The Classroom is my Castle: Academics Responding to Quality Assurance

Gallagher, Pádraig

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.1020

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“…Quality assurance is perceived to be strongly related to control, conformity, bureaucratic, and therefore, burdensome (Cardoso et al, 2013;Overberg, 2019;Vettori & Loukkola, 2014) since its framework is always externally imposed by regulatory authorities such as HEC (Cheng, 2010;Gallagher, 2014). Faculty are not given enough time and space for adaptation; instead, immediate compliance is expected.…”

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Leadership Effectiveness in Implementing Quality Assurance Programs at Private Universities of Lahore

Arif¹,

Iqbal²,

Nadeem³

2021

IRMBR

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Quality assurance has become acceptable, and all private universities are trying hard to achieve better standards executed by Higher Education Commission Pakistan (HEC) every year. The implementation of quality assurance (QA) programs rests upon the performance of university faculty. An exploratory study was conducted with the faculty of seven private universities in Pakistan to determine the leadership effectiveness regarding the implementation of QA programs. The strengths and weaknesses of the university leadership were measured in a three-fold exercise by identifying leadership characteristics, values, and actions taken to implement QA. For this purpose, a questionnaire was constructed, comprising both close-ended and open-ended responses. Data was collected from 430 faculty members from five private universities in Lahore, Pakistan. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to meet the research objectives. The results indicate that leadership attempts are yet superficial and inadequate to reach the transformational quality. The effectiveness of higher education leadership needs much improvement to meet the needs of the 21st century. Unless the leaders align their efforts with the faculty's expectations and involve them in shared decision making, reaching transformative quality would remain barred; therefore, the sustainability of higher education will remain in danger. Keywords: Higher Education, Leadership Characteristics, Leadership Effectiveness, Private Universities, Quality Assurance.

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Leadership Effectiveness in Implementing Quality Assurance Programs at Private Universities of Lahore

Arif¹,

Iqbal²,

Nadeem³

2021

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“…It is to some extent easier to change if there is congruence between the individual's attitude, values, behaviour and those of the change process. The degree of congruence will often determine success (Gallagher, 2014). Trowler (1998) proposes that reactions to change within an HEI can be classified using the following four headings:…”

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Metrics, metrics, metrics: the emergence of technological universities in Ireland

Stephens

Gallagher

2021

QAE

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Purpose This paper aims to explore the experiences, attitudes and expectations of higher education managers in relation to the increased use of metrics. Specifically, the authors examine a system of metrics which was introduced as part of the process for establishing Technological Universities in Ireland. Design/methodology/approach A total of 12 managers were interviewed. The authors present data from the interviews in which the authors explore: the previous use of metrics; the impacts of the introduction of metrics; and the future use of metrics. A mix of narrative structuring and thematic analysis is used. Findings The introduction of metrics evokes a mixed reaction from the managers. The metrics allow performance in a range of activities to be measured, assessed and benchmarked. However, there are both direct and indirect impacts of the transition to a metric-based system, which the authors explore using six themes. Originality/value The authors apply the Academics Responding to Change model proposed by Trowler (1998) as the theoretical lens. This helps to capture the complex mix of direct and indirect effects that metrics can have on activities both at an individual and institutional level.

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External quality assurance policy enactment in Samoa: a study in relational tension

Wright

2022

Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management

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The Classroom is my Castle: Academics Responding to Quality Assurance

Cited by 4 publications

References 3 publications

Leadership Effectiveness in Implementing Quality Assurance Programs at Private Universities of Lahore

Leadership Effectiveness in Implementing Quality Assurance Programs at Private Universities of Lahore

Metrics, metrics, metrics: the emergence of technological universities in Ireland

External quality assurance policy enactment in Samoa: a study in relational tension

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