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“the perfect storm”... the implications ahead for global higher education
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The six converging forces of change Importance of Knowledge Globalization Increased Competition Internationalization The I.C.T. Revolution Financing
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Importance of Knowledge Driver of economic development Appropriate regulations & frameworks Education and training systems Lifelong learning systems – different shapes & contexts State is more ‘the enabler’ – less ‘the controller’ Incentives for private sector participation New kinds of learners
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Impact of Globalization Global market for higher education and training – and emergence of global labor market Demand for internationally recognized qualifications National & Foreign providers – filling demand gap GATS – equal treatment of national & foreign providers – other issues not resolved Appropriate structures / frameworks can help preserve country-specific culture & education
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Impact of Increasing Competition Natural result of globalization Emergence of new providers Borderless education models New structures – different culture – realities of global marketplace
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Internationalization Faculty exchange / Student exchange Preparing students for a new global world New types of knowledge and skills required More adaptable global workforce Local and international affiliations – recognize needs of the other – discover points of commonality and areas of difference – identify areas of compatibility – develop common curriculum strategies
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The I.C.T. Revolution Use of ICT’s – still the beginning of the beginning Demand for employees with higher order skills – capable of attaining new skills constantly Technology changing pedagogy – opportunity to expand access Can supplement traditional modes of instruction Growing effectiveness in uses of ICT’s – will advance delivery models Governments fostering greater creativity in distribution models
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Financing Same as changes affecting global markets Fiscal constraints, funding uncertainty, rising costs – HEI’s more innovative – need to make up funding shortfalls Financial burden shifting more to institution level – tuition fees or similar charges Exec Dvp Programs – other professional programs – prove lucrative HEI’s – stronger financing links with the private sector – and with corporate training sub-sector
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Will the System... Accommodate Lifelong Learning Address system / processes for quality improvement Flexibility to accommodate new types of learners Serve growing demand for skilled labor Enable HEI’s to be more responsive to increased competition from foreign institutions – resident and distance Provide regulatory framework to mobilize private sector investment and participation – financing and provision – incentivize private sector to train the workforce Accommodate transferability of students & ‘certified’ credits across higher education – state / national / international
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Constructing Knowledge Societies: New Challenges for Tertiary Education Lifelong Learning in the Global Knowledge Economy: Challenges for Developing Countries http://www.worldbank.org/education Korea and the Knowledge-based Economy: Making the Transition China and the Knowledge Economy: Seizing The 21 st Century K4D Community http://www.K4DCommunity.org Sources: World Bank Publications
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….the perfect storm …
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