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Lukács J., Ágnes; Szabó, Tünde; Huszti, Éva; Komolafe, Cinderella; Ember, Zsolt; Dávid, Beáta – Intercultural Education, 2023
Adapting to the expectations of educational institutions can be difficult for any students, but it is particularly difficult for disadvantaged, first-generation college students with a minority ethnic background. Our case study, employing a social network perspective, examines the role of small peer-communities in the academic adjustment of…
Descriptors: Minority Group Students, Undergraduate Students, Student Adjustment, Foreign Countries
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Jessica D. Osborne; Olivia Melvin; T. R. Parlier; E. Gray Flora IV; Yasmin McLaurin – Learning Assistance Review, 2024
This study provides a template for and impact from an Asset, Capacity-Based (Altschuld, 2015) needs assessment focused on undergraduate student success. The purpose of this study is: (1) to provide a template and foundation for institutions to follow in gaining a depth of understanding of student needs and assets, as well as institutional…
Descriptors: Student Needs, Needs Assessment, Program Development, Program Evaluation
Kathrine Amanda Bailey – ProQuest LLC, 2020
The mandates for student retention and progression for higher education at the state and national level have created a funding model for supporting student transitions that primarily is focused on supporting the transition of first-year students to their sophomore year. Funding for other critical transition periods is limited or unavailable in…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, School Holding Power, Written Language, Telecommunications
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Suskie, Linda – New Directions for Institutional Research, 2015
This chapter frames the discussion regarding the importance of measuring co-curricular learning and the role of the IR office.
Descriptors: Evaluation Needs, Program Evaluation, Institutional Research, Institutional Role
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Finch, David; Nadeau, John; O'Reilly, Norm – Journal of Education for Business, 2018
Scholars suggest that the dynamic nature of marketing has put both the marketing profession and marketing education at a crossroads. This study is an analysis of marketing programs by conceptual knowledge and metaskills. In a content analysis of course descriptions for 523 undergraduate marketing courses in Canada from 40 universities, the…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Business Administration Education, Program Evaluation, Content Analysis
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Wang, Yuping; Han, Xibin – International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 2017
This longitudinal study examines the roles of the institution in blended learning (BL) implementation in Chinese vocational education. Informed by existing research and our BL practices, this study first proposes an analytical framework that structures BL as a system of learning with constant interactions among its six essential sub-systems…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Blended Learning, Vocational Education, Educational Practices
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Gumaelius, Lena; Almqvist, Monica; Árnadóttir, Anna; Axelsson, Anders; Conejero, J. Alberto; García-Sabater, José P.; Klitgaard, Lene; Kozma, Cecilia; Maheut, Julien; Marin-Garcia, Juan; Mickos, Henrik; Nilsson, Per-Olof; Norén, Agneta; Pinho-Lopes, Margarida; Prenzel, Manfred; Ray, Johanna; Roxå, Torgny; Voss, Mirjam – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2016
Since the 1990s, the low number of students choosing to study science and technology in higher education has been on the societal agenda and many initiatives have been launched to promote awareness regarding career options. The initiatives particularly focus on increasing enrolment in the engineering programmes. This article describes and compares…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Universities, Science Interests, College Programs
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Huckle, John; Wals, Arjen E. J. – Environmental Education Research, 2015
An analysis of the literature supporting the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development and a sample of its key products suggests that it failed to acknowledge or challenge neoliberalism as a hegemonic force blocking transitions towards genuine sustainability. The authors argue that the rationale for the Decade was idealistic and that…
Descriptors: Sustainable Development, Sustainability, International Organizations, Global Education
Bell, Diana Calhoun; Frost, Alanna – Learning Assistance Review, 2012
By examining one writing center's role in student success, this project offers two examples of the way writing centers impact student engagement. This analysis models a methodology that writing and learning center directors can utilize in order to foster effective communication with stakeholders. By conducting data-driven assessment, directors can…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Writing (Composition), Learning Centers (Classroom), Learning Resources Centers
Roy, Patricia – National Staff Development Council, 2010
Professional development that improves teaching and student learning meets research-based standards to ensure high-quality educator learning experiences. Since the quality of professional learning affects its results, many states, districts, and schools want to measure the effectiveness of their professional development to make targeted…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Change, Faculty Development, Professional Development
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 2009
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is committed to bringing together museums and libraries across the country for conversations dedicated to developing a better understanding of the roles of libraries and museums as providers of public service to communities. The Future of Libraries and Museums in the 21st Century Planning…
Descriptors: Library Role, Museums, Libraries, Library Services
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Piña, Anthony A. – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2008
The purpose of this study was to determine areas of strengths and weaknesses in the institutionalization of distance learning at colleges and universities. To accomplish this goal, 30 factors found to influence the institutionalization of innovations were identified from the literature of several area. These factors were rated by distance learning…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Universities, Institutional Role, Educational Benefits
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Robinson, Daniel B.; Melnychuk, Nancy E. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 2008
The intent of this article is to generate thought and discussion about Alberta Education's Daily Physical Activity (DPA) initiative. Compelling reasons as to why the implementation process may be considered problematic are presented as the role and influence of institutional discourse in the implementation of new programming is explored. Through a…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries, Physical Education Teachers
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Smith, Helen Banos – Research in Drama Education, 2006
This paper examines how Save the Children--an international non-governmental organisation (INGO)--assesses the changes it has brought about in children's lives around the globe. The paper begins with a discussion of the role of INGOs. It moves on to examine how we know we are making a difference and gives an explanation of "Global Impact…
Descriptors: International Organizations, Nongovernmental Organizations, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education, 2007
In 2002, HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) carried out a review of the contribution of the Scottish science centres to formal and informal science education as part of a broader review of all science centres in the United Kingdom. This report identifies many strengths in individual centres and across the network. It is clear that the centres…
Descriptors: Science Education, Foreign Countries, Best Practices, Science Course Improvement Projects
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