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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
B. Essays, Commentaries, Statements
Author ELWOOD, Larry (RAINNIE, Al)
Title Strategic planning in Ireland`s Institutes of Technology / Larry Elwood and Al Rainnie
Publication year 2012
Source/Footnote In: Higher education policy. - 25 (2012) 1, S. 107 - 129
Inventory number 34187
Keywords Ausland : Irland : Forschung, Hochschullehrer ; Ausland : Irland : einzelne Hochschulen ; Institute : Technische
Abstract This article focuses upon Ireland's institute of technology sector, which has been transformed from a 1970s technical orientation to its broader current role of research and higher education provision. The transformational shifts experienced by institutes over the previous three decades have been profound: increased autonomy, new managerial and organisational paradigms, and demands for greater transparency, accountability and responsiveness. The legislative requirement on these institutes to publish 5-year strategic plans is seen by Ireland's higher education policy makers as a critical planning and coordinating mechanism; yet little empirical work exists on the degree of alignment engendered by strategic planning among academics and manager-academics. Through an exploration of the experiences of these stakeholders in four institutes, this research reveals a dilemma for Ireland's higher education policy makers; how can the practice of strategic planning become mainstreamed in the unique workplace that is higher education. (HRK / Abstract übernommen)