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"The authoress analyses the impact of globalization on universities in the European Higher Education Area created by the reforms in the framework of the Bologna Process. The object of her analysis is the reflections of globalization which can be found in universities' mission statements. Based on a conceptual framework of policy-led and research-led definitions of globalization, the author analyses the mission statements of seven European universities rated highly in the 2007 Shanghai Jia Tong Ranking of World Universities. She analyses the role of mission statements in general and develops criteria for her empirical study derived from the conceptual work with regard to globalization. The authoress concludes that those universities which consider themselves as 'global players' due to their high position on rankings, transform and broaden their mission statements in terms of more competitive ambitions, continuous change, and a diversified funding base. They tend to neglect, however, issues like ethical principles, democratic values and equity of access. Overall, the author finds that globalization has a strong impact on universities in Europe and has changed, to some extent, at least, the course of reforms initiated in the framework of the Bologna Process." (excerpt).

"The authoress analyses the impact of globalization on universities in the European Higher Education Area created by the reforms in the framework of the Bologna Process. The object of her analysis is the reflections of globalization which can be found in universities' mission statements. Based on a conceptual framework of policy-led and research-led definitions of globalization, the author analyses the mission statements of seven European universities rated highly in the 2007 Shanghai Jia Tong Ranking of World Universities. She analyses the role of mission statements in general and develops criteria for her empirical study derived from the conceptual work with regard to globalization. The authoress concludes that those universities which consider themselves as 'global players' due to their high position on rankings, transform and broaden their mission statements in terms of more competitive ambitions, continuous change, and a diversified funding base. They tend to neglect, however, issues like ethical principles, democratic values and equity of access. Overall, the author finds that globalization has a strong impact on universities in Europe and has changed, to some extent, at least, the course of reforms initiated in the framework of the Bologna Process." (excerpt)