Role of the university for higher education (Asima Shahzadi)

1. *HIGHER
EDUCATION
Course Code 828
Asima shahzadi
asimashahzadi7@gmail.com

3. After studying this unit students will be able;
* Justify the crucial role of Higher Education in National
development.
* Identify the need of a University.
* Explain the important functions of a University.
*Understand the philosophy of Higher Education.
*Objectives of the unit

4.  Universities play an important role as leaders in teaching and learning, in
education, research and technology.
 universities may play is in the building of new institutions of civil society, in
developing new cultural values, and in training and socializing people of new
social era.
 universities provide the professional training for high-level jobs, as well as the
education necessary for the development of the personality.
 Universities can help in providing with the new knowledge and skills needed to
meet the challenges of sustainable development in a community, in raising
public awareness and providing preconditions for informed decision-making,
responsible behavior and consumer choice.
Role of the University

5.  Provide facilities for, and encourage, study and research;
 Encourage the advancement and development of knowledge, and its
application to government, industry, commerce and the community;
 Provide courses of study or instruction, at levels of achievement the
Council considers appropriate, to meet the needs of the community;
 Confer higher education awards;
 Disseminate knowledge and promote scholarship;
Functions of the University

6.  Provide facilities and resources for the wellbeing of the University’s staff,
students and other persons undertaking courses at the University;
 Exploit commercially, for the University’s benefit, a facility or resource of
the University, including, for example, study, research or knowledge, or the
practical application of study, research or knowledge, belonging to the
University, whether alone or with someone else; and
Functions of the University
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7.  Universities transform people’s lives through education and through the
wider impact of their research.
 Universities help students to develop the skills and knowledge employers
need.
 Provide opportunities for all people with the ability and motivation to study
at university to be able to do so
 Deliver world-class research and support innovation
Need of the University

8.  Provide opportunities for businesses to enhance their innovation capacity
 Attract investment and talent from abroad, and maintain the international
competitiveness in foreign markets
 Degrees are required for a wide range of careers such as Medicine,
Education, Engineering, Accounting and Law.
 A university education will help your child succeed in today's workforce and
establish an enjoyable career of their choice
Need of the University
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9.  First model is the traditional University
 Second model emphasize training and development jobs
 In the third model, furnishes advice to government and
development planners
 Fourth model is geared to direct public policy training and
action
Model of University

10. First Model

11. Second Model

12. Third Model

13. Fourth Model

14.  Two philosophies represent broad division of Higher
Education. That is
1. Liberal Arts Philosophy
2. Vocational Philosophy
Philosophy of Higher Education

15. Liberal Arts Philosophy

16. Vocational Philosophy

17.  Production of Competent manpower
 Accessibility of computer-based education
 International mobility of students and teachers
 Socio economic development
 Cultural development
 Pursuits of scholarships
 Results
Importance of Philosophy of Higher
Education