Dr Leping Mou

  • Lecturer in Education (School of Education)

email: Leping.Mou@glasgow.ac.uk

Rm N405, 11 Eldon St, Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom, G3 6NH

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ORCID iDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7144-0458

Biography

I am a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Postsecondary Education (Higher Education and the College Sector) and Comparative International Education at the School of Education, University of Glasgow. Prior to joining Glasgow, I held academic positions at various institutions including the University of Toronto and York University in Canada and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and Shanghai International Studies University in China.

My educational and professional background, as well as my extensive experience, are rooted in various facets of postsecondary education, including sociology of education, student development and success, international comparative education, and research methodology. My research primarily revolves around the intricate ways in which universities and colleges fosters students' capabilities development for both career advancement and overall personal growth within diverse societal contexts. I approach this investigation through a comparative lens, with a particular emphasis on promoting equity and inclusion.

My research projects can be categorized into three main strands:

1） Analyzing the impact of social, political, economic, and historical factors on Higher Education Institutions and Higher Education Policies:

I explore how distinct social, political, economic, and historical factors exert influence on higher education institutions and policies across various settings. Additionally, I investigate how higher education can actively counter neocolonialism by incorporating values from a range of traditions. This integration aims to create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive future of higher education in the globalized society.

2） Examining the role of cultural traditions and social values in Higher Learning:

Within this strand, I investigate the ways in which cultural traditions and social values shape curriculum, pedagogy, and educational models within higher learning. This exploration contributes to the holistic development of individuals and the cultivation of engaged global citizens, well-prepared for our interconnected global society.

3） Utilizing Mixed Methods for comprehensive analysis of Higher Education outcomes:

Employing a mixed-methods design, I delve into the outcomes of higher education teaching and learning. I rigorously evaluate the interplay between the university/college experience and the enhancement of capabilities, student development, academic success and employability, and overall well-being and life flourishing.

My research underscores the significance of higher education in fostering social change and individual growth. By examining the multifaceted dimensions of higher education, I aim to illuminate pathways for cultivating more inclusive, diverse, and prosperous societies.

 

I have served as a board member on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE). Additionally, I had co-chaired the CSSHE Annual Conference in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

 

I hold a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Comparative International Development Education, as well as an MA degree in Educational Leadership and Policy, both earned from OISE at the University of Toronto, Canada. My educational journey began with completing my BA and MA degrees at Shandong University and Shanghai International Studies University in China.

 



Research interests

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  • Comparative and international higher education
  • Liberal arts education / general education / whole person education
  • Outcomes of higher education, student development and success
  • Capabilities approach and human development in higher education
  • Higher education in East Asia
  • Sociology of higher education
  • Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
  • Research methodology (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods)

Publications

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2024

Kost, J., Mou, L. and O'Shea, M. (2024) Contextualizing the civic roles of postsecondary institutions with insights from different traditions. In: Wiseman, A. W. (ed.) Annual Review of Comparative and International Education 2023. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society, 48. Emerald, pp. 175-196. ISBN 9781835493199 (doi: 10.1108/S1479-367920240000048010)

Mou, L. (2024) A spirit of service in liberal arts education: the legacy from China’s former Christian universities and the influence of contrasting social contexts. Asia Pacific Education Review, (doi: 10.1007/s12564-024-10008-z) (Early Online Publication)

2023

Raby, R. L., Legusov, O., Addae, D., Martel, J., Mou, L. and Wood, D. (2023) Role of community colleges and other TVET institutions in advancing sustainable development by supporting access, diversity, and inclusion for nontraditional student populations. Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education, 17(3), pp. 214-231. (doi: 10.1080/15595692.2022.2157397)

Mou, L. , Zha, Q. and Hayhoe, R. (2023) Liberal Arts Education in the Universities of Greater China: Historical Legacy, Current Models, and Future Prospects. Working Paper. Centre for Global Higher Education.

Ng, P. T. M., Mou, L. and Hayhoe, R. (Eds.) (2023) Liberal Arts and the Legacy of China’s Christian Universities. Series: East-West Crosscurrents in Higher Education. Springer. ISBN 9789819900664

Ng, P. T. M., Mou, L. and Hayhoe, R. (2023) Introduction: Liberal Arts Education, the normal university and current scholarship on the heritage of China’s Christian universities. In: Ng, P. T. M., Mou, L. and Hayhoe, R. (eds.) Liberal Arts and the Legacy of China’s Christian Universities. Series: East-West Crosscurrents in Higher Education. Springer, pp. 1-17. ISBN 9789819900695 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-99-0067-1_1)

2022

O'Shea, M., Mou, L. , Xu, L. and Aikins, R. (2022) Communicating COVID‑19: analyzing higher education institutional responses in Canada, China, and the USA. Higher Education Policy, 35(3), pp. 629-650. (doi: 10.1057/s41307-022-00276-y) (PMID:35765672) (PMCID:PMC9226285)

Legusov, O., Raby, R. L., Mou, L. , Gómez-Gajardo, F. and Zhou, Y. (2022) How community colleges and other TVET institutions contribute to the united nations sustainable development goals. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 46(1), pp. 89-106. (doi: 10.1080/0309877X.2021.1887463)

2021

O'Shea, M., Zhang, Y. and Mou, L. (2021) Reshaping the landscape: considering COVID-19’s uncertain impacts on Canadian and U.S. international higher education. In: Ammigan, R., Chan, R. Y. and Bista, K. (eds.) COVID-19 and Higher Education in the Global Context: Exploring Contemporary Issues and Challenges. STAR Scholars Network, pp. 107-122. ISBN 9781736469972

Mou, L. (2021) A comparative analysis of liberal arts models in three institutions from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Higher Education Forum, 18, pp. 79-94.

Zhang, Y., O'Shea, M. and Mou, L. (2021) International students’ motivations and decisions to do a PhD in Canada: proposing a three-layer push-pull framework. Canadian Journal of Higher Education - Revue canadienne d’enseignement supérieur, 51(2), pp. 61-73. (doi: 10.47678/cjhe.vi0.189027)

Mou, L. (2021) Exploring liberal arts education in the twenty-first century: insights from East Asia, North America, and Western Europe. In: Wiseman, A.W. (ed.) Annual Review of Comparative and International Education. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society. Emerald Publishing Limited, pp. 127-147. ISBN 9781800719088 (doi: 10.1108/S1479-367920210000040009)

O'Shea, M. and Mou, L. (2021) Crisis messaging: how universities are communicating the pandemic. [Website]

2020

Mou, L. , O'Shea, M. and Zhang, Y. (2020) Push and pull: international students’ motivations and decisions to do a PhD in Canada. CIHE Perspectives, 18, pp. 35-38.

Mou, L. (2020) The liberal arts curriculum in China’s former Christian universities. International Journal of Chinese Education, 9, pp. 25-46. (doi: 10.1163/22125868-12340118)

2019

Mou, L. (2019) Liberal Arts Education in East Asian Context: Inclusion and Internationalization. In: WES-CIHE Summer Institute, Boston, MA, USA, 19-21 June 2019, pp. 27-30.

Wheelahan, L., Moodie, G., Lavigne, E., Mou, L. , Samji, F. and Coppens, L. (2019) Theorising the Role of Public Vocational Education Institutions Using the Capabilities Approach. In: European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2019), Hamburg, Germany, 2-6 Sept 2019, pp. 445-453. (doi: 10.5281/zenodo.3358917)

2018

Mou, L. , Lavigne, E., Rostamian, A., Moodie, G. and Wheelahan, L. (2018) TVET in Taiwan: Preliminary Report. Project Report. Education International.

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Articles

Mou, L. (2024) A spirit of service in liberal arts education: the legacy from China’s former Christian universities and the influence of contrasting social contexts. Asia Pacific Education Review, (doi: 10.1007/s12564-024-10008-z) (Early Online Publication)

Raby, R. L., Legusov, O., Addae, D., Martel, J., Mou, L. and Wood, D. (2023) Role of community colleges and other TVET institutions in advancing sustainable development by supporting access, diversity, and inclusion for nontraditional student populations. Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education, 17(3), pp. 214-231. (doi: 10.1080/15595692.2022.2157397)

O'Shea, M., Mou, L. , Xu, L. and Aikins, R. (2022) Communicating COVID‑19: analyzing higher education institutional responses in Canada, China, and the USA. Higher Education Policy, 35(3), pp. 629-650. (doi: 10.1057/s41307-022-00276-y) (PMID:35765672) (PMCID:PMC9226285)

Legusov, O., Raby, R. L., Mou, L. , Gómez-Gajardo, F. and Zhou, Y. (2022) How community colleges and other TVET institutions contribute to the united nations sustainable development goals. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 46(1), pp. 89-106. (doi: 10.1080/0309877X.2021.1887463)

Mou, L. (2021) A comparative analysis of liberal arts models in three institutions from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Higher Education Forum, 18, pp. 79-94.

Zhang, Y., O'Shea, M. and Mou, L. (2021) International students’ motivations and decisions to do a PhD in Canada: proposing a three-layer push-pull framework. Canadian Journal of Higher Education - Revue canadienne d’enseignement supérieur, 51(2), pp. 61-73. (doi: 10.47678/cjhe.vi0.189027)

Mou, L. , O'Shea, M. and Zhang, Y. (2020) Push and pull: international students’ motivations and decisions to do a PhD in Canada. CIHE Perspectives, 18, pp. 35-38.

Mou, L. (2020) The liberal arts curriculum in China’s former Christian universities. International Journal of Chinese Education, 9, pp. 25-46. (doi: 10.1163/22125868-12340118)

Book Sections

Kost, J., Mou, L. and O'Shea, M. (2024) Contextualizing the civic roles of postsecondary institutions with insights from different traditions. In: Wiseman, A. W. (ed.) Annual Review of Comparative and International Education 2023. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society, 48. Emerald, pp. 175-196. ISBN 9781835493199 (doi: 10.1108/S1479-367920240000048010)

Ng, P. T. M., Mou, L. and Hayhoe, R. (2023) Introduction: Liberal Arts Education, the normal university and current scholarship on the heritage of China’s Christian universities. In: Ng, P. T. M., Mou, L. and Hayhoe, R. (eds.) Liberal Arts and the Legacy of China’s Christian Universities. Series: East-West Crosscurrents in Higher Education. Springer, pp. 1-17. ISBN 9789819900695 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-99-0067-1_1)

O'Shea, M., Zhang, Y. and Mou, L. (2021) Reshaping the landscape: considering COVID-19’s uncertain impacts on Canadian and U.S. international higher education. In: Ammigan, R., Chan, R. Y. and Bista, K. (eds.) COVID-19 and Higher Education in the Global Context: Exploring Contemporary Issues and Challenges. STAR Scholars Network, pp. 107-122. ISBN 9781736469972

Mou, L. (2021) Exploring liberal arts education in the twenty-first century: insights from East Asia, North America, and Western Europe. In: Wiseman, A.W. (ed.) Annual Review of Comparative and International Education. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society. Emerald Publishing Limited, pp. 127-147. ISBN 9781800719088 (doi: 10.1108/S1479-367920210000040009)

Edited Books

Ng, P. T. M., Mou, L. and Hayhoe, R. (Eds.) (2023) Liberal Arts and the Legacy of China’s Christian Universities. Series: East-West Crosscurrents in Higher Education. Springer. ISBN 9789819900664

Research Reports or Papers

Mou, L. , Zha, Q. and Hayhoe, R. (2023) Liberal Arts Education in the Universities of Greater China: Historical Legacy, Current Models, and Future Prospects. Working Paper. Centre for Global Higher Education.

Mou, L. , Lavigne, E., Rostamian, A., Moodie, G. and Wheelahan, L. (2018) TVET in Taiwan: Preliminary Report. Project Report. Education International.

Conference Proceedings

Mou, L. (2019) Liberal Arts Education in East Asian Context: Inclusion and Internationalization. In: WES-CIHE Summer Institute, Boston, MA, USA, 19-21 June 2019, pp. 27-30.

Wheelahan, L., Moodie, G., Lavigne, E., Mou, L. , Samji, F. and Coppens, L. (2019) Theorising the Role of Public Vocational Education Institutions Using the Capabilities Approach. In: European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2019), Hamburg, Germany, 2-6 Sept 2019, pp. 445-453. (doi: 10.5281/zenodo.3358917)

Website

O'Shea, M. and Mou, L. (2021) Crisis messaging: how universities are communicating the pandemic. [Website]

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Grants

ACLS (American Council of Learned Societies)/AVDS (Arthur Vining Davis Foundations), USA, 2024-25

Examining the Impact of Public Liberal Arts Education on Cultivating Civic and Democratic Citizenship: Causes and Results, (USD $ 45,000)

Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Dr. Radomir Ray Mitic, College of William & Mary)

 

SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships Award, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), 2023

Liberal Arts Education in Asia: Through the Lens of Decolonization

Principal Investigator

 

Open Programming Fund, the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences of Canada, 2023  

Possibilities in the Futures for Higher Education

Co-Investigator

 

University of Toronto

In Solidarity: Building Inclusive Communities for Post-pandemic Life in Canadian Universities

Principal Investigator

 

University of Toronto

Communicating the Impossible: Universities’ Responses to COVID-19

Co-Investigator

 

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program

Liberal Arts Education for Whole Person Cultivation: A Case Study of Three Universities in East Asia

Principal Investigator

 

 

Supervision

I am currently accepting Ph.D. students interested in related research topics, particularly for projects related to: the role of universities and colleges in human development; the capabilities approach; and outcomes of higher education.

Current PhD Supervision

  • Li, Lu
    Unveiling the Nexus: Exploring the Impact of Employment Region Preferences of Teacher’s College (Normal Universities) Graduates on Education Quality in Economically Underdeveloped Areas of China——Take parts of Gansu and Sichuan Province as Examples
  • Wang, Xinghan
    Dewey and Democratic Education in China: Tracing Influence of and Responses to Deweyan Themes in Twentieth Century Chinese Educational Thought

Teaching

Current Courses

  • Introduction to Educational and Social Research
  • Seminars in Contemporary Issues in Education
  • Modern Educational Thought

Past Courses (University of Toronto)

  • Recurring Issues in Postsecondary Education
  • Comparative Higher Education
  • Comparative Education Theory and Methodology
  • Politics of Higher Education
  • Internationalization of Higher Education
  • International Academic Relations
  • An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Data Science
  • Intermediate Statistics and Research Design



Professional activities & recognition

Grant committees & research advisory boards

  • 2021 - 2023: Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE), Board of Directors

Additional information

CONFERENCE ACTIVITY/PARTICIPATION

Conferences Organized

2023  Co-Chair   Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) 2023 Annual Conference

2022  Co-Chair   Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) 2022 Annual Conference

2021  Co-Chair   Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) 2021 Annual Conference

2020  Co-Chair   OISE’s 20th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference, OISE, University of Toronto 

 

Panels Organized

2021 Panel co-organizer  Liberal arts education in the 21st century: insights and innovation across continents. Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) 2021 Annual Conference (online). 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

Member, Comparative and International Education Society (CIES)  2017 – present

 

Member,  Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) 2018 – present

 

Member, American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2019 – present 

 

Member, Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) 2020 – present




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