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Author: Jack MezirowISBN-10: 1555423396ISBN-13: 9781555423391Publisher: Jossey-BassLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/1991Pages: 272Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 9.38h x 6.22w x 0.92d

Building on the concepts of professional competence that he introduced in his classic The Reflective Practitioner, Schon offers an approach for educating professional in all areas that will prepare them to handle the complex and unpredictable problems of actual practice with confidence, skill, and...

This book gives students inside information - but only what they truly need to create exceptional college and scholarship applications. The authors have taken their combined 30+ years of experience working with competitive selection processes and simplified it in an easy-to-use guide. All the...

The original fog-soaked Saint Mary's College campus in San Francisco enrolled both boys and young men and was born in 1863 from the educational vision of Archbishop Joseph Sadoc Alemany. In 1889, the campus moved to Oakland and was affectionately dubbed the Old Brickpile."...

One year before the United States granted women the right to vote, the Sisters of St. Joseph broke ground on the construction of the first all-women's college in Kansas. Escalating construction costs put the school's future in jeopardy until Mother Antoinette took her plea...

What if you had a guidebook that you could turn to at each stage of your academic journey to help you navigate through the process of getting a PhD in Biblical Studies and succeeding in the academic world? This book is precisely intended to...

"The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated" from John Henry Newman. Important figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century (1801-1890).Author: The Perfect Library, John Henry NewmanISBN-10: 151229182XISBN-13: 9781512291827Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/20/2015Pages: 356Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.00h x...

Do you want to get into the Air Force Academy? Then you need to ace your interview! The interview is one of the BEST ways to stand out during the Admissions process. Written by a former Service Academy Admissions Officer, this book is a...

Clearly written and compellingly argued, Nathan Sorber's Land-Grant Colleges and Popular Revolt should be read by every land-grant institution graduate and faculty and staff member, and by all high government officials who deal with public higher education.― Times Higher EducationSorber's history of the movement...

College Aspirations and Access in Working Class Rural Communities: The Mixed Signals, Challenges, and New Language First-Generation Students Encounter explores how a working class, rural environment influences rural students' opportunities to pursue higher education and engage in the college choice process. Based on a...

Written by the experts at PersonalStatementChecker.com, this is the definitive guide to UCAS applications and personal statements for anyone applying to university. It covers the realistic challenges faced by applicants and breaks these down into easy-to-follow steps. PersonalStatementChecker.com's online customers regularly get into their...

This is a collection of classic and newly commissioned essays about the study of Indigenous literatures in North America. The contributing scholars include some of the most venerable Indigenous theorists, among them Gerald Vizenor (Anishinaabe), Jeannette Armstrong (Okanagan), Craig Womack (Creek), Kimberley Blaeser (Anishinaabe),...

Although educational theories are presented in a variety of textbooks and in some discipline-specific handbooks and encyclopedias, no publication exists which serves as a comprehensive, consolidated collection of the most influential and most frequently quoted and consulted theories. There is a need to place...

2017 Phillip E. Frandson Award for Literature in the Field of Professional, Continuing, and/or Online Education, University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) The Future of University Credentials offers a thorough and urgently needed overview of the burgeoning world of university degrees and credentials....

In this provocative volume, higher education experts explore innovative ways that colleges and universities can unbundle the various elements of the college experience while assessing costs and benefits and realizing savings. Stretching the Higher Education Dollar traces the reform continuum from incremental to more...

The comprehensive history of the original campus structures and the people who lived and worked thereFounded in 1801 as South Carolina College, the University of South Carolina is one of the nation's oldest public colleges. Located in the heart of downtown Columbia and bound...

An exclusive look inside the power and politics of college fraternities in America as they struggle to survive despite growing waves of criticism and outrage. College fraternity culture has never been more embattled. Once a mainstay of campus life, fraternities are now subject to...

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in Tarrytown for members of their order before opening to women in 1961, Mercy College has always striven to positively impact the lives of its students and the members of its community. In 1969, the college became coeducational...

The friendship between the University of Michigan and China spans more than a century and a half. Through years of peace and years of war; through political turmoil and the shifting winds of public opinion; since the first years of U-M's Ann Arbor campus...

A growing number of both established and newly developed doctoral programs are focusing on the preparation of practitioners rather than career researchers. Professional doctorates such as the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Education (EdD), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Doctor of Professional Studies...

The grandeur at Baylor University has been enjoyed for more than a century. The only book of its kind, Baylor: A Legacy of Spirit, Tradition, Beauty presents handsome photography showcasing the campus' grand spires, beautiful Georgian architecture, and graceful landscapes. A true pictorial experience.Author:...

According to the Council of Graduate Schools, only 57 percent of students who start their Ph.D.s complete them within ten years, and many times it's the thesis or dissertation that is holding them back. In this book, you will gain insight regarding the entire...

A volume in Advances in Cultural Psychology Series Editor: Jaan Valsiner, Clark University "This is a remarkable and highly original work on dialogism, dialogical theories and dialogue. With his erudite and broadly based scholarship Per Linell makes a path-breaking contribution to the study of...

Work Want Work considers in captivating detail how a logic of work has become integral to everything we do, even as the place of formal work has become increasingly precarious. With reference to sociological data, philosophy, political theory, legislation, the testimonies of workers and...

This book contextualizes the field of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), with a particular focus on the professional and academic identity and role of the EAP practitioner. The authors examine previously neglected areas such as the socio-economic, academic and employment contexts within which EAP...

This volume presents theoretical and empirical research on universities and their entrepreneurial ecosystems to better grasp the connections between universities and their surrounding environments and their engagement with sustainability. The book provides a better understanding of the entrepreneurial characteristics of universities. It examines the...

Here are 44 essays that chronicle the writing of Reaching 40, a history of Stockton University published in 2011.These essays were triggered by an issue, a problem, an incorrect assumption in telling the history of the University. For example, we wondered how many of...

An essential guide to a number of important theories of professional learning, of particular value both to those taking on new responsibilities in relation to initial teacher education (ITE) and those interested in developing new ways of working in partnership. Each chapter provides a...

Published in partnership with the Association of Deans & Directors of University Colleges & Undergraduate Studies Organizing for Student Success draws on data from more than 50 institutions to provide insight into how university colleges are organized, the initiatives they house, and the practices...

Systemic Leadership examines how technology has fostered an era of collaboration, connectedness, and networked knowledge that demands a new systemic approach to leadership and change in organizations. This book offers four strategies for organizational leadership to lead, learn, relate, and influence change. Allen and...

Commissioned in honor of its 125th anniversary, The History of Creighton University is the first official history of Creighton University. This extensively-researched and illustrated chronicle tells the compelling story of an institution which has grown from its humble beginnings as a Jesuit college for...

How do we create a culture of zero tolerance for sexual violence on college campuses?In a world where one in five women on campus experience some form of sexual assault, what would it take to create a campus culture that was free of violence...

The 'Insider Guides to Success in Academia' offers support and practical advice to doctoral students and early-career researchers. Covering the topics that really matter, but which often get overlooked, this indispensable series provides practical and realistic guidance to address many of the needs and...

For the past 150 years, since its founding in 1870 as St. Ignatius College, Loyola University Chicago has served and educated both the immigrant and established residents of Chicago, excelling in providing a comprehensive liberal arts education. One of the largest Jesuit universities in...

This text fills a gap in the sport retirement literature and adds to our understanding of what it means to leave sport.Author: Donna J. MenkeISBN-10: 1433168685ISBN-13: 9781433168680Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic PubliLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/23/2020Pages: 164Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

Students entering Ohio State University in the 1960s enjoyed a period of unprecedented prosperity and expanding freedom for young people. They partied in togas and twisted the night away. They gathered at Larry's, the Bergs and the BBF. They cheered on a national championship...

Defending Assessment Security in a Digital World explores the phenomenon of e-cheating and identifies ways to bolster assessment to ensure that it is secured against threats posed by technology. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach, the book develops the concept of assessment security through research from...

Theodore D. Segal narrates the fraught and contested fight for racial justice at Duke University--which accepted its first black undergraduates in 1963--to tell both a local and national story about the challenges that historically white colleges and universities throughout the country continue to face.Author:...

At a time of political tribalism and ideological purity tests, when surveys tell us that pluralities of the people in each party deem the opposition "downright evil," it can be hard to remember that cross-party hatred isn't an inherent feature of partisan politics. But,...

Tracing the art of metrics-based research assessment through Henk Moed's work. Editors' introduction.- Evaluative informetrics - the art of metrics-based research assessment. Festschrift in honour of Henk F. Moed.- Citation profiles and research dynamics.- Characteristics of publication delays over the period 2000-2016.- When the...

Simulation-based education (SBE) is a teaching strategy in which students adopt a character as part of the learning process. SBE has become a fixture in the university classroom based on its ability to stimulate student interest and deepen analytical thinking. Simulations and Student Learning...

BeMo's Ultimate Guide to Medical School Personal Statements & Secondary Essays is the most comprehensive resource to use when preparing for your applications. Written by former admissions committee members, Medical Doctors, and award-winning scientists, this guide is a must-read for all medical school applicants....

What role have governing boards played in tuition and fee escalation at four-year public colleges and universities?In the United States, college costs, especially tuition and fees, have increased much more rapidly than either the overall Consumer Price Index or median household income. This cost...

Prepare for the ISEE Middle Level Math test with a perfect practice book The surest way to practice your ISEE Middle Level Math test-taking skills is with simulated exams. This comprehensive practice book with 6 full length and realistic ISEE Middle Level Math practice...

In recent years, the academy has undergone significant changes: a more competitive and volatile job market has led to widespread precarity, teaching and service loads have become more burdensome, and higher education is becoming increasingly corporatized. In this revised and expanded edition of The...

Moving beyond simplistic equipment lists, this book provides contextual and practical information to help academic library personnel learn how to plan, collaborate, and sustain relevant makerspaces positioned within the broader ecology of campus innovation. The makerspace movement within academic libraries has largely focused on...

Transforming Universities with Digital Distance Education explores the ways in which higher education stakeholders can apply and leverage the benefits of online learning. Systems-wide access, scale and quality are achievable goals but require forms of teamwork and financial modelling beyond those at the instructor...

Educators learning how to meaningfully integrate technology into their teaching practice will find resources and action plans to prepare them for today's tech-infused lessons. Advancing teacher preparation to full adoption of technology infusion is no small undertaking. Written by 20 experts in the teacher...

To be a storyteller is an incredible position from which to influence hearts and minds, and each one of us has the capacity to utilise storytelling for a sustainable future. This book offers unique and powerful insights into how stories and storytelling can be...

A landmark in our understanding of international community-engaged learning programs, this book invites educators to rethink everything from disciplinary assumptions to the role of higher education in a globalizing world. Tapping the many such programs developed at Michigan State University during the last half-century,...