OECD International Conference Call for Contributions Higher Education in a World Changed Utterly: Doing More with Less Paris, 13-15 September 2010 www.oecd.org/edu/imhe/generalconference Organised by the OECD Programme on Institutional Management in Higher Education (IMHE)
Higher education institutions are expected to provide education and training relevant to the demands of working life, conduct research activities that yield benefits for the development of a knowledge-based economy, as well as contribute to social cohesion, regional development and global well-being. They are constantly challenged to fulfil their multiple missions, improve the quality of their provision of education, increase their efficiency, and demonstrate their contribution to society. The 2010 IMHE General Conference will focus on the impact of crisis – financial, economic and social – on the higher education sector and on how governments, institutions and individuals can lead the way to sustainable recovery. Grounded in the OECD’s highly-respected evidence base and drawing on analysis and opinion from some of the world’s leading experts, the conference will identify ways of achieving high quality outcomes at a time of increased demand and constrained resources. Innovative approaches to meeting the challenges of equity and efficiency will be examined. The conference will seek to identify longer-term trends and will include analyses of national policy, institutional case studies and the latest research from the OECD and elsewhere. Want more information on the conference or want to contribute? www.oecd.org/edu/imhe/generalconference