University rankings are the subject of a paradox: the more they are criticized by social
scientists and experts on methodological grounds, the more they receive attention in policy …

In the 1990s, most US states adopted new forms of performance-based accountability, eg,
performance-based budgeting, funding, or reporting. This study analyzed changes in …

A common finding in the literature is that institutional structures have little to no impact on
student engagement and development. I argue that theory suggests peer ability (as …

This study developed a multilevel model of academic publishing and tested the effects of
several predictors on faculty publishing. In particular, the analysis paid special attention to …

This study examines the variables that are the most strongly associated with institutional
prestige and reputation and presents an exploratory model. This research expands earlier …

This study evaluated the effects of South Korea's Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) project, a special
research funding program designed to build world-class research university. The effects …

Like all developed economies, South Korea has focused on the importance of higher
education. This study investigates trends in the teaching and research performance of …

University research is a vital source of innovation, and government funds are often used to
support innovative research programs. As such, universities are pressured to demonstrate …

Ranking systems such as The Times Higher Education's World University Rankings and
Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Academic Rankings of World Universities simultaneously …

We investigate how much value college enrollment adds to students' critical thinking,
problem-solving and communication skills, and the role college inputs play in developing …