Relations between models of quality of higher education and science policy, technology and innovation

Abstract

Policy models of science, technology and innovation (STIP) and quality models applied to higher education(CES) have changed in recent decades. From a survey of literature, acomparative analysis of the relationship between the two types of models is performed,looking for a possible co-evolution between them. This comparison allowed to show some historical co-evolution between models. At two different periods, clear conceptual relationships between the general principles of both types are identified: a) the linear model ofSTIPand the isomorphic modelCES; b) current systemic and interactive models for STIPand theCESmodel for equity. In the transition between the two periods there is a vague relationship. Hypotheses are put forward that are generated by these relationships and show a combination of models arises as well as a disruption between discourse and reality.