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Research paper thumbnail of Engaged Research and Practice

Routledge eBooks, Jun 26, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Higher Education for the Public Good: Emerging Voices from a National Movement (review)

The Journal of Higher Education, 2006

The Journal of Higher Education Copyright © 2006 The Ohio State University. All rights reserved. ... more The Journal of Higher Education Copyright © 2006 The Ohio State University. All rights reserved. The Journal of Higher Education 77.3 (2006) 544-547, ...

Research paper thumbnail of Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Higher Education for the Public Good. Number 1, 2005

Serving society is only one of higher education's functions, but it is surely among the most impo... more Serving society is only one of higher education's functions, but it is surely among the most important. At a time when the nation has its full share of difficulties...the question is not whether universities need to concern themselves with society's problems but whether they are discharging this responsibility as well as they should." National Forum on Higher Education for the Public Good "We cannot lay claim to greater public investment-to which we must lay claim if we are to serve our function in a knowledgeintensive society that also subscribes to democratic valuesunless we are seen to serve the public good". Multidisciplinary perspectives on higher education for the public good.

Research paper thumbnail of Decoding the Public Good of Higher Education

Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 2008

ABSTRACT This study analyzed 217 descriptions of "higher education for the public good&a... more ABSTRACT This study analyzed 217 descriptions of "higher education for the public good" that were provided by participants in two national programs that focused on the public role and respon-sibilities of higher education. Both programs were created and administered by the National Forum on Higher Education for the Public Good at the University of Michigan. Four independent content analyses were conducted on the 217 descriptions, which yielded five main themes and nineteen subthemes of "higher education for the public good. " Additionally, several overarching foci emerged that cut across many of the thematic areas. This article concludes with a discussion of important implications for public policy, institutional practices, community relations, research, curricular and cocurricular offerings to students, and the choices and quality of relationships institutions engage in with other social entities.

Research paper thumbnail of Financial Barriers for Students with Non-Apparent Disabilities within Canadian Postsecondary Education

The Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2013

This study examined the education-related debt, sources of debt, and the process of acquiring acc... more This study examined the education-related debt, sources of debt, and the process of acquiring accommodations for students with non-apparent (such as learning disabilities and mental health disabilities) and apparent disabilities in Canadian postsecondary education. A third group emerged during analyses, students with medical disabilities, which appeared unique from both apparent and non-apparent disabilities. This study involved a survey of 1,026 students with disabilities from across Canada. Students with apparent disabilities received significantly greater amounts of funding from government student grants and bursary programs. Students with medical disabilities received greater social assistance, had significantly higher projected education-related debt loads, and expressed greater concern regarding financial barriers and debt repayment. The findings regarding education-related debt and financial barriers for students with non-apparent disabilities and medical disabilities suggest a need for further investigation and potential policy implications for these specific cohorts of students.

Research paper thumbnail of The Development of Criteria to Evaluate College Student Leadership Programs: A Delphi Approach

Journal of College Student Development, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of What I Hear You Saying Is... : Analysis of Student Comments from the NSSE

College student journal, Mar 1, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Student activism: Impacting personal, institutional, and community change

New Directions for Student Services, 1994

With observed and predicted growth in social and political activism among students, higher educat... more With observed and predicted growth in social and political activism among students, higher education and community leaders are challenged to rethink the impact of student activism on students' development and on institutional and community change processes.

Research paper thumbnail of Calls for Papers: Special Issue of The Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies

Research paper thumbnail of A Continuum of Approaches to Service-Learning within Canadian Post-secondary Education

Canadian Journal of Higher Education, Dec 31, 1969

This article provides a multi-level conceptual framework for servicelearning that can serve as a ... more This article provides a multi-level conceptual framework for servicelearning that can serve as a decision-making guide for service-learning initiatives in Canadian post-secondary education. Service-learning approach options along a non-hierarchical continuum (philanthropic, social justice, and social transformation) are examined; the theoretical clusters used to frame this examination include experiential education, social learning, student development, and liberatory education. Various dimensions and potential implications of each approach are explored. Regardless of the particular service-learning approach adopted by Canadian institutions, decision makers and participants should be conscious of the parameters and potential impact of their chosen approach. RÉSUMÉ Ce document fournit un cadre conceptuel à niveaux multiples pour l'apprentissage par le service communautaire et sert de guide à la prise de décisions sur les initiatives d'apprentissage par le service dans l'enseignement postsecondaire au Canada. Le document examine les choix d'approches en matière d'apprentissage par le service d'après un continuum non hiérarchique (philanthropique, justice sociale et transformation sociale). Les grappes théoriques ayant servi à encadrer l'examen des approches à l'apprentissage par le service comprennent l'éducation par l'expérience, l'apprentissage social, le développement de l'étudiant et l'éducation libératrice. Diverses dimensions et répercussions possibles de chaque approche sont présentées. Peu importe l'approche particulière adoptée par les établissements d'enseignement canadiens, les décideurs et participants doivent être conscients des paramètres et de l'effet possible de l'approche choisie.

Research paper thumbnail of What's the Good of Higher Education?

Research paper thumbnail of Criteria to Evaluate Student Leadership Programs

NASPA Journal, Apr 1, 1994

Research paper thumbnail of An Interview with Ambassador James A. Joseph

Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, Aug 1, 2003

Program. Joseph also is developing an independent Center on Leadership and Public Values, which w... more Program. Joseph also is developing an independent Center on Leadership and Public Values, which will be based in Durham and in Cape Town. The center will work in partnership with Duke and the University of Cape Town to help emerging leaders in ...

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding undergraduate students’ experience: a content analysis using NSSE open-ended comments as an example

Quality & Quantity, Aug 3, 2011

This study demonstrates how a qualitative content analysis method may be used to help understand ... more This study demonstrates how a qualitative content analysis method may be used to help understand undergraduate students' experience. We examine and rationalize the methodological concerns regarding content analysis of open-ended comments in the qualitative study. We describe a data analysis technique, using qualitative responses from National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) as an example, and highlight the findings in a thematic way to convey how undergraduate students perceive issues that challenge them to develop skills, awareness, and confidence, as well as the potential factors that influence student engagement and future success. Finally, we provide potentials of how these findings can be utilized to improve student experience, limitations of this study as well as suggestions for future research.

Research paper thumbnail of A Two-Dimensional Approach to Understanding Cultural Differences and Discrimination: A Workshop within a Workshop

Journal of College Student Development, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of Student Activism as a Form of Leadership and Student Development

Research paper thumbnail of What's the Good of Higher Education?

Research paper thumbnail of African American Faculty and White American Students

The Counseling Psychologist, 1995

The development of culturally competent counseling skills and knowledge is experienced differentl... more The development of culturally competent counseling skills and knowledge is experienced differently when faculty and students are from culturally and/or racially different backgrounds. This article reviews some of the factors that influence learning and teaching in counselor preparation programs when the faculty member is African American and the students are White Americans.

Research paper thumbnail of A Continuum of Approaches to Service-Learning within Canadian Post-Secondary Education

This article provides a multi-level conceptual framework for service-learning that can serve as a... more This article provides a multi-level conceptual framework for service-learning that can serve as a decision-making guide for service-learning initiatives in Canadian post-secondary education. Service-learning approach options along a non-hierarchical continuum (philanthropic, social justice, and social transformation) are examined; the theoretical clusters used to frame this examination include experiential education, social learning, student development, and liberatory education. Various dimensions and potential implications of each approach are explored. Regardless of the particular service-learning approach adopted by Canadian institutions, decision makers and participants should be conscious of the parameters and potential impact of their chosen approach. Ce document fournit un cadre conceptuel a niveaux multiples pour l’apprentissage par le service communautaire et sert de guide a la prise de decisions sur les initiatives d’apprentissage par le service dans l’enseignement postse...

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding undergraduate students’ experience: a content analysis using NSSE open-ended comments as an example

This study demonstrates how a qualitative content analysis method may be used to help understand ... more This study demonstrates how a qualitative content analysis method may be used to help understand undergraduate students’ experience. We examine and rationalize the methodological concerns regarding content analysis of open-ended comments in the qualitative study. We describe a data analysis technique, using qualitative responses from National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) as an example, and highlight the findings in a thematic way to convey how undergraduate students perceive issues that challenge them to develop skills, awareness, and confidence, as well as the potential factors that influence student engagement and future success. Finally, we provide potentials of how these findings can be utilized to improve student experience, limitations of this study as well as suggestions for future research.

Research paper thumbnail of Engaged Research and Practice

Routledge eBooks, Jun 26, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Higher Education for the Public Good: Emerging Voices from a National Movement (review)

The Journal of Higher Education, 2006

The Journal of Higher Education Copyright © 2006 The Ohio State University. All rights reserved. ... more The Journal of Higher Education Copyright © 2006 The Ohio State University. All rights reserved. The Journal of Higher Education 77.3 (2006) 544-547, ...

Research paper thumbnail of Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Higher Education for the Public Good. Number 1, 2005

Serving society is only one of higher education's functions, but it is surely among the most impo... more Serving society is only one of higher education's functions, but it is surely among the most important. At a time when the nation has its full share of difficulties...the question is not whether universities need to concern themselves with society's problems but whether they are discharging this responsibility as well as they should." National Forum on Higher Education for the Public Good "We cannot lay claim to greater public investment-to which we must lay claim if we are to serve our function in a knowledgeintensive society that also subscribes to democratic valuesunless we are seen to serve the public good". Multidisciplinary perspectives on higher education for the public good.

Research paper thumbnail of Decoding the Public Good of Higher Education

Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 2008

ABSTRACT This study analyzed 217 descriptions of "higher education for the public good&a... more ABSTRACT This study analyzed 217 descriptions of "higher education for the public good" that were provided by participants in two national programs that focused on the public role and respon-sibilities of higher education. Both programs were created and administered by the National Forum on Higher Education for the Public Good at the University of Michigan. Four independent content analyses were conducted on the 217 descriptions, which yielded five main themes and nineteen subthemes of "higher education for the public good. " Additionally, several overarching foci emerged that cut across many of the thematic areas. This article concludes with a discussion of important implications for public policy, institutional practices, community relations, research, curricular and cocurricular offerings to students, and the choices and quality of relationships institutions engage in with other social entities.

Research paper thumbnail of Financial Barriers for Students with Non-Apparent Disabilities within Canadian Postsecondary Education

The Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2013

This study examined the education-related debt, sources of debt, and the process of acquiring acc... more This study examined the education-related debt, sources of debt, and the process of acquiring accommodations for students with non-apparent (such as learning disabilities and mental health disabilities) and apparent disabilities in Canadian postsecondary education. A third group emerged during analyses, students with medical disabilities, which appeared unique from both apparent and non-apparent disabilities. This study involved a survey of 1,026 students with disabilities from across Canada. Students with apparent disabilities received significantly greater amounts of funding from government student grants and bursary programs. Students with medical disabilities received greater social assistance, had significantly higher projected education-related debt loads, and expressed greater concern regarding financial barriers and debt repayment. The findings regarding education-related debt and financial barriers for students with non-apparent disabilities and medical disabilities suggest a need for further investigation and potential policy implications for these specific cohorts of students.

Research paper thumbnail of The Development of Criteria to Evaluate College Student Leadership Programs: A Delphi Approach

Journal of College Student Development, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of What I Hear You Saying Is... : Analysis of Student Comments from the NSSE

College student journal, Mar 1, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Student activism: Impacting personal, institutional, and community change

New Directions for Student Services, 1994

With observed and predicted growth in social and political activism among students, higher educat... more With observed and predicted growth in social and political activism among students, higher education and community leaders are challenged to rethink the impact of student activism on students' development and on institutional and community change processes.

Research paper thumbnail of Calls for Papers: Special Issue of The Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies

Research paper thumbnail of A Continuum of Approaches to Service-Learning within Canadian Post-secondary Education

Canadian Journal of Higher Education, Dec 31, 1969

This article provides a multi-level conceptual framework for servicelearning that can serve as a ... more This article provides a multi-level conceptual framework for servicelearning that can serve as a decision-making guide for service-learning initiatives in Canadian post-secondary education. Service-learning approach options along a non-hierarchical continuum (philanthropic, social justice, and social transformation) are examined; the theoretical clusters used to frame this examination include experiential education, social learning, student development, and liberatory education. Various dimensions and potential implications of each approach are explored. Regardless of the particular service-learning approach adopted by Canadian institutions, decision makers and participants should be conscious of the parameters and potential impact of their chosen approach. RÉSUMÉ Ce document fournit un cadre conceptuel à niveaux multiples pour l'apprentissage par le service communautaire et sert de guide à la prise de décisions sur les initiatives d'apprentissage par le service dans l'enseignement postsecondaire au Canada. Le document examine les choix d'approches en matière d'apprentissage par le service d'après un continuum non hiérarchique (philanthropique, justice sociale et transformation sociale). Les grappes théoriques ayant servi à encadrer l'examen des approches à l'apprentissage par le service comprennent l'éducation par l'expérience, l'apprentissage social, le développement de l'étudiant et l'éducation libératrice. Diverses dimensions et répercussions possibles de chaque approche sont présentées. Peu importe l'approche particulière adoptée par les établissements d'enseignement canadiens, les décideurs et participants doivent être conscients des paramètres et de l'effet possible de l'approche choisie.

Research paper thumbnail of What's the Good of Higher Education?

Research paper thumbnail of Criteria to Evaluate Student Leadership Programs

NASPA Journal, Apr 1, 1994

Research paper thumbnail of An Interview with Ambassador James A. Joseph

Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, Aug 1, 2003

Program. Joseph also is developing an independent Center on Leadership and Public Values, which w... more Program. Joseph also is developing an independent Center on Leadership and Public Values, which will be based in Durham and in Cape Town. The center will work in partnership with Duke and the University of Cape Town to help emerging leaders in ...

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding undergraduate students’ experience: a content analysis using NSSE open-ended comments as an example

Quality & Quantity, Aug 3, 2011

This study demonstrates how a qualitative content analysis method may be used to help understand ... more This study demonstrates how a qualitative content analysis method may be used to help understand undergraduate students' experience. We examine and rationalize the methodological concerns regarding content analysis of open-ended comments in the qualitative study. We describe a data analysis technique, using qualitative responses from National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) as an example, and highlight the findings in a thematic way to convey how undergraduate students perceive issues that challenge them to develop skills, awareness, and confidence, as well as the potential factors that influence student engagement and future success. Finally, we provide potentials of how these findings can be utilized to improve student experience, limitations of this study as well as suggestions for future research.

Research paper thumbnail of A Two-Dimensional Approach to Understanding Cultural Differences and Discrimination: A Workshop within a Workshop

Journal of College Student Development, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of Student Activism as a Form of Leadership and Student Development

Research paper thumbnail of What's the Good of Higher Education?

Research paper thumbnail of African American Faculty and White American Students

The Counseling Psychologist, 1995

The development of culturally competent counseling skills and knowledge is experienced differentl... more The development of culturally competent counseling skills and knowledge is experienced differently when faculty and students are from culturally and/or racially different backgrounds. This article reviews some of the factors that influence learning and teaching in counselor preparation programs when the faculty member is African American and the students are White Americans.

Research paper thumbnail of A Continuum of Approaches to Service-Learning within Canadian Post-Secondary Education

This article provides a multi-level conceptual framework for service-learning that can serve as a... more This article provides a multi-level conceptual framework for service-learning that can serve as a decision-making guide for service-learning initiatives in Canadian post-secondary education. Service-learning approach options along a non-hierarchical continuum (philanthropic, social justice, and social transformation) are examined; the theoretical clusters used to frame this examination include experiential education, social learning, student development, and liberatory education. Various dimensions and potential implications of each approach are explored. Regardless of the particular service-learning approach adopted by Canadian institutions, decision makers and participants should be conscious of the parameters and potential impact of their chosen approach. Ce document fournit un cadre conceptuel a niveaux multiples pour l’apprentissage par le service communautaire et sert de guide a la prise de decisions sur les initiatives d’apprentissage par le service dans l’enseignement postse...

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding undergraduate students’ experience: a content analysis using NSSE open-ended comments as an example

This study demonstrates how a qualitative content analysis method may be used to help understand ... more This study demonstrates how a qualitative content analysis method may be used to help understand undergraduate students’ experience. We examine and rationalize the methodological concerns regarding content analysis of open-ended comments in the qualitative study. We describe a data analysis technique, using qualitative responses from National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) as an example, and highlight the findings in a thematic way to convey how undergraduate students perceive issues that challenge them to develop skills, awareness, and confidence, as well as the potential factors that influence student engagement and future success. Finally, we provide potentials of how these findings can be utilized to improve student experience, limitations of this study as well as suggestions for future research.