The Triad Research University Model or a Post 20th Century Research University Model, University Education and Human Resources
In this paper a model for the future research university is proposed, which answers some of the key challenges facing universities. It consists of three independent yet closely knitted entities: a research institute, a university teaching college and a business unit creating a “triad” structure. The possible inevitability, the advantages and disadvantages of the model […]
Preliminary Reflections on Knotty Issues, University Education and Human Resources
On Mass Higher Education and Institutional Diversity, University Education and Human Resources
It is an honor and pleasure to have been asked to speak to this conference, organized by Neal Sherman and the Israel-American Fulbright committee. I have had long and close ties with Israel, and I am delighted to have a chance to talk with you about your institutions of higher education in this way. It […]
The Golden Age of Scientific Technological Research University
The current crisis in the classical research university scene, the on-going fusion of science and technology which is driving a new scientific-technological revolution, the changing rationale of research funding, and the need of advanced nations to develop competitive, knowledge-based economies, have set the stage for a potential ‘golden age’ for Scientific Technological Research Universities (S&TRU). […]
The National Science and Technology Policy of Israel
The article reviews the evolution of Israel’s science and technology R & D policy. This policy is not based on any written document or master plan dictated in advance, but was formed gradually, over decades, at various times and by different people, in the corridors of government and the Knesset, universities and industry, which together […]
Higher education policy in Israel – accessibility, quality and excellence with limited resources
This study deals with a broad range of topics related to the higher education system in Israel. It describes past developments, discusses present issues, indicates necessary changes in the future and proposes some policy guidelines. The following main subjects are discussed: Introduction – the higher education system in Israel, global aspects. Higher education accessibility – issues and […]
Privatization in Higher Education
The private higher education sector has emerged gradually in recent years. This evolution occurred alongside the rapid growth in the demand for academic studies and degrees. Public support for higher education has severely declined in the last two decades due to mass expansion and soaring expense resulting in rapid growth in private higher education in […]
Proceedings of the International Conference:
This volume contains the papers presented at an international colloquium entitled “Transition to Mass Higher Education – International Comparisons & Perspectives” which took place at the Samuel Neaman Institute at the Technion, in Haifa, Israel on December 5-6, 2004. In addition to the full papers, the volume also contains the questions and answers following each paper, […]
Redefining Engineering Disciplines for the 21st Century
In the first quarter of the 20th Century engineering education underwent a revolutionary change as a result of the penetration of the exact sciences into the curriculum. Consequently, instead of teaching current technologies, engineering schools began teaching all-embracing fundamental principles of the engineering sciences that can cope with the quickly changing technologies. But, in the […]
Major Plan for Higher Education – Planning Versus Performance
The higher education system in Israel was based, from the beginning, on academic research in Humboldtian model of teaching and research combined with a strong emphasis on research. Over the years different subjects were added and the requirement to combine in academic studying also professional training increased. Up to a certain stage the Universities succeeded […]
