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Title: Mobilizing University Futures: A Blueprint for Change
Language: English
Authors: Timothy Read (ORCID 0000-0003-3882-8674), Don Olcott
Source: Policy Futures in Education. 2025 23(7):1364-1381.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Higher Education, Futures (of Society), Economic Factors, Labor Force, COVID-19, Pandemics, Information Technology, Educational Innovation, Holistic Approach, Educational Finance, Educational Change
DOI: 10.1177/14782103251341405
ISSN: 1478-2103
Abstract: This paper addresses the pressing challenges and uncertainties faced by higher education institutions (HEIs) worldwide. It analyzes recent global disruptions--including economic instability, evolving labor market demands, the impacts of the pandemic, and rapid technological advancements--and assesses their effects on traditional educational models. Through an extensive review of literature, the authors identify four primary challenges: institutional reputation and competition, financial stability, technological and pedagogical innovation, and holistic support for staff and students. A strategic blueprint for HEI leaders is proposed, emphasizing agile leadership, digital integration, diversified credential offerings, and proactive geopolitical engagement. It promotes a transformation that aligns with future societal and workforce needs, proposing practical action steps to build adaptive and responsive HEIs prepared for the complexities of 2050 and beyond.
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