Student veteran career pathways: A proposed framework for higher education

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Kirchner ◽  
Susan M. Yelich Biniecki
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Student Veteran

Student Veteran Stressors in Higher Education: A Pilot Study

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Cate ◽  
Michael Gerber ◽  
David Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Student Veteran

Supporting learners’ STEM-oriented career pathways with digital badges

2019 ◽  
Vol 120 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 87-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline R. Pitt ◽  
Adam Bell ◽  
Rose Strickman ◽  
Katie Davis
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Digital Badges ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
Learning Pathways ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the potential for digital badges to support alternate learning and career pathways in formal and informal learning environments. Stakeholder groups in higher education and industry discussed how digital badges might transform current processes of admitting undergraduate students and hiring young professionals. Design/methodology/approach This research uses a thematic analysis of in-depth interviews with 30 stakeholders in higher education and the technology industry. Findings Interview participants expressed optimism about the potential for digital badges to make learning pathways visible to learners and external audiences and to promote equity in STEM (STEM: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and careers. Participants noted several obstacles, largely focused on issues of credibility and logistics of working with badges across settings. Research limitations/implications Though the research approach is limited in geographic scope, the findings have broad applicability and insight for the use of digital badges in general. Practical implications Education policymakers, employers and scholars will be able to use the insights from this investigation in their efforts to find innovative ways to expand and diversify the STEM workforce, as well as support a wider range of learners than is currently supported by initiatives aligned with the school-to-workforce pipeline metaphor. Originality/value This paper directly confronts issues of real-world applications of digital badges by discussing practical implications with college admissions officers and employers. The current study fills a need for research that investigates the use of digital badges across – as opposed to within – contexts.

scholarly journals Leadership from the Middle Pays It Forward: An Academic Administrator of Color’s Career Development Narrative in Postsecondary Education

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecil Dean Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Academic Affairs ◽  
Administrative Leadership ◽  
Racial Equity ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
History Of

The ongoing underrepresentation of administrators of color in higher education suggests that traditional career pathways make racial equities in administrative leadership elusive. This personal narrative explores middle-manager educational and career experiences—some often-overlooked aspects of higher education administration. Using leadership and career development theories, I draw on qualitative approaches to examine my own career journey as one academic affairs administrator of color who has experienced a history of career change, lay-off, and non-traditional moves within and across diverse institutions. Through an inductive approach for analyzing data in my career narrative, emergent themes incorporate data references “calling,” citizenship, and cultural change in academic affairs administration. The analysis of this study has implications for interventions in succession planning and career development for administrators which would result in increased racial equity along the pathways toward academic leadership.

scholarly journals A Survey Of Career Pathways Of Engineering Deans In The United States: Strategies For Leadership Development

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Keith Hargrove
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Leadership Development ◽  
Department Chair ◽  
The United States ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Senior Faculty ◽  
Faculty Position ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Fiscal Management

The career pathways of deans in higher education seem to follow the traditional model in academia from a senior faculty position and/or department chair. This however may be different from deans in engineering education. The goal of this survey research is to assess the career paths of current Deans of Colleges/Schools of Engineering in the United States. The survey discovered that about two thirds follow the normative (traditional) career path for deans, suggest leadership attributes of good communication and fiscal management experiences are the most important, and indicate current and future challenges of fundraising and faculty development are critical issues in higher education. 

Pathways to the Presidency

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-35
Author(s):  
Matthew A. Cooney ◽  
Quincy Martin III
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Presidents ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
College And University ◽  
Presidency College ◽  
Nontraditional Career ◽  
Professional Experiences ◽  
University Presidency ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Higher Education Leaders

There is no singular way to prepare for the unique challenges of a college or university presidency. College and university presidents, as well as those who aspire to the position, utilize a myriad of professional experiences as they navigate the complexities of the role. The purpose of this chapter is to review the traditional and nontraditional career pathways of college and university presidents, discuss the preparation practices utilized by higher education leaders to be successful in the presidency, and offer advice for aspiring college and university presidents.

Collaborating to train the next generation of pilots: Exploring partnerships between higher education and the airline industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 448-458
Author(s):  
Rebecca K. Lutte ◽  
Russell W. Mills
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Airline Industry ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Program Coordinators ◽  
Collegiate Aviation ◽  
Supply Problem ◽  
Aviation Programs ◽  
Fierce Competition

The airline industry is experiencing a pilot supply problem that has dominated headlines across the world. Boeing estimates over 790,000 pilots are needed worldwide in the next 20 years to accommodate growth and staffing retirements. Regulatory reforms implemented in the aftermath of the crash of Colgan Air 3407 resulted in collegiate aviation programs playing a larger role in supplying pilots for the airlines. As a result of the fierce competition for pilots, airlines and higher education institutions (HEIs) have entered into a variety of partnership programs that develop career pathways for students while allowing carriers to secure talent earlier in the training process. Despite the proliferation of these programs, little is known about their structure, effectiveness, and potential challenges. The purpose of this research is to develop a framework of the types of partnerships that exist between HEIs and airlines for the purpose of addressing workforce development. Potential program benefits and challenges are examined from the perspective of HEIs. The methodology includes a review of existing programs and interviews with program coordinators. The research will provide new knowledge about the role of partnerships in meeting the needs of collegiate aviation programs.

The Career Pathways Landscape: Policy, Partnership, and Association Impact in Higher Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marthann Schulte ◽  
Holly Custard ◽  
Mark Cunningham ◽  
Debbie Major ◽  
Ashley P. Murray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Career Pathways

scholarly journals Community College Gerontology Programs: Revisiting and Re-Visioning Workforce, Career Pathways, and Transfer

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 146-146
Author(s):  
Jennifer (Jenny) Sasser ◽  
Roger Anunsen ◽  
Michael Faber
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Community College ◽  
Community Colleges ◽  
Interest Groups ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Aging Workforce ◽  
Continuing Higher Education ◽  
College And University ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Workforce Needs

Abstract The session will focus on new and existing innovative ways that Community Colleges are effectively addressing workforce needs resulting from a rapidly aging population; the ever-expanding career pathways available to students in the field of gerontology; as well as the continuing higher education needs of students transferring to bachelor’s and graduate-level gerontology programs. A panel of Community College and University gerontology professionals, representing both the GSA Community College and Aging Workforce Interest Groups, will share the innovative ways that they are working to address the three focus areas of this symposium. We will also include opportunities for discussion with participants about their experiences with and ideas for addressing these issues.

scholarly journals Exploring the career pathways of four males nurses to the deanship position in higher education: A narrative inquiry

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Cecelia E. Fernan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Male Nurses ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Faculty Shortage ◽  
Career Trajectories ◽  
Service To Others ◽  
Nursing Deans

Background and purpose: The career path to deanship for male nurses is still mostly unexplored. Male deans leading nursing schools is a new trend in the U.S.Methods: A narrative inquiry using semi-structured interviews with four male deans of schools of nursing in the Southwestern U.S. was the methodology used for this study.Results: The following themes emerged from the data: 1) service to others; 2) traditional career trajectories; 3) it is all about people; and 4) evolving leadership styles. Importance: The participants’ narratives provided first-hand accounts of how these men transitioned from the bedside to the boardroom in higher education. Their experiences could shed light on gender-related issues in nursing education and its leadership. Thus, this study can serve as a career compass for male nurses aspiring to academic leadership positions, inspire more men to join the profession, and aid educational institutions develop strategies for a more gender-balanced workforce.Conclusions: This study proved that men are assets to the nursing profession in both practice and academia. Recruiting more men is part of a solution to the dean and faculty shortage. Preparing the next generation of nursing deans needs a concerted effort to enhance the diversity of the deans and the faculty to reflect the student population today.

Participating in Change: Engaging Student Veteran Stakeholders in Advocacy Efforts in Clinical Higher Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 002216781983598
Author(s):  
Caitlin G. Dobson ◽  
Jordan Joyner ◽  
Alex Latham ◽  
Valerie Leake ◽  
Virginia C. Stoffel
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Veteran ◽  
Engaging Student
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