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The Non-Public Higher Education Sector in Poland

Dynamics of Change and Development Perspectives

Book format: 15,8x23,5

Book description

The monograph The Non-Public Higher Education Sector in Poland: Dynamics of Changes and Development Perspectives by Prof. Marcin Geryk provides an in-depth analysis of Poland’s private higher education sector covering the period from 2015 to 2025. The author thoroughly examines demographic, economic, and legal factors that have significantly influenced the functioning and development of these institutions. The publication identifies major challenges faced by the sector and proposes strategic recommendations to help private universities adapt to the rapidly changing market environment.

A crucial part of the book addresses the impact of demographic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic on the management and future prospects of private higher education institutions. The author also explores university social responsibility and the significance of implementing innovative educational technologies. Combining practical and academic insights, this book is an invaluable resource for university managers, policymakers, researchers, and all stakeholders interested in contemporary challenges in higher education.

About the Author

Marcin Geryk is a Professor of Management at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. For more than twenty-five years, he has combined academic reflection with hands-on experience in managing institutions of education and business. He is the founder and chancellor of two private universities, an academic teacher with extensive professional background, and the leader of numerous projects co-financed by the European Union. His initiatives have focused on enhancing students’ competences, implementing modern technologies in teaching, and improving the accessibility of higher education.
His research interests cover management in higher education, the social responsibility of universities, and innovation in education. He is the author of over one hundred scientific publications, including the books The Market of Non-Public Universities in Poland (2007) and Social Responsibility of Universities (2012). He has led major long-term research projects such as Social Responsibility of Universities in the Perception of Stakeholders (2007–2010) and the longitudinal study The Vanishing Sector: Non-Public Universities in Poland (2015–2025).

Language polish

Edition first

Authors Marcin Geryk

ISBN: 978-83-233-5553-3

e-ISBN (pdf): 978-83-233-7714-6

Country of producer: Poland