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Papers (English) by Christine Arnold
Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) Research Paper: No. 2012-02
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Research Paper
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Research Paper: @ Issue Paper No. 10
What sources and resources do college students utilize to assist them in the transfer process? Wh... more What sources and resources do college students utilize to assist them in the transfer process? What factors influence students' transfer decisions? What information do students possess about transfer and of what quality is the transfer information students receive? This investigation interviews students of two-year College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) and Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (ITAL) programs in the province of Ontario, Canada who identify intentions to transfer to university within their first semester in college. Grounding all analysis in and Stiglitz's (1990) work on asymmetric information, adverse selection and signaling, this study examines students' knowledge of transfer and their attainment of that knowledge. Policy recommendations for the further development of transfer assistance mechanisms and timing of implementation are provided.
Can transformative learning experiences be achieved in short term study abroad programs given the... more Can transformative learning experiences be achieved in short term study abroad programs given the hold that liberal and neoliberal ideologies have on student thinking? Basing ourselves on Hall's and Foucault's analyses of liberalism and neoliberalism respectively and Mezirow's work on transformative learning, we examine, and learn from, the experiences of two groups of Canadian students who visited Cuba within the framework of a supposedly transformative program.
Papers (French) by Christine Arnold
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Research Paper: @ Issue Paper No. 15
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Research Paper: @ Issue Paper No. 10
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Research Paper
Book Chapters by Christine Arnold
This series represents a forum for important issues that do and will affect how learning and teac... more This series represents a forum for important issues that do and will affect how learning and teaching are thought about and practised. All educational venues and situations are undergoing change because of information and communications technology, globalization and paradigmatic shifts in determining what knowledge is valued. Our scope includes matters in primary, secondary and tertiary education as well as community-based informal circumstances. Important and significant differences between information and knowledge represent a departure from traditional educational offerings heightening the need for further and deeper understanding of the implications such opportunities have for influencing what happens in schools, colleges and universities around the globe. An inclusive approach helps attend to important current and future issues related to learners, teachers and the variety of cultures and venues in which educational efforts occur. We invite forward-looking contributions that reflect an international comparative perspective illustrating similarities and differences in situations, problems, solutions and outcomes. Edited by Michael Kompf (michael.kompf@brocku.ca -Brock University, Canada) & Pamela M. Denicolo (p.m.denicolo@reading.ac.uk -University of Reading, UK)
Sample Conference Presentations by Christine Arnold
Global student mobility is at an all time high with more than five million students attending uni... more Global student mobility is at an all time high with more than five million students attending university outside of their home country each year. Canada and the United States are two of the largest international student receiving countries, and the impact of this demographic shift is felt across our institutions. Learn and dialogue with professionals in student services, academic affairs, and faculty from U.S. and Canadian institutions on embracing the impact of international students on our work.
Papers by Christine Arnold
Women reflect on being well in academia: Challenges and supports.
Learning Landscapes, 2017
A narrative approach was adopted to explore the experiences of 13 women who pursued academic care... more A narrative approach was adopted to explore the experiences of 13 women who pursued academic careers. Analysis of the personal reflective narratives uncovered themes common to the participants, also the authors of this study, which focused on striving to have work-life balance, personal and professional costs associated with being unwell, and the impact of academic work on families. Findings highlighted suggestions for being well in academia such as choose to engage in work and leisure activities that are enjoyable and maintain relationships. Suggestions for universities included: provide clear promotion and tenure processes, examine workload expectations, promote wellness, and facilitate mentorship.
This paper examines the organizational structure and culture of student affairs and services unit... more This paper examines the organizational structure and culture of student affairs and services units within Ontario's postsecondary institutions. It details the titles used and functional areas that typically fall within these units while also sharing findings from staff members' perceptions of working together to support student success.
Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) Research Paper: No. 2012-02
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Research Paper
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Research Paper: @ Issue Paper No. 10
What sources and resources do college students utilize to assist them in the transfer process? Wh... more What sources and resources do college students utilize to assist them in the transfer process? What factors influence students' transfer decisions? What information do students possess about transfer and of what quality is the transfer information students receive? This investigation interviews students of two-year College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) and Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (ITAL) programs in the province of Ontario, Canada who identify intentions to transfer to university within their first semester in college. Grounding all analysis in and Stiglitz's (1990) work on asymmetric information, adverse selection and signaling, this study examines students' knowledge of transfer and their attainment of that knowledge. Policy recommendations for the further development of transfer assistance mechanisms and timing of implementation are provided.
Can transformative learning experiences be achieved in short term study abroad programs given the... more Can transformative learning experiences be achieved in short term study abroad programs given the hold that liberal and neoliberal ideologies have on student thinking? Basing ourselves on Hall's and Foucault's analyses of liberalism and neoliberalism respectively and Mezirow's work on transformative learning, we examine, and learn from, the experiences of two groups of Canadian students who visited Cuba within the framework of a supposedly transformative program.
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Research Paper: @ Issue Paper No. 15
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Research Paper: @ Issue Paper No. 10
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Research Paper
This series represents a forum for important issues that do and will affect how learning and teac... more This series represents a forum for important issues that do and will affect how learning and teaching are thought about and practised. All educational venues and situations are undergoing change because of information and communications technology, globalization and paradigmatic shifts in determining what knowledge is valued. Our scope includes matters in primary, secondary and tertiary education as well as community-based informal circumstances. Important and significant differences between information and knowledge represent a departure from traditional educational offerings heightening the need for further and deeper understanding of the implications such opportunities have for influencing what happens in schools, colleges and universities around the globe. An inclusive approach helps attend to important current and future issues related to learners, teachers and the variety of cultures and venues in which educational efforts occur. We invite forward-looking contributions that reflect an international comparative perspective illustrating similarities and differences in situations, problems, solutions and outcomes. Edited by Michael Kompf (michael.kompf@brocku.ca -Brock University, Canada) & Pamela M. Denicolo (p.m.denicolo@reading.ac.uk -University of Reading, UK)
Global student mobility is at an all time high with more than five million students attending uni... more Global student mobility is at an all time high with more than five million students attending university outside of their home country each year. Canada and the United States are two of the largest international student receiving countries, and the impact of this demographic shift is felt across our institutions. Learn and dialogue with professionals in student services, academic affairs, and faculty from U.S. and Canadian institutions on embracing the impact of international students on our work.
Women reflect on being well in academia: Challenges and supports.
Learning Landscapes, 2017
A narrative approach was adopted to explore the experiences of 13 women who pursued academic care... more A narrative approach was adopted to explore the experiences of 13 women who pursued academic careers. Analysis of the personal reflective narratives uncovered themes common to the participants, also the authors of this study, which focused on striving to have work-life balance, personal and professional costs associated with being unwell, and the impact of academic work on families. Findings highlighted suggestions for being well in academia such as choose to engage in work and leisure activities that are enjoyable and maintain relationships. Suggestions for universities included: provide clear promotion and tenure processes, examine workload expectations, promote wellness, and facilitate mentorship.
This paper examines the organizational structure and culture of student affairs and services unit... more This paper examines the organizational structure and culture of student affairs and services units within Ontario's postsecondary institutions. It details the titles used and functional areas that typically fall within these units while also sharing findings from staff members' perceptions of working together to support student success.