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Definitions of Quality in Higher Education: A Synthesis of the Literature

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to provide a synthesis of the literature on defining quality in the context of higher education. In our search for relevant literature, we intentionally cast a wide net, beginning with a broad search in Google Scholar followed by a narrower search in educational databases, including Academic Search Complete, Education Research Complete, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), and SAGE Premier. We identified both peer-reviewed journal articles and publications from professional organizations, such as the International Organization for Standardization. We begin the paper with a discussion of the existing challenges and strategies for defining quality. Next, we provide a conceptual model of quality based on our review of the literature. Finally, we examine some considerations for defining quality assurance.

Source: Higher Learning Research Communications

DOI: 10.18870/hlrc.v5i3.244

Authors: Laura Schindler, Sarah Puls-Elvidge, Heather Welzant, Linda Crawford

Institutions: Laureate Education, Walden University

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education Governance and Development

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2178777655

FWCI: 86.69

Cites: 47

Cited by: 293

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