higher-education

In the context of pursuing quality education empirical evidence for Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in foundational mathematics is limited, particularly regarding the psychological mechanisms through which it affects learning. This gap is acute within China's New Liberal Arts initiative, a national higher-education reform integrating quantitative reasoning with humanistic and interdisciplinary comp…

Mental Health Maze on Campus Joshua.Bay Tue, 05/05/2026 - 03:00 AM As colleges expand services, a new study from the Ruderman Family Foundation finds students struggling to navigate a growing but fragmented system. How can institutions help? Byline(s) Joshua Bay

Two teams from the University of West Florida's Department of Instructional Design and Technology, housed in the School of Education, earned top honors in the 2026 International Society for Performa...

The McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellowships Scheme 2027 is one of the most prestigious early-career research programs offered by the University of Melbourne. Established in 2010, this flagship initiative is designed to support exceptional postdoctoral researchers at a critical stage in their academic journey, helping them build research independence, expand collaborations, and strengthen their leadersh…

Applications are now open for the Macquarie LEADS High School Externship, offered by Macquarie Group in partnership with Extern. This program is a great opportunity for high school students interested in exploring careers in financial services. About the Externship The externship is a 5-week hybrid programme designed to give students early exposure to the financial […] The post Macquarie LEADS Hi…

The UNDP Youth for Climate Action Course 2026 is a globally accessible, free online learning program designed to equip young people with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to understand climate change and actively contribute to solutions at local, national, and international levels. Developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with Eco […] The post UNDP Youth f…

IntroductionOngoing digital transformation in Higher Education emphasizes the centrality of educators' digital competence for high-quality, student-centered teaching. This competence includes informed, ethical and pedagogically grounded use of digital technologies, alongside the competency to foster students' own digital literacy. Despite broad recognition of these demands, systematic evidence on…

BackgroundStudents with disabilities in South African higher education continue to encounter persistent institutional, structural and attitudinal barriers, despite a progressive policy landscape. These challenges are particularly visible within Comprehensive, Open, Distance and e-Learning (CODeL) institutions, where accessibility and retention intersect with the demands of remote learning environ…

Higher Education Was Built on Scarcity. That Model Is Breaking. Kristine Maloney Mon, 05/04/2026 - 03:00 AM By tying value to selectivity, colleges created a system that limits access, inflates cost and undermines its own credibility. Byline(s) Carol Keese

The students enrolled in the UT San Antonio School of Architecture + Planning aren’t just studying in downtown San Antonio; they’re learning from it. Architect Michelangelo Sabatino, PhD, who leads the school, recently spoke with Bob Rivard, host of big city small town, about the impact of relocating the school to One Riverwalk Place in […] The post An urban classroom: The School of Architecture …

Some students hesitate before they put their thoughts into words. Not because they have nothing to say, but because they’re afraid what they think won’t be “right.”  In my introductory music course, students write about unfamiliar pieces on day one, and for many, that unfamiliarity creates a kind of self-silencing. They listen, form impressions, even have language for what […] The post Bridging t…

First-generation college students and international students navigate distinct stressors and hidden curricula. Students belonging to both groups must navigate it all.

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The COVID-19 pandemic affected individuals, families, communities, and a variety of workplaces across the world. Many studies have addressed the impact of the emergency transition from on-ground to online on educators, students, and their families. However, while there is emerging literature on the impact of COVID-19 on neurodiverse individuals and on neurodiverse individuals in the workplace, th…

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted higher education, requiring institutions to rapidly transition to virtual learning environments and leaving faculty to manage increased workloads, stress, and challenges related to instructional quality and student engagement. The problem in this study is traditional faculty continue to experience these challenges in the post pandemic academic landsca…

Organizational change initiatives in higher education often lead to decreased job satisfaction among administrative staff. Higher education leaders are concerned with maintaining employee job satisfaction during such periods because disengagement among administrative staff can reduce performance and increase turnover. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies hig…

The problem that was addressed through this study was the high percentage of novice teachers leaving the profession during the first 5 years of teaching in a Southwestern state. Grounded in Mitchell et al.'s job embeddedness theory, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore K-12 teachers’ perspectives on factors influencing their decision to remain in the education profession, as well …

The lack of diversity in the superintendent workforce in Texas is a significant concern that affects the educational experiences and opportunities of Texas students, teachers, families, and their communities. The problem addressed through this study was the underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic superintendents in Texas school districts. Guided by critical race theory and intersectionality the…

The problem that was addressed through this study is that higher education institutions play a critical role in advancing the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs), yet limited research offers guidance on how institutions can implement the SDGs through systems-oriented strategic planning. Guided by Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and Senge’s systems thinking, the purpose of this qual…