Community engagement challenges and perceptions in private higher education institutions
This paper focuses on the challenges and perceptions related to community engagement in private higher education institutions (PHEIs) in South Africa. Community engagement is now considered as important as teaching and learning, as well as research and innovation at universities. The Council on High...
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| Language: | English |
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Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated
2024-12-01
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| Series: | International Review of Social Sciences Research |
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| Online Access: | https://iiari.org/journal_article/community-engagement-challenges-and-perceptions-in-private-higher-education-institutions/ |
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| Summary: | This paper focuses on the challenges and perceptions related to community engagement in private higher education institutions (PHEIs) in South Africa. Community engagement is now considered as important as teaching and learning, as well as research and innovation at universities. The Council on Higher Education expects formal engagement from public and private higher education institutions. However, PHEIs face unique challenges such as resource constraints, conflicting priorities, lack of tradition, and differing perceptions of community engagement. The study used qualitative data collection methods, including desktop research and semi-structured, in-depth interviews with five academics from different PHEIs. The findings emphasised the need for PHEIs to develop strategies to build sustainable relationships with their communities despite these challenges. |
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| ISSN: | 2782-9227 2782-9235 |