Affiliation:
1. Florida Gulf Coast University, USA
Abstract
This chapter describes how the former Soviet Union republic of Moldova has grappled with transforming its higher education system while addressing corruption concerns, declining government investment, and enacting reform at the policy and institutional levels during the last 30 years. Unfortunately, Moldova experiences chronic funding shortages in research, deteriorating public trust in the higher education system, and limited cross-border collaboration. Exacerbating these issues are declining higher education enrollments and recent calls for a contraction of institutions. In the interim, Moldova could support aspects of the higher education system by considering new ways to award degrees or credentials, increasing funding in research and development, and strengthening the commitment to help students fund their education. These efforts will not transform the Moldovan higher education system rapidly but could help turn the conversation away from contraction and build support and trust in the Moldovan society.
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