Abstract
Higher education institutions (HEIs) contribute substantially to the quality of life (QoL) of the regions where they operate and to the progress and sustainable development of a country. This research intends to have an innovative approach in the study of the HEIs’ impact on the QoL of regions by taking into consideration both qualitative and quantitative indicators. This study aims to identify, collect and systematize indicators that can be used to measure the impact of HEIs on QoL: on the demand-side based on expenditure (inputs) and the knowledge-based supply side (outputs). For accomplishing this, the authors carried out a literature review, an analysis of available statistical data in Portugal and interviews for the analysis and consolidation of indicators. The results will facilitate the measurement of the HEIs’ impact on QoL and regions and allow the elaboration of a matrix of reliable indicators, which will hopefully assist in the definition of new higher education policies.
Highlights
In the Bologna Process, improving the quality and relevance of teaching and learning in higher education has always been a central issue (European Commission /EACEA/Eurydice, 2018)
Regardless of national policies, it is assumed that most higher education institutions (HEIs) have contributed to the quality of life (QoL) in the surrounding regions
The results reveal a positive association between HEIs and QoL, it can be mitigated by the negative effects associated with low population density and variation in the purchasing power
Summary
In the Bologna Process, improving the quality and relevance of teaching and learning in higher education has always been a central issue (European Commission /EACEA/Eurydice, 2018). Regardless of national policies, it is assumed that most higher education institutions (HEIs) have contributed to the quality of life (QoL) in the surrounding regions. In Portugal, Leitão, Alves and Pereira (2016) have developed several studies on this topic, namely on the effects of open innovative governance and municipalities’ transparency on citizens’ QoL. The main results revealed a significant influence of open innovative governance on citizens’ QoL regarding two dimensions: plans and planning; and taxes, fees, prices and regulations. The results reveal a positive association between HEIs and QoL, it can be mitigated by the negative effects associated with low population density and variation in the purchasing power
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