Institutional Research In South African Higher Education

Author : Jan Botha
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
ISBN 13 : 1928357172
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Institutional Research in South African HigherÿEducationÿ written by Jan Botha and published by AFRICAN SUN MeDIA. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides a thorough overview of Institutional Research (IR) ? i.e. applied higher education research undertaken within universities ? in South Africa. It is a collection of essays focusing on the character and institutional setting of IR; how IR is embedded into the mechanisms of steering, shaping and reforming higher education; and what the major results were of IR in select thematic areas. The book is a valuable resource for higher education researchers and social researchers in South Africa interested in higher education. It ÿalso deserves to be read by practitioners and policymakers in the field of higher education in South Africa. It serves as an interesting case study for higher education researchers all over the world.

Author : Jan Botha
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781928357186
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Author : Jan Botha
Publisher : African Sun Media
ISBN 13 : 1991201419
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Utilisation of South African Research on Higher Education written by Jan Botha and published by African Sun Media. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relationship between research, on the one hand, and policy/practice on the other hand, is complicated and collaboration between scholars in research on higher education (RHE) and institutional research (IR) practitioners is often lacking. This book marks a collaborative effort of a diverse range of South African RHE and IR scholars and asks the overarching questions: What do we know about the utilisation of South African research on higher education (SARHE) and its subset of research known as Institutional Research? How and by whom is this research used? The book begins by looking at the historical underpinnings of SARHE and delineating the shape and size of this body of research. This is followed by a series of case studies on South African Higher Education institutions and governmental bodies, investigating how, when and by whom are research on higher education and institutional research used in the decision-making of these organisations. This book is the first of its kind in South Africa and sets out to lay the groundwork for further research into the use, uptake and utilisation of RHE and IR in this country.

Author : Karen L. Webber
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319711628
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Capacity in Institutional Research and Decision Support in Higher Education written by Karen L. Webber and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the relevant roles, skills and knowledge needed to build the institutional research capacity across the higher education sector globally. The information contained herein will inform IR practitioners, senior level institution officials, and higher education scholars. With a focus on building the capacity of the IR profession, this book’s primary audiences include senior leaders who wish to introduce or strengthen their understanding for effective decision support and staff members who are currently in decision support units and those who wish to serve in this capacity. However, this book also offers detail on the decision support function to higher education scholars who seek to better address how data can inform policy and planning in higher education. Through a broad discussion about the roles and skills of the practitioners, this book will also enumerate the ways in which decision support practitioners can be valued contributors in shaping the future decisions and direction of specific institutions and higher education broadly.

Author : Karen L. Webber
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317694333
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Institutional Research and Planning in Higher Education written by Karen L. Webber and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Globalization, demographic shifts, increase in student enrollments, rapid technological transformation, and market-driven environments are altering the way higher education operates today. Institutional Research and Planning in Higher Education explores the impact of these changes on decision support and the nature of institutional research in higher education. Bringing together a diverse set of global contributors, this volume covers contemporary thinking on the practices of academic planning and its impact on key issues such as access, institutional accountability, quality assurance, educational policy priorities, and the development of higher education data systems.

Author : Eli Bitzer
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
ISBN 13 : 1920338144
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Higher Education in South Africa written by Eli Bitzer and published by AFRICAN SUN MeDIA. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Higher Education in South Africa should be of considerable interest to higher education researchers outside of South Africa, as well as within, for the general and comparative assessments it makes. The South African higher education researchers included within its covers have clearly engaged with research and writing from many parts of the world, which they have then applied to make sense of their own condition. - Malcolm Tight Lancaster University, UK

Author : Rob Pattman
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
ISBN 13 : 1928480071
Total Pages : 570 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Transforming Transformation in Research and Teaching at South African Universities written by Rob Pattman and published by AFRICAN SUN MeDIA. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is transformation in contemporary South African higher education? How can it be facilitated through research and pedagogic practices? These questions are addressed in this edited collection by established academics and emerging research students from nine South African universities. The chapters give us access to students' worlds; how they construct, experience and navigate their complex spheres, on and off campus.

Author : Nico Cloete
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9781402040054
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Transformation in Higher Education written by Nico Cloete and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2006 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the most comprehensive and most thorough study of the developments in South African higher education and research after the first democratic elections of 1994 – that is of post-Apartheid South African higher education. This volume will provide its readers with a detailed insight into the new (i.e. post-1994) South African higher education system. The large number of experienced authors and editors involved in the book guarantees that the reader will be introduced in the new SA higher education system from a large number of perspectives that are presented in a consistent and coherent way. This book will be of interest to scholars, students, administrators, policymakers and politicians interested in South Africa, higher education and research, and policy analysis. "Publications on higher education are not new. But this volume, which is the first of its kind as a collective effort of tracing and examining the twists and turns taken by processes of change in the South African higher education system in a context of profound societal and global transformation, adds a fresh dimension to the debate. In its examination of the extent to which the changes were in line with policy intentions, particularly with regard to equity, democratisation, responsiveness and efficiency, and how a new institutional landscape started emerging, it makes a momentous contribution to the current debate about higher education restructuring." Njabulo Ndebele, Vice-chancellor, University of Cape Town and Chair of the South African Association of University Vice-chancellors "This book addresses a rich variety of issues on South African higher education. It puts these in the relevant context of the process of globalization and it shows that the South African experiences offer us a lot to learn. Highly recommended for those who are intrigued by the innovations taking place in South African higher education as well as for those who intend to grasp the effects of globalization." Frans van Vught, Rector Magnificus and founding Director of the Center for Higher Education Policy Studies, University of Twente, The Netherlands "Reflection is a crucial ingredient to learning. In this book on higher education we have reflections on a unique period in the history of a country that managed its transition to democracy in a way that was unique, but from which we can all learn. Higher education in South Africa played a vital role in that transition and was part of the many tensions, choices and influences. They have been thoughtfully captured." Brenda Gourley, Vice-chancellor, The Open University, UK and board member, Centre for Higher Education Transformation. "No contemporary higher education system has changed as dramatically as that in South Africa. This book, rich in data, examines the changes that took place and offers insights into how change frequently cannot be predicted. The analysis captures the excitement, high expectations, remarkable successes, and failures in the transformation of the apartheid system of higher education. This excellent study provides rich fare for comparative analysis." Fred M. Hayward, American Council on Education Pilot Project, Executive Vice President, Council for Higher Education Accreditation, US.

Author : Angel Calderone
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118714814
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Global Issues in Institutional Research written by Angel Calderone and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-17 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All around the world, postsecondary institutions are facing competitive environments, declining resources, and changing societal needs. Institutions are affected by globalization, state and local government needs, economic restructuring, information technology, and student and staff mobility. Institutional researchers have a critical role to play in addressing these issues. In this volume, we have embedded the practice of IR as experienced globally. We brought together a discussion that is delivered from multiple perspectives, but fundamentally one that draws from the collaborative efforts of practitioners across borders. By embedding notions of globalization that affect IR, we can engage readers in broad discussions on where we are coming from and where we are heading. This is the 157th volume of this Jossey-Bass quarterly report series. Always timely and comprehensive, New Directions for Institutional Research provides planners and administrators in all types of academic institutions with guidelines in such areas as resource coordination, information analysis, program evaluation, and institutional management.

Author : Stefanie Schwarz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0792366131
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Institutional Basis of Higher Education Research written by Stefanie Schwarz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2000-10-31 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides readers with a profound, up-to-date analysis of most recent developments in higher education institutions worldwide. The internationally acclaimed group of authors provide an in-depth analysis of the structure of the field of higher education research, and provide practical examples of the founding and managing of higher education institutes in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Australia. The topic of training in higher education researchers is widely discussed. A cross-national comparison demonstrates the different training modes of higher education institutes and programmes for young scholars who plan a career in higher education. The volume will be of relevance to all higher education researchers, administrators, policy makers, and graduate students who work in the field of higher education.