Higher Education in Southeast Asia

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There is rising interest paid to how higher education is developing across Asia. This timely volume provides readers with a comprehensive account of the higher education systems in one of the most compact regions in the world. The chapters examine ten country case studies grouped in diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and political ecologies. From the and wealthy state of Singapore to mid-economies and multi-ethnic Malaysia, Philippines, and Vietnam, to the most populous Muslim country in the world, Indonesia. Post-conflict states include Cambodia and Timor- Leste; the non-colonial Thailand and recently government-reformed Myanmar; to the socialist state and sole landlocked country in the region, Lao PDR. The authors delve into the role of higher education for broader development and discuss issues relating to the higher education in each country, such as: quality, access, and equity; the roles of globalisation and internationalisation in higher education; governance; sustainable development; social responsibility; aid in education; the role of culture and religion in education; and more. Higher Education in Southeast Asia provides a much-needed new perspective within higher education research, with key findings that have an important impact contextually that are also applicable on an international level. Cover Half Title Page Series Editor Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents About the Editor About the Contributors Chapter 1: Higher Education in Southeast Asia: Issues and Challenges Higher Education in Southeast Asia Closing Remarks Reference Chapter 2: Higher Education in Cambodia Introduction A Goal-Oriented University Strategy Strategic, Transformative University Leadership Strategic Human Resource Management Strategic Financial Management Achieving SDG Goal 4.3 Conclusion References Chapter 3: Indonesian Higher Education: Issues in Institutional and Individual Capacities Introduction History Size SDG 4.3 in Indonesia Leadership and Innovation in Indonesian HE Institutional Autonomy and Academic Freedom World-Class Research and Innovation Conclusion References Chapter 4: Higher Education in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Introduction Access and Equity Labour Market Outcomes Quality Responding to the Need for Quality in Higher Education Issues of Financing and Quality Governance and Leadership Closing Remarks References Chapter 5: Higher Education in Malaysia Introduction History of Higher Education The Structure of Malaysian Higher Education Challenges Facing Higher Education Quantity Versus Quality Shortage of STEM Graduates Lack of University Autonomy Higher Education’s Impact on the Economy Low Female Labour Force Participation Shift to Services Conclusion References Chapter 6: Higher Education in Myanmar: Coup, Conflict, and Educational Crisis Introduction History of HE in Burma/Myanmar Size of HE in Myanmar Bureaucratic Structure of HE in Myanmar 2011–2021 Advances in Myanmar’s HE Sector HE in a Conflict Context SDG 4.3 in the Junta’s System Conclusion References Appendix: Compilation and Extrapolation of Data from MPF (2018) Chapter 7: Higher Education in the Philippines: Issues and Challenges Introduction Related Issues in Philippine HE Access Quality Internationalization Closing Remarks References Chapter 8: Higher Education in Singapore: Challenges for Institutions of Continuous Learning Introduction Background of Higher Education in Singapore Sustainable Development Goal 4.0 and Higher Education in Singapore Digital Transformation and Higher Education Job-Readiness of Graduates Access to Quality Education Coda References Chapter 9: Higher Education Introduction Policy and Governance Quality Workforce Preparation SDG 4.3 Thai Higher Education in the Southeast Asian Context Conclusion References Chapter 10: Developing Higher Education in Timor-Leste: A Work in Progress Introduction Student Demand and Transition in Higher Education Quality and Quantity of Higher Education Membership Inclusion in Asean SDG 4.3 Conclusion References Chapter 11: Achieving Vietnam’s Sustainable Development Goals in the Higher Education Sector Introduction Evolution and Current Circumstances of Vietnam’s Higher Education Sector Achieving Gender Equality Linking with the Labour Market Addressing Social Inclusion Reforming the University Network Achieving Institutional Autonomy Conclusion References Index