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The aim of this chapter is to analyse and interpret recent higher education policies – with special reference to the introduction of an evaluation and quality assurance framework – in Greece, against developments in higher education in the European space, as well as against the Greek university tradition.
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Notes
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According to Law 3549/2007, the resources transferred cannot exceed a 20% of the yearly budget of operational expenses.
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For more information on the relevant debate of the Greek academics see POSDEP - Hellenic Federation of University Teachers’ Associations 2008.
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Prokou, E. (2010). University Reform in Greece: A Shift from Intrinsic to Extrinsic Values. In: Mattheou, D. (eds) Changing Educational Landscapes. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-8534-4_4
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