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Strategic Analysis of Higher Education Institutions Development in Ukraine Under Current Challenges: An Integrated Approach

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The strategic development of higher education institutions (HEIs) during military conflicts represents a critical yet understudied area in educational management research. This study examines the transformation patterns of Ukrainian HEIs during wartime, addressing the urgent need for empirical research on educational resilience under extreme conditions. The research implements a mixed-method approach integrating quantitative and qualitative analyses. Data collection involved a comprehensive expert survey (n=77) representing key stakeholder groups: academic administration (16.88%), teaching staff (19.48%), students (18.18%), regulatory bodies (12.99%), employers (10.39%), and international experts (5.20%). The methodological framework combines SWOT, PESTEL, and SKEPTIC analyses, validated through expert evaluation using a five-point Likert scale. The analysis reveals three critical impact factors: military conflict (4.60/5.0), financial instability (4.55/5.0), and security challenges (4.47/5.0). Ukrainian HEIs demonstrate significant adaptability through technological transformation (91% implementation rate) and international integration (84.5% cooperation rate). Strong correlations emerge between security-financial aspects, technology-education quality, and sociocultural adaptations. The research establishes an innovative framework for analyzing HEIs strategic development during crises, demonstrating that institutional resilience requires synchronized implementation of technological modernization, international cooperation, and enhanced security measures. These findings contribute to crisis management theory in higher education (HE) and provide practical guidelines for institutional adaptation under extreme conditions.

Source: Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences

DOI: 10.24193/tras.76e.9

Authors: Maksym SKYDAN, Halyna LOPUSHNIAK, Oksana KRAVCHUK, Lesya ILCHENKO-SYUYVA

Institutions: Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Language: English

Topic: Education and Social Development in Ukraine

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7104176375

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