scholarly journals Leadership and Complexity: Implications for Practice within the Advisement Leadership Bodies at Colleges and Universities

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey L. McClellan
Keyword(s):  
Human Behavior ◽  
Academic Advising ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Complexity Science ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Leadership Studies ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
New Model

As academic advising has become more central to the work of universities and colleges, especially in relation to retention and graduation, efforts are being made to improve collaboration among different advising groups within these institutions. These efforts, at a number of campuses, include the emergence of training programs and institution level leadership bodies that oversee advising processes. Many of these efforts, however, are based on older paradigms of leadership and strategy. This article proposes a new model for guiding the work of these bodies based on more recent thinking that has emerged from the fields of leadership studies and chaos and complexity science as they relate to human behavior.

A New Model of Man in Economics

2011 ◽  
pp. 78-98
Author(s):  
M. Storchevoy
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Economics ◽  
Human Behavior ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Rational Behavior ◽  
New Model ◽  
Common Framework

The paper draws on the most recent research in the field of behavioral economics, neuroscience, and other disciplines and shows how biological and social factors interact and co-determine real human behavior. The author considers in detail various affects and forms of non-rational behavior. He proposes a common framework for such analysis, where each of those forms of behavior becomes the result of conscious or evolutionary-driven choice.

Virtual Academic Advising in Challenging Times

2020 ◽  
pp. 184-196
Author(s):  
Georgina Argüello
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Academic Advising ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Academic Advisors ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Technology Tools ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
Definition Of

With the rapid shift to remote learning because of the pandemic, the academic advisors of colleges and universities had to adapt and change some of the ways they were advising the traditional higher education students. In this new normal, where social distance needs to be present and non-traditional education takes precedence in the learning environment, academic advisors had to rapidly adjust and use different technology tools of virtual advising. Over the past few years, colleges and universities that offer distance education programs have been struggling in engaging and retaining their non-traditional online learners. However, with the pandemic, these institutions may encounter the challenge of not only retaining the non-traditional students but also, the new distance learners. Therefore, academic advisors will need to use creative ways of providing advising services in this new learning environment. Many studies have demonstrated that virtual advising has been helpful to aid the distance education students. Virtual advising uses different technology applications and platforms. Using it correctly can help students and advisors with the registration cycles and with any other concerns the students may have. In this chapter, the author explains academic advising and the role of an advisor, the definition of virtual advising, the importance of combining the different approaches of academic advising into virtual advising, and the different technology tools that can assist academic advisors when doing their job of supporting the students in the new learning environment.

Race for Social Justice in Higher Education

2022 ◽  
pp. 138-156
Author(s):  
Bryan Q. Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
High Education ◽  
Mission Statements ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Systematic Change ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
New Model

In the last decade, there has been a greater focus on social justice concerns in United States. These concerns include addressing situations of racism, microaggressions, and racial injustices. As a result of these concerns, the need for social justice has become more apparent for institutions of higher education to adjust and rethink how they become more inclusive and provide more equitable opportunities for all stakeholders. Institutions of higher education are being pushed into unfamiliar territory, and the role of academics and high education institutions will need to be redefined in a new model of true systematic change and policy overhaul. How do institutions of higher education (colleges and universities) become more accountable in reshaping their purpose and mission statements through the lens of social justice and inclusivity? This chapter will generate insights and illuminate ongoing institutional conversations regarding the successful adoption of social justice frameworks and practices in the foundations of higher education.

scholarly journals Integrating Ministerial Visions: Lessons from Campus Ministry

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 642
Author(s):  
Maureen K. Day ◽  
Barbara H. McCrabb
Keyword(s):  
Task Force ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Campus Ministry ◽  
New Model ◽  
Graduate Degrees ◽  
National Task ◽  
National Studies ◽  
Campus Ministers ◽  
Catholic Tradition

In recent years, colleges and universities have seen an increase in a relatively new model of Catholic campus ministry: missionary organizations. As these missionaries grow in number, there is also an increase in the number of campuses that simultaneously use missionaries and long-term, professional ministers with graduate degrees. Drawing upon two national studies of Catholic campus ministers and the work of a national task force, this article will illuminate the obstacles these blended teams face in crafting a more holistic engagement with the Catholic tradition. It will also outline the steps to promote a more integrated ministerial vision and to become more pastorally effective. Implications for ministry more broadly are discussed.

scholarly journals TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY HETEROGENEITY OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN VIET NAM: A METAFRONTIER DIRECTIONAL TECHNOLOGY APPROACH

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 1058-1080 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renato A. Villano ◽  
Carolyn-Dung Thi Thanh Tran
Keyword(s):  
Education System ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Reform Process ◽  
Viet Nam ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
National Education ◽  
Using Data

The higher education system of Viet Nam has been undergoing reform process with the aim of seeking a position in the world’s education market. However, recent changes in the system have made the operational efficiency of the system less stable, thus making it more challenging to improve the country’s universities world rankings. In this paper, we investigate the performance of tertiary education institutions in Viet Nam and evaluate the efficiency gap between colleges and universities. Using the metafrontier directional technology approach, we estimate both the group frontier and metafrontier efficiencies for 112 universities and 141 colleges using data for 2011–2013 and compute their differences imposed by the technology associated with different levels of ownership and locations. The findings showed that the performance of universities were better than that of colleges, at 0.837 0.774, respectively. However, under an unrestricted metafrontier framework, the metatechnology ratios suggest that universities and colleges were operated comparatively well by potentially increasing their performance by 7.8 and 5.0 per cent, respectively. Both urban universities and colleges are found to be more efficient than their rural counterparts, but the effects of ownerships showed mixed results on the performance of universities and colleges. Our results highlight the need for appropriate policies and enabling environment that will enhance the performance of each institution. It is imperative to re-evaluate the specific role and individual contributions of colleges and universities in the national education system and assist rural universities and colleges to explore their full potential to enhance their performance.

scholarly journals Genre Specifics of the Musical and Its Reflection in Stage Practice (Experience in Staging the Performance by College Students)

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-171
Author(s):  
Marina V. Pereverzeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Musical Theater ◽  
College Graduates ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Practice Experience

Pop faculties and departments of universities and colleges became the main suppliers of musical actors, interest in which arose in Russia in the 90s of the XX century. The methodological support for the preparation of musical artists has not yet been sufficiently covered due to the youth of this genre and the specifics not fully studied. The popularity of the musical in our country gradually leads to an increase in the number of specialized educational institutions and relevant faculties in existing theater and music colleges and universities, which, of course, should increase the overall level of stage productions in this genre and bring the Russian musical to new creative heights. Annotation. Pop faculties and departments of universities and colleges became the main suppliers of musical actors, interest in which arose in Russia in the 90s of the XX century. The methodological support for the preparation of musical artists has not yet been sufficiently covered due to the youth of this genre and the specifics not fully studied. The popularity of the musical in our country gradually leads to an increase in the number of specialized educational institutions and relevant faculties in existing theater and music colleges and universities, which, of course, should increase the overall level of stage productions in this genre and bring the Russian musical to new creative heights. As far as graduates of the College of Music and Theater master the skills of stage skills and singing in the process of training, the practice of their participation in theatrical productions as musical theater actors shows. In this case, the participation of college graduates in the most famous musical in Russia “Notre-Dame de Paris” is considered.

scholarly journals “You Have to Cry Before You Teach This Class”: Emotion With Work and Resistance in Teaching Intercultural Communication

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 63-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandi Lawless ◽  
Yea-Wen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Emotional Responses ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Teacher Training Programs ◽  
Experience Emotion ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

In this study, we explore the ways in which Intercultural Communication instructors uniquely experience emotion with work and how this influences their pedagogical approaches to this course. We collected and analyzed interviews with 21 intercultural communication educators across U.S. colleges and universities. We present findings related to the types of resistance present and/or emerging in the intercultural communication classroom, emotional responses to resistance, and strategies for managing and negotiating emotion with work in the Intercultural Communication classroom. We end with discussing implications for teacher training programs designed for the Intercultural Communication classroom.

Tweeting for Donors

2016 ◽  
pp. 59-81
Author(s):  
Leigh Nanney Hersey
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Nonprofit Organizations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
New Students

Universities and colleges are embracing social media as a tool to spread the message about their institutions. Common uses include recruiting new students, connecting with current students, and staying connected with alumni. Nonprofit organizations in the United States also consider social media an important part of their fundraising toolbox, but use it more for recruiting volunteers, advocacy, and fundraising. Colleges and universities are also seeing the need to use social media for development purposes, whether they are private or state-supported institutions. This chapter explores how universities are using Twitter to promote year-end giving. Findings from this research suggest that while some universities seem to effectively use social media, others are inconsistent and even dormant in their messaging.

Lean Model of Quality Management in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 153-173
Author(s):  
Mukund Deshpande
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Trained Manpower

With the advent of management, technological, and quality-related developments in the 20th century, corporate firms in the manufacturing sector gradually shifted their focus toward lean philosophy to eliminate wasteful steps in business process, and create quality in their products and services. This move spurred demand for candidates with skills in implementing lean models. Universities and colleges had rarely introduced such skills in their programs due to diverse challenges and thus corporate firms faced deficiency of trained manpower. Researchers exposed that the colleges and universities needed to maintain good culture in making greater impact over the learners and corporate firms. Diverse challenges have been cited by researchers due to the concern of dimensional and complexity. However, lean model of quality management, known for its efficiency and ease of handling issues, is now emerging as a best practice even in higher education.

DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE DELIVERY SYSTEM—THE FRESHMAN ADVISING PROGRAM

1987 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-42
Author(s):  
James Iaccino
Keyword(s):  
Delivery System ◽  
Academic Advising ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Vital Part ◽  
The Status ◽  
Effective Delivery ◽  
Tenure Process

A nationwide survey conducted by Crockett and Levitz (1984) revealed that most advising programs have the following things in common: 1) they use inexperienced advisors, 2) they are not evaluated on a systematic basis, and 3) they are rarely recognized by their institutions as being a vital part of college service, worthy of consideration in the promotion-tenure process. The author of this article feels that a change is in order: colleges and universities must begin to see academic advising as one of the keys to a student's survival and success in college. In this article, Dr. Iaccino discusses the change that took place to improve the status and activity of advising in one educational institution.

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