Conditions That Made Reform Possible 54

Timing of the Reform 54

The Organization and Sequencing of the Reform 54

Strong Leadership 56

The University as Primary Actor 57

Support from Outside Experts 58

The Difficult Choices 59

Academic Standards Versus Social Norms 59

Pragmatism Versus Ambition 62

Well-Established Versus Innovative Academic Structures 63

University Service Versus Scholarly Development 65

The Pace of Reform 66

Efficiency Versus Inclusiveness 68

Chapter 5 The Challenges Ahead 71.

Notes:

"Rand Qatar Policy Institute."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 89-91).

ISBN:

0833047442

9780833047441

OCLC:

423281264