Government Intervention in Higher Education in South Africa

Government intervention in higher education in South
Africa aims, among others, at reforming the slanted
system of higher education to reflect the post-
Apartheid democratic order, and to set it on a
developmental path. The complete overhaul of the
higher education sector in South Africa has not been
implemented to that extent in any other country.

The book attempts to establish the extent to which
the South African Government's objectives for
intervening in higher education are achieved. It
further identifies the best policy options to
rectify outstanding problems, to ensure a higher
education system that meets the developmental needs
of the country and protects institutional autonomy
and academic freedom.

This book is a must read for higher education
officials, academics and students. It is also useful
for historians, higher education consultants, to
understand the political history of South Africa and
its impact on the country's system of education. The
book provides international trends in higher
education and will be useful in developing your
systems of education.

Autorentext

Eusebius U. Akor, PhD: Studied Public Affairs at the University of Pretoria. He is currently a Senior Analyst in the Research and Segmentation Division of the South African Revenue Service. Formerly a Principal Consultant and Project Manager, Programme Manager, Ethics Consultant, Business Ethics Lecturer, and Local Government Researcher.

Klappentext

Government intervention in higher education in South Africa aims, among others, at reforming the slanted system of higher education to reflect the post-Apartheid democratic order, and to set it on a developmental path. The complete overhaul of the higher education sector in South Africa has not been implemented to that extent in any other country.The book attempts to establish the extent to which the South African Government's objectives for intervening in higher education are achieved. It further identifies the best policy options to rectify outstanding problems, to ensure a higher education system that meets the developmental needs of the country and protects institutional autonomy and academic freedom.This book is a must read for higher education officials, academics and students. It is also useful for historians, higher education consultants, to understand the political history of South Africa and its impact on the country's system of education. The book provides international trends in higher education and will be useful in developing your systems of education.