05590nam 2200709Ia 450 991082619340332120200520144314.01-282-01261-497866120126170-8213-7865-110.1596/978-0-8213-7865-6(CKB)1000000000793464(OCoLC)560618462(CaPaEBR)ebrary10281477(SSID)ssj0000085782(PQKBManifestationID)11112695(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000085782(PQKBWorkID)10024684(PQKB)10210088(MiAaPQ)EBC459676(Au-PeEL)EBL459676(CaPaEBR)ebr10281477(CaONFJC)MIL201261(OCoLC)821624415(The World Bank)2008051571(US-djbf)15536526(EXLCZ)99100000000079346420081126d2009 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe challenge of establishing world-class universities /Jamil Salmi1st ed.Washington, D.C. World Bank2009xvi, 115 pages ;22 cmDirections in developmentBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph0-8213-7876-7 Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-107) and index.Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Executive Summary -- Introduction -- What Does It Mean to Be a World-Class University? -- Paths to Transformation -- Implications for the World Bank -- Conclusion -- Chapter 1 What Does It Mean to Be a World-Class University? -- Concentration of Talent -- Abundant Resources -- Appropriate Governance -- Alignment of Success Factors -- Chapter 2 Paths to Transformation -- The Role of Government -- The Role of Other Actors -- Strategic Dimensions at the Institutional Level -- Chapter 3 Implications for the World Bank -- Conclusion -- Appendix A Comparison of the Methodologies for the Main International Rankings -- Appendix B Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) 2008 ARWU Country Ranking -- Appendix C The Times Higher Education Supplemet (THES) 2008 Country Ranking -- Appendix D Key Characteristics of World-Class Universities -- Appendix E Tertiary Education Reform in Denmark: The University Act of 2003 -- Appendix F Recent Research Excellence Initiatives -- Appendix G The Best by Any Measure, 2007-08 -- Bibliography -- Index -- Boxes -- 1.1 Understanding and Using Rankings to Their Best Advantage -- 1.2 The Best of Both Worlds at the University of Oxford -- 1.3 Impact of the Talent War on the University of Wisconsin -- 1.4 Watching the Rankings: The French Experience -- 2.1 Setting the Policy Framework for Higher Education in California -- 2.2 Tertiary Education Reform in China -- 2.3 Do Governments Care about Higher Education? Lessons from the Soccer Field -- 2.4 The Indian Institutes of Technology: A Success Story -- 2.5 The German Initiative for Excellence -- 2.6 Developing a New Vision at Clemson University -- 2.7 Obstacles to the Transformation of Chinese Universities -- 2.8 How Diasporas Can Contribute to Development in Home Countries.2.9 When "the Best" Compete for You: China's Rise -- Figures -- 1 Geographical Distribution of World-Class Universities -- 2 Characteristics of a World-Class University (WCU): Alignment of Key Factors -- 1.1 Geographical Distribution of World-Class Universities -- 1.2 Characteristics of a World-Class University (WCU): Alignment of Key Factors -- 2.1 The Stagnation and Change Diamonds -- Tables -- 1 Top 20 Universities in THES and SJTU World Rankings, 2008 -- 2 Costs and Benefits of Strategic Approaches for Establishing World-Class Universities -- 1.1 Top 20 Universities in THES and SJTU World Rankings, 2008 -- 1.2 Weight of Graduate Students in Selected Universities -- 1.3 Comparison of U.S. and U.K. Endowment Levels -- 1.4 International Comparison of Average Salaries of Researchers -- 1.5 Annual Compensation: Highest Paid University Presidents, 2005-06 -- 1.6 Ranking of Universities Where Professors Earn Most -- 2.1 Defining Factors of Excellence for World-Class Tertiary Education Institutions -- 2.2 Costs and Benefits of Strategic Approaches for Establishing World-Class Universities -- 2.3 Rankings by Discipline in U.S. News &amp -- World Report, 2008 -- 3.1 Type of World Bank Support by Country Group.Governments are becoming increasingly aware of the important contribution that high performance universities make to competitiveness and economic growth. This book explores what are the challenges involved in setting up globally competitive universities, also called “elite”, or “flagship” universities.Directions in development (Washington, D.C.)Education, HigherEconomic aspectsEconomic developmentEffect of education onHigher education and stateEducation and globalizationEducation, HigherEconomic aspects.Economic developmentEffect of education on.Higher education and state.Education and globalization.338.4/3378Salmi Jamil803005MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910826193403321The challenge of establishing world-class universities4075887UNINA