Higher education governance in the Arab world : exploring the challenges of the education sector and social realities /: exploring the challenges of the education sector and social realities. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Georges Azzi.
• Editors: Azzi, Georges
• Contents: Higher Education Governance in the Arab World; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Introduction; A Theoretical Overview; A Theoretical Overview: Principles; A Worldwide Overview: Reform of Corporations; A Worldwide Overview: Reform in Higher Education Institutions; Situational Overview: Arab Higher Education Governance; Book Contribution; Readers and Beneficiaries; References; Internationalization and Globalization, and their Effect on Higher Education Institutions in the Arab World; Internationalization and Globalization: Economic and Cultural Impacts; Internationalization of HE Internationalization of the HE Sector in the Arab WorldReferences; "Zero-Based" Governance: A New Model for the Future; Introduction; History of HE in the Arab World; Governance and the Purpose of Higher Education; Transforming Our Educational Systems; Peace Education; Leadership; Characteristics, Skills, and Concepts Essential for Effective Leadership; Believing You Can Be a Leader; Effective Communication; Becoming "Change Ready"; Motivation; Empowerment and Team Building; Conflict Resolution; Learning from Mistakes; Professional Development, Assessment, and Evaluation; Volunteerism Recruitment and Retention of EmployeesBeing Visible; Agility in Leadership Style; Lateral Thinking; Harvesting the Power of Now and Having Fun; "Zero-Based" Governance: A New Model for the Future; References; The Impact of Governance in Higher Education Institutions on Scientific Research in the Arab World; The State of Scientific Research in the Arab World; The Importance of Governance in HEIs; Summary and Recommendations; References; Governance Reform in Higher Education Institutions in the Arab World: An Institutional Initiative; Introduction; The Beginnings; Importance of Governance Objectives of GovernanceMajor Changes in the Educational System; Principles of Governance; Areas of Governance; Special Committees; Governance Models; Standards and Stages of the Application of Governance in Universities; The Role of Students in Governance-Based Universities; The Negative Effects of the Non-Application of Governance in Universities; Result of the Non-Application of Governance in Universities; Problems Encountered by Arab Higher Education; Conclusion; References; The Role of Governments in Shaping Governance of Higher Education Institutions in the Arab World; Introduction Historical Evolution of Higher Education GovernanceHistorical Evolution of Higher Education; History of Higher Education Governance; The Role of Government; Models of Governance in Higher Education; Arab World: The Government Role in Higher Education Governance; The Role of Government in Funding Determination to Ensure Equal Opportunity; The Role of Government in Control and Quality Assurance; Diversification of HEIs; Perceptions of the Government Role; Higher Education Governance and Democracy in the Arab World; Conclusion; References
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 378.009174927; Business; Education, Higher -- Arab countries -- Administration; Universities and colleges -- Administration; Higher education and state -- Arab countries; Management science; Leadership; Knowledge management; Education, Higher; International business enterprises; Africa—Economic conditions; Organization; EDUCATION / Higher; Education, Higher -- Administration; Higher education and state; Universities and colleges -- Administration; Business & Economics -- Information Management; Education -- Higher; Business & Economics -- International -- General; Business & Economics -- Strategic Planning; Knowledge management; Higher & further education, tertiary education; International business; Organizational theory & behaviour; Business & Economics -- Management; Business strategy; Arab countries; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319520605; 3319520601
• Related ISBNs: 9783319520599; 3319520598
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 07, 2017).
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