The Need for Private Universities in Japan to Be Agents of Change

Autor/inn/en	Zhang, Rong; McCornac, Dennis C.
Titel	The Need for Private Universities in Japan to Be Agents of Change
Quelle	In: International Journal of Educational Management, 27 (2013) 6, S.562-577 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0951-354X
DOI	10.1108/IJEM-08-2012-0091
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Private Colleges; School Surveys; Higher Education; Standards; Economics; Demography; Educational Quality; College Faculty; Administrators; Change Agents; Educational Change; Enrollment; College Administration; Student Recruitment; Foreign Students; Educational Finance; Japan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Privathochschule; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Standard; Volkswirtschaftslehre; Demografie; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität; Fakultät; Bildungsreform; Einschulung; College administrators; Hochschulverwaltung; Bildungsfonds
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine a number of current innovations made by private higher educational institutions in Japan to counter decreased enrollments and financial constraints. Design/methodology/approach: The design of this study is both descriptive and conceptual, based on the latest data available. Additional information was obtained through informal surveys of private institutions. Findings: Efforts on all fronts will be required to resolve some of the more glaring problems facing private higher education in Japan today. While some of the factors contributing to the deterioration of educational standards, such as the economy and demographic changes are beyond the control of the institutions themselves, efforts to staunch the rapid deterioration of educational quality are essential. Renovation in Japanese private university higher education should start with improvements in teaching and faculty development. Private universities must realize that reinvigorating the system will need the cooperation of both faculty members and administrators if universities are to survive in the new economic and social environment. Originality/value: This paper highlights the need for private universities to be the agents of change to address the dire straits of higher education in Japan and it is imperative that new and innovative approaches be implemented. (Contains 9 figures. A list of further reading is included) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10