Education - Higher

A devastating analysis of what is happening to our academia In recent decades there has been an immense global surge in the numbers both of universities and of students. In the UK alone there are now over 140 institutions teaching more subjects to nearly...

Generation Debt offers a truly gripping account of how young Americans are being ground down by low wages, high taxes, huge student loans, sky-high housing prices, not to mention the impending retirement of their baby boomer parents. Twenty-four-year-old Anya Kamenetz examines this issue from...

The book ""Monsignor Joseph Jessing 1836-1899: Founder Of The Pontifical College Josephinum"" written by Leo F. Miller is a comprehensive biography of Monsignor Joseph Jessing, who was a Catholic priest and the founder of the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. The book provides...

In Beyond Alternative Teacher Education, John Watzke and his fellow contributors present a bold vision for teacher education that moves the dialogue into new realms of inquiry. Pairing teacher reflective narratives with scholarly chapters, the volume presents the case for programs of teacher formation...

In the emerging field of intercultural competence, this book is one of the first to propose a pedagogical framework and provide both the theory and tools to implement it. With the increased focus on educating students to be global citizens, Learning through a PRISM...

As the country becomes increasingly diverse, new issues arise within the American educational system. This book examines the effects of underrepresentation of African Americans in colleges and universities. It also discusses the challenges facing Blacks trying to get into the academy and issues that...

The University of Rhode Island is an in-depth pictorial history of URI that covers the periodbeginning with its inception as a college in 1892 to the term of its current president. Settled in the rural village of Kingston, where a rolling hillsidehas evolved into...

Being a PhD student is not easy. Navigating the highly competitive world of academia while working hard for little or no pay would be stressful for anyone--but it's especially challenging for graduate students who are also parents. Featuring contributions from more than forty current...

Being a PhD student is not easy. Navigating the highly competitive world of academia while working hard for little or no pay would be stressful for anyone--but it's especially challenging for graduate students who are also parents. Featuring contributions from more than forty current...

Why struggle over the rough paths of your engineering career when you can take a shortcut and enjoy the ride? Make money, have an adventure, and get real-world experience. Conquering Your Engineering Internship is the only guide to internships and co-ops that students in...

A transformative guide to fostering inclusive academic leadership through liberation psychology and systemic change.In Leading Toward Liberation, Annmarie Ca?o reimagines academic leadership as a practice rooted in liberation and equity. Drawing on her experiences as a Latina, first-generation college student, clinical psychologist, and higher...

Today's research scholars face the problem of how to effectively navigate the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while maintaining ethical integrity and scholarly rigor. AI technologies have permeated every aspect of scholarly inquiry, from information retrieval to research methodologies. As such, scholars grapple...

Neoliberal theory on higher education highlights the challenges faced by academics in the "new times" of academia. Quality-improvement programs and academic accountability mechanisms have been advocated, but the profession's precariousness and stress make early career researchers especially vulnerable. The highly competitive funding environment and...

Everyone knows American universities are more expensive and less impressive than ever. But no one has come up with a plan to fix them. No one... Until now. Let Colleges Fail: The Promise of Creative Destruction in Higher Education is the hard-hitting instruction manual...

Action Research can empower all administrators in higher education to engage more effectively in resolving challenges in colleges and universities. Scholar-practitioners are particularly well poised to impact three defined areas of practice: college students, faculty, and curriculum, teaching and learning. Through these three areas...

This book features a carefully curated collection of articles drawn from the quarterly International Higher Education (IHE). Focused on the international dimensions and trends in higher education, these articles offer valuable insights into the tumultuous events spanning from January 2018 to December 2023. This...

This book examines university teaching to encourage a move away from the singular lens of neoliberalism towards more a pluralistic stance that inspires a healthy diversity of theories and practices.University teaching is dominated by neoliberal cultures of measurement, consumerism and deficit, generating a monocultural...

The Idoma Worldlist Dictionary is a comprehensive compilation of over 3000 words from the Idoma language, written by Okwoli Moses Elaigwu. The dictionary aims to preserve and promote the Idoma language, which is spoken by the Idoma people in Nigeria. The Idoma language is...

This book innovatively explores the policy, practice and pedagogy of community engagement in higher education settings.It contributes to the evaluation of adaptive practice and responses in addressing inequalities further exposed by the pandemic, and the role of higher education institutions within this. By exploring...

Horizons of the Future: Science Fiction, Utopian Imagination, and the Politics of Education examines the relationship between science fiction, education, and social change in the 21st century.Global capitalism is ecologically unsustainable and ethically indefensible; time is running out to alter the course of history...

In this provocative book, Crane investigates the causes and effects of the demoralization of college life, using Harvard University as a case study. He argues that the emphasis on wealth, status, and athletics has eroded traditional academic values and created a culture of conformity...

Haughton's treatise on university education is a fascinating look at the history and development of the Irish university system. It offers insights into the challenges faced by educators and policymakers alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part...

This volume contains the speeches given at the 1885 inauguration of Bryn Mawr College, a prestigious women's college in Pennsylvania. The speeches cover a range of topics including the role of women in higher education, the value of the liberal arts, and the importance...

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,...

The book presents comprehensive coverage of computer graphics and multimedia concepts in a simple, lucid, and systematic way. It uses C programming language to implement various algorithms explained in the book. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on a...

Early college classrooms provide essential opportunities for students to grapple and contend with the racial geographies that shape their lives. Based on a mixed methods study of students' writing in a first-year-writing course themed around racial identities and language varieties at St. John's University,...

The Pain Relief service has taken almost 5 decades since the formation of International Association for study of Pain. In India these services started within a decade after formation of IASP when ISSP was formed in BHU Varanasi. The anaesthesiologist, surgeons & physicians have...

This book is a narrative of her personal and professional journey and of how she has gone about co-creating spaces where democracy can be enacted and individual, institutional, and community transformation can occur.Author: Maria AvilaISBN-10: 1620361043ISBN-13: 9781620361047Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2017Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.90h...

What does student-centered learning look like in real-life classrooms? In this collection, educator Bill Nave and nine award-winning K-12 teachers tell the story of how and why they changed their teaching and redesigned their classrooms in order to "reach every child." They reflect on...

This book offers a rationale for why educators should approach nonfiction literature for children from a critical stance.Author: Vivian Yenika-AgbawISBN-10: 1475842309ISBN-13: 9781475842302Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2018Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d

In a modern Europe, even with 900 years of history and learning behind it, the European Research University faces major challenges on multiple fronts. This book maps out both the present and the long-term issues that the European Research University must now tackle.Author: Guy...

The Toastmaster's Manual is a comprehensive guide to public speaking and leadership skills written by Harold W. Donahue. This book covers all aspects of public speaking, from preparing and delivering speeches to managing meetings and leading teams. It provides practical advice and tips on...

As scholars and administrators have sharpened their focus on higher education beyond trends in access and graduation rates for underrepresented college students, there are growing calls for understanding the experiential dimensions of college life. This contributed book explores what actually happens on campus as...

The government of Qatar has made significant investments in post-secondary education to ensure that Qataris are able to contribute to the country's social and economic goals. The authors describe RAND's analysis of occupational demand and related post-secondary educational opportunities, and offer recommendations for improving...

A complete and comprehensive guide and a wonderful resource for children in year 5 and 6Author: Azwer AlamISBN-10: 1533210144ISBN-13: 9781533210142Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/11/2016Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.25d

This book prepares doctoral learners and new counselor educators to enter into the profession of counselor education and supervision. The work outlines the total experience of teaching in counselor education by providing a practical guide for navigating higher education using best practices grounded in...

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,...

Author: Katie Rose Guest PryalISBN-10: 1947834908ISBN-13: 9781947834903Publisher: Blue Osprey BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/10/2025Pages: 210Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.48d

Author: Raewyn ConnellISBN-10: 1350359831ISBN-13: 9781350359833Publisher: Bloomsbury AcademicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/20/2025Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d

With all the many books available covering the ins and outs of getting a college education, why select this one?First of all, it's one of the most comprehensive books of its kind, covering every conceivable topic - from selecting the college that's right for...

This book presents critical reflections on the professionalisation of policing through the delivery of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA), Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) and Pre-Join degrees by HEIs in the UK. Each chapter is written by lecturers and staff from a single...

In recent years, the authors have watched as the struggles of independent colleges have multiplied. Faced with declining enrollments and numerous financial constraints, many schools struggle to stay solvent and relevant. Fiduciary concerns have been coupled with discussions surrounding whether business programs at these...

A landmark work of critical theory about the Western university from the Southern Cone Renowned Chilean philosopher Willy Thayer's La crisis no moderna de la universidad moderna, first published in 1996 and in an updated edition in 2019, is a landmark work of critical...

Drawing on autotheoretical methods, this insightful volume explores how LGBTQ+ scholars, practitioners, and scholar-practitioners exist within and negotiate an insider/outsider paradox within higher education, highlighting issues of affect, legibility, and embodiment.The first of a two-volume series, this book foregrounds the experiences of LGBTQ+ higher...

Creating New Possibilities for the Future of HBCUs brings together over 20 higher education scholars with more than 150 years of combined professional experience to critically examine the current contributions of and future directions for our nation's 101 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)....

Exploring how DH shapes and is in turn shaped by the classroom How has the field of digital humanities (DH) changed as it has moved from the corners of academic research into the classroom? And how has our DH praxis evolved through interactions with...

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,...