1 / 46

Building Excellence in Higher Education: Is it right to talk about World Class Universities?

Building Excellence in Higher Education: Is it right to talk about World Class Universities?. Professor Mohamed Zairi AVP Growth & Strategy eTQM College Dubai. “A university is defined by the quality of its academic conversations, not by the technologies that service them.”. Diana Laurillard.

jacqui
Download Presentation

Building Excellence in Higher Education: Is it right to talk about World Class Universities?

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Building Excellence in Higher Education:Is it right to talk about World Class Universities? Professor Mohamed Zairi AVP Growth & Strategy eTQM College Dubai Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  2. “A university is defined by the quality of its academic conversations, not by the technologies that service them.” Diana Laurillard Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  3. A modern university, or "multiversity," has to operate as a part of society, no longer as an ivory tower apart from it. Former UC Berkeley President Clark Kerr 1911-2003 Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  4. eUniversity – Open System An open system is a system that regularly exchanges feedback with its external environment. Open systems are systems, of course, so inputs, processes, outputs, goals, assessment and evaluation, and learning are all important. Adapted from “Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development” Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  5. What is a World Class University? • The definition of what makes a world-class university is subjective and contextual. Given the diversity of global education systems and different societal needs and priorities, it is extremely difficult to define common standards. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  6. The modern university often is a large, complex organisation with multiple stakeholders, increasingly involved in a world of global competition yet, at home, the subject of much probing and public scrutiny. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  7. For universities, world-class standing is built on reputation and perception – often seen as subjective and uncertain – and it requires outstanding performance in many events. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  8. What is a World Class University? • A world-class university will be widely recognised as an eminent institution, as a place where top staff will wish to congregate. Given the chance, staff from other universities will migrate to the world-class university, and top faculty attract top students. The process is auto-catalytic. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  9. What is a World Class University? • This means such a university will almost certainly be a research-intensive university. It also must teach well. But first and foremost it is a place where people will want to spend time for the experience, and to associate with the fame and respect that goes with this. Absolutely fundamental to building such a climate is the quality of the staff, especially the academic faculty members. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  10. Critical Factors That Characterize World Class Universities • Quality of Faculty • Research Reputation • Talented Graduates • International Presence • Proper Resourcing • Leveraging Alliances and Networks Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  11. Critical Factors That Characterize World Class Universities • Embracing many disciplines • Technologically smart • Practice The Art of Good Management • Leading The Virtual Challenge • Operate as an Open System • Globally Oriented Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  12. The Battle has just started…. • The prestige seeking behaviour of universities is ever increasing as the global war for talent intensifies and education's role in the knowledge economy becomes more critical. In this process, the quest for world-class status among universities has become more prominent. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  13. The Battle has just started…. • "Becoming a member of the exclusive group of world-class universities is not achieved by self-declaration; rather, elite status is conferred by the outside world on the basis of international recognition."The Challenge of Establishing World-Class Universities.( World Bank Report) Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  14. The Battle has just started…. • Self-declaration of world-class status often results because of two primary reasons: lack of knowledge and understanding of what world-class standards really mean and how to achieve them ,and exaggeration of the relatively mediocre standards of the institution. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  15. The Problem with The notion of World Class • "The lack of an absolute set of performance criteria and measures may mean that world class will always be positional, referring to those universities that are at the top in terms of academic reputation rather than those that fit a class of standards." Levin, Jeong and Ou reported in 2006. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  16. The Problem with The notion of World Class • “Thus, self-declaration works as an easy way out for institutions.” Levin, Jeong and Ou reported in 2006. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  17. Useful Strategies for World Class University Status • "There is no universal recipe or magic formula for 'making' a world-class university. National contexts and institutional models vary widely. Therefore, each country must choose, from among the various possible pathways, a strategy that plays to its strengths and resources," Salmi Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  18. Useful Strategies for World Class University Status • Despite the subjectivity involved in defining world-class standards, there is a need for it so that institutions may appropriately benchmark themselves with the best in the world and strive to work towards quality improvement. Salmi Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  19. Useful Framework for World Class University Status • Three Elements to Leverage From: • (a) a high concentration of talent (faculty and students) • (b) abundant resources to offer a rich learning environment and to conduct advanced research • (c) favourable governance features that encourage strategic vision, innovation, and flexibility and that enable institutions to make decisions and to manage resources without being encumbered by bureaucracy Salmi Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  20. Useful Framework for World Class University Status • Conditions and resources for creating world-class universities : • 1. Sustained financial support, with an appropriate mix of accountability and autonomy2. The development of a clearly differentiated academic system--including private institutions--in which academic institutions have different missions, resources, and purposes3. Managerial reforms and the introduction of effective administration4. Truly meritocratic hiring and promotion policies for the academic profession, and similarly rigorous and honest recruitment, selection, and instruction of students Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009 Philip Altbach

  21. No World Class University Status Without Quality • Educational excellence is a gradual and resource-intensive process and excellence in the local context is a must before setting aspirations for global standards. This results in a realistic assessment of the institutional capability to serve societal needs. Furthermore, resources are better allocated to meet the needs of the vision. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009 Dr Rahul Choudaha

  22. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  23. Example of a Claim of World Class University Status Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  24. Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  25. KSU’s Aspirations for World Class University Status Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  26. World Class League Tables Ladder of Excellence

  27. University R & P Impact Scientific Route Knowledge Growth Lifecycle Knowleging Capabilities

  28. University R & P Wider Impact Knowledge Growth Applied Route Impact

  29. What is Really World Class? • Being The Best Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  30. What is Really World Class? • Providing Value Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  31. What is Really World Class? • Enjoying Good Reputation Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  32. What is Really World Class? • Top in League Tables Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  33. What is Really World Class? • Superior Quality Standards Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  34. What is Really World Class? • Excellent Practices Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  35. What is Really World Class? • Internationally Recognised Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  36. What is Really World Class? • Learner Centric Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  37. What is Really World Class? • Employing Best Talented Professionals Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  38. Virtuality is Reality Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  39. Customer PLC is REALITY Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  40. Virtuality is Reality Shopping is essential Supermarkets are not Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  41. Virtuality is Reality Banking is Essential – Banks are not Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  42. Virtuality is Reality Healthcare is Essential – Hospitals are not Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  43. Virtuality is Reality Learning is Essential – Universities are not Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  44. Enabling Excellence Delivering Sustainable Excellence

  45. "The future's already arrived; it's just not evenly distributed yet." Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

  46. Thank You Prof. M. Zairi, October 2009

More Related