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"In an era where people are questioning the value of higher education, this book profiles eight institutions that are pursuing unique educational missions and making a profound difference to their students and society. It is essential reading for researchers and students of education research, education policy, and international education reform"--
List of contents
1. Introduction: Why this Book? Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby; 2. Asian university for women: Liberal arts and leadership for women (shoes or no shoes) Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby; 3. Dublin City university: Terrier or wolfhound? Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby; 4. Nazarbayev university: An elite institution or a national model? Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby; 5. Pontificia universidad Católica de Chile (UC): Connecting faith and service Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby; 6. Qatar university: Local identity and global opportunities Matthew Hartley, Alan Ruby, and Ahmed Baghdady; 7. School of advanced studies, university of Tyumen: Transformation from within? Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby; 8. Tata institute of social sciences: Immersed in the field Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby; 9. University of Maryland, Baltimore County: Charisma and the power of we Matthew Hartley, Elizabeth Dunens, and Alan Ruby; 10. Conclusion: Reflections on excellence Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby; References; Index.
About the author
Matthew Hartley is Deputy Dean and the Board of Advisors Professor of Education at the Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania. He has consulted with universities in emerging and established democracies in Europe, the Middle East, North America, and North Africa.Alan Ruby is Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania. He has had a long career ranging from classroom teacher, to Australian deputy secretary of education, to chair of the OECD education committee. He also served as director of the Human Development Sector for the East Asia Region of the World Bank.
Summary
In an era where people are questioning the value of higher education, this book profiles eight institutions that are pursuing unique educational missions and making a profound difference to their students and society. It is essential reading for researchers and students of education research, education policy, and international education reform.
