Community college baccalaureates (CCBs) provide an affordable pathway to baccalaureate-level education but increasing tuition rates present a potential financial barrier for students. Institutional aid as a cost-constraining mechanism has historically been less utilized in the 2-year sector when compared to traditional 4-year institutions. Yet,…

This conceptual study explores the dominant ideologies influencing the economic governance of higher education (HE) and shaping competition within the sector and among universities. It delineates and contrasts four key ideological positions -- neoliberalism, managerialism, shareholderism, and stakeholderism -- and outlines four corresponding types…

The purposes of this research were to (1) study the needs of child development center, local administrative organizations in Northeast, and (2) design and evaluate the guidelines of child development center's management. The research is quantitative research, which was divided into 2 phases: the first phase was to survey the current conditions,…

This study aims to shed light on the role of the university as a space contributing to (re)production and even to the reification of social relations of race. To do this, we sought the views of 30 students enrolled in first-year undergraduate studies to analyze how institutional racism occurs through microaggression interactions, i.e. subjective…

Legislative professionalism is central to the politico-institutional context of postsecondary policy adoption in state governments. The core argument in existing research is that as legislative professionalism increases, structural capacity for decision-making increases. Evidence for this argument is mixed, exclusively quantitative, and assumes a…

Faculty development is a cornerstone of institutional success in higher education. This paper explores the critical role that institutional leadership plays in fostering faculty growth, enhancing teaching effectiveness, and promoting research innovation. Drawing on empirical studies and theoretical frameworks, the research highlights the influence…

Through multilevel regression analysis, we examine the impact of managerialism, particularly accreditation practices, on the increasing job insecurity in universities. We find that universities that are accredited, private, secular or non-Catholic are more likely to offer insecure jobs, but that the relevance of these factors depends on each…

Holistic educational development supports multiple, intersected facets of the faculty career to include teaching and learning, research and scholarship, leadership, career planning, wellness, and more. This constructivist qualitative study explores the landscape of 12 holistic educational development centers, with focus on how their leaders engage…

Title IX staff play a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal regulations, fostering safe and inclusive campus environments, and addressing issues related to gender equity and sexual misconduct. Adequate staffing and institutional support for these positions are essential for addressing campus needs proactively, mitigating the risks of…