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Reinholz, Daniel L.; Apkarian, Naneh – International Journal of STEM Education, 2018
Background: This paper adapts the four-frame model of organizational change to the context of higher education. We offer the model as a tool for researchers and change agents who wish to study and enact systemic change within STEM departments. We provide the four frames in contrast to overly simplistic models of change that have been shown to be…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Organizational Change, Higher Education, Models
Williamson, Kathryn E.; Willoughby, Shannon – Astronomy Education Review, 2012
Twenty-four free-response questions were developed to explore introductory college astronomy students' understanding of gravity in a variety of contexts, including in and around Earth, throughout the solar system, and in hypothetical situations. Questions were separated into three questionnaires, each of which was given to a section of…
Descriptors: Models, Physics, Astronomy, Misconceptions
Illes, Molly M. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
In contemporary American society, evidence of bias within educational institutions abounds (Douglas & Halas, 2013; Hardie & Tyson, 2013; Martin, 2009; Milner, 2013; Ropers-Huilman, Winters, & Enke, 2013; Rothstein, 2013; Wildhagen, 2012). Educational institutions and their leaders articulate a commitment to fostering an inclusive,…
Descriptors: Organizational Culture, Program Evaluation, Grounded Theory, Models
Khamis, Tashmin; Scully, Sam – Quality in Higher Education, 2020
Increasingly across many jurisdictions, external quality assurance agencies are requiring higher education institutions to develop internal quality assurance systems that grant ownership of programme improvement to those implementing teaching and learning. Whilst this development is laudable, the quality assurance frameworks used for this process…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Quality Assurance, Higher Education, Program Improvement
van der Bijl, Andre; Ebrahim, Adele – Industry and Higher Education, 2012
Since 1994 South African further education and training (FET) has undergone significant and fundamental changes. These changes include the transfer of colleges between state departments, curriculum revision, forced mergers and a shift in the student population. As a result of the growing interest in, and funding of, vocationally aligned education,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Adult Education, Foreign Countries, Content Analysis
Sullivan, Rana – ProQuest LLC, 2017
This study proposes the leadership practices that are necessary to nourish and improve the overall educational department by increasing the success rate of the students in a higher education setting. The study aims to furnish the in-depth understanding of the effective leadership practices and the student academic success. A qualitative, holistic…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Practices, Academic Achievement, Success
Bensimon, Estela Mara; Dowd, Alicia C.; Longanecker, David; Witham, Keith – Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 2012
The nation is in an era of policy reform aimed at improving the productivity and effectiveness of higher education. Major philanthropies and policy groups have converged around variations of the ambitious college completion goals announced by President Obama at the beginning of his administration. But at the same time, many state governments,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Change, Graduation Rate, School Holding Power
Barczyk, Casimir; Buckenmeyer, Janet; Feldman, Lori – International Journal on E-Learning, 2010
This article presents a four-stage model for mentoring faculty in higher education to deliver high quality online instruction. It provides a timeline that shows the stages of program implementation. Known as the Distance Education Mentoring Program, its major outcomes include certified instructors, student achievement, and the attainment of a…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Higher Education, Mentors, Distance Education
Laxton, Ruth; Applebee, Andrelyn Cheryl – Journal of Distance Education, 2010
In 2007-8 the Australian Catholic University (ACU National), undertook a project to develop new resources to provide training and support in eLearning for staff and students. The project was undertaken by a multidisciplinary team drawn from all six campuses and was led by an externally contracted Project Manager/eLearning specialist. This…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Higher Education, Communities of Practice, Program Administration
Scaling Student Success with Predictive Analytics: Reflections after Four Years in the Data Trenches
Wagner, Ellen; Longanecker, David – Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 2016
The metrics used in the US to track students do not include adults and part-time students. This has led to the development of a massive data initiative--the Predictive Analytics Reporting (PAR) framework--that uses predictive analytics to trace the progress of all types of students in the system. This development has allowed actionable,…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Reflection, Academic Achievement, Models
Bennedsen, J.; Rouvrais, S.; Roslöf, J.; Kontio, J.; Georgsson, F.; McCartan, C. D. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2020
This article discusses the tension between quality assurance and quality enhancement in engineering education at a programme level. It acknowledges that accreditation has evolved for many years, but does not agilely support innovation or implement changes in educational programmes. Existing quality assurance systems, institutional collaboration…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Educational Quality, Quality Assurance, Accreditation (Institutions)
Tabatadze, Shalva; Gorgadze, Natia – Journal for Multicultural Education, 2018
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to assess the intercultural sensitivity of students in teacher educational programs at higher education institutes (HEIs) in Georgia. Design/methodology/approach: This research explored the intercultural sensitivity among 355 randomly selected students in teacher education programs at higher education…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Self Concept, Teacher Education Programs, Questionnaires
Raven, Neil – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 2016
The need for a robust evidence base able to demonstrate the impact of widening participation activity across the student lifecycle has been emphasised in recent guidance to the higher education sector. However, with competing demands on their time this is likely to represent a challenge for practitioners. Yet, there is wide recognition of the need…
Descriptors: Evidence, Evidence Based Practice, Student Participation, Progress Monitoring
Cunningham, Alisa F. – Institute for Higher Education Policy, 2009
Throughout the world, the demand for higher education is increasing exponentially, pushed forward by the realities of a global economy and accompanied by pressure to open up opportunities for prospective students from all backgrounds. The importance of a knowledgeable, highly skilled population has become clear and many countries have made great…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Global Approach, Educational Policy, Partnerships in Education
Stapleton, Drue T.; Taliaferro, Andrea R.; Bulger, Sean M. – Quest, 2017
Physical education programs in colleges/universities have been called on to provide students with opportunities to develop an appreciation for, and increase participation in, lifetime physical activity. Higher Education Physical Activity Programs (HEPAPs) have evolved over the past 100 years in response to changing societal and institutional…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Higher Education, Physical Activities, Youth Programs