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Congrats on receiving the Frandson Award for your recent book, Michael D. Smith! We covered his work in our newsletter a few weeks ago. If you're curious about the future of universities, check out our article below: https://lnkd.in/g3ymiQkE

Another interesting set of articles from QS Quacquarelli Symonds in their latest Insights Magazine, including a great piece on the state of higher education in the Middle East. https://lnkd.in/ePGn9cJN #highereducation #internationaleducation #studyabroad

Are you considering applying to US and UK universities? 🎓 📝 Navigating the differences between the Common Application and UCAS can be challenging, especially when it comes to crafting a personal statement.   Keystone’s Managing Director, Ed Richardson, has been invited to join a webinar hosted by Dr. Liz Doe Stone, President of Top Tier Admissions, where they will discuss: (1) The key differences between the US and UK application processes. (2) How to craft a compelling personal statement tailored to each system. (3) Tips on highlighting your unique strengths, experiences, and academic achievements. (4) Effective strategies for managing deadlines and multiple applications. Do sign up to join them live by signing up ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dEdf7q4u #PersonalStatement #CollegeAdmissions #CommonApp #UCAS #HigherEducation #Webinar #KeystoneTutors

Check the latest issue of Studies in Higher Education, which includes some interesting (accidental) pairings of studies: - Yang et al used a quasi-experimental method to examine the effect of the tenure track system in China on faculty members’ research productivity - Bran et al conducted interviews with PhD graduates from France to examine their appraisal of work demands, gauging the challenges and hindrances to academic work. - Kelly & Given discuss the community engagement for impact framework, grounded in a study of Canada and Australia - Hong investigates international alumni engagement in Australia as Knowledge Diplomacy. - Zhang & Hyland explore how students used coursework feedback to improve their writing; Carless, Jung & Li discuss the enactment of authentic feedback in doctoral education. - Crawford et al report on a longitudinal study of the causal factors that predict Australian students' sense of belonging in higher education - Wong introduces a conceptual framework of spatial belonging in higher ed. - Zembylas and Dhanani & Baylis, from very different perspectives, critique neoliberal influences in academia in their articles on chronopolitics and on elite business schools in the UK, respectively. And there's more good stuff there - check it out:

Big news! One of our CPED members, Stephen J. Pape, has just been awarded a 2024 Society of Professors of Education Outstanding Book Honorable Mention. 🏆 Congratulations on this impressive achievement! Founded by John Dewey in 1902, this society is renowned for its focus on the core issues in education. Your recognition by such a distinguished organization speaks volumes about the quality and impact of your work. 👏 #Education #OutstandingBook #SocietyOfProfessorsOfEducation #JohnDeweyLegacy 📖

Canadian Journal of Higher Education Special Issue: Canadian Student Affairs and Services Submission of 500-600 word abstract for editorial review: June 28th, 2024 There has been considerable growth in the status of student affairs and this Special Issue seeks to advance Canadian student affairs and services research, inviting contributions across five broad topics that previous studies have used to organize scholarship in the field (Clarke & Arnold, 2022; Hanson & Denzine, 2000):  1. Who are today’s college and university students?  2. How do they experience college and university?  3. What do students learn in college and university, and who do they become? 4. How does college and university affect what students learn and who they become?  5. What organization and communication structures characterize student affairs and services divisions? What competencies and qualifications guide the profession? https://lnkd.in/gC-EUNBr

Are university rankings your guide or just a number? 🤔 Read our latest blog and discover the truth behind the rankings that shape future education choices. Learn the factors that truly matter when selecting the right institution for your goals. Don't let misleading metrics define your academic journey. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dRxfTkM2 #StaffordGlobal #Blog #UniversityRankings #HigherEducation #StudentChoices #AcademicExcellence #EducationMatters

Alumni alert! Dr. Curt Herridge recently had the results of his dissertation published as an article in Educause Review, a revered publication of the higher education IT community. This article focuses on the recent trend of centralizing IT resources in higher education and the impact that it has had on reporting structures and organizational strategy. Check out the full article here: https://bit.ly/4dktKRK

Lost in the jargon jungle of university performance metrics? Dr Jon Renyard, University Secretary at Arts University Bournemouth, is here to guide you. In our latest guest blog post he breaks down the complexities of academic assurance and offers practical tips for measuring a university's success. Follow the link below to read: https://lnkd.in/e-4_3GHW #assurance #highereducation #university #governance

Are university rankings your guide or just a number? 🤔 Read our latest blog and discover the truth behind the rankings that shape future education choices. Learn the factors that truly matter when selecting the right institution for your goals. Don't let misleading metrics define your academic journey. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dpKc2gPk #StaffordGlobal #Blog #UniversityRankings #HigherEducation #StudentChoices #AcademicExcellence #EducationMatters