@inbook{356682c1666344a39a7bfde3ec9dd062,
title = "Introduction: towards a new ranking approach in higher education and research",
abstract = "This chapter introduces the subject of league tables and rankings and questions the conceptual framework underpinning what are seen as the most credible and prestigious ranking systems in higher education. The authors present their arguments for defining and ranking excellence in higher education institutions using indicators based on user needs, stakeholder input and a wide variety of functions and activities overlooked by the current rankings systems. The result would be to challenge the unidimensional (research-driven) rankings, which focus almost exclusively on a single aspect of an institution{\textquoteright}s performance, and instead to deliver tailored rankings relevant to user requirements and stakeholder",
keywords = "METIS-286714, IR-84396",
author = "\{van Vught\}, Frans and Westerheijden, \{Donald F.\} and Frank Ziegele",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.1007/978-94-007-3005-2\_1",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-94-007-3004-5",
series = "Higher Education Dynamics",
publisher = "Springer",
number = "37",
pages = "1--10",
editor = "\{van Vught\}, \{Franciscus A.\} and Frank Ziegele",
booktitle = "Multidimensional ranking: The design and development of U-multirank",
address = "Germany",
}