Governance in Higher Education, 1st ed. 2023 Global Reform and Trends in the MENA Region

Over the years, the education sector has witnessed substantial transformations and developments, driven primarily by the rapid growth of technology and inventive pedagogical approaches. In the MENA region, these changes have been particularly noteworthy, as educational institutions are striving to keep pace with global advancements while addressing unique regional challenges. 

Set against this context, this book delves into two pivotal dimensions that have surfaced as vital for thriving in today's educational sphere, with a strong emphasis on the MENA region's distinct characteristics and opportunities. The first dimension explores the evolution and challenges in governance, encompassing the organizational frameworks, decision-making mechanisms, and policies that empower educational institutions in the MENA region to adapt to the shifting environment. The second dimension zeroes in on the metamorphosis of education itself, emphasizing the innovative tools, assignments, and methodologies that are accessible to educators in the region, and discussing the balance between these elements and effective university governance. 

By offering an exhaustive and up-to-date examination of these two dimensions, this book imparts invaluable insights and pragmatic guidance to educational professionals, policymakers, and students alike, all with a focus on the MENA region. It aims to equip readers with the knowledge and abilities required to successfully navigate the new educational landscape and excel in the world of academia while highlighting the unique potential and prospects of the region's educational institutions.

Part one: Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Overview of the current higher education system.- Chapter 3: Inclusion and Diversity.- Chapter 4: From In-Person to Hybrid learning mode.- Chapter 5: Challenges and opportunities faced by the students and faculty members.- Part two: Chapter 6: Women in the higher education system.- Chapter 7: Curriculum reform and program/course delivery restructuring.- Chapter 8: Interactivity and engagement tactics and tools.- Chapter 9: New evaluation and assessment tactics and tools.- Part three.- Chapter 10: The Changing Role of Governance in Education.- Chapter 11: For higher quality e-education: A strict or lenient grading system?.- Chapter 12: Reforming Higher Education Through AI.- Chapter 13: Conclusion.

Nehme Azoury is a Professor and Deputy-President for Research at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik – USEK. He is Secretary General of the Arab Society of Faculties of Business Administration) and is one of the eight members of the scientific committee of Eduniversal, as a representative of the Eurasian region. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Arab Economic & Business Journal and the Lebanese Journal of Economics and Management. Prof. Azoury is the author of ‘Business Education in the Middle East (2014)’ and ‘Business and Society in the Middle East (2017),’ both published by Palgrave Macmillan.

Georges Yahchouchi is President of the American University of the Middle East. He is committed to excellence in higher education and expertise in academic leadership and has had a broad educational background and exposure to multicultural environments during his educational and professional career. Previously he was provost of Holy Spirit University of Kaslik.