Political Scientist College and University Presidents and Chancellors of the Past and Present

Over the past decade due the expansion of globalization there has been an increasing emphasis on internationalization among faculty, administration and accrediting agencies in the Higher Education. Although to promote internationalization in the Higher Education, costs are a big challenge, one way to have the international actions with low cost, it is seeking for grants from different governmental agencies and foundations.The Fulbright Scholar program provides a long-standing and externally-funded means for internationalizing college and university curriculum. This article is going to share the perspective of a Brazilian Fulbright Scholar at an American college and the institution perspective of the Fulbright scholar participation at the College.

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Anxiety Disorders’ Effect on College and University Students’ Mental Health: A Common and Growing Concern

Current Psychopharmacologye ◽

10.2174/2211556009999200408105509 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 82-90

Author(s):

Matthew J. Pesko

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Anxiety Disorders ◽

University Students ◽

Best Practice ◽

Epidemiological Studies ◽

Student Population ◽

Adult Student ◽

College And University ◽

The Past ◽

Mental Health Settings

Anxiety disorders are commonly experienced by college and university students and should be routinely assessed in mental health settings. Epidemiological studies suggest that the burden of these illnesses has greatly expanded even over the past decade. Factors that contribute to the experience of an anxiety disorder in a young adult student population are considered herein. The best practice for evaluation and treatment of these disorders is presented based on the review of available literature in this field. Special attention is paid to the concept of resilience as it pertains to anxiety disorders in the student population.

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The Implicit Leadership Theories of College and University Presidents

The Review of Higher Education ◽

10.1353/rhe.1989.0025 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 125-136 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Robert Birnbaum

Keyword(s):

University Presidents ◽

Leadership Theories ◽

Implicit Leadership ◽

Implicit Leadership Theories ◽

College And University

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The Arab Brain Drain

Review of Middle East Studies ◽

10.1017/s0026318400053608 ◽

1972 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 1-16

Author(s):

A.B. Zahlan

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Study Abroad ◽

Brain Drain ◽

Arab World ◽

University System ◽

College And University ◽

The Past ◽

High Level

The Arab World numbering an estimated 130 million inhabitants (1972) has produced—through its own college and university system (40 institutions in 1971 and 400,000 college students)—some 560,000 graduates; see Table I. Study abroad has been at a high level ever since the early fifties. During the past two decades it has increased from about 10,000 to 40,000.

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Does Eco-labeling of Services Matter? Evidence from Higher Education

The B E Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy ◽

10.1515/bejeap-2016-0050 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Daniel C. Hickman ◽

Andrew G. Meyer

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Time Series ◽

Empirical Evidence ◽

University Presidents ◽

Interrupted Time Series ◽

Department Of Education ◽

Considerable Heterogeneity ◽

College And University ◽

The Us ◽

The Impact

Abstract: Eco-labeling of services has become increasingly common, yet little empirical evidence exists concerning its effectiveness. We address this gap in the literature by analyzing a highly visible eco-label, the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), in the sector of higher education. We match information about the ACUPCC to the US Department of Education IPEDS database to examine the impact of signing on student applications, admissions, and enrollment. We mainly utilize a difference-in-difference approach to identify the effects of interest but confirm results with an interrupted time series model. We find that signing the ACUPCC increases applications and admitted students by 2.5–3.5 %. However, the evidence regarding enrollment is weaker with only some specifications finding increases of around 1–2 %. Overall, there is considerable heterogeneity across sectors and selectivity of the institutions. These results show that, at the minimum, voluntary and information-based approaches (VIBAs) for services can be effective in generating visibility and influencing less-costly consumer behavior.

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The Flynn Effect

Character Lab Tips ◽

10.53776/tips-the-flynn-effect ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Angela Duckworth ◽

Keyword(s):

Graduate School ◽

The United States ◽

Delay Of Gratification ◽

Average Score ◽

Past Century ◽

Political Scientist ◽

Abstract Reasoning ◽

Flynn Effect ◽

The Past ◽

The Difference

In tandem with increases in delay of gratification, the human capacity for abstract reasoning has increased enormously over the past century. This phenomenon is called the Flynn Effect, after the political scientist who discovered it. I first learned about the Flynn Effect in graduate school. I remember thinking it was impossible. How could it be that as a species, we're getting smarter? And not just a little bit smarter. The size of the Flynn Effect is staggering: more than 30 IQ points—the difference between getting an average score on a standard intelligence test versus qualifying as mentally gifted. Gains are comparable in all areas of the United States and, indeed, around the world.

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