The Relationship between Rankings and Academic Quality

International Journal of Management, Sciences, Innovation, and Technology IJMSIT, Vol.4, Issue.3, pp.01-11, May (2023)

11 Pages Posted: 11 Jul 2023

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Mustafa Kayyali

International Journal of Management, Sciences, Innovation, and Technology IJMSIT

Date Written: May 3, 2023

Abstract

University rankings have a growing impact on how people view the academic excellence of higher education. The complicated relationship between rankings and academic excellence is explored in this essay along with how it may affect higher education policy and practice. The importance of rankings and their influence on institutional decision-making is highlighted in the introduction to the article. After that, it goes into detail about how to understand university rankings, going over their methodology, metrics, and influences. The subsequent sections focus on the link between rankings and academic quality, highlighting how rankings can both reflect and shape perceptions of quality. The limitations and challenges associated with rankings are also explored, including the simplification of academic quality, data accuracy, and interpretation, and the potential for distortions and unintended consequences. Alternative approaches to assessing academic quality beyond rankings are presented, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive evaluation frameworks that encompass diverse dimensions of excellence. This paper goes into more detail about how rankings affect institutions of higher learning, including how they affect institutional priorities and the necessity of mission-driven decision-making. Additionally, discussions of student opinions on rankings and academic standards highlight the significance of including students in the evaluation process. Exploring the difficulties and possibilities for policy and practice while concentrating on themes of equity, data transparency, and public opinion. The paper concludes by highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of rankings and academic quality and the importance of adopting comprehensive approaches that prioritize student success, diversity, and institutional missions. By recognizing the limitations of rankings and embracing alternative assessment measures, policymakers and institutions can promote a more holistic and accurate assessment of academic quality in higher education.

Keywords: Ranking, Quality, Quality Assurance, Higher Education, Management, Academic Quality

Suggested Citation

Kayyali, Mustafa, The Relationship between Rankings and Academic Quality (May 3, 2023). International Journal of Management, Sciences, Innovation, and Technology IJMSIT, Vol.4, Issue.3, pp.01-11, May (2023), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4497493

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