Designing the model of the functional components of the higher education system Using theme analysis

The current research has been done with the aim of providing a model to investigate the performance of the higher education system. This research is applied in terms of purpose, survey-developmental in terms of approach, and qualitative in terms of type. The statistical population of this research was a group of experts, including university professors, senior managers of higher education, and experienced consultants in the field of higher education management, and based on the theoretical sampling method, 15 of them were selected as a statistical sample. The data collection tool in this research was in-depth and semi-structured interviews with experts. In this research, in order to ensure the validity and reliability of the interviews, two techniques were used, i.e. the use of structured processes of convergent interviews, and the presence of at least two people to conduct interviews separately but parallel to each other. Also, the method of data analysis in this research was the qualitative method of theme analysis. Finally, the results of the research led to the presentation of a model in the field of higher education system performance, including three dimensions of education, research and culture, and a total of fifteen components were assigned to these dimensions.