“Guiding My Success”

2021 ◽  
pp. 110-123
Author(s):  
Larry J. Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Developmental Research ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Adult Roles

This chapter seeks to bridge the disconnect between those who study the development of emerging adults and those who work with them in the context of higher education. It provides an overview of the developmental research on emerging adults and focuses on how to leverage their development for success. It examines closely how the traits of emerging adults (self-focus, instability, identity explorations, feeling in-between, and a sense of possibilities) can be viewed as strengths and provide an opportunity to successfully transition into adult roles. The chapter emphasizes taking a long view when educating students and explains the importance of doing so. Finally, next steps and recommendations are articulated in hopes of fostering a holistic view of supporting students.

Intellectual Virtues in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Floyd Kuntz ◽  
Rebecca M. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Intellectual Virtues ◽  
Cognitive Limitations ◽  
Intellectual Autonomy ◽  
The Individual

Intellectual virtues are characteristics that motivate individuals to pursue knowledge and understanding. They support the intellectual flourishing of the individual and consequently of society writ large. Scholars are only beginning to examine how these virtues are developed. An interdisciplinary approach that bridges philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and education research is needed to add empirical grounding to philosophical conceptions of intellectual virtues and to provide recommendations for educators to advance these virtues. Schools arguably have a vital role to play in the development of the intellectual virtues. Colleges and universities embrace several core aims, among them fostering the individual flourishing of their students and the broader public good. Interpreted through a philosophical lens, achieving these aims invokes intellectual virtues. Two intellectual virtues—intellectual autonomy and intellectual fairness—are particularly salient for emerging adults in the higher education context. Empirical research has the potential to shed light on how these virtues are developed and what educators can do to better promote them. Although empirical studies suggest that emerging adults in college may be developmentally primed for the virtues of intellectual autonomy and intellectual fairness, many emerging adults do not leave college reliably demonstrating these virtues. Colleges and universities can do more to support their development by (a) providing students with challenging situations and supportive conditions, (b) creating opportunities for self-directed learning and intellectual risk-taking, and (c) raising awareness of cognitive limitations that undermine fairness.

Observations through a Keyhole

2014 ◽  
pp. 59-78
Author(s):  
Tak Cheung Chan ◽  
Evan G. Mense ◽  
Mindy Crain-Dorough ◽  
Michael D. Richardson ◽  
Kenneth E. Lane
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
History Of Higher Education ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Management By Objectives ◽  
Online Technology ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Brick And Mortar ◽  
History Of ◽  
Higher Education Leaders ◽  
Results Orientation

Global higher education leaders face the most explosive political environment in the history of higher education in the world due to decreased financial resources coupled with increased accountability. As revenues become scarcer, calls for accountability continually increase the five often-competing forces driving change in global higher education. In order to gain a more holistic view of accountability, the authors focus on five major shifts in global higher education: 1) Supply: financing; move from state-supported to state-assisted; 2) Demand: students; by 2020 minority students will be the majority; 3) Delivery: competition; faculty, f2f, online, technology, etc.; 4) Structure: new structures in different locations, internationalization, no longer brick and mortar, brick and click; 5) Productivity: management by objectives and results orientation.

Introduction

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Tisha A. Duncan ◽  
Allison A. Buskirk-Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Instructional Practices ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
The United States ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Knowledge And Skills

It is the hope that as one begins to learn more about emerging adults, ages 18 to 29, there will be a shift in seeing them through a more positive lens to discover how their creativity, curiosity, and need for ensuring equality and fairness for all can be beneficial. This book aims to provide those who work in higher education in the United States with the knowledge and skills needed to help students succeed through integrating a developmental lens and practical application of the research. Voices and perspectives from various disciplines share research, instructional practices, and resources to work holistically with emerging adults academically, socially, and emotionally.

scholarly journals The Employability Process of Spanish Retired Elite Athletes: Gender and Sport Success Comparison

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (15) ◽  
pp. 5460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina López de Subijana ◽  
Javier Ramos ◽  
Carlos Garcia ◽  
Jose L. Chamorro
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Wage Gap ◽  
Elite Athletes ◽  
Classification Tree ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Gender Comparison ◽  
Olympic Athletes ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Work Integration

The aims of the study were: (i) to describe the work integration after retirement in elite athletes, (ii) to compare the working integration of women and men, and Olympic and non-Olympic athletes, and (iii) to specify the factors that affect their employment status and current monthly income. A total of 476 former elite athletes were surveyed. Non-parametric statistics were applied to compare the differences between groups and a classification tree analysis was performed for the dependent variables. The former elite athlete’s unemployment rate was better than the general population. At the gender comparison, a wage gap appeared between women and men. At the comparison between Olympic and non-Olympic athletes, the link to first employment differed in both groups. In the prediction models, finishing higher education arose as a key factor of the working status and the monthly salary. Among those without higher education studies, planning arose as a factor determining their salary, while among those with high qualifications, gender was the key factor. This study supports the importance of a holistic view of athletic career development and it offers practical insights into the process of reaching first employment after retirement.

scholarly journals Branding higher education: an exploration of the role of internal branding on middle management in a university rebrand

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Clark ◽  
Chris Chapleo ◽  
Kati Suomi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Brand Management ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Internal Branding ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Regional Campuses ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Qualitative Data Analysis Software ◽  
Internal Stakeholders

AbstractAlthough research on branding in higher education has grown, a specific focus on internal branding in this sector is still scarce. Brand support by mid-level administrative staff and deans is a key element in internal branding of a university. This study explores the extent to which internal branding contributes to this group’s understanding of and engagement with a public institution’s rebranding campaign. It identifies challenges and practice insights for practice for internal branding activities when engaging these internal stakeholders, linking to wider brand management theory and practice. A qualitative case study approach was employed to understand the effectiveness of internal branding holistically, and in context. In 2016, nineteen depth interviews were conducted with a range of mid-level administrators and deans including those at the student union, regional campuses, directors of departments, and deans of faculties and schools at a large Canadian university. The data was analysed using Nvivo qualitative data analysis software. On the basis of the results, it is apparent that internal branding has a valuable role in relation to higher education brand management strategy. Results offer a holistic view of the rebranding process, and explore understanding of and engagement with the rebranding campaign. This paper addresses a gap in the public sector brand management literature and demonstrates theoretical and practical implications for improved understanding and brand management strategy.

Proposing a master’s programme on participatory integrated assessment of energy systems to promote energy access and energy efficiency in Southern Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 622-641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheddi Kiravu ◽  
François Diaz-Maurin ◽  
Mario Giampietro ◽  
Alan C. Brent ◽  
Sandra G.F. Bukkens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Southern Africa ◽  
Integrated Assessment ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy Access ◽  
Transdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multi Scale

Purpose This paper aims to present a new master’s programme for promoting energy access and energy efficiency in Southern Africa. Design/methodology/approach A transdisciplinary approach called “participatory integrated assessment of energy systems” (PARTICIPIA) was used for the development of the curriculum. This approach is based on the two emerging fields of “multi-scale integrated assessment” and “science for governance”, which bring innovative concepts and methods. Findings The application of the PARTICIPIA methodology to three case studies reveals that the proposed transdisciplinary approach could support energy and development policies in the region. The implementation of the PARTICIPIA curriculum in three higher education institutions reveals its ability to respond to the needs of specific contexts and its connection with existing higher education programmes. Practical implications Considering energy issues from a transdisciplinary approach in higher education is absolutely critical because such a holistic view cannot be achieved through engineering curricula. Deliberate and greater efforts should be made to integrate methods from “multi-scale integrated assessment” and “science for governance” in higher education curricula to train a new breed of modern-day energy planners in charge of coming up with solutions that are shared by all relevant stakeholders. Originality/value This paper presents an innovative higher education curriculum in terms of the attention given to energy access and energy efficiency that affect the southern Africa region and the nature of the methodology adopted to face these issues.

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