Accelerated Universities: Ideas and Money Combine to Build Academic Excellence

Accelerated Universities: Ideas and Money Combine to Build Academic Excellence

2018

Overview

Several highly-resourced, accelerated research universities have been established globally to pursue academic and research excellence. These institutions were built from the ground up, not reconfigurations of existing ones. This book presents case studies of eight such universities, authored by individuals involved in their early leadership. It highlights lessons learned, demonstrating how visionary leadership, substantial funding, and innovative concepts can yield significant results rapidly.

Who it's for

• University leaders and administrators aiming for global recognition.
• Policymakers involved in higher education development.
• Researchers and academics interested in institutional innovation.

Key features

• Paperback binding
• 192 pages
• Published by Brill
• ISBN: 9789004366091
• Year: 2018