Education - Higher

A succinct ledger of Harvard's 1910 cohort. Records of a vanished era. Compiled as the class secretary's third report for Harvard College, this volume bridges an alumni report collection and a compact academic yearbook archive. It assembles formal returns, short biographical notes, professional addresses...

A living archive of scholarly voices at the dawn of modern language study. A primary record of scholarship. Volume III of Transactions and Proceedings of the Modern Language Association of America collects papers and reports from early association meetings, presenting the careful argumentation and...

A meticulous register of the University of Toronto's students and graduates who served between 1914 and 1918. Scholars went to war, recorded. Part memorial, part administrative ledger, this war service roll gathers names, ranks and battalions from an era when lecture halls emptied for...

An archival portrait of Scotland's scholars and citizens. A vital record of lives. John Anderson's Roll of Alumni in Arts of the University and King's College of Aberdeen, 1596-1860 is a meticulous alumni biographical register that assembles university alumni records and complete alumni listings...

An authoritative snapshot of higher education across the British Empire on the eve of the First World War. A meticulous record of institutions. Compiled as The Yearbook of the Universities of the Empire 1914 and published for the Universities Bureau of the British Empire...

A ledger of Cambridge lives across a decisive decade. Names, dates, colleges plainly recorded. The Historical Register of the University of Cambridge Supplement, 1911-20 compiles the university's official entries for a period that encompassed war, reform and social realignment. Formally an academic register collection...

Step into the intellectual heart of 1920s Scotland with The Aberdeen University Review (Volume VIII) 1920-21, a rare glimpse into a pivotal era of academic thought and cultural change. Here, the voices of scholars, educators, and visionaries converge, capturing the vibrant pulse of early...

Step into the storied halls of Harvard at the dawn of the twentieth century. Secretary's Second Report; Harvard College Class of 1905 offers a rare window into the lives, aspirations, and camaraderie of an Ivy League class as the modern era unfolded. Here, the...

Step into the halls of Harvard at the dawn of the twentieth century. Harvard College, Class Of 1902: Secretary's Sixth Report, June, 1922 opens a window onto a world of tradition, ambition, and enduring academic bonds. This historical college report, meticulously compiled just after...

Step into the vibrant world of 1920s Scotland with The Aberdeen University Review (Volume IX) 1921-22, a rare window into the intellectual life and academic spirit of its era. This historical university journal captures the voices, debates, and discoveries that shaped higher education development...

Step into the vibrant corridors of Harvard College in the early 20th century, where ambition and intellect shaped a generation. Secretary's Third Report, Harvard College, Class Of 1906 offers a rare glimpse into the academic records and personal journeys of one of America's most...

Step through the doors of Trinity College School in October 1946, and discover a living portrait of Canadian private school life at a turning point in history. The Trinity College School Record, meticulously compiled in the immediate post-war era, offers a rare, unvarnished glimpse...

Step inside the classrooms and corridors of early 20th century Canada, where the foundations of modern learning were laid. Schools And Teachers In The Province Of Ontario; Elementary, Secondary, Vocational, Normal And Model Schools November 1937 offers a rare, panoramic glimpse into Ontario's educational...

Step inside the classrooms and corridors of 1930s Ontario, where the foundations of modern Canadian education were laid. Schools And Teachers In The Province Of Ontario; Elementary, Secondary, Vocational, Normal And Model Schools November 1932 captures a pivotal moment in educational history, offering an...

Step into the classrooms and corridors of mid-20th century Ontario, where the foundations of today's education system were quietly shaped. Schools And Teachers In The Province Of Ontario Elementry Public And Separate Schools (November 1944) offers a rare, meticulously detailed snapshot of 1940s Ontario...

This collection addresses intersections and gaps between practice, theory, and research that both connect and divide compassion and pedagogies. In foregrounding practice, it makes an important contribution to the growing call for universities and educators to adopt inclusive student-centred approaches that challenge us to...

Since when did families putting themselves into suffocating debt when trying to put their children through college become the rule rather than the exception? A long time ago, actually. In fact, drowning in hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loan debt accrual for...

Every year, millions of post-secondary hopefuls vie for enrollment at the nation's top academic institutions, with hopes of standing out in a saturated crowd of equally talented candidates. But as those would-be students and their parents know all too well, gaining admittance is a...

This expanded edition of Texas A&M University: A Pictorial History gives a panoramic view of Texas A&M, from its infancy as a college with 48 agricultural and mechanical (engineering) students to today's diverse campus of more than forty thousand students.Captured in full-color photographs are...

This book leads you through the process of designing a learning-centered course. It is written as a "how-to" handbook, providing step-by-step guidance on creating a pathway to student learning, including 26 workboxes (also available free online) that lead you through each element of the...

It addresses the socio-cultural, political, academic, and personal issues that Asian female scholars encounter in higher education. The book is replete with the richness and complexity of these scholars' struggles and triumphs in their professional and personal realms.Author: Guofang LiISBN-10: 1579221211ISBN-13: 9781579221218Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

The book provides case studies for reflection in a broad array of situations that that provosts must deal with. The short scenarios and case studies are useful for thinking about problems or issues in advance and considering options that might be available. When analyzing...

Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook is a seminal work by Maria Montessori, the founder of the Montessori method of education. Originally published in 1914, this book is a comprehensive guide that outlines the principles and practices of the Montessori approach to education. The book begins...

Making the Soviet Intelligentsia explores the formation of educated elites in Russian and Ukrainian universities during the early Cold War. In the postwar period, universities emerged as training grounds for the military-industrial complex, showcases of Soviet cultural and economic accomplishments and valued tools in...

Various instruments have been proposed as a platform for the private sector to channel funding to higher education institutions. This book introduces readers to the issues surrounding the financing of HEIs, especially public universities, which are dependent on government budgets.Author: Nurul Adilah Hasbullah,Asmak Ab...

Drawing on the author's own experience, this book offers a short introduction to the field of public sociology, considering the importance of op-eds, the challenges of engaging with news media, questions of public understanding, negative consequences of public sociology and the implications of social...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

College Success is more than getting into a college or university. Success means leaving--in four years--with a college degree. College in Four Years is the essential guide to graduating in just four years with better grades and less stress while keeping tuition costs low....

"What makes the modern university different from any other corporation?" asked Columbia's Andrew Delbanco recently in the New York Times. "There is more and more reason to think: less and less," he answered. In this provocative book, Frank Donoghue shows how this growing corporate...

This groundbreaking volume is the first to concentrate specifically on the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of immigrant-origin community college students. Drawing on data from the Research on Immigrants in Community College Study (RICC), chapters highlight the unique needs of these students, the role of...

An essential guidebook on innovation in higher education--and how we can ensure student success in college by looking to the history of American invention. Invent Ed is a much-needed contribution to the broad ecosystem of innovation, creativity, and higher education in America. Our country's...

A vision for Jesuit institutions for a just future rooted in faith and adaptable to changeThe mission of the Society of Jesus-its gift to the Church, its charism--has been expressed for 450 years through its sustained commitment to the education of young people. This...

The purpose of this study is to identify the nature of change taking place in university-industry partnerships, to understand the underlying factors that influence that change, and to explore the underlying process of change.Author: Sachi HatakenakaISBN-10: 0415947030ISBN-13: 9780415947039Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2003Pages: 286Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.11lbsSize:...

The Report of the National Committee of Inquiry into Higher Education chaired by Sir Ron Dearing was published in July 1997. It represents the first officially sponsored systematic examination of the United Kingdom's system of higher education since the Robbins Report over 25 years...

Over the past several decades, higher education has been transformed by the entry of faculty of color and women into the university system. Through detailed institutional ethnographies of three very different universities, Privilege and Diversity in the Academy explores how this diversification has dismantled...

Grounded in research and theory, Internationalizing U.S. Student Affairs Practic presents an inclusive framework for enhancing the intercultural competencies of practitioners, students, and faculty in institutions of higher education. Author: Tamara Yakaboski,Brett PerozziISBN-10: 0415791928ISBN-13: 9780415791922Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2018Pages: 212Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

Introducing a balanced look at the experience of implementing and teaching the increasingly respected qualification, the International Baccalaureate, this book is a rich resource for all teachers, school leaders and managers involved with or considering the qualification.Author: Tim PoundISBN-10: 0415390443ISBN-13: 9780415390446Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/22/2005Pages:...

Welcome to Typical University, where Cinderella is an adjunct, the Tortoise and the Hare share a tenure line, Bacchus runs the study abroad office, and everyone is as exhausted and beleaguered as the typical college employee. At Typical, Rumpelstiltskin will not be helpful with...

As online education becomes an increasingly prominent mode of learning, understanding the psychological experiences of students in virtual environments is more important than ever. Unlike traditional classrooms, online learning presents unique challenges and opportunities that can significantly impact motivation, engagement, and overall academic success....

College doesn't have to come with a lifetime of debt. With tuition costs skyrocketing and student loan debt now over $1.8 trillion, families everywhere are looking for smarter, more affordable ways to help their kids earn a degree. This book offers one of the...

Blueprints for Course Design incorporates multiple elements of educational theory and practice to create a comprehensive set of blueprints for the design, planning, and delivery of courses. It challenges educators in a variety of disciplines to understand, appreciate, and adopt a learning-centered approach to...

Engineering has been at the heart of Rice University since it broke ground more than a century ago. Throughout the decades, Rice engineers have emerged as leaders who shape society both locally and globally. This commemorative volume marks the 50th anniversary of the George...