Strategic Planning for Higher Education Institutions : Modern Challenges and Global Perspectives / by Ghassan Al-Qaimari, Mohammad Ayub Khan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Al-Qaimari, Ghassan.

Series:

Education Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher.

Strategic planning.

Leadership.

School management and organization.

International education.

Comparative education.

Educational technology.

Higher Education.

Business Strategy and Leadership.

Organization and Leadership.

International and Comparative Education.

Digital Education and Educational Technology.

Local Subjects:

Higher Education.

Business Strategy and Leadership.

Organization and Leadership.

International and Comparative Education.

Digital Education and Educational Technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (373 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2025.

Summary:

This book examines the major challenges confronting leaders and policymakers in higher education institutions and their impact on governance and strategic planning. It highlights the growing inadequacy of traditional management models in an era shaped by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Key topics include digital transformation, innovation, online education, social media marketing, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. The book also explores how universities can align with national visions, meet regulatory demands, improve global rankings, and enhance research, community engagement, and academic excellence. It offers a practical framework to help institutional leaders craft future-ready strategies tailored to today’s dynamic higher education landscape. Ghassan Al-Qaimari, Chancellor of the University of Fujairah and Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, has held senior leadership roles in the UAE and Australia. He has led major initiatives in accreditation, internationalization, and strategy, and is a global speaker and consultant on higher education, innovation, and institutional development. Mohammad Ayub Khan is a professor at UDEM Business School, specializing in cross-cultural negotiation and global business. He has held various academic leadership roles and published extensively on international management. He also serves as an AACSB South Asia Volunteer-Mentor and actively participates in global academic conferences.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Higher Education and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Chapter 3: Digital Transformation in Contemporary Higher Education Institutions

Chapter 4: Strategic Approaches to Internationalization in Higher Education

Chapter 6: A Holistic Approach to Achieving Academic Excellence

Chapter 7: Strategic Planning for Various Models of Higher Education Institutions

Chapter 8: Strategies for Virtual, Online, and Hybrid Education

Chapter 9: Navigating the Minefield: Understanding Strategic Planning Pitfalls in Higher Education Institutions

Chapter 10: Higher Education Institution Community Engagement: Theoretical Foundations and Lessons from Canadian University Experience

Chapter 11: Green Education and the Strategic Role of Higher Education Institutions in Influencing Sustainability Discourse and Practice

Chapter 12: Accountability and Responsibility: Meeting the Requirements and Guidelines of National and International Regulators

Chapter 13: Strategic Alignment of Academic Programs with National Vision and Global Standards

Chapter 14: Strategies for the Integration of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Higher Education

Chapter 15: Strategies for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Institutions

Chapter 16: Marketing Strategies for Generation Z and Beyond in the Age of Social Networking

Chapter 17: Educational Leadership

Chapter 18: Future Trends in Higher Education: Global Perspectives and Experiences.

Notes:

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ISBN:

3-032-04788-9

9783032047885

OCLC:

1551397282