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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
B. Essays, Commentaries, Statements
Author NEWTON, Jethro
Title A tale of two "qualitya" : reflections on the quality revolution in higher education
Publication year 2010
Source/Footnote In: Quality in higher education. - 16 (2010) 1, S. 51 - 53
Inventory number 28166
Keywords Qualitätssicherung ; Hochschule und Staat : allgemein
Abstract This paper reflects on what we have learned about how quality has been received in higher education. The complexity of quality policy in terms of implementation is noted, as is the importance of front-line academics as policy users. The 'formal' and 'situated' meanings of quality are considered and the importance of context is emphasised. It is proposed that quality enhancement is a messy business and that achieving success with improvement initiatives presents challenges. (HRK / Abstract übernommen)