scholarly journals Strategies for Improving the International Elective Process: SWOT Analysis of an Elective in Butare, Rwanda

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
Hashim Kareemi ◽  
Victoria Rose Myers
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Nous Proposons ◽  
School Students ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Medical Settings ◽  
Hand Off ◽  
The University ◽  
Support Students ◽  
Insight Into

ABSTRACTBackground: Medical electives in developing countries present challenges in their planning and execution. We are two University of Ottawa Medical School students who recently completed a 3-week pre-clerkship elective in Butare, Rwanda and have insight into the elective planning process.Methods: A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis was conducted to evaluate the elective process for areas of improvement. “Internal factors” were defined as those pertaining to the University of Ottawa and us as the elective students. “External factors” were defined as those pertaining to Butare and Rwanda, including the teaching and administration staff, and the hospital itself.SWOT Analysis: The main strengths of the elective program at the University of Ottawa was its ability to support students in the choice of elective, training, and funding, while the weaknesses involved communication between faculties and students. The opportunities for students included excellent learning opportunities and exposure to novel medical settings, while the threats involved clinical, ad­ministrative, and cultural factors.Conclusion: We present a proposed template of an “elective hand-off” document for students to complete after returning from their elective. This document addresses the significant lack of longitudinal communication between students and presents a more detailed summary of the opportunities and threats associated with a given placement. We also propose mandated email contact between the elective student and the home faculty as well as between home and foreign faculties. RÉSUMÉContexte: Les stages au choix en médecine dans les pays en développement comportent des défis d’organisation et d’exécution. Nous sommes deux étudiants à l’école de médecine de l’Université d’Ottawa ayant récemment complété un stage au choix au préexternat de trois semaines à Butare, au Rwanda, et avons ainsi une vue d’ensemble du processus de planification de stages au choix.Méthodes: Une analyse des forces, faiblesses, possibilités et menaces (SWOT, de l’anglais) a été menée pour évaluer les éléments des stages au choix pouvant bénéficier d’améliorations. Les « facteurs internes » étaient définis comme ceux étant reliés à l’Université d’Ottawa et à nous, les étudiants participant au stage. Les « facteurs externes » étaient définis comme ceux étant reliés à Butare et au Rwanda, incluant les personnels enseignant et administratif, et l’hôpital lui-même.Analyse SWOT: La force principale du programme de stages au choix de l’Université d’Ottawa était sa capacité de soutenir les étudiants dans leur sélection de stages, leur formation et leur financement, alors que sa faiblesse était dans la communication entre les facultés et les étudiants. Les possibilités pour les étudiants incluaient d’excellentes opportunités d’apprentissage et l’exposition à de nouveaux milieux médicaux, tandis que les menaces comprenaient des facteurs cliniques, administratifs et culturels.Conclusion: Nous proposons un gabarit pour l’évaluation des stages au choix, à compléter par les étudiants lorsqu’ils reviennent de leur stage. Ce document aborde le problème que représente le manque considérable de communication longitudinale entre les étudi­ants, et offre un résumé plus détaillé des possibilités et des menaces propres à un placement précis. Nous proposons également une communication par courriel obligatoire entre l’étudiant faisant un stage et sa faculté, ainsi qu’entre la faculté de l’étudiant et les autres facultés de médecine. 

scholarly journals English language and the law – opportunities in the University

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-84
Author(s):  
Ch. Goddard
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Short Article ◽  
The Law ◽  
The University ◽  
Support Students ◽  
Insight Into

This short article gives the reader an insight into some of the methods used at our university to support students who wish to become more proficient in Legal English. It begins with an overview of its importance to the student, and provides some details of courses, their contents and other opportunities which are available free of charge to assist the acquisition of a major skill for the modern lawyer.

scholarly journals Analisis Pelayanan Sport Tourism di Sarana Olahraga Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia sebagai Daya Tarik Wisata

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-136
Author(s):  
Lu’luwatin Rosdiana Aprilia
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Sport Tourism ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Sporting Event ◽  
Strategic Location ◽  
Sports Tourism ◽  
The University ◽  
The City

The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which the Indonesian University of Education is able to provide tourist attraction for tourists who are currently trending as sports tourism.. The method used in this research is the method of dexcoective, the sample taken is 30 people using accidental sampling. The data analysis techniques in this study use SWOT analysis by maximizing strength and Opportunity (oppurtunities), but can simultaneously minimize weakness (weaknesses) and threats (threaths). SWOT analysis considers internal environmental factors in the form of strengths and weaknesses and external environment in the form of opportunities and threats faced by a tourist attraction. The results of internal factors evaluation of internal strength/potential and weakness of service owned by the University of Indonesia Education are able to utilize the existing strength factors to be able to overcome the factors of weakness. So that the University of Indonesia Education has a strong service of Sport Tourism as a wasata attraction in the city of Bandung. The results of the authors analysis by using an external matrix is able to utilize opportunities and avoid threats. So that the University of Indonesia Education has a potential enough opportunity to redevelop its service. Author's suggestion is to take advantage of the strategic location of UPI, optimizing the potential of its facilities, developing UPI as a sports tourism area, and as an athlete training and education Center and sporting event organizers.

scholarly journals Masa Orientasi dan Penyesuaian Diri Mahasiswa Baru

Humaniora ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 452
Author(s):  
Astrini Astrini
Keyword(s):  
Additional Insight ◽  
Orientation Program ◽  
Continue Development ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
The World ◽  
New Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Support Students ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Development Of Students

Students as individuals who experience molding of young people in a university are the expectations and support the nation in order to continue development for the welfare of the nation. Achievements that can exceed the standard of education and are also able to develop themselves in order to face numerous challenges effectively represents hope for all students. In order to meet the expectations carried by students, an orientation program should be considered for starting freshman at the university. Usually conducted in both local and overseas universities are the orientation program for new students which aims to introduce students to the campus. Stage of development of students as well as those aspects of life that affect him on the lecture adjustments need to be a basis for making orientation program for new students. This will make the orientation program not only as recognition programs and additional insight into the world but also makes the campus orientation program as a program that facilitates the adjustment of students to be able to meet the needs and meet the demands and expectations as a student. Effective adjustment will occur if the existing orientation program can serve to facilitate and support students in adjusting themselves in the lectures. 

scholarly journals Student and Instructor Perceptions of a First Year in Active Learning Classrooms

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Michael Murphy ◽  
Jovan Groen
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
First Year ◽  
Nous Proposons ◽  
Course Redesign ◽  
Evaluation Protocol ◽  
Nous Examinons ◽  
The University ◽  
Institutional Stakeholders ◽  
Future Practice

This article presents evaluation of an active learning classroom (ALC) initiative at the University of Ottawa. Preliminary results indicate three broad trends to inform future practice and classroom design: 1) Despite advances in educational technology, there remains a strong appetite for low-tech, interactive learning opportunities. 2) Instructors feel that consistent institutional support is necessary to foster innovation in the classroom, particularly for course redesign. 3) a collaborative strategy, bringing together multiple institutional stakeholders, is necessary to ensure a whole-of-university approach to optimal use of the ALCs. This article briefly reviews ALC research, outlines the methodology of the program-evaluation protocol, discusses the three central findings, and concludes with potential directions in ALC research.   Nous examinons ici une initiative, menée à l’Université d’Ottawa, de classe d’apprentissage actif (CAA). Les résultats préliminaires permettent de dégager trois tendances qui permettront d’orienter les pratiques et la configuration de la classe : 1) malgré les avancées dans les technologies éducatives, l’intérêt pour les méthodes simples et pour l’apprentissage interactif ne se dément pas; 2) Les enseignants croient que l’innovation en classe, et tout particulièrement la refonte des cours, sont tributaires d’un soutien institutionnel constant; 3) pour utiliser toutes les ressources de l’université et ainsi faire un usage optimal des CAA, il doit y avoir une stratégie de collaboration regroupant différents intervenants de l’établissement. Dans notre article, après avoir survolé la recherche au sujet des CAA et défini la méthodologie du protocole d’évaluation de programme, nous présentons les trois résultats principaux et nous proposons, en guise de conclusion, trois avenues possibles pour la recherche sur les CAA.

Student Preparation for Dysphagia Practice: Universities and Practicum Sites Supporting a Common Outcome

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 122-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Chase ◽  
Lucinda Soares Gonzales
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Classroom Setting ◽  
Medical Settings ◽  
Student Preparation ◽  
Health Care Settings ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Connecticut

This article will describe the approach to dysphagia education in a classroom setting at the University of Connecticut (UCONN), explore the disparity between student performance in schools vs. health care settings that was discovered at UCONN, and offer suggestions for practicum supervisors in medical settings to enhance student acquisition of competence.

STRATEGI MENINGKATKAN LOYALITAS KONSUMEN MAKANAN KHAS KOTA CURUP KABUPATEN REJANG LEBONG

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onsardi Onsardi
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Consumer Loyalty ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Typical Food ◽  
Internal And External Factors

The title of this study is the Strategy of Increasing Consumer Food Loyalty in CurupCity, Rejang Lebong Regency (Case Study in "Henvian" Typical Food Industry). Thisresearch is based on the importance of strategies in increasing business and consumerloyalty to products sold.Strategies to increase business and consumer loyalty can bedone with a SWOT analysis. Place of this research is the "Henvian" shop that sellstypical Rejang lebong food. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative.Informants in this study were people who were considered to know for certain about theHENVIAN Specialty Food Store in Curup City, Rejang Lebong Regency. The dataanalysis technique used in this study is a SWOT analysis to determine the strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats in a typical Rejang Lebong food business.By using SWOT analysis techniques that consist of strengths (weakness), weaknesses(weakness), opportunities (opportnity) and threats (threath). The results of this studycan be concluded that the internal factors that are the strength of the marketing strategyare the quality of the product that is good at a price affordable to the public andtourists, service that is friendly and responsive to consumer needs, as well astechnological advancements that facilitate the promotion of business. Internal factorsthat are a weakness are often lack of stock, there are some products that do not meet thestandard packaging, the product shelf life is short, employees do not use uniforms.External factors that become opportunities are a fairly high economic community,abundant raw materials while external factors that are a threat are the manycompetitors, an unstable economy, the price of basic needs increases. Based on theresults of the SWOT analysis of internal and external factors, the strategy used is toimprove product quality by improving the appearance of packaging and quality ofcontent and quality of service by providing uniforms to employees and providingstandards of service to consumers. .Keywords: Strategy, Consumer Loyalty, SWOT

The Role of Industry-Academia Collaborative Research in Mineral Exploration

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Marlatt
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Research ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Mineral Exploration ◽  
Board Members ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
The University ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Economic Mineral

ABSTRACT Many people may not be aware of the extent of Kurt Kyser's collaboration with mineral exploration companies through applied research and the development of innovative exploration technologies, starting at the University of Saskatchewan and continuing through the Queen's Facility for Isotope Research. Applied collaborative, geoscientific, industry-academia research and development programs can yield technological innovations that can improve the mineral exploration discovery rates of economic mineral deposits. Alliances between exploration geoscientists and geoscientific researchers can benefit both parties, contributing to the pure and applied geoscientific knowledge base and the development of innovations in mineral exploration technology. Through a collaboration that spanned over three decades, we gained insight into the potential for economic uranium deposits around the world in Canada, Australia, USA, Finland, Russia, Gabon, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, and Guyana. Kurt, his research team, postdoctoral fellows, and students developed technological innovations related to holistic basin analysis for economic mineral potential, isotopes in mineral exploration, and biogeochemical exploration, among others. In this paper, the business of mineral exploration is briefly described, and some examples of industry-academic collaboration innovations brought forward through Kurt's research are identified. Kurt was a masterful and capable knowledge broker, which is a key criterion for bringing new technologies to application—a grand, curious, credible, patient, and attentive communicator—whether talking about science, business, or life and with first ministers, senior technocrats, peers, board members, first nation peoples, exploration geologists, investors, students, citizens, or friends.

Radical Subject Acceleration for Gifted Students: One School's Response

2019 ◽  
pp. 29-46
Author(s):  
Kaye Chalwell ◽  
Therese Cumming
Keyword(s):  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Gifted Student ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Mathematically Gifted ◽  
Support Students ◽  
Insight Into

Radical subject acceleration, or moving students through a subject area faster than is typical, including skipping grades, is a widely accepted approach to support students who are gifted and talented. This is done in order to match the student’s cognitive level and learning needs. This case study explored radical subject acceleration for gifted students by focusing on one school’s response to the learning needs of a ten year old mathematically gifted student. It provides insight into the challenges, accommodations and approach to radical subject acceleration in an Australian school. It explored the processes and decisions made to ensure that a gifted student’s learning needs were met and identified salient issues for radical subject acceleration. Lessons learned from this case study may be helpful for schools considering radical acceleration.

scholarly journals Challenges for Change Agents. Best Practices at the University Library of Freie Universität Berlin

ABI-Technik ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-364
Author(s):  
Martin Lee ◽  
Christina Riesenweber
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
Large Change ◽  
University Library ◽  
The Future ◽  
The University ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractThe authors of this article have been managing a large change project at the university library of Freie Universität Berlin since January 2019. At the time of writing this in the summer of 2020, the project is about halfway completed. With this text, we would like to give some insight into our work and the challenges we faced, thereby starting conversations with similar undertakings in the future.

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