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Universities now operate in a world where ideas, students, credentials, and technologies cross borders with unusual speed—yet durable practice still depends on craft: wise policy, credible quality cultures, ethical guardrails, and the everyday pedagogy of learning across difference. This new volume, Globalizing and Internationalizing in Higher Education: Policies, Practices, and Perspectives, asks how institutions can move from campaign slogans about “global readiness” to reproducible, context-aware internationalization that expands opportunity without erasing local voice. CONTENTS: About the Authors / Editors: Editors: Mahdi Alkol, PhD President, Maaref University of Applied Sciences, Sarmada, Syria Mahdi Alkol, PhD, is a distinguished academic and institutional leader with over 13 years of experience in teaching, research, and statistical analysis. He currently serves as the President of Maaref University of Applied Sciences in Sarmada, Northwest Syria, where he leads initiatives aimed at strengthening applied higher education in challenging contexts. In parallel, he holds the position of Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administration at Idlib University, contributing to the development of future economists and statisticians. Dr. Alkol earned his PhD in Economic Statistics from Aleppo University in 2012, following a master’s degree in the same field in 2008. His academic journey also includes prior teaching appointments at Aleppo University, Watanya Private University in Hama, and Alshamal Private University. He formerly held the role of Vice President for Administrative and Student Affairs at Idlib University, where he played a pivotal role in institutional governance and student engagement. Renowned for his expertise in statistical modeling, economic feasibility studies, and higher education analytics, Dr. Alkol has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in respected international journals. His research contributions have advanced understanding in the fields of applied statistics and education economics. Dr. Alkol is committed to fostering academic excellence, promoting evidence-based policy, and building resilient education systems in conflict-affected regions. His leadership and scholarly work continue to shape the academic landscape in Syria and beyond. Mustafa Kayyali, PhD Manager, HE Higher Education Ranking; Manager, Quality Assurance and Accreditation Directorate, Maaref University of Applied Sciences, Sarmada, Syria Mustafa Kayyali, PhD, is a distinguished scholar and thought leader in the field of higher education, renowned for his unwavering commitment to quality assurance, accreditation, and institutional excellence. As the Manager of HE Higher Education Ranking and the Manager of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Directorate at Maaref University of Applied Sciences, Syria, he spearheads initiatives that significantly influence the global academic landscape, providing innovative frameworks for evaluating and enhancing educational institutions. Dr. Kayyalis academic journey commenced with a master’s degree in Quality Management and Evaluation in Higher Education from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain. He further advanced his expertise by earning a PhD in Quality Management from Azteca University, Mexico. These academic pursuits have led to his specialization in accreditation processes, quality assurance mechanisms, and the development of comprehensive higher education ranking systems. An accomplished author and editor, Dr. Kayyali has contributed extensively to academic literature, having published over 50 peer-reviewed papers, 12 edited books, six authored books, and over 40 book chapters, addressing critical issues in higher education such as strategic management, online learning, student engagement, and the interplay between rankings and academic quality. Dr. Kayyali has made significant strides in promoting knowledge exchange across linguistic and cultural boundaries, having translated five books, thereby facilitating global access to pivotal academic resources and fostering cross-cultural academic dialogue. |
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