Competitive implications of quality assurance processes in higher education. The case of higher education in engineering in France

Chaparro, Teresa Sánchez; Gómez-Frías, Víctor; González‐Benito, Óscar

doi:10.1080/1331677x.2019.1697329

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“…The qualitative analysis was systematically conducted according to content analysis [43], an extended method in social sciences [44,45]. Content analysis is a technique that is used to analyze the content of a text.…”

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Is It Time for a Revolution in Work‒Life Balance? Reflections from Spain

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The COVID-19 crisis has taken the world by surprise, and its effects are widening pre-existing inequalities such as socioeconomical, educational, and digital divides. The gender gap is no exception, and research shows that lockdowns are strongly impacting women, who, on the whole, are more vulnerable to the effects of a crisis. This study analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown in Spain on families, from a gender perspective. To this end, 663 participants related to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields were recruited to participate in the research through their connection with the Equality Office of the major technical university of Spain, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, which offers most engineering and architecture degrees. The results indicate that the great myths of gender inequality are still alive in Spain, and that a crisis of this nature can perpetuate them. However, the crisis also presents an opportunity for change. Will the STEM careers be prepared to take advantage of this opportunity, or will this crisis end up perpetuating their markedly masculine character? Are we ready for a revolution? The COVID-19 crisis and its learnings about the importance of care can open the path to change.

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Is It Time for a Revolution in Work‒Life Balance? Reflections from Spain

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“…From a thorough examination of the literature, is possible to identify that Chilean EQA displays the following internationally observed tendencies: It serves as a regulatory mechanism of market-based interinstitutional competition (Sánchez-Chaparro et al , 2020), through both institutional and program accreditation (Stensaker et al , 2011). It informs evidence-based policy and has inspired various ways of demonstrating and identifying impact (Leiber et al , 2015; Lucander and Christerssen, 2020).…”

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“…It serves as a regulatory mechanism of market-based interinstitutional competition (Sánchez-Chaparro et al , 2020), through both institutional and program accreditation (Stensaker et al , 2011).…”

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External evaluation of university quality in Chile: an overview

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Purpose This study aims to review processes of accreditation for Chilean Universities. Along with cataloguing evolutionary milestones, the study analyses effects at the institutional and program levels. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a meta-evaluative approach and is based on secondary information sources, including both specialised publications and national databases, regarding the expansion of institutions, programs and enrolment, as well as the results of accreditation processes. Findings University quality assurance reflects developments in economic policies, and supply and demand. Progressive consolidation of the national system has had positive effects on the management and development of universities, but the implementation of quality assurance has brought some problems. A traditional classification of universities into customary categories is predictive of the results of accreditation. The variable of administrative compliance is more important than a culture of quality in explaining the results of institutional and program accreditation. Originality/value This review identifies advances, limitations and challenges in the improvement and assurance of quality of Chilean Universities and their programs. This is an unprecedented metanalysis of studies concerning the evolution of accreditation processes and will inform future practice.

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“…Content analysis is a technique for analysing the content of a text; content might include words, symbols, pictures, or any other format that can be communicated. It has been extensively used in social sciences and particularly in education [63][64][65]. An important step in content analysis is codifying the text (or content) of a piece into various categories depending on certain criteria [66].…”

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Student Acceptance of E-Learning during the COVID-19 Outbreak at Engineering Universities in Spain

2023

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This article analyses students’ intention to use a particular e-learning technology (MS Teams) at university during the COVID-19 outbreak in Spain using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The model was refined through a qualitative analysis based on six focus group discussions with students from different engineering faculties in Madrid, Spain. A survey involving 346 undergraduate students was subsequently fed into the model. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and SMART PLS software were applied for data analysis. The results shed light on theoretical and practical implications. The model was validated by the data and displayed a high predictive ability. Social influence was found to have the greatest influence over students’ acceptance, followed by the professor’s role in shaping the perception of improvement. Facilitating conditions were found to be the least relevant factor, probably due to the particular context in which this study was conducted. A significant difference was found between the public and private institutions in terms of the importance of the perceived usefulness for the professor (this factor was more important for students’ acceptance at the public university). In order to improve its acceptance and use under the current scenario, it is thus important for universities wishing to introduce e-learning to focus on creating a positive social environment around the e-learning platform, for example, by using social networks or relying on testimonies by professionals who could confirm the interest of such a platform in a future work environment. Understanding professors’ perspective on the implementation of the platform is also of paramount importance. More research is also needed regarding context-related differences when analysing students’ acceptance of e-learning.

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Competitive implications of quality assurance processes in higher education. The case of higher education in engineering in France

Cited by 15 publications

References 43 publications

Is It Time for a Revolution in Work‒Life Balance? Reflections from Spain

Is It Time for a Revolution in Work‒Life Balance? Reflections from Spain

External evaluation of university quality in Chile: an overview

Student Acceptance of E-Learning during the COVID-19 Outbreak at Engineering Universities in Spain

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