Education - Higher

The Bound-for-College Guidebook is a step-by-step guide to the student transition from high school to postsecondary education, including the self-awareness, exploration, goal-setting, decision-making, application and enrollment stages that must be successfully navigated to ensure the best results. This edition addresses the recent changes and...

Real-world wisdom for when the textbook ends.Why do some of the most successful people in the world--from Bill Gates to Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey to Ralph Lauren--never finish college, while others with every academic advantage still struggle to find their way? For William R....

Financial Modelling in Excel: Concepts, Cases, and Valuation is a comprehensive, hands-on guide designed to take readers from the fundamentals of financial statements to building robust valuation models and decision-ready dashboards in Excel.Written for college students, MBA learners, and entry-level finance professionals, this book...

A Collection of Drumming and Prayer Songs is a powerful gathering of Lakota, Cree, and Ojibway ceremonial songs shared for healing, prayer, and unity. These songs are sacred gifts from the ancestors - songs that rise from the heart of the drum, carrying the...

This book presents a quick overview of the struggles and successes of four people who began life as the children of migrant laborers in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. All four participants were successful in completing graduate degree despite being raised in communities that...

Navigating the Dissertation Writing Process: Finding Your Path from First Drafts to Submission is a supportive guide for one of the most demanding and sometimes overwhelming aspects of academic life: writing a doctoral dissertation. Writing a dissertation is a unique academic task with its...

This book outlines and describes a Modeling and Simulation project completed in the 2010 class of Old Dominion Universities' Occupational and Technical Studies in Education class, Issues in Training, Modeling and Simulation class. The assignment was to create a Simulation Lesson Design. The book...

Amidst a growing sense of distrust in formal education, this book argues for re-centering focus on the intent of higher education institutions. The shift in priorities on the modern college campus has resulted in universities removing tenure and cutting budgets. Perry R. Rettig reconsiders...

This thought-provoking book addresses the persistent anxieties surrounding the purpose and direction of higher education, offering a nuanced historical perspective on its transformation. Using Cold War Britain as a lens, the book challenges the prevailing narrative that marketisation was an external imposition. Author: Josh...

In recent years, concerns have grown about foreign actors exploiting the openness of the U.S. research ecosystem to misappropriate scientific and technological information to enhance their nations' scientific, economic, and military capabilities. Research security requirements for academic institutions currently include research security training, disclosure...

Why higher education is not a silver bullet for eradicating economic inequality and social injustice We often think that a college degree will open doors to opportunity regardless of one's background or upbringing. In this eye-opening book, two of today's leading economists argue that...

In Project S.T.O.P. - Self Taking On Prevention: The National Crisis And Cause For Change, Dr. Christopher A. Lowery, DHSc, CLCP, presents a compelling and timely examination of mental health, particularly through the lenses of race, gender, religion, and socioeconomic status. As the world...

In a digital age where the virtual realm intersects with our daily lives, cybersecurity stands as the guardian of our digital domains. "Cyber Crown" is a powerful and comprehensive guide that not only beckons women to seize their rightful place in this dynamic field...

This book is designed for learners and lovers of Igbo language and culture, especially those who are learning Igbo as their second language. The primary objective of this book is to provide users with a step-by-step basic foundation and understanding of the Igbo language...

Worried about comps?Who isn't? Comprehensive exams. Qualifying exams. Field exams. General exams. Whatever the name at your university, it's the most important exam you'll ever take - your career is on the line. Failure is not an option. How to Pass Comps provides you...

This book is a must-read for anyone looking to increase their sales and productivity. The author shares her harrowing life story of growing up in one of the most dangerous cities in America, and how she overcame obstacles to create wealth in the real...

This book is about a category of risks that have emerged undetected from the uncertainty and complexity that now pervades every corner of our ever-accelerating world. These risks are called 'liquid' because they resist containment yet are remarkably adaptable to change, posing a formidable...

In "A Survey of Sierra Leonean English", Momodu Turay has assiduously and painstakingly highlighted the relevant features which characterise a variety of the English Language with a stamp of Sierra Leoneaness. It is hoped that native speakers and non-native speakers alike will be enlightened...

Makerere University started in 1922 as a humble technical school enrolling 14 day students of Carpentry, Building and Mechanics. Nine decades later, the University has made giant strides-enrolling over 35,000 students in over 145 study programmes hosted by nine colleges spread across various campuses....

Title of the Monograph: BUSINESS Editor: Surjit SinghaAsst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5730-8677 Volume: 1, Language: English Co-authors: Akash Biju MenonKrishna PriyaNicole Vilenuo SimmonsMidhuna MPooja SharmaKalpana HVaishnavi S Author: Surjit SinghaISBN-10: 9391413404ISBN-13: 9789391413408Publisher: Native TribeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

International cooperation in higher education is not new, but gained new urgency in recent years with the expansion of the knowledge economy, the easy flow of communications and the emulation created by international rankings. In the European Union's countries, international competition and the process...

How can African philosophy of education contribute to contemporary debates in the context of complexities, dilemmas and uncertainties in African higher education? The capacity for self-reflection, self-evaluation and self-criticism enables African philosophy of higher education to examine and re-examine itself in the context of...

Child-Parent Research Reimagined challenges the field to explore the meaning making experiences and the methodological and ethical challenges that come to the fore when researchers engage in research with their child, grandchild, or other relative. As scholars in and beyond the field of education...

Turn to Film: Film in the Business School offers creative and powerful uses of film in the business school classroom and surveys the pedagogical and performative value of watching films with students. This volume examines not only how film offers opportunities for learning and...

The book is based on Jaunsar, a tribal zone in Chakrata tehsil in Uttarakhand. Jaunsar is known for its distinctive culture, quaint customs and traditional knowledge. The book encompasses three decades of reseach of the author in the Himalayan region. Apart from presenting a...

In the fast developing economy of India, the spatial and regional disparity in the quality of living space is indeed wide. This book explores the magnitude of the problem and assesses the linkages and causes of these disparities using the most recent census data...

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the core disciplines, and contemporary concerns, that inform the study of education in Aotearoa. As a collection, the work provides a critical account of education policy trajectories and speculates on their limits and possibilities in the changing...

This book offers a thorough exploration of Smart Cities, covering their foundations, key components, and global case studies. It addresses challenges like data privacy, digital inclusion, and sustainability while highlighting future opportunities for inclusive growth and innovation. Focusing on leadership, community engagement, and technology,...

Effective communication will make or break a department chair. Get a primer on the essential communication and conflict management skills that every department chair needs. With illustrative scenarios and a toolbox of practical strategies, this book will help department chairs build seven essential skills:...

Geneseo Recognizing Excellence, Achievement & Talent Day is a college-wide symposium celebrating the creative and scholarly endeavors of our students. In addition to recognizing the achievements of our students, the purpose of GREAT Day is to help foster academic excellence, encourage professional development, and...

Marking the sesquicentennial anniversary of the founding of Columbia College, this collection of history, reflections, and photos offers a mosaic of the particular richness and cultural identity that has made "the College" unique for over 150 years. More than a mere glimpse but not...

The Amazing Itty Bitty Dissertation Book15 Simple Steps to Write Your DissertationYou belong to the few students who decide to run the doctoral race but you may have underestimated the planning and preparation for this research and writing marathon. Lack of clear guidance and...

This book is a survival guide to help postgraduates at each stage of their studies. The editors gave each contributor a simple task: "If you could go back in time to when you started your postgraduate studies, what would you tell your younger, less...

The subject of the politics of knowledge production is as old as knowledge itself and remains hotly contested, especially among scholars. Among others, Mokoko Sebola, Tawanda Nyawasha and Molefi Asante have recently made controversial contributions on this subject in relation to Africa in general...

Composition notebooks are a must for students. Besides being used at school for students and teachers too, they are versatile enough to be used by anyone for numerous reasons. All Dolen Blu books have high quality, unique matt covers. Composition notebooks are college ruled,...

Note: College Algebra problems solved in detail using proofs, tables and illustrations for algebraic applications.Note 2: Bonus material in appendix: Includes physics problem, secant and tangent curve leading to a derivative, approximate graphed integral versus solved integral.This book was written to better solve algebra...

The HBCU Experience Anthology Alumni Stories From the Hill of Kentucky State University is a collection of stories written by influential Thorobreds committed to bringing exposure to their beloved Kentucky State University.These Thorobreds are doing great things in their careers, businesses, and communities. The...

Readers and leaders interested in planning and leadership in higher education will receive two primary benefits from the book Navigating Through Turburlent Times........ First, a strategic decision making model that they can apply with their leadership teams in universities, systems and Boards. Second, they...

Author: John HoffmanISBN-10: 1620867214ISBN-13: 9781620867211Publisher: Mascot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/06/2014Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 8.45h x 10.39w x 0.42d

Private Higher Education and the Labor Market in China focuses on Chinese private higher education institutions and investigates their institutional management efforts in linking private higher education to the labor market. The dissertation firstly describes and analyzes how these mostly demand-absorbing institutions include elements...

When asked, "What's your elevator pitch for higher education?" Cornell University Professor of Economics Robert Frank offered an explanation that underscored the significance of critical thinking: "When you meet somebody who's well trained in critical thinking, it's immediately apparent to you. We're living in...

This book has been written and organized to prepare critically reflective teachers to take their place in society and to do that with the knowledge, personal framework and tools to be successful. the reader will begin with an exploration of the role of higher...

In both research and practice, the role of teacher and learner has shifted over recent years. In the traditional approach to college teaching, the instructor was the "sage on the stage" and students passively received their messages. The dynamics of the classroom have evolved...

This 126-page report looks closely at college practices in renting out facilities for camps, conference and special events, giving detailed data on revenues, costs, budgets, marketing efforts, program management and future prospects. The report imparts a detailed statistical record of the cost structure of...

"Leonard A. Slade, Jr.'s poetry can pierce the heart or kiss the soul." - - Kate Stephens Poet and Playwright Leonard A. Slade, Jr.'s latest collection of poems reflects the changing landscape in which we live. At times both reflective and impassioned, Nobody Knows...

Dean Sisam has traced the history of the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Toronto from its establishment over fifty years ago to the present day. The first half of his survey is chronological, first glancing at the historical background, then describing the...

This two-volume work examines the history of Mount Allison University and its antecedent secondary schools from the earliest years to 1963. Mount Allison's evolution is considered not only for its own internal dynamics but also in the context of the social, economic, and intellectual...

What the author chiefly aimed to do is to assess the main developments in the humanities in the Canadian universities since 194 7, to describe roughly where we stand now, and to suggest the nature of the problems facing us today and in the...

Devoted to the study of political attitudes and behaviour, this analysis attempts to improve the predictability of the activity from attitudes. Through an analysis of data relating to the attitudes and behaviour of students at the University of Alberta toward the social phenomenon of...

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the teaching of an eclectic range of family law topics and the unique opportunities and challenges of teaching family law in different jurisdictions from a varied international perspective.Author: Henry KhaISBN-10: 1032321318ISBN-13: 9781032321318Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2024Pages: 220Format: PaperbackWeight:...