"College Enthusiasm!" As Public Response, 1800-1860

1977 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Potts
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Early Nineteenth Century ◽  
Popular Support ◽  
Public Response ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning

Historians studying American colleges in the early nineteenth century have traditionally viewed them as lacking popular support. New studies indicate, however,that local citizens were enthusiastic about locally established colleges, backed them financially, and in several cases fought to prevent their removal. In this article,David B. Potts also reviews evidence that suggests that institutions of higher learning were increasingly accessible to students from less wealthy backgrounds between 1800 and 1860, that their curricula became more flexible, and that enrollments grew increasingly rapidly during this period. Professor Potts then describes several major questions that future research in this field must address.

scholarly journals Discovering Higher Education Institutions before Solerno

10.28945/3892 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 195-205
Author(s):  
Crystal R Chambers
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
History Of Higher Education ◽  
Communities Of Learners ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
History Of ◽  
Education Coursework

Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this manuscript is to bring communities of learners before Solerno, Bologna, and Paris from the margin to the center of history of higher education discourse. Background: Most history of higher education coursework in the global west begins with institutions of higher learning in western Europe – Solerno, Bologna, and Paris. However, this tradition discounts the histories of higher education particularly of institutions in the global east, which predate European models Methodology: The author brings these communities of learners from the margins to the center of higher education histories by way of historical overview. Contribution: In so doing, the author informs scholar instructors of ancient higher education from a more globalized perspective. Findings: The major finding of this work is that there is a history of higher education prior to the rise of institutions in the global west. Recommendations for Practitioners: From this work, history of higher education coursework in the global west should be adjusted to include acknowledgement as well as greater exploration of ancient higher education institutions as part of our collective global under-standing of the history of higher education. Future Research: This work more broadly identifies for open exploration of ancient higher education institutions.

Barriers for Quality Management Implementation in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 132-151
Author(s):  
Mufaro Dzingirai
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Common Phenomenon ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning

To survive in a highly-competitive higher education sector, institutions of higher learning are focusing on quality management principles. Therefore, a strong need emerges for a deeper understanding of quality management. Despite a substantial, growing interest from scholars, policymakers, and educationalists in quality management as a common phenomenon in higher education, many obstacles remain in the implementation process. This chapter captures the worldwide quality issues and a controversy related to implementation of quality management in higher education, identifies the barriers for successful implementation of quality management in higher education, reviews the key barriers that deter the efforts to effectively execute quality management in higher education so that quality management strategies can be formulated by the top management and policymakers accordingly, and presents directions for future research.

scholarly journals Ranking Japan’s Institutions of Higher Education, 2017: A Comparative Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Kenneth M Cramer ◽  
Hyein Yoo ◽  
Dana Manning
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Japanese Education ◽  
Canadian Data ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Individual Index ◽  
Analysis Protocol

The present study examined the 2017 Times Higher Education annual rankings for Japanese institutions of higher learning. Based on the analytic model as mapped out previously using Canadian data, we offered a similar protocol for the top 100 institutions of higher education in Japan. Three analyses showed that: (a) overall rank correlated with individual index ranks for 9 of the 13 indices, (b) the schools appearing among the top institutions overall ranked significantly better on 8 of the 13 indices compared to schools appearing among the bottom institutions overall, and (c) schools were empirically grouped into four meaningful families or clusters whose constituent members shared a comparable profile of indices. We offer a juxtaposition of the present results to annual evaluations from Canada’s institutions of higher learning. The wider implications include an international comparison of institutions of higher learning, a proposed analysis protocol that Japanese education administrations may further pursue, and a categorical breakdown of educational institutions in Japan. Directions for future research are outlined.

scholarly journals The Code-Switching Phenomenon during Oral Presentations among the Business Programme Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 85-100
Author(s):  
Frankie Subon ◽  
Siti Sarah Mohd Tarmim
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Private University ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Code Switching ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Medium Of Instruction ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Switching Phenomenon ◽  
Oral Presentations

In Malaysia, English as a second language is used as a medium of instruction in most institutions of higher learning. Although it is compulsory to use English as a medium of instruction for all academic programmes, code-switching is still prevalent in the classroom for instance during an oral presentation. This phenomenon is also common among the students in the bachelor’s degree in International Business (BIB) at a private university in Selangor, Malaysia that became the context of this study. Hence, this research aimed to explore the BIB students’ perceptions on the utilisation of code-switching during oral presentations, and to identify the frequency of its usage in their speech. The participants of this study were 203 students from the Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies (FBMP) of a private university in Selangor, Malaysia, who are currently doing their bachelor’s degree in International Business. The research instrument employed was a questionnaire that was accessible through a google form link by all the 203 students. Descriptive statistics were run to analyse the data collected. The findings of this study revealed that the students perceived positively the use of code-switching during oral presentations. Majority of them agreed that they code-switched to overcome their lack of proficiency in English such as limited vocabulary, and to ease their oral presentations. Most of the students admitted they frequently code-switched during oral presentations. From these findings, important implications and recommendations for future research were elucidated.

scholarly journals Elizabeth Hamilton's Scottish Associationism: Early Nineteenth-Century Philosophy of Mind

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-285
Author(s):  
SAMIN GOKCEKUS
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Philosophy Of Mind ◽  
Developmental Psychology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Early Nineteenth Century ◽  
Faculty Psychology ◽  
Close Observation ◽  
Nuanced Understanding ◽  
The Mind ◽  
The Way

AbstractThis article compares early nineteenth-century English and Scottish theories of the mind and the way that it develops to findings in today's developmental psychology and neuroscience through a close observation of the work of Elizabeth Hamilton (1756–1816). Hamilton was a Scottish writer and philosopher who produced three pedagogical works in her lifetime, consisting of her carefully formulated philosophy of mind and practical suggestions to caretakers and educators. Although Hamilton has received relatively little attention in modern philosophical literature, her understanding of the mind and the way it develops—based on her nuanced understanding of associationism and Scottish faculty psychology—is overwhelmingly supported by empirical findings today. In addition to utilizing Hamilton's work for the sake of understanding early nineteenth-century philosophy of mind, I argue that a large portion of Hamilton's work should be used to inform future research programs, early caregiving guides, and educational methods.

scholarly journals Imperial contradictions in Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Sign of Four

SURG Journal ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-21
Author(s):  
Jennifer Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Literary Work ◽  
British Imperialism ◽  
Early Nineteenth Century ◽  
Territorial Expansion ◽  
Popular Support ◽  
Indian Mutiny ◽  
Mystery Fiction

Despite Britain’s rapid territorial expansion and its marked success in establishing international colonies, the early nineteenth century British public held widely divergent views concerning imperialist endeavors. While the colonies retained their element of exoticism and decadence, attracting the British public to the idea of colonial enterprise, native insurrections against British imperial rule inspired fear within the British public. By calling the loyalties of colonial natives into question, and casting doubt upon the overall security of Britain, popular support of territorial expansion began to wane. To understand these contradictory popular responses to British imperialism, this article will undertake an analysis of Arthur Conan Doyle’s popular piece of mystery fiction: The Sign of Four, a literary work written in the context of the Indian Mutiny of 1857. By reflecting contemporary attitudes held in response to British Imperialism, The Sign of Four provides a medium through which popular contradictory responses towards British imperialism can be critically examined.

scholarly journals Workplace spirituality and organizational citizenship behaviour: Exploring gender as a moderator

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Nasurdin ◽  
M. Nejati ◽  
Y. K. Mei
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
The Relationship

Despite extensive studies on the antecedents of organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB), empirical studies on the effect of the workplace spirituality on OCB remains limited. The present study investigates the effects of workplace spirituality dimensions on OCB, with the moderating role of gender. Analyses of 171 academic staff attached to 15 private institutions of higher learning in Malaysia partially supported the relationship between workplace spirituality and OCB, as well as gender's role as a moderator in the workplace spirituality-OCB linkage. Findings are discussed in the light of available literature. Implications for future research and practice are also highlighted.

scholarly journals The Effect Of Diversity Mandates: The Case Of Mississippi Institutions Of Higher Learning

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Hochradel ◽  
Jamye Long ◽  
Cooper Johnson ◽  
Haley Wells
Keyword(s):  
Civil Rights ◽  
Past Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Diverse Student Body ◽  
Diverse Student ◽  
The University

After more than 40 years since the University of Mississippi integrated its student body and the passage of civil rights and affirmative action legislation throughout the United States, universities are confronting the issue of developing not only a diverse student body, but also a diverse faculty, staff, and administration.  In the intervening years, much research has been conducted in the area of diversity within universities.  Past research focused on the attitudes towards diversity, necessity and benefits of diversity, and student initiatives to address these issues.  However, the vast majority of diversity research centers on human resources issues.  In 2006, Commissioner Tom Meredith of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) charged the Mississippi higher education institutions with increasing the diversity of faculty, staff, and students.  The purpose of this study is to investigate the diversity among these institutions and to determine the effect of the mandate by the IHL on the diversity of employees and students at these universities.  Data analysis includes a report of the current diversity status and analysis of change based on the mandate.  This study concludes with a discussion of the results, implications of these results, and directions for future research.

Philhellenism Joins with American Benevolence

2020 ◽  
pp. 83-115
Author(s):  
Maureen Connors Santelli
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Middle Class ◽  
Lord Byron ◽  
Local Churches ◽  
Early Nineteenth Century ◽  
Popular Support ◽  
Southern States ◽  
Women And Children ◽  
Christian Population ◽  
The U.S

This chapter explores the evolution of the American philhellenic movement and its emergence as distinct from the European movement. An important aspect of this transition concerns the way the American philhellenic movement became an extension of benevolent organizations directed toward assisting Greek women and children instead of Greek soldiers. Benevolent societies and community charity groups frequently centered around local churches were popular especially among elite and middle-class Protestant women in both the Northern and Southern states by the early nineteenth century. The chapter traces popular support for the Greek cause and illustrates how this support became more solidified through the activism of Lord Byron and the lack of official support from the U.S. government. Ultimately, while early Americans donated time, money, and supplies to aid the Greek cause, the goal was to provide relief to a Christian population and effect an independent Greek republic.

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