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Abstract: As concerns over growing levels of student loan debt continue to mount for both students and taxpayers, many have called for an improved accountability system in the U.S. higher education system. In this policy brief, I discuss the many flaws in our current system, and outline how a system known as “risk-sharing” could drastically improve incentives and outcomes. I present a framework for how risk-sharing could be structured, and illustrate the distributional impacts (both positive and ...; [Read more...] As concerns over growing levels of student loan debt continue to mount for both students and taxpayers, many have called for an improved accountability system in the U.S. higher education system. In this policy brief, I discuss the many flaws in our current system, and outline how a system known as “risk-sharing” could drastically improve incentives and outcomes. I present a framework for how risk-sharing could be structured, and illustrate the distributional impacts (both positive and negative) across the higher education landscape.

Abstract: Higher education is in the position to save Europe by rendering a substantial contribution to sustainable economic growth. For that purpose higher education must strengthen its innovative power in entrepreneurship education and by focusing research more on societal problems, while being better empowered and enabled by Governments. Universities must show leadership in resolving or channeling the major societal questions. More European competition between universities in education and re ...; [Read more...] Higher education is in the position to save Europe by rendering a substantial contribution to sustainable economic growth. For that purpose higher education must strengthen its innovative power in entrepreneurship education and by focusing research more on societal problems, while being better empowered and enabled by Governments. Universities must show leadership in resolving or channeling the major societal questions. More European competition between universities in education and research would be helpful. Universities can contribute to recreating hope and optimism through more innovation in the economy.

Abstract: Dimensione fondante l'accompagnamento didattico al tirocinio è la documentazione scritta che lo studente produce sulle attività svolte. Il volume presenta le risultanze di una ricerca che ha inteso far luce sull'esperienza del tirocinio sulla base dell'ipotesi che la scrittura documentativa vi svolga un ruolo essenziale e questo per tre ragioni: perché la scrittura potenzia i processi di riflessività attiva e post-attiva dello studente; perché l'analisi delle scritture fa emergere, all ...; [Read more...] Dimensione fondante l'accompagnamento didattico al tirocinio è la documentazione scritta che lo studente produce sulle attività svolte. Il volume presenta le risultanze di una ricerca che ha inteso far luce sull'esperienza del tirocinio sulla base dell'ipotesi che la scrittura documentativa vi svolga un ruolo essenziale e questo per tre ragioni: perché la scrittura potenzia i processi di riflessività attiva e post-attiva dello studente; perché l'analisi delle scritture fa emergere, all'occhio del ricercatore, il livello inespresso dell'esperienza; infine perché le scritture prodotte dagli studenti possono costituire un primo archivio documentale di atti, azioni, attività del tirocinio stesso che aiuti a "far memoria" e a migliorare la comunicazione (spesso asfittica) fra tutor universitari e mentori accoglienti. Il volume è rivolto principalmente a docenti universitari, a supervisori e mentori e a studenti oltre che, naturalmente, a ricercatori e a studiosi interessati alle tematiche dell'accompagnamento didattico attraverso la scrittura.

Abstract: Higher education contributes to economic innovation. This study measures and compares the extent to which national governments’ policies foster this contribution across Europe. The study stresses the relevance of policies which are ‘empowering’ for higher education institutions, or in other words provide them with appropriate resources and regulatory environments. The assessment relies on quantitative scores, based on the contribution of policies regarding funding and autonomy to highe ...; [Read more...] Higher education contributes to economic innovation. This study measures and compares the extent to which national governments’ policies foster this contribution across Europe. The study stresses the relevance of policies which are ‘empowering’ for higher education institutions, or in other words provide them with appropriate resources and regulatory environments. The assessment relies on quantitative scores, based on the contribution of policies regarding funding and autonomy to higher education performance in education, research and economic innovation, using non-arbitrary weights and eighteen policy indicators across 32 European countries. A large number of countries belong to a ‘middle group’ in our overall assessment, indicating a relative cohesion in Europe. Yet, substantial variations exist in terms of higher education policy in Europe, each European country having room for policy improvement.

Abstract: L’obiettivo del presente lavoro di ricerca è, quello di fornire un contributo alla conoscenza della metodologia e degli strumenti di riconoscimento e convalida dell’apprendimento esperienziale all’Università, a partire dall’analisi delle procedure di Validation des Acquis Professionnels et Personnels e di Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience adottate in Francia.

Abstract: Far incontrare domanda e offerta di lavoro e orientare i giovani alle scelte che possono dare maggiori opportunità di occupazione: è questa la sfida all'origine di Global Village Campus, il progetto del ministro della Gioventù, realizzato dall’Università La Sapienza (Centro di Ricerca Impresapiens), nato con l'intenzione di indagare e, se possibile, mettere a punto, un modello scientifico e di riferimento per l’aggregazione, la socializzazione dei giovani nonché l’individuazione di str ...; [Read more...] Far incontrare domanda e offerta di lavoro e orientare i giovani alle scelte che possono dare maggiori opportunità di occupazione: è questa la sfida all'origine di Global Village Campus, il progetto del ministro della Gioventù, realizzato dall’Università La Sapienza (Centro di Ricerca Impresapiens), nato con l'intenzione di indagare e, se possibile, mettere a punto, un modello scientifico e di riferimento per l’aggregazione, la socializzazione dei giovani nonché l’individuazione di strumenti di selezione di talenti da proporre ad aziende capaci di un immediato assorbimento. La pubblicazione dà conto della prima edizione del Global Village - che si è svolta all'interno del Campus della Sapienza a Pomezia tra il 7 settembre e il 10 ottobre 2009 - intendendo in tal modo ricostruire il paradigma delle idee che sono state alla base del progetto, nonché l’algoritmo di un sistema potenzialmente replicabile in tutte le università italiane desiderose di offrire le migliori opportunità ai propri talenti.

Abstract: With contributions from world-renowned experts with years of collective experience in "across-border" education, this volume focuses on the implications of globalization in higher education. In particular, it looks at relations between states and institutions that do not normally attract attention. The chapters analyze the interactions between the South and the North, consider the challenges for "non-elite" institutions, and examine the potential for knowledge flow and creation in acro ...; [Read more...] With contributions from world-renowned experts with years of collective experience in "across-border" education, this volume focuses on the implications of globalization in higher education. In particular, it looks at relations between states and institutions that do not normally attract attention. The chapters analyze the interactions between the South and the North, consider the challenges for "non-elite" institutions, and examine the potential for knowledge flow and creation in across-border partnerships.

Abstract: Stimulating innovative and growth-oriented entrepreneurship is a key economic and societal challenge to which universities and colleges have much to contribute. This book examines the role that higher education institutions are currently playing through teaching entrepreneurship and transferring knowledge and innovation to enterprises and discusses how they should develop this role in the future. The key issues, approaches and trends are analysed and compared across a range of countrie ...; [Read more...] Stimulating innovative and growth-oriented entrepreneurship is a key economic and societal challenge to which universities and colleges have much to contribute. This book examines the role that higher education institutions are currently playing through teaching entrepreneurship and transferring knowledge and innovation to enterprises and discusses how they should develop this role in the future. The key issues, approaches and trends are analysed and compared across a range of countries, from the experiences of the most entrepreneurial universities in North America to advanced European models and emerging practices in Central and Eastern Europe.