scholarly journals Institutional responses to the COVID-19 pandemic: Faculty and administrator experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Narketta Sparkman-Key ◽  
Tammi F. Dice ◽  
Alexandra C. Gantt
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Chaos Theory ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Institutional Responses ◽  
Faculty And Administrators

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic required shifts in operations for institutions of higher education everywhere. Faculty and administrators were asked to adapt to meet the needs of students. We conducted a qualitative content analysis to understand institutional responses and examine the experiences of faculty and administrators during the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of chaos theory. Institutional responses to the pandemic varied. Participants identified supports and resources deemed helpful, as well as those found to be inadequate or unwanted. We also found that the pandemic resulted in some positive outcomes for faculty and administrators, which led to growth in teaching and self-care. Implications for strategic planning and future directions for research are explored.

Navigating student success: learning from the higher education landscape

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-223
Author(s):  
Lynn Deeken ◽  
Meggan Press ◽  
Angie Thorpe Pusnik ◽  
Laura Birkenhauer ◽  
Nate Floyd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Shared Interest

Purpose This paper aims to demonstrate the variety of ways institutions and their libraries approach student success both conceptionally and operationally. Design/methodology/approach Librarians from nine different institutions of higher education were given a series of questions about student success on their campuses and in their libraries. They responded with written essays describing their experiences and perspectives. Findings The contributed pieces are collected together and display a shared interest in defining “student success,” aligning strategic planning with student success initiatives and establishing (and assessing) strong infrastructure to support student success. Originality/value These examples help us observe what is happening throughout higher education and see potential paths forward at our own institutions engaged in this work.

scholarly journals Libraries of pedagogical institutions of higher education on social media

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (47) ◽  
pp. 197-206
Author(s):  
Anna Shelestova ◽  
Alla Solianyk ◽  
Nadiia Bachynska ◽  
Tetyana Novalska ◽  
Oleksii Kobieliev
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Current State ◽  
Information Products ◽  
Maximum Content

The article aims to explore nowadays promoting conditions of libraries of pedagogical institutions of higher education on social media and define effectiveness criteria of this process. Content analysis of official accounts of 19 libraries of pedagogical institutions of higher education in Ukraine is provided. Based on the results of content analysis the authors explore the current state of representing their information products and services on social networks, specify the factors that contribute to the effectiveness of promoting library services among users. The authors indicate the following factors which influence the followers number: correct use of hashtags, authenticity and frequency of content updating, maximum content synchronization of the library profiles on various social networks for uniform information and involvement of their target audiences; insight and successful use of functionality of various social networks by librarians.

A systematic review of construction safety research: quantitative and qualitative content analysis approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kishor Bhagwat ◽  
Venkata Santosh Kumar Delhi
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Safety Research ◽  
Comprehensive Picture

PurposeConstruction safety management (CSM) has been intensively researched in the last four decades but hitherto mostly aimed at understanding root causes of accidents, recommending preventive measures and evaluating their implications. However, a systematic effort to present a comprehensive picture of construction safety research is hardly witnessed. Therefore, the study aims to investigate construction safety research contributors, ontologies, themes, evolution, emerging trends and future directions using quantitative and qualitative content analysis.Design/methodology/approachA total of 877 journal articles were extracted using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and Scopus literature database and were analyzed using VOSviewer and Nvivo tools to present a comprehensive picture of the CSM body of knowledge.FindingsThe study observed rapid growth in construction safety research with contributions from various countries, organizations and researchers. This study identified 3 research levels, 8 project phases, 10 project types, 6 research instruments and 19 research data sources along with their usage in the research domain. Further, the study identified 13 emerging research themes, 4 emerging research trends and an observed paradigm shift from reactive to proactive CSM approach.Research limitations/implicationsThe comprehensive study on the emerging themes and findings on proactive CSM has strategic implications to practice to incorporate safety. The identified future directions can assist researchers in bridging the existing gaps and strengthening emerging research trends.Originality/valueThe study presents a comprehensive picture of the CSM body of knowledge using the content analysis approach that was absent in past literature and opened future research avenues.

scholarly journals ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IN REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-220
Author(s):  
Katerina Shapkova Kocevska
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Education System ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Content Learning

This paper examines the entrepreneurship education programs present at the univer­sities in Republic of North Macedonia. The analysis covers the overall higher education system, including both state and private universities. The authors use qualitative content analysis in order to explore and compare different aspects of the programs, including: objectives and expected outputs of the entrepreneurial program, its content, learning and grading methods, quality as­surance and literature list. The findings of this work are expected to raise awareness about the importance of entrepreneurship education in the country and to serve as evidence for the relevant stakeholders to deliver more competitive, innovative and business supporting educational system.

Creating Entrepreneurial and Innovative Fundraising Opportunities Through Service-Learning

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen S. Meaney ◽  
Ting Liu ◽  
Lara M. Duke
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Quality Instruction ◽  
Health Domains ◽  
Funding Opportunities ◽  
Faculty And Administrators

The rapidly increasing enrollment in kinesiology programs recognizes the important role of our academic discipline in promoting future professionals within the physical activity, fitness, wellness, education, sport, and allied health domains. Unprecedented growth in student interest in kinesiology offers faculty and administrators in higher education both exciting opportunities and difficult challenges. One significant concern facing kinesiology faculty is maintaining high-quality instruction within growing class sizes. Incorporating service-learning components within kinesiology curricula provides numerous benefits to students, faculty, institutions of higher education, and members of our local and global communities. In addition, service-learning has the potential to initiate innovative and entrepreneurial learning experiences and funding opportunities for students and faculty.

scholarly journals Exploring Information Systems Curricula

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Föll ◽  
Frédéric Thiesse
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Prospective Students ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Curricular Design ◽  
Quantitative Content ◽  
Academic Management ◽  
Study Programs

AbstractThe study considers the application of text mining techniques to the analysis of curricula for study programs offered by institutions of higher education. It presents a novel procedure for efficient and scalable quantitative content analysis of module handbooks using topic modeling. The proposed approach allows for collecting, analyzing, evaluating, and comparing curricula from arbitrary academic disciplines as a partially automated, scalable alternative to qualitative content analysis, which is traditionally conducted manually. The procedure is illustrated by the example of IS study programs in Germany, based on a data set of more than 90 programs and 3700 distinct modules. The contributions made by the study address the needs of several different stakeholders and provide insights into the differences and similarities among the study programs examined. For example, the results may aid academic management in updating the IS curricula and can be incorporated into the curricular design process. With regard to employers, the results provide insights into the fulfillment of their employee skill expectations by various universities and degrees. Prospective students can incorporate the results into their decision concerning where and what to study, while university sponsors can utilize the results in their grant processes.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Content Analysis of "Problem Students": How Can We Identify and Manage Them?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soleiman Ahmady ◽  
nasrin Khajeali ◽  
Masomeh Kalantarion ◽  
Mitra Amini
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Counseling Centers ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Data Saturation

Abstract Objectives: Problem students is one of the important issues in medical education. This qualitative study aimed to identify the problem students and the ways for managing these students from the educational experts view. Purposive sampling was used, and data collection continued until data saturation was achieved. The participants were 12 higher education experts and policymakers. Data analysis was performed by the content analysis method based on the Heidegger approach.Results: After data analysis, five main themes and 28 categories, and 164 codes were extracted. The reasons for changing a student to a problem students was: student self-regulation skills, multilayer interactions, curriculumfailure, identification policy and supportive solutions. The results indicated that despite revision in the curriculum, there were shortcomings in identification and management of problem students. This study emphasized that we could identify and manage this type of students with the best approach by faculty development, reviewing the faculty member recruitment, strengthening counseling centers, improving the exams, and screening the students on arrival.

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