An imaginary divide exists between academic affairs and student affairs, fueled by disagreements over responsibility for the educational mission of a university. Some in academic affairs doubt the capability of student affairs professionals to promote rigorous learning, because student affairs is often viewed as the realm outside of the classroom.…

While established educational pathways exist in many nations, the Philippines offers a unique opportunity to investigate the development of entirely new ones. Prior to the 2010s, compulsory education only extended through grade 10, with all students on a general track. The implementation of the 2013 Enhanced Basic Education Act significantly…

Library systems and digital services are in rapid development and of increasing importance to meeting the needs of users, and systems librarianship is at the forefront of this development, with ever-changing expectations of expertise and areas of responsibility. The aim of this study was to determine how well library and information science (LIS)…

Technological advancements have profoundly transformed business operations and decision-making processes. They underscore the pivotal role of technology in gaining a competitive edge, a critical competency for future business leaders. However, college students in business disciplines, particularly underserved populations, commonly exhibit a lack…

The current study examined how participation in an undergraduate research experience (URE) that provides a counterspace affects sociocognitive factors (science self-efficacy, science identity, and academic self-concept) and how they, in turn, may shape science career intention in a sample of STEM undergraduate students. STEM majors from a public…

Apprenticeship is an evidence-based education and training model that prepares participants to advance in skilled career pathways. Research demonstrates that apprenticeship raises participants' earnings, but apprenticeship is underused in the United States compared with peer economies. Policymakers are interested in supporting apprenticeship…

Postsecondary institutions have a number of decisions to make in designing Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) offerings, including the specific assessment options they make available to students, how assessments of prior learning are administered, what to charge for CPL, how to maintain high academic standards, and so on. States, systems, and private…

Background: Despite the vital function of engineering and computer science (Eng & CS) to innovation and economic development, retention within Eng & CS programs remains a major challenge in the U.S. educational system. Despite extensive research on influential factors of retention, there is a gap in our understanding of how these factors…

Analytical thinking is a critical skill that facilitates logical and systematic problem-solving and decision-making. Moreover, it serves as a foundational pillar for effective learning and the advancement of skills across diverse academic disciplines. In other words, a lack of analytical thinking can significantly hinder students' learning…

This paper reports on research undertaken to understand the contribution of formal Technical Vocational Education and Training (hereafter TVET) to company-level growth and transformation in the automotive sector in South Africa. The findings of this article are part of a larger research project conducted in South Africa and five other developing…

Student engagement has been considered an antecedent of school achievement and a protective factor against school dropout. Some concerns have been raised concerning its under-theorization, that is the inadequate theoretical discourse about the meaning and nature of student engagement. Also, educational robotics (ER) has been found to increase…

This research examines the individual and societal factors influencing students' decisions to pursue careers in the media sector in Bangladesh. While media has evolved significantly since the 1990s, the nation faces a shortage of competent journalists, with traditional journalism increasingly replaced by social media. This study delves into…

Background/purpose: This study aimed to map the application of the Project-Based Learning (PBL) model to enhance creative thinking skills in high schools (HS), including junior, senior, and vocational high schools. The research explored the trends of PjBL application, identified the characteristics of PjBL that are suitable for HS students,…

Background/purpose: Human resources are the primary resource of any organization, especially educational establishments. Administrative staff, particularly administrative staff, are responsible for performing administrative duties as effectively as feasible. However, the performance of administrative workers and other civil servants frequently…

Existing measurements tend to focus on the measurement of how cognitive aspects of life skills development can influence students' school-to-work transition. Less attention has been paid to the noncognitive aspects of it. Specifically, "career planning" has often been ignored as a contemporary life skill. The purpose of this study was to…