Education - Higher

This book explores how belonging differs based on students' social identities, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or the conditions they encounter on campus. Belonging-with peers, in the classroom, or on campus-is a critical dimension of success at college. It can affect a student's...

Winner of the 2018 International Book Awards Education/Academic category! Written by an experienced international educator and counselor, The International Family Guide to US University Admissions is an indispensable resource for the vast and increasing number of students applying for places at US Universities each...

Why is it that, while women in the United States have generally made great strides in establishing parity with their male counterparts in educational attainment, they remain substantially underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)? Why is it that, in...

This comprehensive history of Harvard University traces the evolution of one of America's most prestigious institutions from its humble beginnings as a colonial college to its current status as a world-class research university. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and insider knowledge, the...

Place-Based Service Learning in Higher Education: Building Trust and Opportunities Over Time looks at the intersection of student research and community-based learning in a concentrated location over a period of ten years. This study examines the use of an urban neighborhood as a place-based...

This book is a collection of photographs and descriptions of Wellesley College, a private liberal arts college for women located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It offers a comprehensive view of the campus, including its buildings, grounds, and landmarks, as well as information about the college's...

Foundations of Engaged Scholarship offers students a carefully curated selection of readings that help them prepare for and make the most of their academic career. Readers learn the importance of asking the right questions, developing commitment and compassion, and making a difference in the...

Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Cornell University with this stunning collection of photographs. From architectural landmarks to scenic landscapes, this book offers a unique perspective on one of America's most iconic universities. Whether you're an alumnus, a prospective student, or simply...

Academia is not, by and large, a kind place. Individualism and competition are what count. But without kindness at its core, Catherine Denial suggests, higher education fails students and instructors--and its mission--in critical ways. Part manifesto, part teaching memoir, part how-to guide, A Pedagogy...

This book provides a non-technical but scientifically rigorous overview of climate change and the Scope of Climate Change. It is one atmosphere wrapping around the planet Earth, and our air needs tender, loving care.The book explains the reasons for climate change, including the accumulation...

Many in higher education fear that the humanities are facing a crisis. But even if the rhetoric about "crisis" is overblown, humanities departments do face increasing pressure from administrators, politicians, parents, and students. In A New Deal for the Humanities, Gordon Hutner and Feisal...

Now in Paperback! "Masterfully balancing the practitioner's need for concretesuggestions and the scholar's quest for intriguing ideas, this bookoffers tips to be tried in class tomorrow and ideas to be mused onfor months." --Maryellen Weimer, professor, Penn State University-BerksCampus "I have used the first...

"Blessed Harlaxton, My Home" is a nostalgic, whimsical, sometimes quirky, often humorous journey through life and learning in a magical place--Harlaxton College in England. In 53 short sketches, the author takes us on an entertaining and clear-eyed trek through Harlaxton Manor herself, the legendary...

Genocidal Liberalism: The University's Jihad Against Israel & Jews explores the growing phenomenon of Israel-hatred and covert anti-Semitism on college campuses. Fomented by extreme Left-wing institutes, funded by Saudi dollars, and led by professors with a barely-hidden intolerance for even the continued existence of...

This bestselling book is a unique introduction to the practice of university teaching and its underlying theory. This new edition has been fully revised and updated in view of the extensive changes which have taken place in higher education over the last decade and...

Everything you always wanted to know about MOOCs: an account of massive open online courses and what they might mean for the future of higher education.The New York Times declared 2012 to be "The Year of the MOOC" as millions of students enrolled in...

Debunking the Grit Narrative in Higher Education examines pressing structural issues currently impacting African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Latinx, and Native American students accessing college and succeeding in U.S. postsecondary environments. Author: Angela M. LocksISBN-10: 1032358157ISBN-13: 9781032358154Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/20/2023Pages: 262Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize:...

The Mobile Course Design Journey provides practical strategies to college and university educators and faculty support professionals looking to develop accessible mobile learning experiences. Author: Alex RockeyISBN-10: 1032354216ISBN-13: 9781032354217Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/11/2023Pages: 174Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d

Empowerment Leadership Model for Social Change (ELM-SC): A Framework for Empathetic Design Thinking is framed as a combination of technical-empathetic and socio-psychological thinking toward designing a solution for social change. The ELM-SC design integrates the empowerment leadership process to achieve social change design as...

You've heard about "flipping your classroom"--now find out how to do it! Introducing a new way to think about higher education, learning, and technology that prioritizes the benefits of the human dimension. José Bowen recognizes that technology is profoundly changing education and that if...

A Guide to Curriculum Mapping synthesizes teaching, learning, and assessment research with an innovative, inclusive, and comprehensive approach to effective curriculum design that centers student learning and evidence-informed continuous improvement.Author: Jennifer M. Harrison, Vickie Rey WilliamsISBN-10: 1642671576ISBN-13: 9781642671575Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/25/2023Pages: 332Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize:...

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,...

One of the most important issues academic organizations face is how the administration and faculty handle cultural and varied differences in higher education. High racial tensions as well as the ever-increasing need for equality suggest that changes at the highest level are essential to...

Increased attention is being paid to the need for statistically educated citizens: statistics is now included in the K-12 mathematics curriculum, increasing numbers of students are taking courses in high school, and introductory statistics courses are required in college. However, increasing the amount of...

Demands for quality at all levels of education are higher than they have ever been. Making clear what students must learn is being stressed by Federal and State governments and by professional and national accreditation organizations. This book is designed to help faculty and...

This book provides a theoretical and pragmatic guide to the use of situated learning within structured interpreting programs. Proponents of situated learning theory believe that meaningful learning occurs when students interact with others in the social contexts in which they will be working. With...

Research, Development, and Innovation in Asia Pacific Higher Education critically examines recent policies and practices adopted by governments and universities in Asia Pacific in promoting research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurial activities between the universities, industry and business. Critical reflections upon the changing relationship...

Meservey's Bookkeeping, Single Entry: For Grammar Schools is a textbook written by Atwood Bond Meservey and published in 1895. The book is designed to teach basic bookkeeping skills to students in grammar schools, and focuses specifically on single entry bookkeeping, which is a simpler...

All universities have to produce plans to eliminate the gaps in access, success and participation of disadvantaged student in higher education, setting targets with regards to Global Majority, working class, disabled and student with mental health conditions. In this book, Mike Seal examines the...

Collating various case studies, policies and other real-world research, this book examines effective high impact learning practices and demonstrates approaches that promote learning communities and common intellectual experiences.Author: Enakshi SenGuptaISBN-10: 1800711972ISBN-13: 9781800711976Publisher: Emerald Publishing LimitedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/27/2023Pages: 264Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

Offering a multi-tiered approach to supporting college students who have experienced trauma, this book considers how trauma manifests for post-secondary college students and how colleges and universities can implement trauma-informed practice in student affairs. Author Tricia R. Shalka offers knowledge about trauma and its...

This second edition of Student Affairs Assessment: Theory to Practice provides updated content that reflects current student affairs assessment practice and signals the direction in which the field is headed. Author: Gavin W. Henning, Darby M. RobertsISBN-10: 1032581638ISBN-13: 9781032581637Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2023Pages: 414Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Entering at a critical time in the national dialogue on higher education and diversity, equity, and inclusion, this edited book presents case studies from six institutions that have successfully enacted curricular change.Author: Norah P. ShultzISBN-10: 1642674893ISBN-13: 9781642674897Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/08/2023Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.00h...

Author: Jeffrey L. BullerISBN-10: 1118531922ISBN-13: 9781118531921Publisher: Jossey-BassLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/22/2013Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.27h x 6.43w x 0.99d

This research-based study of the effects of soil moisture variations on peach tree growth and development provides valuable insights into the important relationship between plants and their physical environment. With detailed measurements, charts, and statistical analyses, this book is an invaluable resource for horticulturists,...

When done properly, community engagement in academia can have value for all stakeholders. Authentic experiences are more useful for students; faculty can add new knowledge to the field and their own toolbelts; and communities feel their investment has generated a useful deliverable or even...

This book documents the history and traditions of Chi Omega, one of the oldest women's fraternities in the United States. Readers can explore the values and experiences that are central to the organization and learn about the history of its founding.This work has been...

Dive into the mesmerizing dance of understanding with "Circling the Unknown." This accessible guide unfolds the intricacies of Gadamer's Hermeneutic Circle, inviting readers of all backgrounds to embark on a transformative journey. Through lively metaphors, real-world applications, and personal reflections, the book bridges the...

Campus Confidential is the ultimate insider's guide to surviving and thriving in college. Written in a friendly, conversational style, Campus Confidential offers a comprehensive, chronological treatment of the college experience by the author, a Yale graduate, and a blue-ribbon panel of fourteen diverse "mentors"...

In Searching for Utopia, Hanna Holborn Gray reflects on the nature of the university from the perspective of today's research institutions. In particular, she examines the ideas of former University of California president Clark Kerr as expressed in The Uses of the University, written...

Learners complain that they do not get enough feedback, and educators resent that although they put considerable time into generating feedback, students take little notice of it. Both parties agree that it is very important. Feedback in Higher and Professional Education explores what needs...

This book illustrates how higher education responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and grew from it. The stage is set for a more resilient higher education with chapters illustrating new paradigms and promise.Author: Regan A. R. GurungISBN-10: 1642675210ISBN-13: 9781642675214Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/14/2023Pages: 340Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.07lbsSize:...

Non-tenure-track lecturers and adjunct instructors face particular challenges at US colleges, including heavy teaching loads, lack of office space, little control over the selection of course topics or textbooks, and long commutes between jobs at two or more schools. Quick Hits for Adjunct Faculty...

This book explores how academic leaders throughout higher education experience and practice care and the ethics of care. Drawing on a narrative inquiry study of experiences and practices of feminist care ethics in higher education leadership, Schultz counters academic norms, including expectations of competition...

Teaching Accelerated and Corequisite Composition is the first book to compile on-the-ground advice and teaching strategies specifically curated for accelerated and corequisite writing courses. Trailblazers in the field from colleges across the United States-who developed a foundation for corequisites by facilitating equity and accessibility...

Kofi Lomotey is Chancellor John Bardo and Deborah Bardo Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership at Western Carolina University. His many books include Justice for Black Students: Black Principals Matter and Handbook of Urban Education, Second Edition (coedited with H. Richard Milner IV). William A....

Ivory Towers and Nationalist Minds traces the rise of the great American universities through their formative years, 1862-1920, examining the role of these schools and their leadership in shaping American politics and public policy. Nemec's provocative study demonstrates that universities provided the intellectual and...

A volume in Adult Education Special Topics: Theory, Research, and Practice in Lifelong Learning Series Editor: Kathleen P. King, Fordham University This handbook is a much expanded version of the original Learning Activities Survey published by Dr. Kathleen P. King of Fordham University in...