How The University Works

Author : Marc Bousquet,Cary Nelson
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 0814791123

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How the University Works by Marc Bousquet,Cary Nelson Pdf

As much as we think we know about the modern university, very little has been said about what it's like to work there. Instead of the high-wage, high-profit world of knowledge work, most campus employees—including the vast majority of faculty—really work in the low-wage, low-profit sphere of the service economy. Tenure-track positions are at an all-time low, with adjuncts and graduate students teaching the majority of courses. This super-exploited corps of disposable workers commonly earn fewer than $16,000 annually, without benefits, teaching as many as eight classes per year. Even undergraduates are being exploited as a low-cost, disposable workforce. Marc Bousquet, a major figure in the academic labor movement, exposes the seamy underbelly of higher education—a world where faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates work long hours for fast-food wages. Assessing the costs of higher education’s corporatization on faculty and students at every level, How the University Works is urgent reading for anyone interested in the fate of the university.

Author : Connor Whiteley
Publisher : CGD Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-18
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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How University Works? by Connor Whiteley Pdf

Psychology students love university. It's an amazing time. But students sometimes fear coming to university. Students are unsure how things work and they want information about university. Written by bestselling and university student writer Connor Whiteley, this great engaging and extremely useful book tells you everything you want to know and university and more. Including brilliant tips, advice and more. If you want a great easy read to learn more about university for psychology students. You NEED this book! BUY NOW! How Does University Work? Includes Introduction Part One: Before Starting University Is University Right For You? How Does University Work? How To Choose The Right Specific Degree For You? What Is Clearing For University Students? Is Online or In-Person University Right For You? Is Online Learning Here To Stay? What Is Online University Like? Tackling The Myths How Does University Accommodation Work? What Are Your Accommodation Options At University? Are Scholarships A Good Idea? Part Two: During University How To Pick Optional Modules At University? Should I Change My Degree At University? Part Three: Third Year and Beyond Expectation Setting For Final Year Modules What To Do After University? Why Do A Masters Degree? How Do Masters Degrees Work? Why Do A PhD? How Do PhDs Work? Conclusion

Author : Andrew C. Comrie
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781800641105

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Like Nobody's Business by Andrew C. Comrie Pdf

How do university finances really work? From flagship public research universities to small, private liberal arts colleges, there are few aspects of these institutions associated with more confusion, myths or lack of understanding than how they fund themselves and function in the business of higher education. Using simple, approachable explanations supported by clear illustrations, this book takes the reader on an engaging and enlightening tour of how the money flows. How does the university really pay for itself? Why do tuition and fees rise so fast? Why do universities lose money on research? Do most donations go to athletics? Grounded in hard data, original analyses, and the practical experience of a seasoned administrator, this book provides refreshingly clear answers and comprehensive insights for anyone on or off campus who is interested in the business of the university: how it earns its money, how it spends it, and how it all works.

Author : Philip Lindsley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Education
ISBN : HARVARD:32044028988921

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The Works of Philip Lindsley D.D., Late President of the University of Nashville ... by Philip Lindsley Pdf

Author : John Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B3311749

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The Works of Professor Wilson of the University of Edinburgh: Noctes ambrosianae by John Wilson Pdf

Author : Martin Hyde
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136735080

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The International Student's Guide to UK Education by Martin Hyde Pdf

Are you thinking of studying at university in Britain? Do you feel confused about which course is best for you, which university to choose, and how to apply? Are you wondering about what kinds of challenges you will be faced with, how best to approach them and how to overcome them? If so, this guidebook is for you. Honest and accurate, this book acts as an international student introduction and cultural guide to UK Higher Education. It informs and guides students in their preparation for all aspects of UK HE, from university selection and application through to participation, and provides a clear understanding of how British universities function. Helping international students make the most of the many opportunities that university offers, this text will expand your knowledge of UK Higher Education with regards to: Application procedures Finances Self-awareness, cultural understanding and adaptation (social and academic) University administrative procedures, facilities and support Work and career information and advice. The International Student’s Guide to UK Education is a comprehensive guide that will help students to develop critical and reflective ability in order to become independent, well-informed and empowered decision makers.

Author : University of the State of New York
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Education
ISBN : UIUC:30112088236564

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Proceedings of the ... Convocation of University of the State of New York by University of the State of New York Pdf

Author : Bruce Thyer
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483351315

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The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods by Bruce Thyer Pdf

Click on the Supplements tab above for further details on the different versions of SPSS programs. The canonical Handbook is completely updated with more student-friendly features The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods is a cutting-edge volume that covers all the major topics that are relevant for Social Work Research methods. Edited by Bruce Thyer and containing contributions by leading authorities, this Handbook covers both qualitative and quantitative approaches as well as a section that delves into more general issues such as evidence based practice, ethics, gender, ethnicity, International Issues, integrating both approaches, and applying for grants. New to this Edition More content on qualitative methods and mixed methods More coverage of evidence-based practice More support to help students effectively use the Internet A companion Web site at www.sagepub.com/thyerhdbk2e containing a test bank and PowerPoint slides for instructors and relevant SAGE journal articles for students. This Handbook serves as a primary text in the methods courses in MSW programs and doctoral level programs. It can also be used as a reference and research design tool for anyone doing scholarly research in social work or human services.

Author : Sherry Lee Mueller,Mark Overmann
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781626160545

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Working World by Sherry Lee Mueller,Mark Overmann Pdf

Now available in a new second edition, Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development offers an engaging guide for cause-oriented people dedicated to begin or enhance careers in the now burgeoning fields of international affairs. Mueller and Overmann expand their original dialogue between a career veteran and a young professional to address issues that recognize the meteoric rise of social media and dramatic geopolitical events. They explore how the idea of an international career has shifted: nearly every industry taking on more and more international dimensions, while international skills—linguistic ability, intercultural management, and sensitivity—become ever more highly prized by potential employers. This second edition of Working World offers ten new and four significantly updated profiles as well as new and expanded concepts that include work-life balance, the importance of informational interviews, moving on, and key building blocks for international careers.Like the award-winning first edition, Working World is a rare and valuable resource to students and graduates interested in careers in international affairs, mid-career professionals who want to make a career change or shift, as well as guidance counselors and career center specialists at universities.

Author : Ronald Barnett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317665267

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Thinking and Rethinking the University by Ronald Barnett Pdf

In the World Library of Educationalists series, international scholars compile career-long selections of what they judge to be among their finest pieces so the world has access to them in a single manageable volume. Readers are able to follow the themes and strands and see how their work contributes to the development of the field. Over more than three decades, Professor Ronald Barnett has acquired a distinctive position as a leading philosopher of the university and higher education, and this volume brings together 15 of his key writings, particularly papers from leading journals. This volume also includes, as his introductory chapter, an intellectual autobiography, in which Professor Barnett recounts the history of his scholarship and writing, traces its development across five stages, and identifies the themes and sources of inspiration that lie within his corpus of work. Ronald Barnett has described his corpus of work as a social philosophy of the university that is at once conceptual, critical, practical and imaginative. His concepts of criticality, critical interdisciplinarity, supercomplexity and the ecological university have been taken up in the literature across the world. Through telling examples, and with an incisive clarity of writing, Ronald Barnett’s scholarship has helped to illuminate in fresh ways and reorient practices in the university and in higher education. The chapters in this volume reveal all of these qualities so making this volume a compelling overview of a passionate and yet constructive critic of the university.

Author : J F C Harrison
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134530830

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A History of the Working Men's College by J F C Harrison Pdf

Originally published in 1954, this is the first full-length account of the history of the Working Men’s College in St.Pancras, London. One hundred and fifty years on from its foundation in 1854, it is the oldest adult educational institute in the country. Self-governing and self-financing, it is a rich part of London’s social history. The college stands out as a distinctive monument of the voluntary social service founded by the Victorians, unchanged in all its essentials yet adapting itself to the demands of each generation of students and finding voluntary and unpaid teachers to continue its tradition.

Author : Neil Selwyn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317667087

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Digital Technology and the Contemporary University by Neil Selwyn Pdf

Digital Technology and the Contemporary University examines the often messy realities of higher education in the ‘digital age’. Drawing on a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives, the book explores the intimate links between digital technology and wider shifts within contemporary higher education – not least the continued rise of the managerialist ‘bureaucratic’ university. It highlights the ways that these new trends can be challenged, and possibly changed altogether. Addressing a persistent gap in higher education and educational technology research, where digital technology is rarely subject to an appropriately critical approach, Degrees of Digitization offers an alternative reading of the social, political, economic and cultural issues surrounding universities and technology. The book highlights emerging themes that are beginning to be recognised and discussed in academia, but as yet have not been explored thoroughly. Over the course of eight wide-ranging chapters the book addresses issues such as: The role of digital technology in university reform; Digital technologies and the organisation of universities; Digital technology and the working lives of university staff; Digital technology and the ‘student experience’; Reimagining the place of digital technology within the contemporary university. This book will be of great interest to all students, academic researchers and writers working in the areas of education studies and/or educational technology, as well as being essential reading for anyone working in the areas of higher education research and digital media research.

Author : Iris Bohnet
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780674089037

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What Works by Iris Bohnet Pdf

Gender equality is a moral and a business imperative. But unconscious bias holds us back and de-biasing minds has proven to be difficult and expensive. Behavioral design offers a new solution. Iris Bohnet shows that by de-biasing organizations instead of individuals, we can make smart changes that have big impacts—often at low cost and high speed.

Author : Erica Chenoweth,Maria J. Stephan
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231527484

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Why Civil Resistance Works by Erica Chenoweth,Maria J. Stephan Pdf

For more than a century, from 1900 to 2006, campaigns of nonviolent resistance were more than twice as effective as their violent counterparts in achieving their stated goals. By attracting impressive support from citizens, whose activism takes the form of protests, boycotts, civil disobedience, and other forms of nonviolent noncooperation, these efforts help separate regimes from their main sources of power and produce remarkable results, even in Iran, Burma, the Philippines, and the Palestinian Territories. Combining statistical analysis with case studies of specific countries and territories, Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan detail the factors enabling such campaigns to succeed and, sometimes, causing them to fail. They find that nonviolent resistance presents fewer obstacles to moral and physical involvement and commitment, and that higher levels of participation contribute to enhanced resilience, greater opportunities for tactical innovation and civic disruption (and therefore less incentive for a regime to maintain its status quo), and shifts in loyalty among opponents' erstwhile supporters, including members of the military establishment. Chenoweth and Stephan conclude that successful nonviolent resistance ushers in more durable and internally peaceful democracies, which are less likely to regress into civil war. Presenting a rich, evidentiary argument, they originally and systematically compare violent and nonviolent outcomes in different historical periods and geographical contexts, debunking the myth that violence occurs because of structural and environmental factors and that it is necessary to achieve certain political goals. Instead, the authors discover, violent insurgency is rarely justifiable on strategic grounds.

Author : Eric L. Johnson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830875276

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Foundations for Soul Care by Eric L. Johnson Pdf

In this groundbreaking work of first-order scholarship, Eric Johnson makes a vitally important contribution to the field of Christian counseling. He first presents a detailed overview and appreciative but critical evaluation of the reigning paradigms in the field of Christian counseling, particularly biblical counseling and integration. Building on their respective strengths, he seeks to move beyond the current impasse in the field and develop a more unified and robustly Christian understanding. Drawing upon the Bible and various Christian intellectual and soul care traditions, and through a Christian reinterpretation of relevant modern psychological theory and research, Johnson proceeds to offer a new framework for the care of souls that is comprehensive in scope, yet flows from a Christian understanding of human beings--what amounts to a distinctly Christian version of psychology. This book is a must-read for any serious Christian teacher, student, or practitioner in the fields of psychology or counseling.