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Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

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Full Issue 15(5s) Emerging Scholars 2023

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

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Student Perspectives Of Global Citizenship Within A Virtual Exchange

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholar

International Engagement Newsletter, December 19, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of International Engagement.

Office of International Engagement newsletter

In this issue:

--- Happy Winter Break
--- Congrats: New International Graduates
--- Holiday Hoopla
--- OIE Winter Break Schedule
--- Tips from Our Director

How Do Staff And Families Perceive The Effects Of After School Programs On The Overall School Experience?, Selena Alonzo

Masters Theses (Archived)

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Exploring The Need For Additional Title Ix Education And Training, Maria K. Lamiotte

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative study explores the differences between students, faculty, and staff about the need for additional Title IX education and training at a community college in Southeastern Connecticut from the four-level construct of the Social-Ecological Model of sexual misconduct prevention. This paper analyzed the existing literature on sexual misconduct education and training across higher education institutions, specifically related to community colleges nationwide. The literature was limited, related to community colleges. The data analysis explored the differences between students, faculty, and staff’s gender, sexual orientation, and college status about the need for additional Title IX education and training using archival data …

The Impact Of Effective Teaching In Closing The Achievement Gap For Minority Students Entering Post-Secondary Education: A Case Study, Diamon Cymon Ike Hughes

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this instrumental case study was to explore the practices and strategies utilized by high-performing teachers to impact the learning outcomes for economically disadvantaged and minority students. The theory driving this study was Hattie’s theory of visible learning, which asserts that teaching and learning are the most significant factors impacting student achievement. The study took place at Phoenix Academy Alternative High School. Phoenix is an alternative high school for at-risk students and is a majority economically disadvantaged and minority campus. Participants in the study were teachers who teach core subjects with mandatory passing requirements for student graduation and …

2023 In Review: Born In 2023, Reporter Staff

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2023 In Review: Thanks For The Tip, Reporter Staff

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Stressors And Solutions: A Preliminary Examination Of Acculturative Stress Among International Students

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholar

University Faculty Perceptions Of Professional Development: Impact And Effectiveness, Claudia Vela, Velma D. Menchaca, Hilda Silva

Journal of Educational Leadership in Action

The purpose of this study was to examine faculty perceptions of the effectiveness and impact of professional development programs and activities in the areas of teaching, research, and service. This qualitative phenomenological study was conducted in a four-year Hispanic-serving institution in South Texas. It focused on exploring tenured and tenure-track faculty perceptions and experiences of their participation in professional development to help them meet tenure and promotion expectations. Analysis of data showed that faculty had mixed feelings about the workshops and training sessions that were offered on campus. However, networking, collaboration, and access to resources and technology were practices that …

2023-December-18-Etsu Psychology Working To Meet National Needs.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The results are consistent, as well as troubling.

For three straight years, psychologists across the United States report seeing patients enduring an increase in mental health symptoms, often resulting in longer treatment time.

The gist: Psychologists aren’t sure they can meet the incredible need, according to the annual survey from the American Psychological Association.

Prizing hands-on learning and relevant research, East Tennessee State University is working to produce students well prepared to meet this nationwide concern.

“There are several ways in which our department is helping our students enter the workforce in order to make a real-world impact in the …

2023-December-18-Etsu Reports Record $70.4 Million In Sponsored Program And Research Funding.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

From research in rural health to work in the booming field of biotechnology, East Tennessee State University aims to generate scholarship that has a real-world impact both in the region and beyond.

And in the last fiscal year, ETSU earned an impressive $70.4 million in external awards. That funding goes toward pushing major advancements in a range of diverse fields.

“ETSU is certainly known for the immense and engaging hands-on learning experiences we offer our students with a goal of helping them move from enrolled to employed,” said Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, ETSU provost and senior vice president for Academic …

See "Warhol Revisited" At Uab's Aeiva From Jan. 12-March 16, 2024, Shannon Thomason

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2023 In Review: 12 Blazers Who Will Inspire You, Reporter Staff

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2023 In Review: Points Of Pride, Reporter Staff

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2023-December-18-Etsu Students Contributing Important Research On Appalachia.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

A group of students from East Tennessee State University recently presented a capstone research project in the nation’s capital, examining intersections between economic development and health disparities within underserved and historically Black communities in Washington County, Tennessee.

The group was among 130 students from 13 colleges and universities in 10 Appalachian states participating in the 23rd annual Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI). Sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), the ACRI capstone symposium is organized by the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services at ETSU.

The findings presented by students from ETSU’s Department of Appalachian Studies are from …

Professors’ English-Only Or Multilingual Approaches In English Language Teacher Education At Ecuadorian Universities

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholar

White International Graduate Students And Whiteness

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholar

International Graduate Students’ Experiences In Using University Career Services: A Case Study Of A Southern Ontario University, Yilun Jiang

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholars

Understanding The Impact Of Pedagogical Changes In An Honors Activism Course: A Case Study, Aaron Peeksmease

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

The purpose of this portfolio is to document learning outcomes after initiating three pedagogical changes in an Honors Sociology of Activism course taught at UNL in both the Fall of 2022 and Fall of 2023. The first change was to provide students with prior student work of an assignment to see if student performance on the assignment improved. Findings indicated that providing examples of previous student work did not raise grades on the overall assignment, but did result in stronger projects for that one aspect of the overall assignment. The second change examined the impact of introducing reading quizzes and …

Pre-Service Teacher's Perceptions On Global Citizenship And Online Education In A Virtual Exchange Context

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholar

The Entrepreneur Of The Self: Understanding Neoliberalism-As-Enterprise In Japan’S Top Global University Project

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholar

Lord Krishna As A Deconstructionist Teacher In The Bhagavadgita

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholar

Analysis Of International Branch Campuses In Korea And Japan: Exploring Success Factors

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholar

Vietnamese Female Faculty In Higher Education Institutions With Work-Life Balance: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholars

Conflict And Choice Of Study At University Level: Evidence From Pakistan, Abbas Ali Gillani, Xiaocheng Hu

Peace and Conflict Studies

Conflict, and violence related events have been found to have significant effects on the cognitive thinking and mental well-being of individuals. Although there is ample evidence suggesting negative association of conflict with schooling outcomes, there is non-existent research on how violence can impact degree choices made by students at the university level. By using university level admissions data between 2014 and 2016 from Pakistan, this paper examines the differential in preference for degree choices of students who live in conflict-affected areas compared to students who live in conflict-free areas. The results show that students exposed to violence were less likely …

Commencement [Program], December 16, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates. This commencement program is not an official graduate list.

Contents:

--- Iowa Board of Regents ... 2
--- Institutional Leadership ... 2
--- The Academic Procession ... 3
--- Academic Honorary Organizations ... 4
--- University Ambassador Organizations ... 5
--- University Honors Program ... 6
--- Legacy Graduates ... 6
--- Order of Events ... 7
--- College of Education ... 10
--- College of Humanities, …

2023 Fall - Commencement Program, Office Of The Registrar, East Tennessee State University

ETSU Commencement Ceremonies and Programs

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2023-December-16-Etsu Celebrates Class Of Fall 2023, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University celebrated more than 1,400 members of the Class of 2023 during two Commencement ceremonies held at the Ballad Health Athletic Center today.

During the morning ceremony, Dr. Jessica Burchette, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, was the keynote speaker. Burchette is the 2023 recipient of the ETSU Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching, the highest teaching honor bestowed by the university.

In her remarks, Burchette provided five tips to the graduating class. Among them, she encouraged the graduates to “prioritize people” and to find ways to serve and be generous.

“When …