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The Defenestration Of Democracy, Peter Mclaren May 2018

The Defenestration Of Democracy, Peter Mclaren

Education Faculty Books and Book Chapters

Peter McLaren wrote this afterword to Dissident Knowledge in Higher Education, edited by Marc Spooner and James McNinch, which "delve[s] into the effects of colonialism, neoliberalism, and audit culture on higher education".


Pacific Review Winter 2018, Alumni Association Of The University Of The Pacific Jan 2018

Pacific Review Winter 2018, Alumni Association Of The University Of The Pacific

Pacific Magazine and Pacific Review

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Beware! Black Educated Women Receiving Access, Resources, And Emotional Intelligence, Kitana Holland Jan 2018

Beware! Black Educated Women Receiving Access, Resources, And Emotional Intelligence, Kitana Holland

All Zyzzogeton Presentations

Despite having great success in higher education, most studies of Black female students only focus on exploring the success of Black women and generalize the experience of all Black women. These studies have failed to explore social class, environmental factors, sexual orientation, mental health, and other contributing factors that can play a role in successful completion of education. A review of relevant literature on emotional intelligence and its emphasis on the importance of self-efficacy, motivation, a supportive environment, a focus on identity and goal setting will enhance academic adjustment among Black women. This research argues that by developing emotional intelligence, …


The New Oru: Empowered For The 21st Century, Neil Eskelin Jan 2018

The New Oru: Empowered For The 21st Century, Neil Eskelin

Books

"The miraculous turnaround story of how Oral Roberts University went from multiple crises and nearly closing to success in growth, governance and globalization."


2018 Nsu Fact Book, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2018

2018 Nsu Fact Book, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Fact Book

This 26th edition of the Nova Southeastern University Fact Book reflects an expanding body of data and information that provides perspective on the university’s character, growth, and accomplishments. The 2018 Fact Book includes narrative, numeric, and graphic representation of the university, including history, characteristics, and development of the institution. Data are presented in both tabular and graphic formats to provide pertinent detail, and general trends are highlighted.


On The Borders Of The Academy: Challenges And Strategies For First-Generation Graduate Students And Faculty, Alecea Ritter Standlee Jan 2018

On The Borders Of The Academy: Challenges And Strategies For First-Generation Graduate Students And Faculty, Alecea Ritter Standlee

Gettysburg College Faculty Books

One of the most significant achievements in US higher education during the latter half of the twentieth century was the increasing access enjoyed by historically marginalized populations, including women, people of color, and the poor and working class. With this achievement, however, has come a growing population of first generation students, including first-generation graduate students and faculty members, who struggle at times to navigate unfamiliar territory. This book offers insight into the challenges of first-generation status, as well as practical tools for navigating the halls of the academy for both academics and their institutional allies.