THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA

Book Details:

• Publisher: Springer

• ISBN: 9789811695933

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 340

• Release Date: 20-04-2022

About the Book:

This book explores the evolving landscape of higher education in India, analyzing the challenges posed by privatization, globalization, and financial constraints in the public sector. The work critically examines the structural issues, financial governance, and the capabilities required by both students and educators to ensure the future growth and relevance of higher education institutions.

The book is divided into three sections:

• Part I: Structure discusses the future direction of university structures, the rise of private universities, and the influence of world rankings on Indian institutions.

• Part II: Finances focuses on the financing mechanisms of higher education, providing insights into public expenditure, household expenditure on education, and the implications of changing financial policies.

• Part III: Capabilities and Others addresses the capabilities that students and teachers need in the modern educational environment, as well as broader issues such as inclusion and accessibility for students with disabilities.

The book offers an interdisciplinary perspective on the challenges facing public higher education in India and presents a thoughtful analysis on how to address these challenges. It is an invaluable resource for policy makers, educators, and researchers interested in the governance, financing, and teaching of higher education in India.

Contents:

1. Contesting the Present in the Evolution of Public Higher Education – Sudhanshu Bhushan
   Part I: Structure

2. The Emergence and Expansion of Indian Universities Before Independence: A Historical Perspective – Mona Sedwal

3. Teachers’ University Revisit to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar – Sudhanshu Bhushan

4. World Ranking of Universities: What Does It Entail for the Future – Saumen Chattopadhyay

5. Global Wars, National Legacies, and State Controls: The Dilemmas of Institutionalism of Public Universities – Manisha Priyam

6. The World-Class University Discourse: Disentangling the Conflict Between Efficiency and World Class-Ness – Aishna Sharma

7. Idea of a University: Rethinking the Indian Private Universities Context – Sangeeta Angom

Part II: Finances
8. Future of Higher Education Financing and Governance – Sudhanshu Bhushan
9. Shifts in the Financing of Higher Education – P. Geetha Rani
10. Pattern and Determinants of Household Expenditure on Higher Education: Evidence from Rural Odisha – Pradeep Kumar Choudhury
11. Impact of Public Education Expenditure Across Different Levels on Higher Education Access in India: A Panel Data Study – Sandhya Dubey
12. Factors Influencing Household Expenditure on Private Tutoring in Higher Education – Anuneeta Mitra and Nivedita Sarkar

Part III: Capabilities and Others
13. Higher Education Policy: Accountability Versus Capabilities – Sudhanshu Bhushan
14. Capabilities of Students – Jitsun Lamo
15. Unpacking the Experiences of a Teacher as a Professional Through the Framework of Capability Approach – Isha Verma
16. Understanding Accessibility, Inclusion and Performance of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education: A Case Study of University of Delhi – Shalini Saksena, Rashmi Sharma, and Bipin Kumar Tiwary
17. Freedom from Autonomy: A Critique on the New Managerialism in Higher Education – Amruth G. Kumar
18. Higher Education in India: Refocusing Faculty Development – Neeru Snehi
19. Pathways to Internationalization in Indian Higher Education: Reflections on Policy Options – Rashim Wadhwa

About the Author/Editor:

Sudhanshu Bhushan is a Professor and Head of the Department of Higher and Professional Education at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA). He specializes in the internationalization of higher education, policy issues, and educational planning. Bhushan’s current research focuses on providing policy support to the Government of India on higher education matters. His recent works include contributions on quality assurance in transnational higher education and public financing in Indian universities. He has received the Amartya Sen Award for distinguished social science research in 2012 from the Indian Council of Social Science Research.