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Stensaker, Bjørn; Persson, Mats; Pinheiro, Rómulo – European Journal of Higher Education, 2016
One can, in principle, identify numerous arguments for mergers in higher education (HE), including efficiency, diversity, quality, and regional needs. This diversity can be explained by the growing societal interest in the sector, not least concerning the contributions from HE to society at large. However, research on merger processes has tended…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Organizational Change, Stakeholders, Higher Education
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Pinheiro, Rómulo; Langa, Patricio V.; Pausits, Attila – European Journal of Higher Education, 2015
In modern, knowledge-based societies, universities play an increasingly important role in achieving economic growth and social progress. Their traditional roles and missions are being broadened as to accommodate activities that facilitate engagement with various stakeholder groups. Universities do not want to be regarded as isolated and separated…
Descriptors: Institutional Mission, Higher Education, Colleges, Economic Development