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Death of the public university? : uncertain futures for higher education in the knowledge economy
\"Universities have been subjected to continuous government reforms since the 1980s, to make them 'entrepreneurial', 'efficient' and aligned to the predicted needs and challenges of a global knowledge economy. Under increasing pressure to pursue 'excellence' and 'innovation', many universities are struggling to maintain their traditional mission to be inclusive, improve social mobility and equality and act as the 'critic and conscience' of society. Drawing on a multi-disciplinary research project, University Reform, Globalisation and Europeanisation (URGE), this collection analyses the new landscapes of public universities emerging across Europe and the Asia-Pacific, and the different ways that academics are engaging with them\" -- Provided by publisher.
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Analysis of Selected Aspects of Students’ Performance and Satisfaction in a Moodle-Based E-Learning System Environment
The use of e-learning techniques in higher education is becoming ever more frequent. In some institutions, e-learning has completely replaced the traditional teaching methods, while in others it supplements classical courses. The paper presents a study conducted in a member institution of the University of Ljubljana that provides public administration programmes. We analysed the relationship between the proportion of the course implemented in the Moodle e-learning platform and students' performance on one hand and their satisfaction on the other. The empirical findings reveal a positive correlation for both elements. The results can help decision-makers learn more about how to enhance students' success and satisfaction using an e-learning platform.
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Building the federal schoolhouse : localism and the American education state
\"Creating a truly national school system has, over the past fifty years, reconfigured local expectations and practices in American public education. Through a 50-year examination of Alexandria, Virginia, this book reveals how the 'education state' is nonetheless shaped by the commitments of local political regimes and their leaders and constituents\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Humanism and bureaucracy: The case for a liberal arts conception of public administration
Despite a long history of close association, the humanities no longer hold special significance for bureaucratic practitioners or students of public administration. However, a revival of the humanities–bureaucracy link is both desirable and possible. This article presents the case for a humanities or liberal arts conception of public administration in four parts. First, the article argues that modern humanism made possible the successful development of modern bureaucracy by providing emerging bureaucratic states with timely intellectual support. Second, the article describes the curricular landscape of contemporary public administration education that, unlike other professions, makes little room for humanities subjects. Third, the article shows how scholars and public managers may benefit from a renewed connection with the humanities. Finally, the article presents the foundation of a new public administration emphasizing a humanities-inspired perspective aimed at developing a civil service infused with technical expertise, intellectual self-awareness, and moral autonomy.
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The anatomy of a professionalization project : the making of the modern school business manager
\"Public services have been a target for reform in Western-style democracies for more than three decades. This volume documents and examines the case of School Business Managers (SBMs) as an example of a growing but scarcely-acknowledged phenomenon: the government-backed creation of new 'professions' within the public sector for groups of support workers not formally recognised as such. The dawn of the millennium saw the beginning of an unprecedented professional project as the New Labour government set about the systematic creation of a pool of suitably skilled and qualified School Business Managers in England. The Government's stated purpose was to support educational leaders in meeting mounting public expectations for state schools in increasingly complex and challenging circumstances. Although the 'war stories' of lead professionals such as teachers and physicians in the context of reform have been extensively documented, the contribution of the army of less high-status professionals in public service institutions is poorly-understood. Drawing on first-hand accounts of people involved in bringing the SBM professional project about, and those whose professional lives the project sought to target, the SBMs themselves, the book turns the spotlight on an under-recognised group. It explores the purposes and outcomes of the professionalization initiative, comparing the process to the professional projects of SBMs in other countries and to parallel projects within the health sector\"-- Provided by publisher.
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A Conceptual Model of Information Technology Competence for Public Managers: Designing Relevant MPA Curricula for Effective Public Service
This study aims to conceptualize and propose information technology (IT) competence for training Master of Public Administration (MPA) students to succeed in the production and delivery of public service. Defining and assessing student competence is a central challenge to the relevance and accountability of public administration education. This study draws from the literature of psychology, IT management, technology education, and public administration, as well as from practitioners in the public sector, to develop a construct of IT competence for public managers, including general public managers and public IT managers. This conceptualization regards IT competence as multidimensional, encompassing knowledge, skills, and personal attributes that enable public managers be effective. Moreover, this conceptualization articulates the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes relevant to achieving effectiveness at individual, organizational, and professional levels. Emphasizing the perspective of employers of MPA graduates, we also discuss the conceptualization's implications for MPA curricula and recommend curricular changes.
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Divided conversations : identities, leadership, and change in public higher education
\"Through their interviews with faculty and administrators (from department chairs and deans to provosts and presidents) from a sample of eight public universities in the Northeast and their own experiences in both worlds, the authors provide a unique window into the life experiences and identities of those who struggle to make universities work. The book examines the culture of academic institutions and attempts to understand why change in public higher education is so difficult to accomplish\"-- Provided by publisher.
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E-Government Education in Turkish Public Administration Graduate Programs: Past, Present, and Future
The study of e-government is becoming increasingly important around the world in the field of public administration. This article examines the historical development, current status, and future prospects of graduate e-government courses in Turkish public administration programs. To that end, we performed content analysis of e-government course syllabi and evaluated relevant archival documents. We then conducted semistructured surveys of past and current instructors of graduate e-government courses. The article concludes by discussing the future prospects of e-government education in Turkey, including the problems that instructors need to solve in order to improve instruction and the relevance and impact of such courses on students and faculty of public administration programs in Turkey and elsewhere.
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Technology and Pedagogy: Information Technology Competencies in Public Administration and Public Policy Programs
Much of the public administration literature over the last 50 years has focused on the perceived gap between theory and practice, and recent studies examine the implications of such a gap for implementing and engaging in e-government initiatives. To identify solutions to such a gap, however, one must first establish that it exists. This qualitative study analyzes syllabi of 57 Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy (MPA/MPP) programs to assess their emphasis on information technology (IT) competencies. Our findings indicate that MPA/MPP programs teach a variety of IT components, but topics are not evenly dispersed or taught in all programs. It is beyond debate whether or not technology skills are required in the workplace—they are. This study endeavors to identify which of these skills are taught in graduate programs aimed at preparing students for the workplace—one increasingly geared toward government-citizen interaction through computer-mediated tools.
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