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Thinking in Loops

Circular Thinking: Your Path to
Sustainable Higher Education Success

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Closing the Loops

The concept of a circular economy originated in the late 1980s. While it has been incorporated into academic curricula for many years, it has not yet evolved into a strategic framework for higher education leaders.

Currently, education often follows a linear path:

  • A student enrolls in a university, graduates, and rarely returns.
  • A faculty member spends a significant portion of their time on research, publishes a paper, and it is stored away.
  • The marketing budget to attract new students increases annually, yet the number of students remains unchanged.

Imagine the transformational power where graduates become lifelong learners, faculty engage with the student community for continuous feedback, and the marketing budget decreases as satisfied alumni consistently recommend new candidates.

Welcome to the eduALTO's Circular Framework.

 

Our Circular Framework

A Holistic Approach to University Success

In the evolving landscape of higher education, universities face the challenge of achieving sustainable growth while adapting to changing student needs and global dynamics. eduALTO's Circular Framework offers a holistic approach to address these challenges by integrating key institutional processes (Learner, Faculty, Administration) into interconnected loops, placing the student at the center. This framework enhances operational efficiency and fosters a resilient academic community with a global outlook.
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Learner's Loop
  • Onboarding Arc: This arc focuses on attracting prospective students, guiding them through admissions, and ensuring a seamless transition into university life.
  • Community Arc: Centers on cultivating a vibrant campus community, supporting student development, and empowering graduates to reach their full potential and stay in close touch with the institution.

This loop closes when alumni recommend candidates. 

Institution Loop

This loop establishes the essential infrastructure and resources needed to facilitate the learner's journey. The following drivers enhance institutional capacity to promote sustainable growth. They foster operational efficiency while consistently nurturing a culture of innovation throughout the organization: 

  • Academic Program Innovation
  • Faculty Development & Research
  • Administrative Excellence
  • Strategic Communications
  • Technological Leadership

This loop closes when the established KPIs are achieved and are warranted by student satisfaction, as the learners are the center of this framework. 

Internationalization Loop

The goal is to broaden the university's international presence by developing global partnerships and facilitating opportunities for cross-cultural learning and exchange. This effort aims to boost the institution's global profile, engaging all stakeholders. This initiative is closely linked with the learners’ loop, as students are the main beneficiaries of this international exposure. It also includes the program team for TNE (Transnational Education) projects, the faculty for collaborative research, the communications team for enhancing the university's reputation, and the technical team to uphold technological leadership.

This loop closes when the institution becomes a sought-after institution on all established metrics. 

By strategically aligning these loops, the goal is to foster transformative learning experiences that empower individuals and contribute to the university's success. This journey of transformation establishes self-sustaining loops, ensuring financial stability, promoting academic excellence, and achieving ultimate learner satisfaction.