Thoughts on the Future of Global Higher Education Research
Institutionalized higher education research originated in the United States in the 1960s,with Martin Trow and Burton Clark making unique contributions as pioneers.Since the 1980s,the rise of neoliberalism,the development of globalization,and the expansion of technology have become prominent features of the higher education system.Higher education research needs to conduct in-depth analysis of these developments and their effects.In the new era,the higher education system itself faces new challenges,which mainly include the outcome and fair opportunities of graduates,employment of college students,the social value of higher education,and how to promote more diverse voices and topics.With the rise of the East Asian higher education system,the world's higher education landscape is undergoing major changes.Countries around the world need to enhance mutual understanding.It is essential to understand their own higher education system and the world's higher education system through thinking about others.