University Management : How to Remain Relevant and Competitive / Serwan M. J. Baban and Tahseen Rafik.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baban, Serwan M. J., author.

Rafik, Tahseen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher--Administration.

Education, Higher.

Universities and colleges--Administration.

Universities and colleges.

Universities and colleges--Planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (280 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, England : Ethics International Press Ltd, [2024]

Summary:

The book provides a progressive approach to the governance and management of Universities and other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). It sets out key measures for remaining relevant and competitive, and in proactively and effectively fulfilling their role in nurturing and developing market-ready graduates who will be significant contributors to the economy, and aid the development of society. The book deals with strategic and operational management of HEIs, and proposes approaches to achieve excellence in higher education. Part of this approach to excellence is a focus on the knowledge and skills needed for graduate employability, as well as preparing graduates for the new realities of nation building, wealth creation, market demands and competition. The book also addresses the academic workforce, with guidance on planning, workloads and management. In addition to providing the essential tools to maintain high academic standards and deliver salient teaching and research, these include quality assurance, international benchmarking and accreditation.This book will be an important reference source for Vice Chancellors, Presidents, Trustees, Provosts and Deans, and Heads of Academic Departments; and researchers, and practitioners in leadership, management and policy making positions within the field of higher education; as well as investors in Private HEIs.

Contents:

Intro

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Chapter 1

Introduction to Higher Education Institutions

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Definition of Higher Education and Higher Education Institutions

1.3 Mission of HEIs

1.4 Business Model Canvas of HEIs

1.5 General Management Structure of HEIs

1.6 Executive/Senior Officers of HEIs

1.7 Human Resources Management in HEIs

Chapter 2

HEIs' Governance, Leadership and Management

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Academic Governance Vs. Corporate Governance

2.3 Governance Principles, Values, and Strategic Goals

2.4 Good Governance and Management

2.5 HEIs Governance and Management Tools

Chapter 3

Developing and Implementing HEIs' Strategic Plans

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Mission Statement of HEIs

3.3 Objectives of HEIs

3.4 HEIs Core Values

3.5 Why Strategy is Important?

3.6 Formation of HEIs Strategy

3.7 Levels of Strategy

3.8 Higher Education Analysis

3.9 Positioning and Gap Analysis

3.10 Strategy Implementation

3.11 Successful Strategy

Chapter 4

Development of HEIs' Taught Portfolio

4.1 Introduction

4.2 General Principles (QAA, 2018)

4.3 Definitions of Terms

4.4 Taught Programme Design and Development

4.5 Making Changes to a Validated Programme

4.6 Collaborative Provision

4.7 Accreditation of Academic Programme

4.8 Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

4.9 Quality Assurance and Enhancement Processes of Taught Provision

Chapter 5

Development of HEIs' Research Portfolio

5.1 Introduction

5.2 The Importance of Developing Research Culture in HEIs

5.3 Development of Research Strategy

5.4 Development of A Research Culture in HEIs

Chapter 6

Development of HEI's Community Engagement Portfolio

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Community Engagement Planning and Management

6.3 Engagement with Industry and Employers

6.4 Engagement with Professional Bodies

6.5 Engagement with other HEIs

6.6 Engagement with Alumni

6.7 Engagement with the Community at Large

6.8 Internationalisation Dimension

Chapter 7

HEIs' Quality Assurance and Enhancement

7.1 Introduction

7.2 HEI Governance and Management Theme

7.3 HEI Taught Programmes

7.4 Student Learning By Research Programmes

7.5 Staff Research and Consultancy

7.6 Community and Industry Engagement

7.7 Academic Support Services

7.8 Students and Students Support Service

7.9 Staff and Staff Support Services

7.10 General Support Services and Facilities

Chapter 8

Human Resources Management in HEIs

8.1 Identification of Staff Needs

8.2 Recruitment Process

8.3 Induction of New Staff

8.4 Staff Development

Chapter 9

The Way Forward

9.1 How THE DIASPORA May Aid In Domestic National Development

9.2 Conclusions

9.3 Summary Checklist.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781804415917

180441591X

9781804415900

1804415901

OCLC:

1432591004