Table Of ContentForeword Chapter 1 Introduction Part I: Contexts and Strategies Chapter 2 Changing Contexts Chapter 3 Changing Strategies Chapter 4 Alternative Futures Part II: Models and Infrastructures Chapter 5 Partnerships, Frameworks and Networks Chapter 6 Funding, Fees and Facilities Chapter 7 Management, Organisation and Staffing Chapter 8 Teaching, Learning and Scholarship Chapter 9 Quality Assurance, Quality Enhancement Part III: Issues and Questions Chapter 10 Sustainability Chapter 11 Distinctiveness Chapter 12 Leadership Chapter 13 Afterword
SynopsisIn recent years, further education colleges have been asked to play an increasingly important role as providers of higher education programmes. Following the recommendation of the Dearing inquiry that colleges be accorded a special mission in sub-degree higher education, they have become key partners in the design and teaching of new-style Foundation degrees. In so doing, they are expected to meet employer demand for higher-level skills and broaden the social base of undergraduate education. Aimed at senior managers and higher education coordinators and tutors, this book is a guide to institutional strategy and good practice in the provision of higher education in further education. It addresses issues of organisation, planning and funding as well as staffing, teaching and quality assurance., In recent years, FE colleges have come to play an increasingly important role as providers of Higher Education programs. Aimed at senior managers, this book provides guidance and examples of good practice to support the provision of HE in FE colleges. It will address the key issues involved in doing so, including planning, organization, funding, staffing, teaching and quality assurance. Well-written and authoritative, this guide should prove essential reading for all senior managers in FE., In recent years, FE colleges have come to play an increasingly important role as providers of Higher Education programs. Aimed at senior managers, this book provides guidance and examples of good practice to support the provision of HE in FE colleges. It will address the key issues involved in doing so, including planning, organization, funding, staffing, teaching and quality assurance. Well-written and authoritative, this guide should prove essential reading for all senior managers in FE. >