Role of University Rankings in the Context of Lack of Resources: National and Institutional Challenges

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Author(s): Magdalena Platis (University of Bucharest, Romania)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 23
Source title: World University Rankings and the Future of Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kevin Downing (City University of Hong Kong, China)and Fraide A. Ganotice, Jr. (The University of Hong Kong, China)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0819-9.ch010

Keywords: Education / Higher Education / Information Science Reference

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In the contemporary context, educational sector faces many challenges which are reflected in specific institutional reactions. Rankings specific to higher education systems are a real phenomenon. Management teams at all levels understand differently the role of being active towards rankings – from a national support and institutional scope, to a lack of interest from both levels. Methodologies of different rankings are also different. In fact, participating in a ranking or another is something to be decided by the university management. The mission of this chapter is to reveal the role of rankings in the contemporary context of resource decreasing. Some answers will improve the decision-making process related to rankings, as well as to other institutional changes adopted in higher education institutions. The existence of rankings cannot be denied. Understanding the role of rankings is one of the most important premises for a correct strategic development of the higher education institutions.

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