Knowledge transfer in higher education: the case of Monterrey Institute of Technology. (2nd December 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gomez, Claudia; Perera, B. Yasanthi; Manning, Michael R.
• Is Part Of: International journal of management in education. Volume 6:Number 1/2(2012)
• Page Start: 101
• Page End: 119
• Publication Date: 2011-12-02
• Subjects: knowledge transfer -- knowledge management -- higher education outreach -- service learning -- civic responsibility in higher education -- ITESM/Monterrey Tech; School management and organization -- Periodicals; Education -- Administration -- Periodicals; 371.2
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1750-385X

Abstract

While research exists on knowledge transfer in the private and public sectors, there is limited understanding of such efforts in higher education. Universities interested in serving society beyond academic curricula often develop outreach programmes that lack a significant societal impact. We present an alternative model developed at the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudio Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico (Monterrey Tech). This school has created a comprehensive structure designed to transfer knowledge from the university to the community and back. Monterrey Tech's model presents an institution-wide effort aimed at developing students' sense of citizenship while transferring knowledge that addresses societal needs.