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Maximising Universities’ Civic Contribution : A Policy Paper., Ellen Hazelkorn, John Goddard
Maximising Universities’ Civic Contribution : A Policy Paper., Ellen Hazelkorn, John Goddard
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Civic engagement is widely used but often lacks a common understanding. This report provides clarity and context for civic mission in Welsh higher education. • The concept of “the public good” underpins Welsh public policy; actions to strengthen universities’ civic mission builds upon that commitment. • Universities’ potential for civic engagement in Wales is shaped by several factors: institutional origin and subsequent development, the Welsh, and UK, higher education policy context and the globalisation of higher education and the economy at large. • Within Wales, the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act has an important role to play in shaping civic …
“The Accountability And Transparency Agenda: Emerging Issues In The Global Era, Ellen Hazelkorn, Andrew Gibson
“The Accountability And Transparency Agenda: Emerging Issues In The Global Era, Ellen Hazelkorn, Andrew Gibson
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When global rankings first appeared in 2003, rankings in general were little known despite the fact that collecting statistical information on individual academic institutions had begun by the U.S. Bureau of Education in the late 19th century (Snyder, 1993). This was followed by various attempts to measure and compare the performance of faculty members and correspondingly their institutions by focusing on the schooling and characteristics of birth of such “Geniuses” or “Great Men”. This early focus on "distinguished persons" dominated rankings to the 1950s but effectively excluded most public universities, such as Land Grant universities, because they were newer institutions …
The Impact And Influence Of Rankings On The Quality, Performance And Accountability Agenda, Ellen Hazelkorn, Andrew Gibson
The Impact And Influence Of Rankings On The Quality, Performance And Accountability Agenda, Ellen Hazelkorn, Andrew Gibson
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When global rankings first appeared in 2003, rankings in general were little known despite the fact that collecting statistical information on individual academic institutions had begun by the U.S. Bureau of Education in the late 19th century (Snyder, 1993). This was followed by various attempts to measure and compare the performance of faculty members and correspondingly their institutions by focusing on the schooling and characteristics of birth of such “Geniuses” or “Great Men”. This early focus on "distinguished persons" dominated rankings to the 1950s but effectively excluded most public universities, such as Land Grant universities, because they were newer institutions …
Professional Development Of Staff In Assessment & Feedback: A National Approach, Roisin Donnelly
Professional Development Of Staff In Assessment & Feedback: A National Approach, Roisin Donnelly
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Professional Development Celebration., Roisin Donnelly
Professional Development Celebration., Roisin Donnelly
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Exploring The Relevance Of The Pdf For Library Professionals., Roisin Donnelly
Exploring The Relevance Of The Pdf For Library Professionals., Roisin Donnelly
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Making Digital Badging Work: Lessons From An Irish He Context, Roisin Donnelly, Colin Lowry, Terry Maguire
Making Digital Badging Work: Lessons From An Irish He Context, Roisin Donnelly, Colin Lowry, Terry Maguire
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Overview Of Professional Development Framework For All Staff Who Teach In Higher Education & What Is Being Learnt From The Initial Implementation., Roisin Donnelly
Overview Of Professional Development Framework For All Staff Who Teach In Higher Education & What Is Being Learnt From The Initial Implementation., Roisin Donnelly
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Pilot Studies Implementation Of The National Professional Development Framework For All Staff Who Teach In Higher Education And The National Digital Badges Initiative., Roisin Donnelly
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What Does Global Higher Education Mean For University Leaders?, Ellen Hazelkorn
What Does Global Higher Education Mean For University Leaders?, Ellen Hazelkorn
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The world is changing, and fast. The “widening, deepening and speeding up of connections across national borders” is transforming the way we live and work (OECD, 2016). The growing demand to participate in higher education and to leverage its benefits for individuals and society is changing what, where, when and how we learn. The impacts of societal challenges, previously easily ignored, now flow easily and quickly between and across boundaries with positive and negative effects. Whether we recognise it or not, we are all global citizens, moving across countries and borders, and connected to each other through trade and technology.