Synopses & Reviews
Access, equity and capacity are elements within the higher education environment that interact in complex ways to affect virtually all other aspects of such institutions. This volume examines various features of how these concepts are generated, transformed throughout policy environments, and deployed across the complex differences of higher education in ten countries in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Review
“Higher education is growing most rapidly in the Asia-Pacific region, and thus university people as well as policy makers are facing the difficult task of balancing quality and quantity. This book will help readers understand the current situation of higher education not only in the Asia-Pacific region but everywhere that they may work.” --Shinichi Yamamoto, Hiroshima University
“This volume explores the policy debates and dilemmas in promoting the agenda of a knowledge society. Access, equity, and capacity are inextricably intertwined and policy paradoxes are many as is illustrated across Asia. Policy makers and scholars will benefit immensely from the experiences reported and ably framed by the editors.” --Hazman Shah Abdullah, Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Quality Assurance), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Synopsis
Higher education is growing most rapidly in the Asia-Pacific region, and policy makers are facing the task of balancing quality and quantity. This book will help readers understand the current situation of higher education not only in this region but everywhere that they may work.' - Shinichi Yamamoto, Hiroshima University, Japan
About the Author
Deane E. Neubauer is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, and Senior Consultant to the International Forum for Education 2020 at the East-West Center. He has a long-standing interest in globalization and its affects across multiple aspects of government, policy, and society.
Yoshiro Tanaka is a Professor of Comparative and International Higher Education at J. F. Oberlin University in Tokyo, where he also holds the position of Executive Director of the Organization for Comprehensive Research. Prior to joining J.F. Oberlin University in 2005, he served as Professor and Chairperson in the Department of Education, Tamagawa University in Machida, Tokyo, Japan.