Reviews Of National Policies For Education: Higher Education In Ireland 2006

Ireland was one of the first European countries to grasp the economic importance of education. But higher education in Ireland is now at a crossroads, with significant challenges to overcome. How can Ireland meet its stated objective of "placing its higher education system in the top ranks of OECD member countries in terms of both quality and levels of participation"? How can it create "a world class research, development and innovation capacity"?. High levels of investment are needed for a major expansion of postgraduate studies and capacity for research, development and innovation. Mechanism. Read more... Ireland was one of the first European countries to grasp the economic importance of education. But higher education in Ireland is now at a crossroads, with significant challenges to overcome. High levels of investment are needed for a major expansion of postgraduate studies and capacity for research, development and innovation. Mechanisms should be established to achieve the right balance between different components of the tertiary education system, which includes universities, institutes of technology and colleges that provide post-secondary level instruction. Further, there is a need to meet the demands of specialisation, competition and complementarities within the system. This report addresses the full range of higher education issues, offers recommendations for action within the framework of the government’s ambitions for the sector and suggests policy approaches to developing required additional sources of funding. Executive Summary Part I. Examiners' Report Chapter 1. Context and International Comparisons Chapter 2. A Crossroads in the Development of Irish Tertiary Education Chapter 3. The Governance and Management of Irish Tertiary Education Institutions Chapter 4. Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning Chapter 5. Research, R&D and Innovation Chapter 6. The Strategic Management of the Irish Tertiary Education System Chapter 7. The Need for Further Investment in Irish Tertiary Education Chapter 8. Conclusion Part II. Country Background Report Chapter 9. Ireland in Brief Chapter 10. Education Systems and Policy Chapter 11. Recent Reform and Legislative Framework in Higher Education Chapter 12. The University System Chapter 13. The Institutes of Technology Chapter 14. Provision in Higher Education Chapter 15. Some Contemporary Issues and Challenges Foreword Table of Contents Executive Summary Part I. Examiners' Report Chapter 1. Context and International Comparisons Chapter 2. A Crossroads in the Development of Irish Tertiary Education Chapter 3. The Governance and Management of Irish Tertiary Education Institutions Chapter 4. Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning Chapter 5. Research, R & D and Innovation Chapter 6. The Strategic Management of the Irish Tertiary Education System Chapter 7. The Need for Further Investment in Irish Tertiary Education Chapter 8. Conclusion Part II. Country Background Report. This Review Addresses The Full Range Of Higher Education Issues In Ireland And Offers Recommendations For Action Within The Framework Of The Government’s Ambitions For The Sector.