Higher education institutions are increasingly tasked with addressing the multifaceted needs of their students while preparing them for dynamic, ever-evolving professional landscapes. Academic advising, long considered a fundamental pillar of student success, has undergone significant transformations to meet these demands. No longer limited to…

Students' academic engagement in higher education, especially in Economics, is crucial for their success. However, the interaction effect of gender and academic level on the academic engagement of Economics students remains unexplored. This study used a descriptive cross-sectional survey design to examine the academic engagement of Economics…

The cultivation of college students' innovative and entrepreneurial ability has become a hot issue in the field of higher education. This study discusses the current situation and development needs of college students' innovation and entrepreneurship ability under the background of the internet era. This paper mainly uses the grey relational…

The link between happiness and mathematics learning is complicated but fundamental. Good emotions can improve the quality of any learning experience and this is especially true for mathematics, as it is often seen as complicated and scary. Happiness and mathematics learning are linked by the ability of positive emotions to create a healthy…

Many nonprofit organizations rely upon volunteers and fundraising events to supplement their operating budgets. Unfortunately, these budgets are often so tight that they do not allow for supplemental purchases beyond daily operations. Many nonprofit organizations would love to have volunteer help who could create software to meet their specific…

Recent initiatives worldwide have promoted the "growth mindset" to improve educational outcomes. However, the effectiveness of this approach remains controversial. This research presents novel perspectives by investigating the natural effects of growth mindsets on students' academic performance trajectories from university entrance to…

It is essential for young Turkish individuals (university students) to rapidly develop their skills and abilities to take on leadership roles in society. To become well-equipped individuals who contribute to societal welfare and development, these young adults must undergo a healthy adolescent maturity process. Therefore, providing a supportive…

Background/purpose: Attitudes toward environmental conservation have become a key factor in addressing global ecological challenges. Positive environmental attitudes play a crucial role in adopting sustainable practices. This study aimed to assess the attitudes of university students from the Peruvian Amazon toward environmental conservation.…

In this case study, we discuss the affordances of using vignettes in a survey to capture the perceptions of the actual experiences from diverse participants in short-term overseas experiential learning trips, even after a significant time lag. The evidence is drawn from an ongoing research study examining the impact of these trips on various…

Academic writing plays a crucial role in equipping students not only with the ability to write for academic purposes, but also with skills relevant to their future careers. These skills do not stand alone but are strengthened by various other skills. Among these skills, digital literacy and collaboration skills are very supportive of students'…

Since the beginning of 2020, the landscape of higher education has undergone numerous transformations, prompting several studies and articles to delve into the critical role of faculty buy-in (Interfolio, 2020). Faculty buy-in is a fundamental concept in higher education, referring to the acceptance and enthusiastic engagement of faculty members…

We present the preliminary results from a project investigating a large statistics class designed for and taught using a flipped classroom model, with pre-recorded videos. The study, undertaken in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilised student surveys in conjunction with metadata on their engagement with electronic resources. This preliminary…

Assessments in higher education healthcare programmes can be challenging because they not only need to be fair, valid, and transparent, but it is also necessary to gauge safety, practical skill competence, and professionalism. One way to help maximise validity in practical assessments is to utilise 'standard setting' which aims to set a fair 'cut…

With internationalization of higher education (HE) a worldwide trend in the past decades, a bulk of research has investigated various related issues, yet students' voices have been largely absent from the current discussion of university internationalization. This study explored Chinese students' constructive understandings of internationalization…

Since the funding of higher education has shifted from public to private modes, universities have adopted business models to finance their operations. On the one hand, social responsibility initiatives help universities attract and retain students. On the other hand, it plays a significant role in the development of society as a whole by enhancing…