ISBN:
9781402059711
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource
,
v.: digital
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Springer eBook Collection. Humanities, Social Science and Law Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Higher Education Dynamics 19
DDC:
378.4
Keywords:
Education
;
Education and state
;
Education, Higher
;
Political science
;
Konferenzschrift 2006
;
Hochschulreform
;
Europäische Integration
;
Europäische Union
;
Hochschulpolitik
;
Bologna-Prozess
;
Lissabon-Strategie
Abstract:
"The European University is under stress. It has become commonplace to argue that radical reforms are needed. The claim is that while environments are changing rapidly, European universities do not learn, adapt and reform themselves fast enough. Reform plans comprise the purposes of universities, i.e. definitions of what the University is, can be and should be, criteria for quality and success, the kinds of research, education., services and innovation to be produced, and for whom. Reform plans also include the universities' organization and financial basis, their governance structures, who should influence the future dynamics of universities, and according to what principles. In contrast, it can be argued that the currently dominant reform rhetoric is only one among several competing visions and understandings of the University and its dynamics. What is at stake is ""what kind of University for what kind of society"" and which, and whose values, interests and beliefs should be given priority in University governance and reforms? This book explores the visions underlying the attempts to reform the European University as well as two European integration processes (""Bologna"" and ""Lisbon"") affecting University dynamics. Above all, the book presents a framework for analyzing ongoing ""modernization"" reforms and reform debates that take place at various governance levels, not least the European level, and a long-term research agenda."
Description / Table of Contents:
Front Matter; European Debates on the Knowledge Institution: The Modernization of the University at the European Level; The Institutional Dynamics of the European University; A Rule-governed Community of Scholars: The Humboldt Vision in the History of the European University; An Instrument for National Political Agendas: The Hierarchical Vision; An Internal Representative System: The Democratic Vision; A Service Enterprise: The Market Vision; The Bologna Process: An Intergovernmental Policy Perspective; The Lisbon Process: A Supranational Policy Perspective
Description / Table of Contents:
"Europe of Knowledge:" Search for a New PactBack Matter
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-235) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4020-5971-1
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