European Higher Education Area : : the Impact of Past and Future Policies.

• Author: Curaj, Adrian.
• TeilnehmendeR: Deca, Ligia.; Pricopie, Remus.
• Place / Publishing House: Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2018.; Ã2018.
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (727 pages)

Table of Contents

Intro -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- 1 Introduction -- Twenty Years of Bologna and a Decade of EHEA: What's Next? -- Bologna Process Researchers Conference-Where Research Meets Policy -- Context -- Challenges -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Bologna Process and the Wider World of Higher Education -- Social Dimension Within a Quality Oriented Higher Education System -- Transparency Tools-Impact and Future Developments -- Financing and Governance -- Moving to the "Next Level" -- Evolution or Revolution? -- Bologna Process and the Wider World of Higher Education (Coordinated by Hans de Wit) -- 2 The Bologna Process and the Wider World of Higher Education: The Cooperation Competition Paradox in a Period of Increased Nationalism -- Introduction -- From Marginal to Mainstream -- The Bologna Process and the Wider World -- Misconceptions -- Rethinking Internationalisation -- Contributions to This Thematic Section -- References -- 3 Re-shaping the EHEA After the Demise of Neoliberalism: A UK-Informed Perspective -- Introduction -- The Beginning of the End, or the End of the Beginning? the Popular Backlash to Neoliberalism -- Out with the Neoliberal and in with the "New": Redesigning the European University -- A Discourse of Alternatives -- Reshaping the EHEA: Eroding the European Neoliberal Academy by Degrees -- Recognition of a "Better Way": The Micro-level Dimension of Reshaping a Post-neoliberal EHEA -- The Building Blocks of a Post-neoliberal EHEA: European Academics' Professionalism(s) -- The "Shape" of an EHEA-Approved Post-neoliberal Academic Professionalism -- EHEA-Facilitated Transition Towards a Post-neoliberal European Academy -- The Dawn of a Scandinavian-Led "New" European Academic Professionalism? -- Concluding Thoughts -- References.

4 Policy Travel in Regionalisation of Higher Education: The Case of Bologna Process in Africa -- Introduction -- Conceptualising Policy Travel in the Context of Higher Education -- How Does the Bologna Process Travel to Africa? -- The African Union Higher Education Harmonisation Strategy -- Bologna Process in Francophone Africa -- Bologna Process in Anglophone Africa -- Bologna Process in Lusophone Africa -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Corruption, the Lack of Academic Integrity and Other Ethical Issues in Higher Education: What Can Be Done Within the Bologna Process? -- Introduction -- Corruption Research as a Field of Study -- Corruption in Bologna Countries -- Favouritism Versus Strong Social Ties -- Anti-corruption Research and Anti-corruption Measures -- Remedying Corruption Within the Bologna Process -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Effects of the Bologna Process on Quality Assurance Regimes in the Post-Soviet Space: Isomorphism and Path Dependencies in Moldova, Russia, and Kazakhstan -- Introduction -- The Global Context -- European Influence in Higher Education in the Post-Soviet Space -- Three Country Cases -- Russia -- Turning Towards Europe -- Moldova -- Kazakhstan -- The State Program of Education Development 2005-2010 and the Appearance of Accreditation -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 National Policies for Higher Education Internationalization: A Global Comparative Perspective -- What Do We Know About Higher Education Internationalization so Far? -- What Is Internationalization and What Role Does the Nation-State Play? -- Data Gathering Protocols -- What Does a Global Map of National Higher Education Internationalization Strategies Reveal? -- Conclusions and Further Research -- References -- 8 A Collaborative Approach in the Internationalisation Cycle of Higher Education Institutions -- Introduction.

How Do We Define Internationalisation to Be More Inclusive and Supportive of All Stakeholders Inside the Institution? -- Internationalisation Strategies and Support Services -- Trends and Issues in International Student Services -- Collaborative Services Inside Institutions -- The Internationalisation Cycle and the Missing Component -- Conclusion -- References -- 9 Student Perspective on the Institutional Efforts to Develop Internationalisation Within Romanian HEIs -- Introduction -- Methodological Aspects -- General Context -- Relevance Issues -- Concepts and Definitions -- The Romanian Situation -- Internationalisation of HE in Romania-Short Introduction -- Student Mobility in Romania-Trends -- Results and Discussions -- The Perspective of Romanian Universities -- The Student Perception -- Demographic Profile of Respondents -- Perception of the Level of Internationalisation of the Romanian HEIs -- Mobility Programs: Reasons and Barriers -- Students' Recommendations for Developing Internationalisation -- Conclusions -- Strengths -- Weaknesses of the Internationalisation Dimension -- Motivations and Barriers Encountered by Students When Considering Being Part of a Mobility Program -- Institutional Perspective on the International Dimension -- Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Social Dimension Within a Quality Oriented Higher Education System (Coordinated by Jalmi Salmi) -- 10 Social Dimension Within a Quality Oriented Higher Education System -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework -- Defining Underserved Students in the European Context -- Overview of the Contribution of the Papers to the Social Dimension Theme -- Conclusion -- References -- 11 The Social Dimension and University Rankings -- The Quality of Higher Education in University and Its Link to the Social Dimension.

The Impact of University Rankings in Defining "Quality" in Higher Education -- The Commitment of the University with the Social Dimension Through the Quality of Higher Education: A Proposal to Include University Rankings -- Conclusion -- References -- 12 A Typology of Admission Systems Across Europe and Their Impact on the Equity of Access, Progression and Completion in Higher Education -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Conceptual Background -- The Pipeline Through a School System -- The Role of HEIs -- Students as Agents in the Admission System -- Types of Admission Systems Across Europe and Their Link to Equity -- Type 1-Selection by Schools -- Type 2-Selection by HEIs -- Type 3-Least Selection -- Type 4-Double Selection -- From Conclusions to Recommendations -- References -- 13 Study Success at the Clash Point of Excellence and Social Dimension? -- Introduction -- New Demands on Higher Education -- Social Function of Higher Education -- How to Achieve Excellence -- Study Success -- Visegrad Countries and Study Success -- Case Study of the Czech Republic -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- 14 The Role of Student Counselling for Widening Participation of Underrepresented Groups in Higher Education -- Social Dimension as a Crucial Element of the Bologna Process -- Underrepresented Groups in European Higher Education -- Measures to Include Underrepresented Groups in European Higher Education -- Student Counselling as a Key Measure to Widen Access to Higher Education -- What Kind of Counselling Is Provided by Students' Unions in Europe? -- Students' Involvement in the Development of National Strategies for Social Dimension -- Conclusions -- References -- 15 A New Aspect of Internationalisation? Specific Challenges and Support Structures for Refugees on Their Way to German Higher Education -- Introduction.

Access to Higher Education for International Students, Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Germany -- Challenges and Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers at German HEIs -- Specific Challenges on the Way to Higher Education for Refugees and Asylum Seekers: An Intersectional Approach -- Language -- A Multitude of Bureaucratic Requirements -- Finances -- Entrance Qualification and Missing Documents -- Gap in Educational Biography -- Study Culture -- Social Isolation -- Information -- Residential Status -- Residence Obligation and Infrastructure -- Trauma and Psychological Stress -- Absence -- Support Structures at German HEI -- Conclusion -- References -- 16 Studying and Working-Hurdle or Springboard? Widening Access to Higher Education for Working Students in Malta -- Introduction -- Higher Education Expansion and Working Alongside Studies -- Challenges to Higher Education Expansion in Malta -- Working Students in Malta -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 17 Access, Qualifications and Social Dimension of Syrian Refugee Students in Turkish Higher Education -- Introduction -- Syrian Refugees in Turkey -- Legal and Administrative Regulations on Refugees -- Research on Syrian Students in Turkish Universities -- Syrians Students in Turkish Universities -- Survey and the Key Findings -- Success Levels in the Courses -- Quality of Education -- Living/Work -- Future Perspectives -- Plans for the Future -- Conclusion -- Findings of This Research -- References -- 18 Inclusive Practices in Response to the German Refugee Influx: Support Structures and Rationales Described by University Administrators -- Introduction -- Background -- Theoretical Framework -- Methodology -- Key Findings -- German Language Proficiency as a Significant Barrier -- Distinct Programs Offered in Distinct University Contexts.

"Success" in Refugee Support Programming Is Opaque and Inconsistent.