Academic performative measures in higher education a case study in the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
This case study is about academic performative measures in higher education. In the globalized world whereby rankings, digital technology, and neoliberal reforms have crept into higher education, these have led to an increase in academic workload. Academics are not only burdened with tasks that incl...
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2023
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/27009/1/Academic%20performative%20measures%20in%20higher%20education%20%20a%20case%20study%20in%20the%20Universiti%20Teknikal%20Malaysia%20Melaka.pdf http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/27009/2/Academic%20performative%20measures%20in%20higher%20education%20%20a%20case%20study%20in%20the%20Universiti%20Teknikal%20Malaysia%20Melaka.pdf http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/27009/ https://plh.utem.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=122959 |
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| Summary: | This case study is about academic performative measures in higher education. In the globalized world whereby rankings, digital technology, and neoliberal reforms have crept into higher education, these have led to an increase in academic workload. Academics are not only burdened with tasks that include teaching and research, but they are also fraught with industrial and community consultations, academic publications, and marketing. As such, this case study aims to describe and analyze the effects and impacts of academic performative measures in a higher education institution, namely at the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). This study is framed using the case study framework design, utilizing the Constructivist Grounded Theory for data collection and analysis. The views and experiences of the participants were interpreted and analyzed critically and systematically to contribute to research in human resource development and human resource policy reforms in higher education. Through the theoretical sampling method, twelve participants were selected and interviewed. They are comprised of academics who are professors, associate professors, senior lecturers, and lecturers. The interview sessions revolved around themes such as teaching, writing, research, publication, and consultation. The findings of this study reveal that the landscape, scenario, as well as delivery system of higher education, is changing dynamically and rapidly. These changes are influenced mainly by globalization, lack of funding, and neoliberalism centered on the need of industries, businesses, and societies. Lecturers are currently burdened with main tasks involving five (5) main things namely teaching, writing, research, publication, and consultation. The results of the study found that the implementation of academic performative measures has an impact on academics. Some issues related to best practices, personal problems, knowledge and skills of the academics, as well as issues regarding being in a comfort zone, high administrative work, dissatisfaction with university authorities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) pressure, psychology, and productivity are some of the key themes that emerge from the results of the study. This study contributes to a better understanding of academic performative measures and practical contributions emphasizing the importance of strategic planning, addressing ethical challenges, fostering networking opportunities, and transforming higher education systems. By addressing these contributions, institutions can better support academics in achieving their KPIs, upholding academic integrity, and responding to the evolving needs of the higher education landscape. |
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