日本財団図書館（電子図書館）　Proceedings SYLEF Program Administrators Meeting

Appendix 7-12

Session 7. Globalization of Higher Education: Implications for the SYLFF Network

Summary of participants' responses

(January 18, 2007)

Total no. SYLFF institutions represented in Copenhagen = 64

Total no. responses = 60

Total no. responses by region: Africa/Europe = 26 (96%) Asia/Pacific = 21 (91%) North/South America = 13 (100%)

1. What are the three most crucial needs and priorities of your institution? (List from high [a] to low [c])

[Africa/Europe]

Needs	Priorities
(a) Funds/funding/new resources of funding (13) Resources (funds, personnel, infrastructure, academic) (5) Non-governmental financing Recruiting high quality faculty Decrease administrative work Clear rules with respect to the process and outcomes of reform (German universities are currently undergoing reform to transform universities from governmental to autonomous bodies [from the inside], and from outside through the Bologna Process (adjust degrees and curricula) Speed up internationalization of HE but maintaining credibility of the university Appropriate scientific policy Rigorous analysis of reality Qualified Ph.D. students Competitiveness in attracting students Providing quality education to undergraduate students Student exchange (research) Attention to research quality	(a) Fundamental/basic research High standards/quality in administration, education and research (3) academic/research quality/excellence (5) Faculty development － all faculty to Ph.D. level Maintaining position as leading European research university Complete new campus Develop fewer but more substantive international student exchange programs Cooperation with prestigious universities Internationalization of university/programs (3) Implementing a bachelor-master's program and appropriate bilingual documents Policy process and local development Developing innovative learning/meeting new demands (2) Quality education Publications
(b) Space/facilities/equipment (3) Logistic security (no more reform every two years) Reorganization of the education system Increased funding of HE/research (2) Recruiting high quality students Increased autonomy (funding, relations with government) Developing programs to enhance development of professional networks Strengthen partnerships Development of niche areas Scholarships to attract top students Rationalization of teaching support Attention to teaching quality Faculty development (2) Ph.D. students to defend theses/dissertations Enhancing/improving research (2) Attracting private capital in financing R & D Regional cooperation Pursuit of knowledge and the ethical impulse to form a critical conscience	(b) Research (2) Action vis-à-vis new developments Meeting stakeholders needs Concentration of research on the most important issues Research output that meets needs of corporations Better internal understanding and cooperation over disciplinary borders Improve curricula Teaching quality; internationalization of teaching (2) Exploring feasibility of new Ph.D. program Providing adequate/appropriate teaching and research space to at least to all niche areas Expanding programs to new areas Internationalization; more cooperating, exchanges of students./faculty (2) Internationalization vis-à-vis Asia Academic staff, especially new faculty members (2) Identifying and promoting areas of research strength Applying research to economy Analysis of social and structural transformations Fundraising for new campus
(c) Better communication with government institutions Expansion/refurbishment of infrastructure (3) Improving internal planning processes/procedures Fundraising to support university objectives (2) Introduce individual work with students Need to explore development of joint degree programs/curricula (2) Scholarships for postgraduate students Internationalization Large network of international partners Student exchanges Initiating/launching projects Links to business/industry (2) Crisis of equality in the welfare state Continuing innovation by tradition Needs and priorities are the same	(c) Improvement of university management/facilities/equipment (3) Adjustment of governance structures (Germany) Improve quality of education (2) Post-graduation studies Teaching Stimulate innovative skills of students Increase number of international students Internationalization Innovation, development and research (2) Cooperation between research and business Attracting outstanding students and faculty (2) Creative leadership Searching for private resources Increase institution's endowment

[Asia/Pacific]

Needs	Priorities
(a) Talented/good faculty (4) Research and publications Faculty development/staff development (2) Development of the academic disciplines Academic Providing the best knowledge to students Funding, more funding (4) 15^th anniversary fundraising Improving teaching & learning approach (2) Financial aid (3) Motivation for international field research activity International reputation Better infrastructure/facilities (2)	(a) Employing/attracting high level faculty (3) Internationalization Faculty development (2) Quality assurance/academic excellence (2) Teaching (2) Education of management Identifying potential excellent scholars Research World ranking for research and teaching Research development Upgrading facilities, IT and other equipment Geographical advantages (?)
(b) Increased/long-term funding/growth(3) Funding for research More international programs/research (2) Promoting international study programs Research and consulting income More staff to increase course/program offerings Faculty/staff development (2) Graduate programs Exchange of scholars University management Professional university administrators Information Global exposure for students Jobs for graduates Financial support for research activity abroad Offering academic programs in various disciplines Provide more hands-on experience to students	(b) Seeking different resources Balancing teaching and research Benchmarking Academic process development Scientific research (3) Student mobility Good students Identifying excellent potential academic leaders Increase number of staff Campus expansion Globalization of students Internationalization Multiple culture (?)
(c) More space/facilities Talented faculty Faculty development World-class faculty and students Funding for staff training IT facilities Better library/building new library complex (2) Next generation campus infrastructure Financial resources/funding (2) Financial aid Increased autonomy from government controls Exchange of students Expose students to global realities	(c) Merging with small institutions Faculty development Research & publications Networking Internationalization/internationalization of the university (3) Public outreach/service to society Funding Silk Road as a historical background (?)