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Exploring Opportunities for the Enhancement of International Academic Collaboration

In: Chances and Challenges of Digital Management

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  • Christoph Neu

    (E-Commerce Institut)

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This research deals with international academic collaborations in higher education, primarily focusing on the Trans-Atlantic Virtual Exchange and Collaboration (TAVEC) project. The “Corona Virus Disease 2019” (COVID-19) pandemic did not only have an impact on the economy, such as remote working within companies but also on higher education institutions, such as methods to enable distance learning. The educational system had to accomplish a paradigm shift that had an impact on both students and the faculty staff. To conduct an international academic collaboration with another universities, higher education institutions had to decide on a concept for collaborating virtually. Therefore, the international Business school of Hochschule Fresenius (HSF) and the Adelphi University (AU) in New York started a collaboration that consisted out of a virtual collaboration and a mobile component. This concept, which is a fusion of virtual collaboration and a physical meeting between the project partners, is called “Blended Mobility”. Still, international academic collaborations, such as TAVEC may face challenges during the process. Aspects such as time difference and cultural backgrounds need to be considered while implementing such an international academic collaboration. The research of this thesis has shown that the mobility component of the TAVEC project did have an impact on the students’ learning experiences. In addition to that, the integrated workshops and lectures held by faculty staff from both universities and guest speakers, led to a knowledge increase and exchange, as well for the students and the faculty staff. Further recommendations, can be given, based on a number of surveys, that have been conducted concerning the previous two TAVEC projects (TAVEC I and II). Further recommendations for potential marketing strategies can be given and new marketing tools are being introduced. Furthermore, the potential process of TAVEC III is being explored and suggested.

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  • Christoph Neu, 2023. "Exploring Opportunities for the Enhancement of International Academic Collaboration," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Richard C. Geibel & Shalva Machavariani (ed.), Chances and Challenges of Digital Management, pages 191-202, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-031-45601-5_17
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-45601-5_17
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