Building Capacity In Institutional Research And Decision Support In Higher Education
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Building Capacity in Institutional Research and Decision Support in Higher Education
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.
Utilisation of South African Research on Higher Education
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.
Creating Dynamic Space in Higher Education: Modern Shifts in Policy, Competencies, and Governance
The 21st century has brought transformative changes to higher education, reshaping how institutions approach research, teaching, and learning. Shifts in policies, competencies, and the integration of technology have redefined the landscape which has pushed higher education to adapt to new demands. With increasing globalization and digitization, universities and colleges face challenges in aligning their structures with the needs of a rapidly evolving labor market and society. Creating Dynamic Space in Higher Education: Modern Shifts in Policy, Competencies, and Governance examines the critical shifts reshaping higher education, including governance changes, digital transformation, globalization, and evolving instructional practices. With contributions from field experts, this volume offers practical strategies, case studies, and insights on addressing financial challenges, adapting roles, and developing competencies for the future workforce. This book is ideal for education managers, instructors, policymakers, and researchers seeking to navigate these changes and optimize their institutions for the future.