Document Type : Original Article
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1 PhD Student in Comunication Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch
2 Professor, Department of Social Sciences, University of Tabriz
3 Assistant Professor, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch,
Abstract
The inherent feature of the fourth generation universities is realization of local and regional development and effort to improve their surrounding environment. With such an attitude,, this paper studies strategies for realization of the fourth generation universities. To achieve this goal, a qualitative method was used and semi-structured in-depth interviews were utilized to collect needed information. Then thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The statistical population of this study is experts in higher education management, social communication sciences, educational sciences, sociology, media management, and research assistants at universities, of which 18 people were purposefully selected. After the interviews, it became clear that given the economic, cultural, political and social environment of different societies, the same strategies can not be considered for the realization of the fourth generation university in absolute terms. Accordingly, upgrading Iranian universities to progressive generations and in line with the world's prestigious universities will not be possible without considering national conditions. According to the research results, in general, the strategies for realizing the fourth generation university are: restructuring the higher education system, setting flexible regulations under the goals of the fourth generation university, implementing policies commensurate with the capacities of universities, accountability, liberalizing the universities from all kinds of political and religious ideologies and avoiding utilitarianism, independence from the government, providing a platform for participatory communication, democratizing the promotion of science, and finally connecting the university with civil society.
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