Policies on internationalisation exist in Higher Education around the world, but no literature is currently available which draws together scholarly responses to these policies. This study reviews responses to internationalisation policy for 'Home' students (as opposed to international students) in Higher Education Institutions globally. A…

Establishing genuine connections among educators and students is a key element of healthy school environments. These connections are not just surface-level interactions; they are deep, meaningful relationships that reflect educators' commitments to understanding and supporting each student's unique background, strengths, and challenges. This brief…

To balance the theoretical knowledge garnered by students in higher education institutions (HEIs) with the competencies required by the industry, researchers have suggested the concerted input of communities of practice (i.e., construction practitioners). This can be achieved through practitioners' provision of instructors' course-support needs…

The organizational change framework is a tool for understanding and facilitating organizational change and success, grounded in the principles of design thinking and the foundational leadership and organizational wellness (FLOW) model. This article dives into the components of the organizational change framework--collect the information, connect…

Navigating the transition to university is a challenge for many students with numerous negative consequences if not successful. The current literature body is disparate and contains numerous methodological and analytical inconsistencies that make it difficult to identify the most salient and effective factors that help predict transition success…

Although researchers agree that Alternative Education (AE) within the United States is an essential set of schools and programs that do things beyond traditional education, they do not agree on the purpose for these efforts. To understand how researchers can connect between existing perspectives and consider new ways that they can discuss success…

Higher education stakeholders want students to succeed. Whereas the term student success is easily spoken among these stakeholders, it is more complex to define, measure, and improve. Additionally, the same stakeholders may have different ideas of what student success means and what programs and services best support students toward success. In…

Predictive models of student success can provide timely information to inform interventions in K-12 and higher education. However, the design and implementation of these predictive models require various stakeholders to make decisions about the prediction target, data sources, processing, training, models, and deployment strategies. These choices…

The expanding complexity and increasing disruptions of our world affects schools. During both stable and unstable times, successful educational leaders support their schools' ability to accomplish their core mission: student learning and development. Using a qualitative approach, this research explored experiences of educational leaders who…

These are times of rapid change. According to the Marrakech Framework for Action, adult learning and education (ALE) can and should play an important role in equipping citizens with the necessary skills to participate actively in these processes and shaping the future. In this article, we share case studies from community projects in Tunisia and…

Students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face a range of difficulties at university, which can lead them to drop out or fail their studies. Among the solutions proposed to support them, technological tools may be relevant. However, although a great deal of work has been carried out on children with ASD, at university their effectiveness and…

Amid declining enrollment in humanities programs throughout the United States, the English major has been hit the hardest. This article gives voice to current English majors about why they choose to enroll in a program that often receives criticism pertaining to its value and worth. This study provides a literature review of the history of higher…

Regular class attendance has traditionally been seen as a positive contributor to academic success in higher education. However, progress in educational technologies, evolving learning styles, and self-directed learning have given rise to a debate on the role of physical presence of students in class. This study aimed to analyse the impact of…

This brief essay aims to probe an accepted norm in peer tutoring hiring processes, specifically the "ipso facto" acceptance that a good student equates to being a good tutor. While this practice makes sense in many instances, perhaps a more holistic approach is warranted, particularly in light of the humanistic work we perform in…

This article examines the role of strategic planning in effectively managing learning centers by highlighting the importance of balancing immediate operational needs with long-term strategic goals. It explores the application of practical fundamental planning principles like SWOT analysis and SMART goals. The discussion includes a framework for…