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Muller, Bernadette; Haller, Max – International Studies in Sociology of Education, 2012
It is widely recognised that higher education is crucial for socio-economic growth in developing countries. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is lagging behind in this regard in spite of a strong expansion of universities in the last decades. However, this growth may have led to a deterioration of the quality of higher education. There is no dearth of…
Descriptors: Economic Progress, Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Socioeconomic Status
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Uluorta, H.; Quill, L. – International Studies in Sociology of Education, 2009
Higher education within the USA is increasingly perceived to be in a state of crisis. This crisis exposes the USA and its citizens to risks that spell out disaster whether it is from a loss of national global competitiveness, a reduction in the standard of living and/or deep challenges to social cohesion. The suggested remedy to this condition is…
Descriptors: Living Standards, Educational Practices, Education Work Relationship, Higher Education