| Globalization and Internationalization in Higher Education: Theoretical, Strategic and Management Perspectives Contributor(s): Maringe, Felix (Editor), Foskett, Nick (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1441177094 ISBN-13: 9781441177094 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $58.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Higher - Education | Physical Education - Education | Educational Policy & Reform |
| Dewey: 378.016 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6" W x 9.1" (1.30 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Universities all over the world are increasingly recognising the challenges of globalization and the pressures towards internationalization. This collection draws together a wealth of international experience to explore the emerging patterns of strategy and practice in internationalizing Higher Education. Questions considered include:- How is the concept of globalization in the context of higher education understood by those who lead universities across the world? - What new challenges are being created as universities seek to become more international? - Which forms of leadership are needed and will be needed in the future in these transforming institutions and how are they going about preparing for and achieving this? |
Contributor Bio(s): Maringe, Felix: - Felix Maringe is Associate Professor Education Leadership and Policy Studies at University of the Witwatersrand, South AfricaFoskett, Nick: - Nick Foskett is Vice Chancellor of Keele University, UK. He was previously Professor of Education and Dean of the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Southampton, UK. He has also worked as a consultant to government and to a wide range of educational institutions both in the UK and internationally. |
