The Open World and Closed Societies pp 89-104 | Cite as
Reaching Beyond Geometry—The Privateness of Private Universities
Abstract
On the most general level one can distinguish between two groups of higher education commentators in Eastern Europe. First, there are those who declare that the necessary reforms have been successfully completed. From this perspective, East European countries have amended their higher education legislation, transformed the structures of higher education systems, and reformed study programs. The conclusion is that with all this being accomplished, the degrees awarded by East European higher education institutions should be fully recognized internationally for academic, as well as professional purposes, and that the countries themselves should be admitted into the EU. Second, there are those who say that there has never been much need for reform because East European higher education has always been excellent, perhaps the very best of all. The conclusion, however, remains the same as in the first instance.
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High Education High Education Institution High Education System Reform Initiative Private High EducationPreview
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