scholarly journals The Market Functioning of Polish Higher Education Institutions in the Context of the Implementation of the Concept of Social Responsibility

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Angelika M. Pabian
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Current State ◽  
Polish Higher Education

Abstract The evolution in the sector set new tasks for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)*, where — in addition to educational activity — their cooperation with other entities is assumed, which will make it possible to take up contemporary challenges. One of these is University Social Responsibility (USR)*, the popularity of which is growing; however, this area is not sufficiently recognized in the relevant literature. This fact was an important premise for undertaking research to assess the current state of the higher education sector in the context of the implementation of the concept of social responsibility. The purpose of the paper is to show students’ opinions on the implementation of USR by HEIs and their knowledge of SR. The author’s intention is to present the results of her own research. The material obtained in the course of the survey showed that the symptoms of the adaptation of the concept of Social Responsibility (SR)* to HEI management were identified, but the degree of their involvement in this area is insufficient, as is the level of students’ knowledge in the field of SR. The exploratory research referred to in this article is an introduction to a broader scope of research.

scholarly journals Mechanisms of State Regulation of Physical Culture and Educational Activities in Higher Education Institutions of Ukraine

2020 ◽  
pp. 131-139
Author(s):  
Romana SIRENKO
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Current State

It is determined that the improvement of public administration relations is associated with the solution of a number of problems that arise as a result of non-compliance of the current state of these relations with the requirements of today. A healthy lifestyle and physical culture and sports are designed to become a social phenomenon and a state ideology that promotes a strong state and a healthy society. The development of physical education is due to civilizational factors, in the solution of which it can act as a means of cultivating in the public consciousness the values of creativity, tolerance, solidarity, personal development, and optimization of communication and conflict resolution. The process of state regulation of physical culture and educational activities in higher education institutions as a special type of activity, the results of which are useful for society and student youth, is analyzed. The process of development of physical culture and educational activities is outlined and it is specified that the field of providing physical culture and health services should be a strategic goal of reforming the work of public authorities in this direction. The current formation of economic relations in the country requires a new look at physical education and education as a specific type of social activity aimed at young people, their physical condition and health. The current state and issues of state regulation of physical culture and educational activities in the context of the actualization of public relations in Ukraine are revealed. The need to unify the mechanisms of state regulation of physical culture and educational activities in higher education institutions of Ukraine during the transformation of civil society is theoretically substantiated, which differs in the application of an integrative approach to the formation of tools of purposeful influence of the state on the development of education on new values. A set of mechanisms of state regulation of physical culture and educational activities in higher education institutions in Ukraine, including regulatory, economic, financial, organizational, socio-political, motivational, informational, educational, cultural and communicative mechanisms and outlines their content. Keywords: state regulation, development, mechanisms, physical culture and educational activity, higher education. References

An innovating business model for the higher education sector: A platform-based approach to university career services

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-99
Author(s):  
June Y. Lee ◽  
Sheetal J. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Career Services ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Exploratory Research

With a changing landscape of higher education institutions (HEIs), the authors explore the concepts of a platform business model in the context of university career services. Through an inductive, multiyear case study of an HEI, this study analyzes how university career services can innovate and transform by operating as a platform. This exploratory research bridges the gap between HEIs and business by applying a well-developed theoretical framework for platform business models to HEIs.

Social Responsibility Reporting in Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 76-96
Author(s):  
José Vale ◽  
Rui Bertuzi ◽  
Albertina Paula Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies

This chapter analyzes research in social responsibility (SR) reporting in higher education institutions (HEI), addressing different aspects: a longitudinal assessment, the theoretical approaches, the adopted methodologies, and its main results. A systematic literature review is undertaken. To do so, the ISI Web of Knowledge and Scopus databases were used to retrieve the articles for analysis. The articles were limited to business and management research area. Findings show that literature on SR reporting in HEIs is still in its infancy and it is very heterogeneous, with only 24 articles addressing this theme. Most articles resorted to qualitative methodologies, emphasizing the case study. Findings also show a lack of normalization regarding reporting. Stakeholders' theory and the seek for legitimacy are crucial in SR disclosing in HEIs. Several contributions emerge, namely the provision of a comprehensive review of the current state of research on SR reporting in HEIs and, consequently, a call for increasing the awareness of such organizations towards the importance of this theme.

How Personal Values Affect Social Responsibility in Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 102-127
Author(s):  
Vojko Potocan ◽  
Niksa Alfirevic ◽  
Zlatko Nedelko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Personal Values ◽  
Academic Goals ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Responsible Behavior ◽  
Current State ◽  
Accelerate Development

Recent research has investigated how personal values of university stakeholders shape social responsibility of universities. Interest of universities for their responsibility toward society, beyond fundamental academic goals related to creating, transferring and preserving knowledge in society has become more widespread since 1970s. As social responsibility has evolved, universities have started to look into questions about mechanisms through which beliefs, values, attitudes impact their socially responsible behavior. This chapter provides an insight into the role of university stakeholders' personal values to creation of social responsibility of higher education institutions and explain how their values accelerate development of broader society. Findings enable new understanding of current state of social responsibility in higher education and suggest possible solutions for its improvment.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS: APPLYING US EXPERICENCE TO UKRAINAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

2020 ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
Olha Pavlenko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Current State

The article discusses the current state of professional training of engineers, in particular, electronics engineers in Ukrainian higher education institutions (HEIs) and explores best practices from US HEIs. The research outlines the features of professional training of electronics engineers and recent changes in Ukrainian HEIs. Such challenges for Ukrainian HEIs as lack of collaboration between higher education and science with industry, R&D cost reduction for HEIs, and downsizing the research and academic staff, the disparity between the available quality of human capital training and the demanded are addressed. The study attempts to identify successful practices of US HEIs professional training of engineers in order to suggest potential improvements in education, research, and innovation for training electronics engineers in Ukraine.

The Indian University in a Comparative Perspective

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.R. Madhava Menon
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
University System ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The University

The purpose of looking at Indian universities in a comparative perspective is obviously to locate it among higher education institutions across the world and to identify its strengths and weaknesses in the advancement of learning and research. In doing so, one can discern the directions for reform in order to put the university system in a competitive advantage for an emerging knowledge society. This chapter looks at the current state of universities in India and highlights the initiatives under way for change and proposes required policy changes.

scholarly journals Communication of Socially-Responsible Activities by Higher Education Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 483
Author(s):  
Libena Tetrevova ◽  
Jan Vavra ◽  
Simona Munzarova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Communist Country ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
The Czech Republic

Higher education institutions play a fundamental role in the scientific, economic, social, and cultural development of each and every society. In view of new challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of their social responsibility and ability to effectively communicate the socially–responsible activities which are performed is growing. The aim of this article is to analyze and evaluate the scope and structure of socially-responsible activities communicated on the websites of public higher education institutions operating in a small post-communist country where education plays a traditional role—the Czech Republic, and to formulate recommendations for improvement of the level of communication of social responsibility by higher education institutions. Primary data was obtained using latent analysis of the content of the websites of all public higher education institutions operating in the Czech Republic. The CE3SPA method was applied. The survey which was performed shows that the level of communication of social responsibility by higher education institutions in the Czech Republic is low. Activities in the field of economic and social responsibility are communicated in the greatest scope. On the contrary, activities in the field of environmental responsibility are communicated the least. Public higher education institutions in the Czech Republic should therefore apply the measures proposed in the article, these also being transferrable to practice in other countries.

scholarly journals Family-Owned Private Higher Education Institutions in Africa

2018 ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Wondwosen Tamrat
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Global Presence ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

Notwithstanding the dearth of research on the subject, the increasing global presence of family-owned institutions is introducing a special breed within the private higher education sector. This article broadly explores the nature, continental developments, and implications of this growing phenomenon across Africa.

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