Private University Education Research Articles

The Prediction of Decreasing Education and Research Expense in Private Colleges and Universities

The Prediction of Decreasing Education and Research Expense in Private Colleges and Universities

Comparative Study of the Availability and Use of Information Technology in the Subject of Education in Public and Private Universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi

The study was designed to compare availability and use of information technology in the subject of education in public and private universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The objectives of the study were, first, to highlight the status of information technology in public and private universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi; second, to compare the availability and utilization of resources for information technology in public and private universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi; third, to find out the problems in the use of information technology in public and private universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and to recommend strategies for better use of information technology in public and private universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The design of the study was descriptive, and it was a survey study. Two questionnaires were used for data collection: one for teachers and one for students. A stratified random sampling technique was used. Two groups of teachers were selected from public and private universities, and 50% teacher and 10% students were selected from the population. The data were analyzed in terms of percentage, and t test was also applied. A significant difference was found between the availability and usage of equipment in education departments of public and private universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Difference between the students learning and teachers training skills was not significant.

Higher Education in Private Universities in Bangladesh : A Model for Quality Assurance

Higher Education in Private Universities in Bangladesh : A Model for Quality Assurance

Entrepreneurship Education: A Historical Review of Concepts and Cross-country Practices

Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to review of the concepts and approaches to entrepreneurship education and promotion based on the published literature. It also looks into the practices of entrepreneurship education in university level in some selected countries from North-America, Europe and Asia. This paper puts a special emphasis on the historical development of entrepreneurship education in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative method was applied for the paper. Existing literature on entrepreneurship education was reviewed to find the kind of entrepreneurship education provided in some selected countries. The websites and primed documents of the leading public and private business schools of Bangladesh were consulted to figure out the historical development in entrepreneurial education. Findings: The paper found marked difference in the availability of the institutions, diversity of the methodological practices relating to entrepreneurship education in institutes of higher education and the policy framework for entrepreneurship promotions in different countries. The paper has also generated qualitative and analytical insights about. the practice of entrepreneurship education which is simultaneously important for the academia and practice. Implications: The implication of the finding of the paper is, highly relevant to the universities, policy makers, practitioners, and relevant, agencies’ policy-setting process in the entrepreneurship development context This is because entrepreneurship education in the context of university level has been recognized to have impact on student, group and society. This finding also improves the understanding of donors and development partners about the extent to which quality entrepreneurship education can play a role in economic development. This paper also encourages further research that examines the measurement of role of university education in entrepreneurship development. Originality/value: This study provides a step towards the comparison of entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurship development promotion programs in different countries across Europe, Asia and America. The comparison of the entrepreneurship education in different private and public universities in Bangladesh is also done for the first time.

EFFECT OF ACADEMIC STAFF RETENTION ON QUALITY EDUCATION IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA

In recent years, there has been an increase of students’ enrollment in private universities in Kenya. In effect, there has been a great need to recruit and retain quality academic staff. Studies reveal that it has been difficult to retain academic staff especially in private universities in specialized areas and required experience. A literature gap exists in Kenya on the effect of academic staff retention on the quality of education in private universities. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of academic staff retention on quality education in private universities in Kenya. A survey design was considered appropriate for this study. A sample of 336 respondents was used to collect data which included the Human resource managers, academic staff, and students of the selected universities. The sample was selected using purposive stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Questionnaires were used to collect the data which was analyzed by use of frequencies and percentages. The study established that academic staff retention affects quality of education in private universities in Kenya. It was concluded that academic staff retention has a significant effect on quality education without which quality would be compromised. The study recommended that private universities should formulate and implement retention policies and allocate adequate resources to curb high academic staff turnover. Key words: academic staff retention, private universities, quality of academic staff, quality education, university education.

Private Higher Education in India

The Private higher education sector is growing fast in many settings, including India, and there are variations at the national level. Privatization of higher education in India has been the result of changes in the economic policy towards liberalization and privatization by the Government of India. Till 1980, higher education sector was controlled by government and thereafter, there has been a trend towards privatization of higher education. Setting up of private universities by individuals and private trusts has been a new trend of privatization of higher education in the country during the twenty-first century. From the modest number of 15 pioneering universities in 2005, there are 171 private universities in India in January 2014. This increase in their number during the last three or four years has been a cause of concern in terms of quality. With this background, the present article makes an in-depth analysis of two private universities pertaining to their mission, ownership and management; admission process and enrolment pattern; profile of student and teacher; faculty position; financing; programmes of study; physical facilities and support services. The general purpose of this article is to illuminate an important policy issue for India and to contribute to general debate on the role of private sector in the provision of higher education. There has been an overall growth and increase of student enrolment in private universities in India in recent years. The study summarizes the general characteristics and issues relating to the provision of quality education in private universities.

Private University Education in Nigeria: Successes and Failures

Private University Education in Nigeria: Successes and Failures

Analysis of Quality in Public and Private Universities in Bangladesh and USA

To meet the growing need for increased capacity in higher education, the government of Bangladesh encouraged development of private universities in 1992. Currently, there are sixty private universities1, thirty-four public universities2 and three international universities in Bangladesh3. Although the increased number of universities has provided opportunities, a debate has emerged over the quality at these institutions due to significant difference among these institutions. These inconsistencies in quality may be due to the lack of regulatory oversight and inefficiencies of the regulatory agencies of the government. The cost of education at private universities is high compared to significantly lower cost at public universities that are subsidized by the government. In spite of the higher cost, student satisfaction levels have not been higher at private universities in the past4. The work presented in this paper seeks to determine the quality of education in public and private universities in Bangladesh using student satisfaction as a measure of quality. It is well understood that student satisfaction measure may not be the only indicator of quality, but it can be considered as one of the important indicators. The survey questions were modified to adapt them to the context of Bangladesh. The twenty-two question survey results from private and public university students of Bangladesh were compared to determine the level of student satisfaction. The results of the current study were compared with the SSI data of US private and public universities. Results of the current study showed that the students in public universities of Bangladesh had lowest level of satisfaction and the private universities of Bangladesh had highest satisfaction The results derived from this data can be used by both public and private universities for improving quality in higher education. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v3i2.2886

La formación en comunicación/educación para el cambio social en la universidad española. Rutas para un diálogo interdisciplinar

El presente estudio evalúa el grado de implantación de la comunicación para el cambio social y de la comunicación/educación en las universidades públicas y privadas españolas. La metodología parte de una revisión bibliográfica de los fundamentos teóricos de ambas disciplinas, como base para el diseño y aplicación de dos protocolos orientados a analizar la fisonomía de dicha formación en los estudios de grado y posgrado en Comunicación, desde su incorporación al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES). En último término, se reivindica el diálogo interdisciplinar y una mayor implantación de las asignaturas del área en los planes de estudio, habida cuenta de la importancia que en los últimos años están adquiriendo los procesos educomunicativos implementados por la ciudadanía y/o para ella.

Quality of private universities in Pakistan

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of the development of education in private sector universities in Pakistan as compared to public universities. Additionally, the purpose is to understand the quality of education in private universities in light of the 2012 higher education commission (HEC), Pakistan ranking data.Design/methodology/approachThe paper utilizes the data shared by HEC at its web site (http://hec.gov.pk) and compares the total scores and the scores for research of private universities in the top ten ranking within the given categories. This comparison is used to evaluate issues related to access and quality of private higher education in Pakistan.FindingsThe private higher education sector is agile and more responsive to market demands. Furthermore, it has allowed the “youth bulge” of Pakistan access to higher education. However, with few exceptions the quality of private higher education is inadequate.Originality/valueThe need for Pakistan to reform its education to counter the grave twin dangers of religious extremism and militancy has been well recognized. High‐quality education at all levels is seen as one of the ways to create a more liberal society. This paper is among the first to evaluate private higher education in Pakistan in light of the most recent HEC rankings published in 2012.

Student Satisfaction in Private and Public Universities in Bangladesh

To compare and contrast the quality of higher education in public and private universities of Bangladesh, a study was conducted, to evaluate student satisfaction in these institutions. The study used a modified Noel-Levitz student satisfaction survey, consisting of twenty two questions which measured student satisfaction levels in four different areas: faculty, curriculum, resources, and campus environment. The survey also measured the students’ overall level of satisfaction with the institution. Data collected from different private and public universities showed overall satisfaction level to be higher among private university students than public university students. The data also indicated that students from private universities are more satisfied than those of public universities. Finally, comparison of data from male and female students showed higher level of satisfaction among female students. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v2i2.2060

A Drama Textbook with Sociodrama Method: Research and Development in Linguistic Education Study Program in Central Java

This research was aimed to determine: (1) the quality of drama textbook which is used in Study Program of Language Education in Private Universities in Central Java; (2) how the development of drama textbook with sociodrama method; (3) the effectiveness of drama textbook with sociodrama method which have been developed by sociodrama.

예비 유아교사의 정서지능이 자아개념 및 자기효능감에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the emotional intelligence of preservice early childhood teachers on their self-concept and self-efficacy in an attempt to provide some information on the development of the emotional intelligence of preservice early childhood teachers. The subjects in this study were the freshmen, sophomores and juniors who were in the departments of early childhood education in private colleges and universities in Chungcheong, Kyonggi, Seoul, in Korea. After a survey was conducted, the following findings were given: First, the juniors had the best self-concept of the others, and the freshmen were ahead of the others in self-efficacy. The university students had a better self-concept than the college students. Second, emotional intelligence had a statistically significant positive correlation to self-concept and self-efficacy. Third, all the sub-factors of emotional intelligence exerted a statistically significant positive influence on self-concept. Among the sub-factors of emotional intelligence, emotional regulation and emotional utilization exerted a statistically significant positive influence on self-efficacy. The findings of the study illustrated that the preservice early childhood teachers had a better self-concept and a better self-efficacy when they were better at emotional intelligence.

Students’ Matriculation Factors for Higher Education in Private Universities of Bangladesh

The main objective of this research paper is to identify the matriculation factors of students for higher education in private universities of Bangladesh. A survey was conducted among 750 students of fifteen UGC (University Grant Commission) approved private universities in Bangladesh. A structured questionnaire was sent to Dhaka, Sylhet, Rahshahi, and Chittagong division to collect data from selected private universities. A number of statistical measures (e.g. demographic analysis, descriptive analysis, multiple regression analysis) have been used to draw conclusions and offer recommendations. The results show that the common factors related to the matriculation factors of students are the image of the university, preferred program, quality of teaching, medium of instruction, campus size, location of the campus, hostel facility, transportation facility, canteen facility, common room facility, tuition fees for the students etc.
 JEL Classification Code: I20; I23

A Comparative Study of the Cost of Higher Education in Private and Public Universities in Bangladesh

The present study aims to attempt a comparative study of the reasons for enrollment in private universities and to estimate the cost of education for higher education in both private and public universities in Bangladesh. Primary and secondary data are used in this study. The findings of the study indicated that the monthly average cost of education of a student in a private university is significantly higher than in a public university. The main reasons are that the students of private universities spend more money on tuition fees, accommodation costs and better living expenses than those of public universities, and the costs also largely vary (in both private and public universities) among the students within the same university. On an average, the parents' monthly income of students who are enrolled in private universities in significantly higher than that of public university and most of the parents are engaged in business or good government services. The cost of Education also depends on parents' income, family size, and the number of students in the same family. The study also indicates that on an average, monthly expenditures of male students are significantly higher than those of female students.

Tertiary Education in Bangladesh - Brief History, Problems and Prospects

The essay looks at the state of tertiary education in Bangladesh, in particular private university education. It illustrates the situation with a number of examples taken from day-to-day school and university life. The aim of the essay is to inculcate interest among education researchers to think of innovative ways in which the education delivery methods can be improved to produce graduates who are willing to pool efforts towards the development of the country.

Configurações do ensino superior e a formação profissional dos assistentes sociais: desafios para a intervenção

O tema central que orientou a palestra é o desafio docente de, frente aos desafios da intervenção e das atuais configurações do ensino superior público, privado e a distância formar profissionais assistentes sociais capazes de dar materialidade ao projeto ético político da profissão no cotidiano de seu trabalho.

Inclusion of special needs students in health area courses at a private university in Campinas region

ObjectiveTo assess the current state of inclusive education in private universities from the point of view of health college teachers of a private university under study. MethodSurvey (2004), a questionnaire with closed questions, was applied to a random cluster selected among faculty members of health courses at a private university. The data collected will be submitted to Chi Square Test and Fisher Exact Test applied to contingency tables. ResultsSome attempts have been made to insure inclusion at the private university under investigation regarding special teaching methods. Availability of access by means of elevator and ramp were noted. There seemed to be a consensus among teachers as to the need for inclusion and the responsibility of all citizens, including public and private organizations. The course that showed the greatest preparation to receive special students was physiotherapy. Faculty members of both physiotherapy and speech and hearing pathology courses indicated that a psychological support service should be made available by this private university for students with special needs. The participants referred no knowledge about the fact that the courses in their institute might represent some type of barrier to this sort of student, even among courses including content about pathologies which cause disabilities. ConclusionsDespite the available resources and the accessibility requirements established by law, the teaching methodology is not yet an effective conquest for inclusive education among teachers in this private university. However, this conclusion can only be generalized for cities of comparable size and universities of similar characteristics.

Marketing Education in Turkey

Marketing education in business schools gained importance over the past decade because of sharp economic development and globalization practices of the international companies in Turkey. In this paper, we examine the students' perceptions about the quality of marketing education in state and private universities. Sampling from five state and five private universities in Turkey, 462 usable questionnaires were analyzed. The results indicate that students' perceptions about the quality of marketing education at the state universities were lower than that of private universities because of large classroom sizes and older faculty who are reluctant to improve themselves, it is also found that as androgogical methodology is widely used at state universities, students' mental models are different from the students who are taught with pedagogical methodology at the private universities. Considering the results, the managerial implications of our findings are discussed.

The emergence of private university education in Kenya: trends, prospects, and challenges

The first step towards the introduction and development of university education in Kenya was a private initiative. Although the initiative was rejected, it led to the establishment of the Royal Technical College in Nairobi. The Royal College, Nairobi was elevated to university status under a special arrangement with the University of London in 1961 and changed its name to the University College of Nairobi. In 1970, the University College of Nairobi attained full university status, becoming the first institution of its kind in the country. Over the past three decades, public universities have grown to six, accomplished their initial mission of developing human capital, and supplying manpower to the civil service. They have also helped foster an intellectual community in the country. But public universities have also faced new challenges such as enrollments beyond their capacity to plan and finance; fiscal challenges beyond their control; and a decline in quality beyond their anticipation. To help solve some of these problems, the Kenya government has encouraged and facilitated the establishment and growth of private universities and colleges. This article provides an overview of Kenya’s private higher education over the past two decades. It discusses the forces behind its expansion and questions its ability to design and offer quality education. It concludes that the government should provide some assistance to the private universities and colleges but restrict their establishment and growth to those that can provide new programs in areas of critical need such as technology, economics and sciences.