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Technological University Dublin

2015

Academic

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Normative Isomorphism: Is Irish Academic Work-Life The Same In Different Institutional Types In The Universal Phase Of Higher Education?, Amanda Moynihan Jun 2015

Normative Isomorphism: Is Irish Academic Work-Life The Same In Different Institutional Types In The Universal Phase Of Higher Education?, Amanda Moynihan

Doctoral

Academic work-life in the universal phase of higher education has reportedly involved an extreme intensification and diversification of academic roles. International empirical research supports the hypothesis that academic staff are spending more time at work, are reporting diminishing morale, and are experiencing erosion of their values of academic freedom, autonomy and collegiality. What has not yet been adequately investigated is the extent to which this experience of academic work-life is the same or different depending on institutional type, thus identifying the research problem addressed in this thesis. This study takes a historical investigative approach to the initial literature review, illustrating …


Enhance The Connection Between Academic Studies And Internship, Frank Cullen Jan 2015

Enhance The Connection Between Academic Studies And Internship, Frank Cullen

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This module provides a structure to develop an enhanced learner experience. The concept of internship is complex. It hinges on the relationships and connections between the Schools, student, industry and institutions. It relates to the quality of the engagement with academic, administrative and support staff as well as their interaction with and for students and potential employers. At the institutes core should be the quality, breadth and appropriateness of internship that the student and industry experience.