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Institutional Differentiation or Inherent Monism? An Analysis of Israel's System of Higher Education (1990-2026)

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Title: Institutional Differentiation or Inherent Monism? An Analysis of Israel's System of Higher Education (1990-2026)
Language: English
Authors: Nitza Davidovitch, Ifat Linder
Source: Curriculum and Teaching. 2026 41(1):35-50.
Availability: James Nicholas Publishers. PO Box 5179, South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Australia. Tel: +61-39-696-5545; Fax: +61-39-699-2040; e-mail: custservice@jnponline.com; Web site: https://www.jamesnicholaspublishers.com.au/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Development, Higher Education, Educational History, Institutional Characteristics, Differences, Governance, Budgeting, Institutional Mission, Faculty Promotion, Educational Policy
Geographic Terms: Israel
DOI: 10.7459/ct/410103
ISSN: 0726-416X
2201-0602
Abstract: This article examines the development of Israel's system of higher education over three decades, focusing on the paradox between mass quantitative expansion and 'functional convergence'. While the number of students grew 3.5-fold and the system underwent an accelerated process of massification, functional differentiation remained limited due to institutional isomorphic pressures and promotion incentives that sanctify the research university model. The analysis reveals how academic drift and maximally maintained inequality (MMI) mechanisms preserve social and institutional stratification even under the guise of formal pluralism. It is evident from the research findings that Israel's system of higher education is caught in a loop of research prestige leading to neglect of its teaching and community engagement missions, requiring a paradigmatic change to "uncertainty as a foundation" and distinct mission-oriented management.
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