Table of Contents

Foreword.- 1. Higher Education in Saudi Arabia: Reforms, Challenges and Priorities.- 2. Dreams and Realities: The World-class Idea and Saudi Arabian Higher Education.- 3. Governance in Saudi Higher Education.- 4. The Learning Experiences of Saudi Arabian Higher Education Leadership: Characteristics for Global Success.- 5. Delivering High Quality Teaching and Learning for University Students in Saudi Arabia.- 6. Assessment of Student Learning.- 7. The Role of Information Technology in Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning.- 8. Selecting and Developing High Quality University Staff .- 9. Knowledge-Based Innovation and Research Productivity in Saudi Arabia.- 10. Accreditation and Quality Assurance.- 11. Higher Education for Women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.- 12. Private Higher Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Reality – Challenges – Aspirations.- 13. The Development of Medical Education in Saudi Arabia.- 14. Student Scholarships in Saudi Arabia: Implications and Opportunities for Overseas Engagement.- 15. International Collaboration.- 16. Challenges and Opportunities for Higher Education in Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Focus Group.- 17. Higher Education in Saudi Arabia: Conclusions.- List of Contributors.- Index.

Reviews

“This book provides the audience with a detailed overview of Higher Education in Saudi Arabia. … Not only will it benefit policy makers at the ministerial level, but also at the institutional level such as leaders, academics, researchers and students and beyond. … The book, therefore, is highly recommended to whom higher education in Saudi Arabia is a concern.” (Naif Alghamdi, Higher Education, Vol. 69, 2015)“This book on Saudi higher education analyses not only the achievements but also the problems and concerns in a rigorous yet constructive manner. I strongly recommend the book to all readers who have an interest in the future development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”Khalid bin Mohammed Al Ankari, Minister of Higher Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia