This pilot study explores how agricultural sciences faculty utilize Digital Learning Objects (DLOs) in their courses and collaborate with librarians to improve students' information literacy skills. The researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 14 agricultural sciences faculty members at two land-grant institutions in the United States. The…

In order for decolonization to avoid becoming yet another orthodoxy, this book argues that it is necessary to recognize the neoliberal ideologies and imperatives that drive so much work in universities in both the Global Norths and Global Souths, and to understand the enmeshment (both historical and ongoing) of universities in colonial practices.…

This article examines the complexity with teaching for transfer (TFT) as curricular content through a qualitative study of how TFT was experienced by first-year writing (FYW) students at a regional, Hispanic-Serving public institution. Our analysis of reflective student writing supports previous studies that show that the curriculum supports the…

The high and ever-rising cost of college textbooks is a significant financial burden for students and their families, hindering access to essential learning materials and affecting academic performance and retention rates. To address these issues, instructors and universities are exploring cost-control methods such as free source materials, Open…

In the 1990s, educators advocated for projects in statistical courses to enrich student learning. Prior research showcases the positive impact of Project-Based Learning (PBL), where students complete course-driven projects. In agreement with this perspective, we implemented PBL methodologies within two statistical courses at a North American…

The primary goal of this project is to assess the students' improved communication skills after applying five interactive strategies to an experimental group of subjects. This class will be compared with a control group of other participants, and in their class, the interactive approaches are not emphasized and practiced openly. The target…

This case study outlines the process of designing and implementing a professional development program that is inclusive of VITAL faculty within the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University. We begin by providing background about the institution and developments that precipitated the creation of the 2022 Faculty Learning…

This academic book delves into the powerful impact of the Clemente program in Australia, focusing on individuals facing various disadvantages. Through partnerships with community organisations, municipal governments, and human service organizations -- the Australian Catholic University and, in Ballarat, Federation University Australia -- the…

This study examined the impact on secondary mathematics teacher candidates (TCs) TPACK knowledge and knowledge subcomponents of a two-course sequence based on the high school Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles (CSP) course leading to add-on teaching credentials for Computer Science (CS). We further examined the outcomes of Praxis…

Student evaluations of teaching (SETs) are commonly used in college classrooms to assess instructional effectiveness, guide administrative decisions, and provide feedback to instructors. Although often treated as reliable measures, little research has assessed the long-term reliability of SETs. We analysed over 30years of SET data from a large…

The Minnesota State Grant program is a need-based financial aid program that assists Minnesota resident undergraduates attending public and private postsecondary institutions in Minnesota, providing choice and access for the students to attend the institutions that best meet their needs. This report contains data on the number of awards and award…

Student retention is evidently low in Open and Distance Educational (ODE) institutions. This study comprehensively analyzes the student retention patterns and demotivational challenges of ODE systems. The registered students of the Bachelor of Science degree program of the faculty of natural sciences of the Open University of Sri Lanka, was chosen…

The University of Luxembourg, renowned for its multilingual profile, promotes the use of English, French, German and Luxembourgish in its multilingualism policy. English is an important lingua franca in many academic disciplines worldwide, and French, German and Luxembourgish are the administrative languages of Luxembourg. However, data from the…

Profound understanding of implicature is a vital precondition for successful communication, which allows recipients to appreciate the tone, relevance, and acceptability of the original idea in both intralingual and interlingual setting. This assumption accentuates the necessity to address the concept of implicature in sustainable interdisciplinary…

Background/purpose: The increasing urgency of environmental sustainability in higher education institutions has prompted the need for innovative approaches to Green Campus implementation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential to optimize resource management and support sustainable campus operations. However, many…