Peter Maassen & Johan P. Olsen 
University Dynamics and European Integration [PDF ebook] 

European Debates on the Knowledge Institution: The Modernization of the University at the European Level.- Perspectives on University Dynamics.- The Institutional Dynamics of the European University.- A Rule-governed Community of Scholars: The Humboldt Vision in the History of the European University.- An Instrument for National Political Agendas: The Hierarchical Vision.- An Internal Representative System: The Democratic Vision.- A Service Enterprise: The Market Vision.- European Reform Processes.- The Bologna Process: An Intergovernmental Policy Perspective.- The Lisbon Process: A Supranational Policy Perspective.- A Research Agenda.- “Europe of Knowledge:” Search for a New Pact.

Peter Maassen is an expert in public governance (including policy reform and institutional change) of higher education; university leadership and management; and North-South development cooperation in higher education and science. Current research interests are: changes in public governance models with respect to higher education; the contribution of higher education to regional development in developed as well as developing countries; the governance of access to higher education; and the effects of European integration on higher education. He is also co-editor of our book series Higher Education Dynamics.

Academic background in Public policy analysis, with a focus on the field of higher education policy studies. Professional experience includes the directorship (1997-2000) of the Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS), University of Twente. In addition, major experience in system and institutional level reviews in higher education, at the assignment of individual universities and colleges, national Ministries and governments, as well as international bodies and organisations, such as OECD, UNESCO and World Bank.