About the Higher Education Corruption Monitor

Academic corruption is an increasingly important problem facing many academic systems. Growing demand for access, dramatic increase in private higher education providers, the marketization of many aspects of higher education, and the financial problems faced by institutions have all contributed to a variety of corrupt practices. Academic corruption can be found in all countries, but is especially prevalent in countries facing severe economic hardships and resultant pressure on their higher education systems, in systems with little external supervision and inadequate quality assurance mechanisms, and in countries in which there is a good deal of societal corruption.

Because of its tradition of probity and reliance on objective and meritocratic values, the problem of corruption is especially important for higher education. Academic institutions and the professoriate claim a special status in all societies-the right to academic freedom and individual and institutional autonomy, and a high social prestige. Universities, after all, are responsible for educating the next generation of leaders, conducting scholarly research, and providing objective social analysis. As the national competitiveness in the global economy comes to increasingly depend on the quality of knowledge generated within and on the quality of education provided by a country's higher education institutions, the costs of academic corruption become considerable.

The primary goal of the Higher Education Corruption Monitor is to provide resources on corruption in higher education to all those interested in academic corruption issues and serve as a forum for information exchange.

Information on corruption in higher education

Academic Corruption In The News: provides a collection of news articles on corruption in higher education from sources around the world (2000-Present), available electronically.

Annotated Bibliography: provides references to publications on corruption in higher education including books, book chapters, articles, reports, policy papers, and conference materials.

Links: links to other agencies, institutions, and organizations that deal with corruption in higher education and other online resources on academic corruption.

Topical Focus

The Higher Education Corruption Monitor covers the following topics:

1. Definitions of concepts related to corruption in higher education
2. Avenues for and forms of corruption in higher education
3. Prevalence and magnitude of academic corruption in different countries
4. Policies, initiatives, and reforms aimed at addressing the challenges of academic corruption
5. Best practices aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in higher education

Disclaimer: While the Higher Education Corruption Monitor makes every effort to select reputable sources of information, it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information contained in the publications or websites linked to its website. The Higher Education Corruption Monitor does not endorse, approve, certify, or take responsibility for the information contained in those publications or websites.

Contribute information: If you would like to add or update information provided on this site or if you would like to link your institution's or organization's website to the Higher Education Corruption Monitor website, please e-mail Iván Pacheco at pacheciv@bc.edu.