Internal and External Resource Generation: Creative Strategies for Kinesiology Programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 235-243
Author(s):  
Scott E. Gordon ◽  
John B. Bartholomew ◽  
Richard B. Kreider ◽  
Ronald F. Zernicke ◽  
Mary E. Rudisill
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Grant Funding ◽  
Federal Grant ◽  
External Resource ◽  
Educational Product ◽  
Academic Units ◽  
Tuition Increases ◽  
Public Demand ◽  
Resource Generation

This is an era in which academic units in higher education are expected to do more with less. State- and institutionally-appropriated funding streams are generally decreasing or stagnant. Federal grant funding is at its lowest level in years, and unlikely to rebound anytime soon. Institutions are restricting tuition increases to allow greater accessibility to students of limited means as well as to heed public demand for more accountability in the “educational product”. Enrollment growth adds pressure to academic units but rarely results in immediate resources directed to the affected units. To compound this problem, kinesiology is one of the fastest growing majors nationwide. With such mounting pressures on academic units and their leaders, creative entrepreneurial resourcefulness is not only rewarded, but required. This paper presents a series of successful and practical resource-generating strategies from the unique perspectives of units at several different institutions.

DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF RISKS AND CHALLENGES

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 28-37
Author(s):  
Sergey Anatolievich Vavrenyuk
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
National Education ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
National Education System ◽  
Educational Product ◽  
Education Today ◽  
Low Efficiency

The article reveals the economic essence of the current state of higher education in Ukraine. It examines the main problems of state regulation of risks and challenges facing modern education at the stage of reform. The subject of the study is the very system of higher education in Ukraine. The purpose of the study is to analyze the state of the modern market of higher education in the country, as well as the features and trends of its development to date in the process of reform. The development of the national education system is shown together with its social and economic problems and challenges, as well as the political conditions that find the direction of the development of education in the country. It was revealed that the main risks in the education system of Ukraine can be considered a decrease in the number of highly skilled professionals, the closure of a number of educational institutions with a reduction in the contingent that lead to financial losses. In addition, among the risks studied, the low efficiency of training technologies and the low-level of graduates’ competence, corruption and low rating indicators in the world educational community are highlighted. The author specifies the existing external risks of the education system in the country and presents possible ways of overcoming them. And also draws the conclusion that the current conditions of the country’s existence and specifically the development of the education sector, the introduction of new models and training programs is a complex process. The reform of higher education today does not have significant results, therefore, it is suggested that the entire education system in Ukraine is integrated and fundamentally reformed, with the aim of overcoming existing discrepancies between the educational product and the needs of society. So, the author says that the modern structure of education should give to ensuring ideal conditions for the functioning and development of the education system, taking into account the needs of modern society and the existing problems in the educational sphere, which should give quality educational services and freedom of choice in education.

Bridging the Gaps Between Higher Education, Industry, and the Learner

2022 ◽  
pp. 282-298
Author(s):  
Goran Trajkovski ◽  
Racheal L. Killian ◽  
Samantha Coen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Holistic Learning ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
Educational Product ◽  
Higher Education Industry

The gap between higher education and industry is often discussed, but mitigating solutions lag behind and contribute to its widening. This chapter explores the root causes of this gap and examines the establishment of common frameworks based on skills and approaches to assessing those skills as the path forward. The perspective and needs of the industry, the learners, and higher education are discussed. Data silos to inform the educational product on skills in need by industry exist. Tools to support communicating skills in various technology solutions in the spirit of a holistic learning and employment record are emerging. Skills and competencies that populate those records must be relevant, appropriately validated, and communicated using an agreed-upon language. Selected examples of current and emerging approaches in the skills-first approach to establishing common frameworks for communication and assessment are provided to illustrate possibilities.

scholarly journals Using bibliometrics to evaluate translational science training: evidence for early career success of KL2 scholars

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Kelli Qua ◽  
Clara M. Pelfrey
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Translational Science ◽  
Grant Funding ◽  
Federal Grant ◽  
Point Analysis ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Science Training ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Clinical And Translational Research

Abstract Introduction: Evaluating clinical and translational research (CTR) mentored training programs is challenging because no two programs are alike. Careful selection of appropriate metrics is required to make valid comparisons between individuals and between programs. The KL2 program provides mentored-training for early-stage CTR investigators. Clinical and Translational Awards across the country have unique KL2 programs. The evaluation of KL2 programs has begun to incorporate bibliometrics to measure KL2 scholar and program impact. Methods: This study investigated demographic differences in bibliometric performance and post-K award funding of KL2 scholars and compared the bibliometric performance and post-K award federal funding of KL2 scholars and other mentored-K awardees at the same institution. Data for this study included SciVal and iCite bibliometrics and National Institutions of Health RePORTER grant information for mentored-K awardees (K08, K23, and KL2) at Case Western Reserve University between 2005 and 2013. Results: Results showed no demographics differences within the KL2 program scholars. Bibliometric differences between KL2 and other mentored-K awardee indicated an initial KL2 advantage for the number of publications at 5 years’ post-matriculation (i.e., the start of the K award). Regression analyses indicated the number of initial publications was a significant predictor of federal grant funding at the same time point. Analysis beyond the 5-year post-matriculation point did not result in a sustained, significant KL2 advantage. Conclusions: Factors that contributed to the grant funding advantage need to be determined. Additionally, differences between translational and clinical bibliometrics must be interpreted with caution, and appropriate metrics for translational science must be established.

scholarly journals Racial Inequity in Federal Grant Funding

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Taffe ◽  
Nicholas W Gilpin
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Current System ◽  
Grant Funding ◽  
Federal Grant ◽  
Systemic Racism ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Peer Reviewers ◽  
American Society

Circulation of videos showing the death of George Floyd, at the hands of police officers, in May of 2020 prompted renewed national conversations about systemic racism. Biomedical research in the USA, including that supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is not immune to the systemic racism that pervades American society. A groundbreaking analysis of NIH grant success revealed in 2011 that applications submitted by Black or African-American Principal Investigators (PIs) were less likely to be funded, compared with those submitted by white PIs. NIH efforts to respond have included attempts to attribute the effect to mediating variables other than PI race; attempts to fix the “pipeline” by funding more African-American trainees; and attempts to eliminate subconscious, or implicit, bias in peer reviewers. An updated report published in 2019 showed that nothing has changed and that topics of interest to African-Americans are less likely to be funded, even with white PIs. Here, we review the response of the NIH to these issues, which we argue are inadequate, and we issue a call to action for all participants in the tax-payer funded NIH system of research funding. It is unacceptable that NIH grant funding disparities based on the race of the PI continue to persist in the current system. It is unacceptable that health conditions and topics of interest to Black citizens are systematically overlooked for research funding. The NIH must create an actionable plan that permanently eliminates racial disparities in grant award.

scholarly journals The market of educational services: market-information aspect of transformation

2018 ◽  
pp. 9-11
Author(s):  
Anatoly Evgenievich Arkhipov ◽  
Evgeny Alexeevich Grigoriev ◽  
Vyacheslav Dmitrievich Eskov
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Market Information ◽  
Potential Consumer ◽  
Educational Product ◽  
Higher Professional Education

Modern society is characterized by dynamism of social and cultural interactions in the context of globalization of social and economic processes. According to the authors’ opinion this increases the importance of improving the quality of training, all education, including higher professional education. Improving the competitiveness of higher educational institution may make on the basis of conformity of quality of the educational product to the requirements of actual and potential consumer demand. Globalization and information factors of the interaction of market actors largely determine the necessity of transformation of approaches to formation and functioning of higher education institutions today

scholarly journals La Jolla Natural Radiocarbon Measurements X

Radiocarbon ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
T W Linick
Keyword(s):  
Tree Rings ◽  
Inorganic Carbon ◽  
Dissolved Inorganic Carbon ◽  
Grant Funding ◽  
Federal Grant ◽  
La Jolla ◽  
Antarctic Seawater

The following date list covers samples dated by the La Jolla (Mt Soledad) Radiocarbon Laboratory from January 1979 through August 1982. Most archaeologic, most geologic, and some geochemical samples measured during that period are included here. Results of 14C analyses of samples of tree rings, banded coral rings, and Antarctic seawater dissolved inorganic carbon measured during this period will be published elsewhere. Because of the cessation of all federal grant funding of this laboratory, this is the last date list to be published by it.

The Luminosity Lab—An Interdisciplinary Model of Discovery and Innovation for the 21st Century

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-121
Author(s):  
Mark Naufel
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The Body ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
System Level ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Academic Units

Historically, higher education institutions have been designed with a focus on developing mastery and furthering the body of knowledge within distinct academic disciplines. Unfortunately, this intended design has resulted in a lack of collaboration between academic units and has stifled interdisciplinary research between students and faculty across domains. The Luminosity Lab, located at Arizona State University, is an archetype for a new model of collaborative interdisciplinary research teams. Exceptional students are hand-selected from all areas of the university and come together to fuse youthful spirit, academic prowess, and business acumen—the makings of a 'great group.' Students work together to produce system-level projects that are capable of having a large-scale societal impact. Building upon concepts from systems engineering, the lab employs the use of a view model to analyze current and future systems from various viewpoints (e.g., enterprise, functional, computational, engineering, technology, services, standards). By leveraging the strengths of systems thinking, strategic design, and agile methodologies, our interdisciplinary team is positioned to tackle systemic challenges in domains such as healthcare, energy, education, and global climate. This model of interdisciplinary research was tested at Arizona State University across three academic years with participation from over 100 students, who represented more than 20 academic disciplines. The results have shown successful integration of interdisciplinary expertise to identify unmet needs, design innovative concepts, and develop research-informed solutions. By adopting this approach, higher education institutions can begin to break down the walls that exist between academic units and start to use a holistic view of research and innovation for solving global issues.

Conclusion

2018 ◽  
pp. 203-210
Author(s):  
Rebecca Tuuri
Keyword(s):  
Black Women ◽  
Black Family ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Government Funding ◽  
National Council ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Grant Funding ◽  
Federal Grant ◽  
Family Reunion ◽  
Significant Support

This conclusion offers a brief overview of the National Council of Negro women (NCNW) from 1980 to the present, looking especially at its changes during the Regan era. After Ronald Regan's election, the NCNW lost a significant proportion of its federal grant funding. NCNW then began to build connections with private businesses through its network of professional black women. One example of this was that in 1986 the NCNW created the Black Family Reunion with significant support from Procter and Gamble. As government funding dried up, NCNW turned inward and began to focus again on broadening opportunities for professional and elite women. Today, NCNW continues to ensure that black women be given educational, political, and economic opportunities and serve in leadership positions in mainstream America.

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