scholarly journals Student Success in College: Creating Conditions That Matter

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-195
Author(s):  
Raul A. Leon ◽  
Jaime N. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Educational Environments ◽  
Four Year Colleges ◽  
The U.S

Student Success in College: Creating Conditions That Matter offers a closer look into the U.S. system of higher education, seeking to answer the following question: What policies, programs, and practices promote student success? The authors embark on this journey examining a group of 20 four-year colleges and universities (e.g. schools included eight private and 12 public institutions representing 17 different states, with populations ranging from 682 to 23,063 students) that have fostered educational environments where engagement and success have transformed the experiences of enrolled students. For the purpose of this review, we organize our thoughts in the following two sections:

Organizational Culture and Effectiveness in Higher Education: A Test of the “Culture Type” and “Strong Culture” Hypotheses

1996 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
John C. Smart ◽  
Edward P. St. John
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Independent Effect ◽  
Institutional Performance ◽  
Dominant Culture ◽  
Differential Effectiveness ◽  
Culture Strength ◽  
Four Year Colleges ◽  
Strong Culture

Two of the more promising lines of inquiry in efforts to understand the hypothesized linkage between organizational culture and effectiveness have focused on the differential effectiveness of organizations depending on their dominant culture type and their culture strength. The primary purpose of this study was to determine whether these two lines of inquiry operate in an independent or conditional manner in explaining the hypothesized linkage between organizational culture and the performance of a sample of four-year colleges and universities. The findings provide support for both lines of inquiry, albeit not entirely in a manner suggested by their respective proponents. For example, while culture type has a decidedly stronger independent effect on institutional performance than culture strength, the differences are clearly more pronounced on campuses with “strong” rather than “weak” cultures. The implications of these findings for research on and efforts to improve the performance of colleges and universities are discussed.

scholarly journals Why so Many Chinese Students Come to the U.S. for their Higher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiang-nan Chao
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Chinese Students ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Student Population ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Knowledge Area ◽  
The U.S

This study focuses on why Chinese students come to the U.S. for their higher education. This student population plays a vital role in American colleges and universities, and provides a much needed source of financial revenue. The results indicate that Chinese students are seeking education with a worldview and opt to break from the Chinese system of learning. This article seeks to offer both academicians and university administrators a better understanding of the reasons of these Chinese students, and contributes to the knowledge area extant on this population.

scholarly journals Demystifying Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Among Students in Higher Education

2022 ◽  
pp. 93-104
Author(s):  
Sundra D. Kincey ◽  
Aziza Zemrani ◽  
Theresa L. Bailey
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Minority Students ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Inclusive Practice ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Equity And Inclusion

Understanding the unique components of diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential for institutions of higher education to increase student success outcomes and to prepare graduates for the world of work. This chapter will focus on how diversity, equity, and inclusion as a single entity is perceived by enrolled students, particularly minority students, and how institutions may help to increase students' awareness of such topics and the impact on their lives upon graduation. Discussions will lend themselves to strategies that institutions may employ to demystify these terms for enrolled students. Specific focus will be given to the use of inclusive competencies and methods institutions may implore to promote inclusive practice. Implications will be provided on how colleges and universities may develop innovative strategies to increase student engagement centered on these concepts and provide opportunities for students to share their experiences and ideas for integration on their respective campuses.

scholarly journals International Students in American Colleges and Universities: A History

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-127
Author(s):  
Ling Gao LeBeau
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
American Higher Education ◽  
History Of ◽  
Higher Education And Society ◽  
Education And Society ◽  
The U.S

International Students in American Colleges and Universities: A History provides a comprehensive historical overview of international student exchange in the U.S. The purpose of this book is to trace the history of international students in institutions of American higher education by enumerating why and how international students have studied in the U.S. since the 18th century. It also provides an overview of international students’ impact on American higher education and society. International educators will not only obtain historical knowledge of international students but also become enlightened about the field of internationalization.

scholarly journals Riding Out the Immigration Storm: Higher Education Responses and Support Provided to International Students in the U.S. During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masha Krsmanovic
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
International Students ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Global Crisis ◽  
Academic Communities ◽  
Travel Restrictions ◽  
The U.S

The immigration and travel restrictions imposed by the U.S. government during the pandemic affected both international students preparing to start their academics in the U.S. and those currently enrolled. Reviewing the websites of 160 U.S. colleges and universities enrolling the highest numbers of international students, this study investigated if and how these institutions supported their international students during the time of global crisis. The results, obtained thought discourse analysis, revealed that the majority of websites (74%) provided such guidance, while the remaining 26% did not include any COVID-related content. Further, only 10% of the institutions issued official statements to and in support of their international students during the pandemic. In addition to portraying the volume and scope of support provided to international students by their institutions, this research also presented recommendations for all colleges and universities that are yet to respond to the international members of their academic communities.

scholarly journals 50 Shades of Green: An Examination of Sustainability Policy on Canadian Campuses

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 81-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Vaughter ◽  
Tarah Wright ◽  
Yuill Herbert
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Postsecondary Institutions ◽  
Director General ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Sustainability Initiatives ◽  
Sustainability Policy ◽  
Environment Sustainability

Koichiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, asserts that education is one of the most effective instruments that society can employ in the effort to adopt sustainable development. This paper is a first effort to explore the degree to which Canadian institutions of higher education, including colleges and universities, have embraced this assertion. It includes the first census of the existing environment/sustainability policies and/or plans of Canadian postsecondary institutions (n = 220), and an examination of the relationships between the existence of an environment/sustainability policy/plan and the presence of other sustainability initiatives on campus. The focus on policies and plans is timely because in public institutions like colleges and universities, actions and practices are determined by policy. The results reveal a number of patterns and insights, including, for example, the influence of provincial legislation on the uptake of policies.  

Measuring Student Success in an Era of Heightened Accountability and Big Data

2020 ◽  
pp. 118-139
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Ivie
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Student Success ◽  
The United States ◽  
New Era ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
The U.S

Higher education in the United States has been called to the mat to prove the return on investment by students, taxpayers, governments, and other funding sources. This call for accountability requires the use of “big” data to demonstrate student success, continuous improvement, and stewardship. However, using big data in the U.S. higher education system is still a newer concept. The available research and tools for this work is growing as institutions embrace this new era. This chapter explores the use of big data in higher education in the United States through the framework of the historical perspective, current trends, and changing needs and demographics of the nation.

scholarly journals Students are Humans First

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-17
Author(s):  
Sara Goldrick-Rab
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Basic Needs ◽  
The United States ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Present Evidence ◽  
Equity Issues ◽  
Aid Programs ◽  
Challenging Situation

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly exacerbated the challenging situation facing many students in colleges and universities in the United States. To promote student success and address equity issues in higher education, there is an urgent need to treat students as humans first and attend to their basic needs. In this essay, I present evidence pointing to the fact that the pandemic has made student basic needs insecurity even worse. However, well designed and successfully implemented emergency aid programs and other innovative interventions with equity at the center can help address problems in student basic needs insecurity. I present successful examples in addressing student basic needs insecurity and call for sustained and bold actions.

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