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Spott, Jessica L., Ed.; Sobehrad, Lane J., Ed.; Hite, Rebecca L., Ed. – IGI Global, 2023
Locally or individually, STEM programs provide additional opportunities to engage K-12 students, including those from marginalized groups, with the support of STEM outreach organizations through the co-construction and implementation of STEM activities during school, out of school, at home, and in the community. Research suggests that…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Partnerships in Education, School Community Programs
Torrens, Kathleen M., Ed.; Amador, Jose A., Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2012
This book focuses on online pedagogy and the challenges and opportunities incumbent in the transformation of a face-to-face college course. It is intended as a resource and support for new online teachers--a source of ideas and strategies from a variety of disciplinary perspectives as well as pedagogical perspectives--and for those experienced in…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Interdisciplinary Approach, Faculty Development, Virtual Classrooms
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Falconer, John; Holcomb, Dianne – College Student Journal, 2008
Undergraduate research programs are becoming more prevalent, but research on the processes and outcomes is limited and deals largely with perceptions of student learning gains. This paper adds to the literature by describing undergraduate research activities from the student perspective. A phenomenological approach was used to analyze journals…
Descriptors: Student Research, Stimulation, Mentors, Student Attitudes
Baber, Lorenzo DuBois; Barrientos, Jessica I.; Bragg, Debra D.; Castro, Erin; Khan, Sadya – Office of Community College Research and Leadership, 2009
Rising remediation rates among college students are leading to increased time for completion of degree, additional costs for students and colleges, and financial aid being used on courses that do not count towards a degree. In response to these issues, in 2007 the state of Illinois passed the College and Career Readiness Act, Public Act 095-0694,…
Descriptors: High Schools, Community Colleges, Pilot Projects, Program Evaluation
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This July 23, 2004 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Waking up from the American Dream" (Abramsky, Sasha); (2) "The Well-Tempered Seminar" (Parini, Jay); (3)…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Athletics, Foreign Countries, Memory