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Xiao Yun Sim; Yuan Zhou – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2025
This study examined lived experiences of two international student affairs professionals in the United States. Through a series of interviews, the dialogues unfold rich narratives that explore the multifaceted journey from academic preparation to career placement in the field of higher education student affairs (HESA). It also underscores the…
Descriptors: Student Personnel Services, Student Personnel Workers, Student Attitudes, Personal Narratives
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Humphrey, William, Jr.; Laverie, Debbie; Shields, Alison – Journal of Marketing Education, 2021
We explore the use of text message reminders to improve student performance. The effectiveness of text messaging reminders is examined by comparing two large sections of a course where students focused on personal branding. One section received deadline reminders by email, while the other section received opt-in text reminders. The results of the…
Descriptors: Marketing, Synchronous Communication, Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis
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Denisova-Schmidt, Elena; Huber, Martin; Leontyeva, Elvira – European Journal of Higher Education, 2016
Based on empirical data from selected public universities in Khabarovsk, Russia, this paper compares first- and fifth-year students regarding their attitudes towards corruption in general and university corruption in particular. Even after making both groups of students comparable with respect to a range of socio-economic characteristics by a…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Cheating, Foreign Countries, Universities
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Po, Yang; Jianru, Guo; Yinan, Jin – Chinese Education & Society, 2015
The employment quality of college graduates is a recent topic of heated discussion in China. Given the differences in the talent development goals of academic and vocational institutions and in individual job search approaches, this research compares the differences between the job search approaches and actual employment outcomes of graduates of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Graduates, Employment, Job Search Methods
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Kucel, Aleksander; Róbert, Péter; Buil, Màrian; Masferrer, Núria – European Journal of Education, 2016
This article studies entrepreneurial education and its impact on job-skills matches for higher education graduates. Those who possess entrepreneurial skills are assumed to be more market aware and creative in their job search. They are also expected to foresee which job offers would and would not, match their skills. Using a large comparative…
Descriptors: Entrepreneurship, Education Work Relationship, Regression (Statistics), Job Skills
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McDow, Lauren W.; Zabrucky, Karen M. – Journal of College Student Development, 2015
In the current economic landscape, most college students' primary goal for obtaining an undergraduate degree is an increase in job opportunities and salary potential. Additionally, the average combined result of graduates' job searches is one of the primary factors in rankings of higher education institutions. In this study we assessed the…
Descriptors: Career Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Resumes (Personal), Self Efficacy
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Changjun, Yue – Chinese Education & Society, 2014
Based on data from nationwide surveys of graduates conducted in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2011 by the Institute of Economics of Education, Peking University, this article provides a statistical comparative analysis of employment results and the job search process. It examines the characteristics of college graduate employment in China, as well…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis, College Graduates, Employment
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O'Mally, Jamie; Antonelli, Karla – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2016
Introduction: College graduates with visual impairments (that is, those who are blind or have low vision) often face challenges in securing competitive employment after graduation. Working with a mentor who is also visually impaired, and working in the same field, can provide important benefits to overcome these barriers. Methods: A nationwide…
Descriptors: College Students, Career Counseling, Mentors, Employment Potential
Song, Wei; Hartley, Harold V., III – Council of Independent Colleges, 2012
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), a national association representing 640 small and mid-sized independent colleges and universities, supports many professional development programs for higher education leaders. Beginning in 2008 the design of the programs has been informed by research on the career paths of campus leaders in order to help…
Descriptors: College Presidents, Private Colleges, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Responsibility
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Matzat, U. – Computers & Education, 2013
This article examines whether a mixture of virtual and real-life interaction--in contrast to purely virtual interaction--among some members of online communities for teachers is beneficial for all teachers' professional development in the whole community. Earlier research indicated that blended communities tend to face fewer trust and free rider…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Blended Learning, Internet, Computer Mediated Communication