The European Universities Initiative (EUI), launched in 2019, fosters the development of networks of universities across Europe with the aim of enabling students to obtain a degree by combining studies in several countries and strengthening collaboration in both teaching and research, and by extension, the international competitiveness of European…

The relationship between central and academic units can cause tension within an institution as there is a desire to define ownership over activities, policies, and processes associated with enrollment management (e.g., recruitment, admissions, academic scheduling). This article proposes a new enrollment planning model that can be used to navigate…

Colleges and universities compete for students, faculty, research dollars, and status. Coupled with competitive and siloed models of higher education, there are few incentives for institutions to invest in collaborations with each other. However, the authors argue that it is often more effective to address the complex and persistent challenges…

Two polarised logics co-exist in international research and programming on quality teaching and learning. One logic understands pedagogy as embedded in its cultural, structural, political and historical contexts. In contrast, an interventionist agenda seeks solutions to the improvement of teaching practice, and isolates it and its influences in…

History shows that learning and collaborative inquiry are the path forward. Continuous improvement can produce great thinking and learning that enables the continuation to support the most vulnerable children. Civil rights organizers, such as Septima Clark, are viewed as model improvers. Regarded by many as the queen of the Civil Rights Movement,…

The aim of the paper was to analyse the ways in which collaborative governance appears in the context of lifelong guidance in Finland. The research question was 'What are (in terms of problem-solving, collaborative process and multi-relational accountability) the challenges for collaborative governance of lifelong guidance in Finland?' The…

Student equity program evaluation is an emerging field of practice in the Australian higher education sector. Driven by reporting requirements from the Department of Education, it is incentivised through targeted funding provided by the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES). Currently, the evaluation capability of equity…

Decision-making in learning design involves a complex, dynamic and multifaceted process. This process takes place within an ecosystem where decisions in one area influence others, emphasizing the non-linear and interconnected nature of the process. The dynamic nature of decision-making needs to be discussed through the partnerships between…

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the trend of research on universities and accountability (UAA) in Southeast Asian (SEA) countries. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 115 journal articles, conference papers, books and book chapters were obtained from the Scopus database spanning the years 1996-2023. These documents were subsequently…

The modernization of the educational system and the use of digital technologies contribute to the socio-economic development of the country. Continuity of education, available in the country of residence and business, is a driver of international activity. In the context of the global transformation of all sectors of life in the conditions of the…

This paper presents the successes and challenges of creating an online Indigenous Peoples curriculum. The website is embedded in the education section of the Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve in Washington state. This project promotes unity between educators and museums. Constructivism, Community of Inquiry, New Museum Theory,…

Background/purpose: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have witnessed many developments in various fields due to their commitment to unity and cooperation. The GCC has launched initiatives inspired by the European Universities Initiative to support regional higher education. These initiatives include establishing networks and…

Background: Collaborative learning can effectively promote the development of higher-order competencies, where learners collaborate via social interactions to explore and solve complex problems. It has been found that the effective occurrence of collaborative learning requires appropriate external guidance and support. In particular, collaborative…

Around the world, the number of learning assistants (LAs) employed in schools has increased dramatically over the last two decades. Underpinned by the global move towards more inclusive education, and consequently an increasingly diverse school population, they now play a key role in supporting learners with additional needs. A number of concerns…

Quickly disseminating an innovative, timely afterschool program raises challenges, from recruitment and professional development to assessment, program fidelity, and quality. In this paper, we describe our experience as project developers, trainers, and researchers working with an afterschool network, Imagine Science, to disseminate a middle…