Author

  • Hala Abdulqader Sabri

    • Petra University, Amman-Jordan
    • Jordan

Abstract

This study provides an in depth assessment of the main drivers of risk impeding private higher education institutions in Jordan. The study adopts an analytical approach that incorporates reviewing available literature and conducting interviews and discussions with some shareholders and board of trustees' members in addition to faculty members and students of private universities. The analysis revealed that although private universities in Jordan are making progress and provide important contributions to the economy, however, they face important strategic and operational risks in addition to other compliance, financial and reputational risks. These risks include educational delivery systems, quality of academic programs, executive management, competition, and utilization of new technologies, compliance with accrediting agencies, financial issues, societal perception, students' violence, and demographic challenges. The study concludes that private universities need to place risk management plans to effectively deal with the all risk indicators analyzed in the study. Recommendations on how to implement a risk management plan are also presented and highlighted.

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Sabri, H. A. (2011). The Impeding Drivers of Risks at Private Higher Education Institutions in Jordan: An Analytical Approach. Journal of Education and Vocational Research, 2(4), 120-131. https://doi.org/10.22610/jevr.v2i4.32

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2011-10-15

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