Critical perspectives on global competition in higher education /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Laura M. Portnoi, Sylvia S. Bagley, editors
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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106 pages ;
Dimensions
23 cm
SERIES
Series Title
New directions for higher education,
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The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Volume Designation
number 168 (Winter 2014)
ISSN of Series
0271-0560 ;
GENERAL NOTES
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"Winter 2014."
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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1. Setting the stage: global competition in higher education / Sylvia S. Bagley, Laura M. Portnoi -- 2. Rankings and the global reputation race / Ellen Hazelkorn -- 3. The global quest to build world-class universities: toward a social justice agenda / Robert A. Rhoads, Shuai Li, Lauren Ilano -- 4. University mergers in Finland: mediating global competition / Jussi Välimaa, Helena Aittola, Jani Ursin -- 5. Questioning quality assurance / Kevin Kinser -- 6. Cross-border higher education: global and local tensions within competition and economic development / Taya L. Owens, Jason E. Lane -- 7. International education hubs: collaboration for competitiveness and sustainability / Jane Knight -- 8. A critical analysis of global competition in higher education: synthesizing themes / Laura M. Portnoi, Sylvia S. Bagley
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This volume delivers a cutting-edge analysis on vernacular globalization, or how local forces mediate global trends. It delves into the vital facets of the quest for global competitivenes, including: Global university rankings, World-class universities, University mergers, Quality assurance, Cross-border higher education, International education hubs