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Global university rankings and strategic planning: a case study of Australian institutional performance
Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management ( IF 2.553 ) Pub Date : 2020-01-06 , DOI: 10.1080/1360080x.2019.1701853
Leah Dowsett 1
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ABSTRACT

Institutional league tables, such as the Academic Ranking of World Universities, have become part of the global higher education landscape. This article discusses findings from a longitudinal study examining four Australian universities over a fifteen year period which traces how international rankings have come to be articulated in university strategy. Through an analysis of annual reports and strategic plans, this inquiry highlights the impact of rankings on the institutions, with a particular focus on their research strategy. The selected universities demonstrate that they act strategically in how they seek to both influence and respond to annual ranking releases. The results show that specific changes in strategic direction not only improve a university’s market position but can also contribute to a significant rise in their rank.



中文翻译:

全球大学排名和战略规划:以澳大利亚机构绩效为例

摘要

诸如世界大学学术排名之类的机构排行榜已成为全球高等教育的一部分。本文讨论了一项纵向研究的结果,该研究对15年来的四所澳大利亚大学进行了研究,该研究追踪了大学战略中如何体现国际排名。通过对年度报告和战略计划的分析,该调查强调了排名对各机构的影响,尤其着重于其研究策略。选定的大学证明,他们在寻求影响和响应年度排名发布方面具有战略性作用。结果表明,战略方向的特定变化不仅可以提高大学的市场地位,而且可以显着提高其排名。

更新日期:2020-01-06
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