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Redefining University Leadership for the 21st Century

  • Book

  • 165 Pages
  • September 2018
  • Bentham Science Publishers Ltd
  • ID: 4757882

In a constantly changing economic environment, higher education institutions need to adapt in order to be relevant to their stakeholders and society. The unpredictable landscape also demands a fresh approach as university presidents are increasingly subject to high resolution and three-dimensional scrutiny. Instead of relying on last century’s old management mindset, university leaders must build institutions that are agile and flexible, which can continuously learn to adapt to the changing environment. Redefining University Leadership for the 21st Century is a treatise on the challenges universities face in current times. Readers will understand, in three parts, the heart of what makes a great university.

The initial part of the book covers the market failures and the management practices that have led to the erosion of confidence in universities among stakeholders. The authors examine the consequences of market failures caused by the marketization of higher education: an oversupply of graduates, student dissatisfaction, the mismatch between qualifications and needed skills, student disillusionment, and the diminishing return on investments by students and their families.

Next, authors offer concrete advice on how universities can future-proof university graduates in this fast-changing world of the fourth industrial revolution and artificial intelligence. The authors also provide valuable strategies to help university leaders to lead effectively in this uncertain world with a concluding case study at the University of Hong Kong.

With its clear, logical and concise presentation, Redefining University Leadership for the 21st Century is a must-read for anyone who leads, works or studies in a university, or is interested in current trends in the higher education sector.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

About The Authors

Acknowledgments

Consent For Publication

Conflict Of Interest

Part 1 The Erosion Of Confidence


  • Chapter 1 A Sign Of The Times
  • Chapter 2 Contrived Excellence
  • Chapter 3 Managerial Malaise
  • Chapter 4 Is The Knowledge Factory Broken?
  • Chapter 5 The Ph.D. - Glut Or Ponzi Pyramid Scheme?
  • Chapter 6 The Value Of A University Education
  • Chapter 7 A Diminishing Return On Investment
  • Chapter 8 A Rapidly Changing Landscape
  • Chapter 9 The Rising Power Of China And Asia
  • Chapter 10 The Omnipresent Threat Of Disruption
  • Chapter 11 A Reason To Survive

Part 2 Leadership Challenges


  • Chapter 12 Leadership In A Vuca World
  • Chapter 13 The Fourth Industrial Revolution Lifelong Learning
  • Chapter 14 Future-Proofing University Graduates The Skills Gap
  • Chapter 15 Preparing Students For Complexity And Change - A Liberal Education
  • Chapter 16 Back To Teaching Basics The Science Of Learning: Active Learning Neuroscience Research
  • Chapter 17 Listening To Our Students
  • Chapter 18 Tensions Between Teaching And Research
  • Chapter 19 The Impact Of Research
  • Chapter 20 Collaboration With Industry Open Innovation
  • Chapter 21 Technology Challenges Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Chapter 22 Reinventing The University Business Model
  • Chapter 23 Taming The Management Boogeyman
  • Chapter 24 Budget Challenge
  • Chapter 25 Changing Student Demographics
  • Chapter 26 Crisis Management

Part 3 Leadership Perspectives


  • Chapter 27 High-Level Leadership
  • Chapter 28 Leadership Challenge In The Case Of The University Of Hong Kong

Bibliography

Subject Index

Author

  • Christina Chow
  • Clement Leung