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...

A practical and accessible guide that researchers will draw on time and time again, The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research has at its heart, a commitment to inclusivity. Following the conventions of a doctoral thesis and drawing on the expertise of almost 40 contributors from...

Raising Well Learners is a refreshing guide for parents seeking to support their children's academic journeys-without the overwhelm. This book offers practical, compassionate strategies for fostering motivated, engaged learners who can navigate school with confidence. It's not about achieving perfect grades or a flawless...

On the essential role of higher education and academic freedom in thriving democracies.Higher education is facing an existential crisis. Students and staff are surveilled with cameras and facial recognition software. Police zip-tie and arrest students during protests. As universities across the United States become...

Do you feel confused and overwhelmed by the college application process? Let Straight From the Admissions Office help you!Based on insights from over 250 episodes of The College Admissions Process Podcast, John Durante shares expert advice straight from the people who know the process...

NO ONE KNOWS COLLEGES LIKE THE PRINCETON REVIEW! This comprehensive guide to the nation's best colleges provides in-depth profiles on schools, best-of lists by interest, and tons of helpful student-driven details that will help you or your student choose their best-fit college! The Princeton...

Reflecting on the legacy of the first class of undergraduate women at UVA The campaign to secure unfettered access to higher education for women took decades of activism and advocacy, and mainstream skepticism over the viability of coeducation persisted until shockingly recently. Many august...

Reflecting on the legacy of the first class of undergraduate women at UVA The campaign to secure unfettered access to higher education for women took decades of activism and advocacy, and mainstream skepticism over the viability of coeducation persisted until shockingly recently. Many august...

New realities in US higher education present a multifaceted crisis for students, faculty, administrators, and society at large. In this original and practical book, Naomi Zack provides incisive diagnoses of pressing problems and prescriptions to reinstate and support US higher education as an intellectually...

The New Department Chair: 100 Daily Reflections for Mindfully Designing Your Term, written by a chair with over a decade of experience at three universities, consists of 100 reflections about being a department chair. Using theory, personal stories, and practical advice, readers are provided...

Diving into the vibrant, challenging world of professional services in higher education, this empowering book provides tools to navigate complex structures, optimise mentorship, and thrive in a fulfilling career.Whether you're a newcomer, a seasoned professional seeking advancement, or someone caught between academic and professional...

This book is an exploration of a collective writing laboratory designed to stimulate creativity and critical reflection for education professionals. The authors uncover how a writing lab can help educators develop their teaching practices and identities by means of critical-creative, collaborative, relational and arts-based...

Embarking on a journey to a foreign land brimming with distinct languages and cultures is a formidable leap for anyone. Discover how this book becomes the steadfast companion for international students, catering comprehensively to every facet of their monumental transition. If you're acquainted with...

Expanding Horizons: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Human Brain and AIImagine a world where the boundaries of human potential and artificial intelligence converge, unfolding a future both fascinating and formidable.Curiosity piqued? Dive into an exploration that intertwines the awe-inspiring capabilities of the brain with...

The first book to provide first-generation, low-income, and nontraditional students of color with insider knowledge on how to consider and navigate graduate school Is Grad School for Me? is a calling card and a corrective to the lack of clear guidance for historically excluded...

Ownership is the key that will open any door. "O is for Ownership: The ABCs of the Stock Market for Beginners" is the guide that you have been waiting for. So many fear the Stock Market due to a lack of knowledge, but that...

Discover the fascinating history of the Seminary of Our Lady of Angels at Niagara University in Niagara County, NY. Written by Niagara University, this book takes readers on a journey through the history of this venerable institution, from its founding in 1856 to its...

In the last two decades, we have witnessed the quest for decolonization; through research, writing, teaching, and curriculum across the globe. Calls to decolonize higher education have been overwhelming in recent year. However, the goal of decolonizing has evolved past not only the need...

Particularly for the disciplines of the humanities and social sciences, for which writing is their lifeblood, the crisis in academic writing has become existential. It is not hard to diagnose the disease, and its causes. This book showcases what we desperately need: radical alternatives,...

Gamification in Higher Education is a user-friendly text for anyone curious about gamification and how it increases student engagement. This book presents actual examples from gamified college courses, furnishing strategies and detailed plans for integrating gamification, regardless of the subject area, discipline, or modality....

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 book offers new understanding of the implications of pluralism and of transnational movements to higher education and the construct of a "native speaker" within contemporary globalization processes. Theoretically, it calls for a revisioned English as an International Language (EIL) pedagogy and a wider...

This research-based book with practical applications teaches academic librarians to support their transfer students effectively at both universities and community colleges, even when transfer students' information literacy needs differ from those of other students. Colleges and universities across the United States serve a large...

Higher education is broken, and we haven't been able to fix it. Even in the face of great and growing dysfunction, it seems resistant to fundamental change. At this point, can anything be done to save it? The Instruction Myth argues that yes, higher...

King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" is a classic in American rhetoric. This workbook will take you step-by-step through the rhetorical choices King makes and offers you an opportunity to practice making the same moves. Periodic essay assignments provide a chance to put together multiple...

Get rid of your student debt fast. This book will show you how.Val Breit graduated college with a master's degree and over $42,000 in student loans. She started her career as a school counselor earning just $36,000 and was overwhelmed by her college debt....

Well-established in some fields and still emerging in others, the studio approach to design education is an increasingly attractive mode of teaching and learning, though its variety of definitions and its high demands can make this pedagogical form somewhat daunting. Studio Teaching in Higher...

This book is a lively, passionate defence of contemporary work in the humanities, and, beyond that, of the university system that makes such work possible. The book's stark accounts of academic labour, and its proposals for reform of the tenure system, are novel, controversial,...

Interest in doing, funding, and studying interdisciplinary work has built to crescendo in recent years. But despite this growing enthusiasm, our collective understanding of the dynamics, rewards, and challenges of faculty conversations across disciplines remains murky. Through six case studies of interdisciplinary seminars for...

When you stand alone in front of the class, being in command of your content is only the first step. Knowing how to engage students' participation in ways that foster "ownership" ensures that learning is both active and lasting. In this guide, Oehrli shares...

Segments of society are drawing upon their faith and spirituality to develop strategies to mend social relationships and fragmented communities. The Contemporary Perspectives on Spirituality in Education book series will feature volumes geared towards understanding and exploring the role of spirituality in addressing challenge,...

This edited volume offers a comprehensive overview of the dual concepts of Restorative Justice as a legal remedy and Restorative Practice as a philosophy to reduce harm and build resilient and just communities within social, cultural, and educational institutions. With contributions from leading practitioners...

For high school graduates and anyone heading off to college, this book is packed with 100 lessons to help shape your college experience and prepare for what comes afterward. It makes the perfect gift for the new college student. Once you've been admitted to...

This book explores the student experience of thesis writing through an interdisciplinary perspective drawing on theories of learning, emotions, and genre and narrative/discursive analysis. As a result of this approach, the thesis is reconceptualised as a multilayered experience from the point of view of...

The Case for Critical Literacy explores the history of reading within writing studies and lays the foundation for understanding the impact of this critical, yet often untaught, skill. Every measure of students' reading comprehension, whether digital or analog, demonstrates that between 50 and 80...

The latest volume in the history of Syracuse University volume covers the period 1922 to 1942. It carries the story of the University through the administrations of Chancellors Charles Wesley Flint and William Pratt Graham from the prosperous 1920s through the years of the...

2000 Ukrainian Vocabulary For Beginners: Your Pocket Guidebook to Mastering Basic Ukrainian Words The 2000 Ukrainian Vocabulary For Beginners is an essential resource for anyone starting their journey to learn Ukrainian. Focused on building a strong foundational vocabulary, this book offers 2,000 carefully selected...

The experiences of racial minorities in the United States education system remains a pivotal point of academic discourse. Academicians and researchers are concerned with the lived experiences of minority faculty of African, Latino, Asian, and Native American origins, particularly in predominantly White colleges and...

Hispanic Leadership in Higher Education addresses a persistent gap that inhibits Hispanic professionals from reaching leadership positions within academia. Led by Dr. Elsa Villarreal, Dr. Jose Parra, Dr. Melissa Arrambide, Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, and Dr. Dimitra Smith, a panel of distinguished scholars presents this...

With the influx of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) on the landscape of higher education, it has become apparent that institutional policy, practices, and procedures for student success must be understood from an empirical and practitioner standpoint. This edited book offers current scholar/practitioners the opportunity to...

Higher education institutions grapple with a pressing challenge: the well-being of their students. Amidst the transition to university life, students face a myriad of stressors, from academic pressures to managing finances and social connections. Yet, there needs to be more robust evidence and focused...

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Traditional approaches to teaching, researching, and advancing human rights need a refresh. The Sustainable Development Goals, the Leave No One Behind ethos, and the SDG16 agenda for peaceful, just,...

Exposes the forgotten origins of the student loan system, how politicians have attempted to fix it, and the life-altering damage borrowers face. Student-loan horror stories are a dime a dozen. But students today are faced with a seemingly insurmountable paradox: Research consistently shows that...

This edited volume explores the historical, practical and pedagogical possibilities for expressing and cultivating empathy through works of art. While aspects of what we today recognize as empathy has nestled in the artistic experiences and philosophies of all ages, the subjective and elusive nature...

Professor David C. Wyld has written the ultimate compendium of the "best" - well "worst" - college student excuses in The Handbook of College Student Excuses. Crowdsourced with contributions from over 500 faculty members from across the country, this book is an entertaining look...

In American higher education, community colleges present new opportunities for many, embodying the democratic essence since their early roots. Originally conceived as junior colleges preparing students for university transfers, these institutions have undergone a transformative journey, evolving into the comprehensive, open-access pillars of education...

This book has been created as the outcome of the extensive clinical, academic, and instructive experience of the author in the fields of dental and medical health sciences in various renowned universities and colleges of North American, Asian, and African continents. This book is...

In the realm of higher education, the journey to academic success is often accompanied by an array of challenges, particularly in the form of stress and its profound impact on mental health. The multifaceted nature of these challenges, stemming from a variety of factors,...