Following a trend common in other countries, in its recent history Mexico has aspired to develop some of its higher education institutions to the level of research-oriented peer universities of excellence. A unique case of a private... more
Following a trend common in other countries, in its recent history Mexico has aspired to develop some of its higher education institutions to the level of research-oriented peer universities of excellence. A unique case of a private institution, the Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM) is being analized, considering that its flagship campus has officially embarked on a path to achieve the status of world-class research university but has yet to reach that goal.
Following a trend common in other countries, in its reent history Mexico has aspired to develop some of its higher education institutions to the level of research-oriented peer universities of excellence. A unique case of private... more
Following a trend common in other countries, in its reent history Mexico has aspired to develop some of its higher education institutions to the level of research-oriented peer universities of excellence. A unique case of private institution, the Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM) is bein analized, considering that its flagship campus has officially embarked on a path to achieve the status of world-class research university but has yet to reach that goal.
Quienes estamos involucrados en la internacionalización de la educación superior partimos de una serie de supuestos que usualmente no están debidamente apoyados por datos fidedignos o evidencias que vayan mas allá de lo anecdótico. En... more
Quienes estamos involucrados en la internacionalización de la educación superior partimos de una serie de supuestos que usualmente no están debidamente apoyados por datos fidedignos o evidencias que vayan mas allá de lo anecdótico. En este artículo analizo los resultados de la Encuesta Global sobre Internacionalización de la Educación Superior efectuada por la Asociación Internacional de Universidades (IUAU) y discuto las implicaciones para América Latina.
Higher education in the world faces significant challenges for which innovative policy actions are advisable. This summary includes a list of key issues that country governments may consider as they address the need for reform in their... more
Higher education in the world faces significant challenges for which innovative policy actions are advisable. This summary includes a list of key issues that country governments may consider as they address the need for reform in their higher education systems.
The main objective of this paper is to outline what policies matter most for an effective tertiary education (TE) system. It is crucial to ask not simply whether a system is working, but whether it is working to cope with current and... more
The main objective of this paper is to outline what policies matter most for an effective tertiary education (TE) system. It is crucial to ask not simply whether a system is working, but whether it is working to cope with current and expected demand in nations across the world. The paper presents the conceptual background and operational tools of the Systems Approach for Better Education Results-Tertiary Education (SABER-TE) methodology used by the World Bank to support government education policy makers to assess policy areas of relevance to a country’s tertiary education system by benchmarking national policies against international best practices. The paper first provides a historical perspective on the World Bank’s involvement in tertiary education. Next, it discusses the importance that tertiary education has in today’s society and presents a brief review of the most significant issues and trends in tertiary education worldwide. In the second part of the document, the SABER-TE guiding principles are discussed, as well as the policy areas that the framework assesses. The document then describes instruments for data collection; a rubric for scoring, benchmarking, and analyzing the data; and methodological approaches for collecting and disseminating the findings of a SABER-TE assessment.
La educación superior en la región de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) ha registrado un importante crecimiento en las últimas dos décadas. Al mismo tiempo, el crecimiento del sector ha estado aparejado a un significativo grado de... more
La educación superior en la región de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) ha registrado un importante crecimiento en las últimas dos décadas. Al mismo tiempo, el crecimiento del sector ha estado aparejado a un significativo grado de diversificación y sofisticación, a tono con tendencias similares presentes en el contexto internacional. Esta transición del sector de la educación superior no ha estado exenta de desafíos importantes y, al mismo tiempo, ha traído consigo efectos no previstos que es importante analizar, tanto en su contextualización local como a la luz de tendencias relevantes en el plano internacional. En este capítulo se dimensionan la magnitud y características de la evolución reciente de la educación superior en ALC desde una perspectiva regional y, en la medida de lo posible, en comparación con dinámicas similares en el ámbito global. Para ello, se presentan de manera sucinta algunos rasgos comparados básicos, los cuales constituyen sólo un listado –no exhaustivo– de tendencias significativas que se espera contribuyan a la reflexión sobre las implicaciones que estas tienen en la internacionalización de la educación superior en la región.
We assess and compare computer science skills among final-year computer science undergraduates (seniors) in four major economic and political powers that produce approximately half of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics... more
We assess and compare computer science skills among final-year computer science undergraduates (seniors) in four major economic and political powers that produce approximately half of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics graduates in the world. We find that seniors in the United States substantially outperform seniors in China, India, and Russia by 0.76-0.88 SDs and score comparably with seniors in elite institutions in these countries. Seniors in elite institutions in the United States further outperform seniors in elite institutions in China, India, and Russia by ∼0.85 SDs. The skills advantage of the United States is not because it has a large proportion of high-scoring international students. Finally, males score consistently but only moderately higher (0.16-0.41 SDs) than females within all four countries.
We live in an increasingly turbulent, complicated, complex and contradictory, but also fascinating and interesting world, in which many of our preconceived notions are being contested or are no longer valid. And this is the world in which... more
We live in an increasingly turbulent, complicated, complex and contradictory, but also fascinating and interesting world, in which many of our preconceived notions are being contested or are no longer valid. And this is the world in which we need to question if what we are and have been doing with intercultural learning, with internationalization, and, in general, with education, is really responding to emerging challenges and opportunities. It is time to rethink the role of education and intercultural learning and the international dimension in a world which is still having persistent social inequality and ideological polarization. The uncertainties of today’s world should serve as a wake-up call to seriously reflect about the impact of international and intercultural education.
En este artículo pretendemos narrar de manera sucinta el impacto inicial de la pandemia en la educación superior de México. Una buena cantidad de consecuencias, tanto esperadas como inesperadas, por la emergencia sanitaria aún están por... more
En este artículo pretendemos narrar de manera sucinta el impacto inicial de la pandemia en la educación superior de México. Una buena cantidad de consecuencias, tanto esperadas como inesperadas, por la emergencia sanitaria aún están por identificarse y evaluarse, toda vez que el escenario es inédito. Sin embargo, la respuesta inicial de las universidades mexicanas ha sido relativamente consistente, con énfasis en las urgencias de corto plazo aunque con poca atención aun a las implicaciones de largo plazo.
En este articulo pretendemos narrar, de manera sucinta, el devenir de los acontecimientos hasta el 18 de mayo de 2020, así como sus impactos en la educación superior de México. Una buena cantidad de consecuencias, tanto esperadas como... more
En este articulo pretendemos narrar, de manera sucinta, el devenir de los acontecimientos hasta el 18 de mayo de 2020, así como sus impactos en la educación superior de México. Una buena cantidad de consecuencias, tanto esperadas como inesperadas, por la emergencia sanitaria aún están por identificarse y evaluarse, toda vez que el escenario es inédito.
In today's world, higher education faces important opportunities and challenges, many of which are new and unexpected. The increased complexity of higher education institutions themselves is reflected in the expansion of their roles... more
In today's world, higher education faces important opportunities and challenges, many of which are new and unexpected. The increased complexity of higher education institutions themselves is reflected in the expansion of their roles and responsibilities. These roles and ...
ED420272 - A Region in Transition: The US-Mexico Borderlands and the Role of Higher Education. The Border Pact Report. Understanding the Differences Series. Working Paper No. 6. Draft. ... A Region in Transition: The US-Mexico Borderlands... more
ED420272 - A Region in Transition: The US-Mexico Borderlands and the Role of Higher Education. The Border Pact Report. Understanding the Differences Series. Working Paper No. 6. Draft. ... A Region in Transition: The US-Mexico Borderlands and the Role of ...
Les enjeux qui détermineront l'avenir des établissements d'enseignement supérieur et les nouvelles tendances dans l'architecture des campus ont fait l'objet d'un récent séminaire international. Francisco... more
Les enjeux qui détermineront l'avenir des établissements d'enseignement supérieur et les nouvelles tendances dans l'architecture des campus ont fait l'objet d'un récent séminaire international. Francisco Marmolejo, ancien consultant auprès de l'Organisation de Coopération et de ...