scholarly journals The universities’ role in developing citizen science discourse

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
A. A. Muravyeva ◽  
O. N. Oleynikova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Citizen Science ◽  
The State ◽  
Education Administration ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
Science Projects ◽  
Higher Education And Society ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
New Research ◽  
Education And Society

The article, aimed at mapping ways to enhance the systemic character and sustainability of citizen science, analyses the state of its discourse in the Russian context. The analysis, relying upon the multiple actor interdisciplinary paradigm within the framework of rational agency, applied comparative and analytical methods. The research concentrated on identifying common invariant features in the processes of initiating and developing citizen science projects, as well as on distinguishing core unresolved issues. The article points out the relevance of citizen science, viewing the latter as a reflection of changes in the relationships and activities undertaken by people, communities and society at large, diverse actors getting more and more involved in these activities, with their functionality and impact on social processes being expanded. The research can be considered brandly new, because it defines the role of citizen science as a new synergetic paradigm for the development of science and higher education in Russia, and as an important communication-and-cooperation channel between higher education and society at large. In particular, it is revealed that at the macrolevel, citizen science projects contribute to the democratization of both scientific research and society as a whole by invoking actors from various social spheres and subsystems, as well as by strengthening citizens’ confidence in the state. At the microlevel, the projects contribute to the universities’ educational and social mission, expand and diversify the interaction of HEIs with society, and foster new research questions formulation. The practical use of the research is viewed as a possible integration of our conclusions in the further practice-oriented investigations, in forming citizen science backgrounds, competences, and methodological base. Of no less importance are the materials for the training programmes modernization in the field of science and higher education administration.

scholarly journals Prometheus bound? European initiatives and trends on Higher Education and their association with economic competiveness, skills and employability.

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 105-111
Author(s):  
Nikos Eystathios Papadakis ◽  
Maria Drakaki
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Bologna Process ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
European Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education And Society ◽  
Education And Society ◽  
The Bologna Process ◽  
Gradual Transformation

Globalization and increasing internationalization of Higher Education has clearly resulted in a persistent demand for the further transformation of Higher Education Institutes (HEIs), towards competitiveness and contribution to development. What is actually in stake is the employability, while another key issue is the harmonization with the economy and the labor market. That raises, of course, a lot of issues concerning the gradual transformation of the Higher Education and the relation between Higher Education and Society at Large. Globalization has affected all the abovementioned, which is crystal clear in large scale initiatives, in Europe, such as the “Bologna Process” and the subsequent development of the European Higher Education Area, in the case of Europe. Given all the abovementioned, the present article mainly focuses on the European trends, transformations and initiatives in Higher Education, related to HEIs’ active and potential contribution to economic development and the enhancement of graduates’ employability and skills.  

scholarly journals Faculty in Contemporary Kyrgyzstan: Reactions to Reforms

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Merrill ◽  
Janara Baitugolova ◽  
Chynarkul Ryskulova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Credit Hours ◽  
Higher Education And Society ◽  
Education And Society

After Kyrgyzstan’s independence, reforms were implemented in higher education: new degrees, credit hours, private institutions, tuition in public institutions, and independent accreditation. However, faculty reactions to these reforms have not previously been studied. The authors conducted 57 interviews in four locations over three years. Our findings show that, first, interviewees discussed all kinds of changes in higher education and society. Second, participants were undergoing “concurrent stresses” (Anderson, Goodman, and Schlossberg, 2012) – their personal as well as professional lives were changing. Third, opinions differed. We analyzed these according to three of Schlossberg’s “4 S’s”: differences in faculty selves, situations, and support systems. However, few participants described strategies for dealing with the changes. Fourth, nearly all spoke of the reforms as something not under their control. Fifth, very few faculty members described the changes as unilaterally negative or positive.  Most said, “I like this, but not that.”

scholarly journals Now What? Maintaining Momentum after Achieving Designation as an Age-Friendly University

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 760-760
Author(s):  
Diane Martin ◽  
Nicole Brandt ◽  
Denise Orwig ◽  
Barbara Resnick ◽  
Daniel Mansour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Steering Committee ◽  
Aging Research ◽  
Campus Leaders ◽  
Higher Education And Society ◽  
Demographic Shifts ◽  
Multiple Domains ◽  
Education And Society

Abstract The Age-Friendly University (AFU) designation in higher education recognizes the institution’s commitment to a culture of age-inclusivity across programs and policies. While AFU institutions are embracing the demographic shifts in higher education and society at-large, effectively responding to the needs and desires of an increasingly older population requires ongoing acceptance and support from campus leaders to maintain momentum and stay relevant within a dynamic field. This session will describe the intentional and systematic approach utilized by an AFU steering committee to build interest in and develop meaningful collaborations in multiple domains across campus, including at the level of the president. Our initiatives focus on five themes that align with the 10 age-friendly university principles: support for workforce development, broadening community engagement, expanding engagement in aging research and dissemination, addressing barriers related to aging and our physical environment, and facilitating age-friendly efforts across our state. We will present our experiences in expanding awareness of and support for the AFU movement on our campus and share a model for institutions seeking ideas for sustainability of their own initiatives.

scholarly journals A guide to the identification of the terrestrial Isopoda of Maryland, U.S.A. (Crustacea)

ZooKeys ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 801 ◽  
pp. 207-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey W. Shultz
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Science ◽  
Native Species ◽  
The State ◽  
Adventive Species ◽  
Terrestrial Isopod ◽  
Taxonomic Key ◽  
Science Projects ◽  
History Of ◽  
Littoral Habitats ◽  
Single Locality

The terrestrial isopod fauna of Maryland is inferred using the taxonomic literature, internet-based citizen science projects, and original collecting. Twenty-two species are either known or are likely to occur in the state. This includes 17 mostly-European adventive species that comprise the vast majority of records. Of the five expected native species, three occur in or near marine or estuarine littoral habitats and each has yet to be recorded or recorded from only a single locality. This situation likely reflects the long history of systematic work on the European fauna and the availability of keys for the identification of these taxa, which contrasts with the limited taxonomic work on native species. A taxonomic key, illustrations, and brief descriptions of species known or expected to occur in Maryland are provided.

Toward greater access and impact: Directions for a sociological understanding of Philippine higher education

2020 ◽  
pp. 095042222095406
Author(s):  
Jose Eos Trinidad ◽  
Enrique Niño P. Leviste
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
National Development ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Industry Growth ◽  
Higher Education And Society ◽  
Conceptual Study ◽  
Impact Of Higher Education ◽  
Education And Society

In the Philippines and many other developing countries higher education has a special function, not only with regard to educating students for jobs but also with regard to partnerships for industry growth, research for national development and the formation of critical leaders in society. However, these aims are impeded by issues of access and the unclear impact of higher education and society on each other. In this conceptual study, the authors highlight four directions for a sociological analysis of Philippine higher education: students’ access to higher education, its organization and whether it promotes or impedes access, institutions’ responses to social, economic and technological changes, and their active influence on society. By reviewing and organizing different frameworks and empirical studies, the authors suggest ways of understanding higher education in the Philippines and how a sociological perspective can clarify postsecondary institutions’ role in promoting access for students and having a greater impact on society. Having this sociological consciousness can help administrators, instructors, students and industry leaders to be aware of how higher education in developing contexts can be leveraged for societal development.

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