Education - Higher

The nine colleges of colonial America confronted the major political currents of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, while serving as the primary intellectual institutions for Puritanism and the transition to Enlightenment thought. The colleges also confronted the most partisan and divisive cultural movement of...

Schooling Teachers tackles the perennial and pressing issue of how this nation will attract, prepare, and retain high-quality teachers for all students, particularly those in our most challenging classrooms. Drawing on participant voices from the inaugural 1990 cohort of Teach For America, this book...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Abstract: The Dissertation examined the factors that influence the success of a community college foundation. Dissertation Discovery Company and the University of Florida are dedicated to making scholarly works more discoverable and accessible throughout the world. This dissertation, "Evaluative Criteria for Community College Foundations"...

Abstract: The problem of this study was to determine the relationship between selected variables which characterize community college students and student loan defaults and to develop a model using these variables to predict student loan payback. Given the current economic crisis and the increasing...

Abstract: The purpose of this research was to identify and to describe examples of student services programs which were designed to serve the special needs of older (24 years and older) students by community and junior colleges. The data were collected from a questionnaire...

Abstract: A study into the use of neutralization techniques as a method to determine the prevalence of academic dishonesty among college students and student athletes. Dissertation Discovery Company and University of Florida are dedicated to making scholarly works more discoverable and accessible throughout the...

Abstract: This study investigated the relationship between five independent variables (high school grade point averages, college entrance exam scores, personality, self-concept and college student satisfaction) and one dependent variable (college grade point average) concerning specially admitted black students at the University of Florida. This...

Abstract: This study examined the question, does a government-supported institution benefit from being earmarked to receive state lottery funds? To answer the question, a regression model analyzed population data for the Florida community colleges throughout their existence in general revenue funds, categorical funds, and...

Abstract: A national perspective on model factors within a system framework that are necessary for a successful and productive grant procurement operation in raising external funds for programs in institutions of higher education. The sample population included 362 public community colleges across the United...

Dissertation Discovery Company and University of Florida are dedicated to making scholarly works more discoverable and accessible throughout the world. This dissertation, "Investigating the Predictive Value of Cognitive Style and Online Technologies Self-efficacy in Predicting Student Success in Online Distance Education Courses" by Monica...

Dissertation Discovery Company and University of Florida are dedicated to making scholarly works more discoverable and accessible throughout the world. This dissertation, "Indicators of Academic and Economic Status Related to Developmental Reading at a Community College" by Jay Richard Bushnell, was obtained from University...

Dissertation Discovery Company and University of Florida are dedicated to making scholarly works more discoverable and accessible throughout the world. This dissertation, "Faculty Development Goals and Activities as Perceived by Full-time and Adjunct Mathematics and Communications Instructors in Florida Community Colleges" by Kristel D....

Thomas Blantz's monumental The University of Notre Dame: A History tells the story of the renowned Catholic university's growth and development from a primitive grade school and high school founded in 1842 by the Congregation of Holy Cross in the wilds of northern Indiana...

Go Forth and Do Good: Memorable Notre Dame Commencement Addresses brings together twenty-four notable graduation speeches, ranging from the words General Sherman delivered in 1865 to President George W. Bush's remarks in 2001. Also included in this fine collection is a letter sent to...

When Edward Sorin left France in 1841 to lead the first band of missionaries sent by the Congregation of Holy Cross to the New World, the rule of the young community required him to keep and send back to France an annual account of...

When Edward Sorin left France in 1841 to lead the first band of missionaries sent by the Congregation of Holy Cross to the New World, the rule of the young community required him to keep and send back to France an annual account of...

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A far-reaching look into contemporary Indigenous education, essential for anyone involved in culturally responsive education.Author: Huia Tomlins-JankeISBN-10: 1772124141ISBN-13: 9781772124149Publisher: University of Alberta PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2019Pages: 560Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.80lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.40dReview Citation(s): Choice 11/01/2020

Higher Education and Societal Transformation in Africa: Quality Assurance Perspectives makes an original contribution to higher education (HE) scholarship by positioning quality assurance (QA) as a transformative, rather than regulatory, force within African HE, and it proposes context-sensitive frameworks aligned with Africa's development aspirations....

Author: Jeremiah ChaplinISBN-10: 1425534481ISBN-13: 9781425534486Publisher: University of Michigan LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2006Pages: 340Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.71d

In this guide to the University of Iowa's architecture, revised and updated to reflect the numerous changes following the 2008 flood, John Beldon Scott and Rodney P. Lehnertz discuss and illustrate an ensemble of buildings whose stylistic diversity reflects the breadth of Iowa's contributions...

The news sure looks bad: rapidly shifting student demographics, the ever-increasing speed of technological innovation, and extreme legislative and public pressure are squeezing colleges and universities into a lose-lose race toward irrelevancy. Detailed in countless articles and books, the challenges faced by institutions of...

Student activism in Africa, at least since the early 1990s, has been preoccupied with popular struggles for democracy in both their respective countries and institutions of higher learning. The changing socio-economic and political conditions in many African countries, characterized by the decline in economic...

The early twentieth century witnessed the rise of middle-class mass periodicals that, while offering readers congenial material, also conveyed new depictions of manliness, liberal education, and the image of business leadersAuthor: Roger L. GeigerISBN-10: 1412805171ISBN-13: 9781412805179Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2005Pages: 220Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.06h x...

The secret to boosting research productivity, managing workloads and responding to changing circumstances is to harness project management tools in the academic environment. With academics increasingly being asked to perform all of these feats at once, this book could not come soon enough. It...

Critical and reflective discussion of the challenges and possibilities of increasingly multilingual higher education. This book investigates the role and place of language in the complex process of internationalising academic knowledge and work, and offers a unique focus on the lived experiences of both...

This unique and comprehensive overview of open and distance education is written by one of the best known names in the field. It integrates historical, contemporary and future aspects of distance education. Packed with international case studies, it goes beyond looking at the methods...

A discussion between Lindsay Brooks and Christopher Scott Neiswonger this book looks at the questions and inner workings of the relationship between God and logic, especially as debated within recent evangelicalism and reformed theology.Author: Lindsay Brooks,Christopher Scott NeiswongerISBN-13: 9798199213271Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/05/2026Pages: 68Format:...

Clearer English. Bigger vocabulary. More confidence.This graded reader is designed especially for adult ESL learners studying at A2 / Entry 2 level.The stories use clear, carefully controlled American English and realistic everyday situations to help learners improve reading fluency, expand vocabulary, and develop confidence...

This book serves as a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the difficult transition from the structured environment of high school to the total autonomy of college. The core premise is that academic success is not a function of raw intelligence, but of 'Self-Regulated Learning'-the ability...

Unlocking the Silent Classroom addresses the most pervasive challenge in ESL education: the frozen silence of students paralyzed by the fear of making mistakes. Drawing on Stephen Krashen's concept of the 'affective filter, ' this book provides a comprehensive, 15-chapter roadmap for transforming reluctant...

Why working-class youth don't finish college--and what can make the difference. Headlines proclaim that girls are displacing boys in college. But that's not the whole story. Drawing on a landmark decade-long study of more than three thousand young Americans and the personal stories behind...

How the cult of capitalism reshaped the American university--and hollowed it out from within.Over the past several decades, American universities have been remade as engines of entrepreneurial ambition. Technology transfer offices, business incubators, pitch competitions, innovation hubs, and leadership centers now sit at the...

The definitive history of the first American research university.The Quaker merchant Johns Hopkins set in motion a revolution when he left what was then the largest philanthropic gift in the US: a $7 million bequest to found a university and hospital. In Johns Hopkins:...

This monograph provides a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for educators to master effective technology integration and advanced pedagogical design to elevate higher education practices in STEM disciplines.STEM Pedagogy and Technology Integration in Higher Education: A Guide for Educators and Researchers moves beyond discussions of specific...

Academic Talk for Higher Education brings together several current debates around oracy, dialogic teaching, and the role that academic talk can play in both widening access to higher education and creating more equitable learning opportunities. Exploring the notion that a focus on purposefully using...

Global university rankings shape higher education policies, institutional strategies, and student experiences worldwide. These rankings measure and compare universities based on indicators like research output, academic reputation, and faculty qualifications. While rankings can enhance transparency and promote healthy competition, they also generate consequences. High...

Who was Yeshua - the man the world calls Jesus Christ? Was he only a supernatural savior, or was he also a fully human being who lived, loved, learned, and ascended as we can?In this groundbreaking work, Isaac K. Akohene-Asiedu uncovers the hidden truth...

ESL Guide to Unwritten Rules is a friendly, practical guide for intermediate ESL learners who want to feel confident and comfortable in English-speaking countries. It explains the unwritten rules of daily life - how people show respect, make small talk, interact at work, and...

Investigating the highly influential enrolment expansion policy in Chinese higher education, this book outlines how educational equity issues were understood and addressed in the formulation and implementation of the policy, and its impacts on the socio-economic fabric of China in the past decade.Author: Hongzhi...

In this book, the author provides an analysis of three important case studies: The Birth of an American Empire & the American Creed. The first case study provides the reader with an account of America's Revolution from England and the formation of the American...

In "The Power of Saturn in Astrology," Vijay Dubey delves into the significance of Saturn's influence in our astrological charts. Dubey provides straightforward explanations and relatable examples to help readers grasp how Saturn shapes our lives.This book is perfect for beginners and astrology enthusiasts...

This edited collection demonstrates how discourses and practices associated with marketisation, differentiation and equality are manifested in UK higher education today. Uniting leading scholars in higher education and equality in England, the contributors and editors expose the contradictions arising from the tension between aims...

This book explores the application of Soft Systems Methodology in educational research as a qualitative research tool to generate theory, and identifies the mechanisms that engender the behaviours and discourse of social groups. Grounded within the literature from philosophy and science, the approach is...

This book includes more than twenty computer games and simulations for use in teacher training. Each of these simulations is innovative and presents an opportunity for pre-service teachers to have hands-on experience in an area of need prior to teaching in the classroom. Information...

This fully revised and updated second edition builds upon the original vision of the first, which was to give voice to diverse and inclusive perspectives, identities, and practices and to enact the principle that student conduct and conflict response must be based upon foundations...

One of the best kept secrets about doctoral education is the large proportion of students who are mid-career. Yet, few researchers focus on these students. Daring the Doctorate is the first major work to address the life circumstances of these mid-career doctoral students. Based...

Year after year, high school seniors open rejection letters that destroy their confidence and lead them to believe they have failed at one of life's most critical junctures--something that has happened in so many American households with college-bound kids. While there are countless books...

Leading the Campaign provides an overview of campaigns in higher education. It emphasizes the leadership role of college and university presidents, but also provides important insights on the role of volunteers and fundraising professionals. It provides lessons and examples that are relevant to all...