This paper seeks to illuminate new perspectives on the concept of crisis in globalised higher education (HE) by focusing on knowledge generated by doctoral research. Doctoral research is a significant part of research and knowledge building in HE, particularly in science, and doctoral students contribute to the research capacity and knowledge…

For the last few decades, leadership standards have served as a de facto "recommended curriculum" for preparation programs in the United States. In this article, we: (1) share the new National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards, (2) present the literature supporting the standards, and (3) critically assess the influence…

Universities have long been involved in knowledge transfer activities. Yet the last 30 years have seen major changes in the governance of university-industry interactions. Knowledge transfer has become a strategic issue: as a source of funding for university research and (rightly or wrongly) as a policy tool for economic development. Universities…

A variety of recent learning theories are discussed, and the possible integration of the models is examined. It is suggested that despite problems of terminology, development of separate schools of research, and commonality of concerns, each theory contains certain key concepts from which one can produce a meta-model. (MSE)

Explores the implications of individual effort amidst education's bigness and the possibility of retrieving new instructional "ideas" from the bewildering sea of new research and publications. Teachers need to be continuously informed and consistently encouraged to employ their new knowledge creatively. (Author/BEF)

The author argues that findings of research in humanistic education should be treated as a vital element in teacher education. Humanistic educational practices in which high levels of empathy, congruence, and positive self regard are present will most certainly reduce, if not alleviate, many of the major problems facing education. (MT)

Describes potential areas for service-learning research involving older adults. Provides methodological recommendations intended to address such issues as recruitment, retention, and randomization of participants; appropriateness of assessment tools; student training in research methods; and treatment of topics such as sexuality. (Contains 46…

Teacher effectiveness research is presented within the context of research about the teaching of reading in an effort to guide preservice teachers to make deliberate judgments in selecting instructional strategies from conflicting research findings. Suggestions for teacher educators are offered. (Author/MT)

Synthesizes major findings of writing research into 10 basic principles: grammar, correctness, feedback, positive reinforcement, formative evaluation, quality of learning, specific devices, sharing, student interest, and reading. Applies the principles to business communication classes. (RS)

Summarizes six significant findings of research on writing that business communication teachers may find of special interest. Lists seven implications of the research for business communication instruction. (RS)

Two questions are considered: "How do results of university research find their way into societal improvements?" and "What might enhance the flow and use of results of university research?" Perspectives of government sponsorship, institutional management, and institutional conservation are considered, as well as findings from studies of…

Studies on the relationship between research and development (R&D) and public policymaking processes are reviewed. Attention is directed to R&D utilization in Sweden and other countries. The publications are grouped into four categories: policymaking and knowledge utilization, research policy, higher education policy, and knowledge…

A literature review concerning the relationship of institutional research and the institution's decision-making process reveals a wide range of opinion. A recurring theme is the precarious position of the researcher in the unique organization of higher education. Most sources agree that the institutional research office must be perceived as…

This report is among the first to gather data on what really works to increase under-represented students interest and success in quantitatively based occupations. The report also compiles specific recommendations based on that data. Data from a variety of sources show that although African American, Hispanic, and American Indian students who go…

Suggests guidelines for evaluating and using the findings of research in the classroom. (JL)