3.5.1. Self-assessment Rubric
This self-assessment rubric builds upon existing and/or validated prior works. Even though the researcher revised the works of Furco, (2000 & 2003); Gelmon & Seifer et al., (2005); Kecskes & Muyllaert, (1997), Kecskes, (2006) and Andrew et al., (2009), he will use the self-assessment rubric for the institutionalization of community engagement in universities developed by Gelmon et al., et al.,(2005). This rubric is chosen due to two reasons: first, this rubric is designed for institution level assessment instead of faculty of department levels. Second, the rubric seems to be relatively brief and straight forward so that participants can simply understand and complete it. The Rubric is structured along
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3.5.2. Semi-structured Interview
Semi-structured interviewing is the most widely used method of data collection in qualitative research in social sciences. This is partly because interview data can be analyzed in a variety of ways, which means that semi-structured interviewing is a method of data collection that is compatible with several methods of data analysis (Willig, 2008). To this end, semi structured interviews will be conducted in this study in order to get rich data from different sources. The researcher will use semi structured interview in order to allow rich narrative from open ended questions.
This interview will be conducted with key administrative staffs from eternal community and key community leaders ('particular partners') from external community.
Interview guide will be prepared by the researcher himself based on the rubric of self assessment on the institutionalization of community engagement in Universities which was developed by Gelmon et al. (2005) and the literature to be
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(2005) will be adapted and used in this study. The questionnaire with the five-point-likert scale which comprises 25 items is prepared by the researcher himself based on the rubric of self assessment on the institutionalization of community engagement in Universities developed by Gelmon et al. (2005). The interview guide, observation, focus group discussion and document analysis items will be constructed by the researcher from the available literature and the aforesaid rubric in line with the research
Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus writes Are College Worth the Price of Admission? on how some universities should improve their approach to their students, faculty, and the school’s structure. They discussed how schools should be engaging their students. They mention several things that affects the faculty like sabbaticals, tenure, and adjuncts. They also made some statements regarding the school’s view on education.
An integral part of improving and sustaining Morgan’s infrastructure and operating processes is creating an environment where students can comfortably voice their concerns and witness gradual changes. I will ensure students from all backgrounds recognize Morgan State University as their “home away from home” by holding informal Town Hall Meetings. These meetings will take place in different areas across campus that target different populations where students are surrounded by the Student Government Association and their peers. For example, immediately before or after Jummah Prayer on Friday’s at 1pm would be the perfect opportunity to have international students from Saudi Arabia voice their concerns. Students will have the ability to confidently share their opinions and complete surveys that outline their expectation of the university.
Initiating and advocating change for students and the community without the expectation of being recognized is what has made me an HBCU All-Star. The moment I came to Nashville to attend the Illustrious Tennessee State University, I vowed to be an advocate for change and lead on and off campus. Countless hours and many sacrifices were made to ensure that my scholarship exemplified academic excellence. Extensive strategic planning and professional development was completed to ensure that my leadership was effective for my student body, local community, and the HBCU community at large. Humble and willing service to my community is what I’ve executed through my civic engagement in political and community affairs.
The primary audience of this article appears to be individuals working in higher education, such as college
York University demonstrates this in various ways. First of all, student governments, also known as college councils, play an important role for students. They host school events, form clubs and organizations, and represent the student body. York University's Student Governments web page describes the college councils as "great opportunity to get involved [and] ultimate goal is [to provide] an enjoyable and educational university experience [for students]" ("Student Governments", n.d.). This is a great
Liberal Arts Self-Assessment There are many benefits to achieving a Liberal Arts education. A Liberal Arts education provides the learner with a broad range of information to help guide them in a direction that create intellectual growth. Liberal Arts cover a wide range of subjects and creates a solid foundation for many other areas of study. A Liberal Arts education teaches you how to think, learn, see things as a whole, makes you a better communicator, and problem solver. A Liberal Arts education is the most important factor in creating critically thinking, well rounded interesting individuals.
Imagine this: You and your classmates are asked to lift ‘x’ amount of weight, ‘x’ amount of times, or for ‘x’ period of time. During these lifts, you will be analyzed and assessed based off performance. The assessment will begin during or after instructions are given and will continue throughout the semester. Steady build of progress is expected and select milestones must be obtained in order to perform well in the class. After the instructions are given, you and your classmates are to begin performing the required criteria.
The Summary of “Qualitative Research Technique for Data Collection”. In this summary, I would draw 3 main points of the article. First, the overview of the qualitative research which covers its definition and purposes. Second, I would describe concisely about the common methods or techniques respectively of the qualitative research, and thirdly, I would uncover the pros and cons of each of the drawn techniques in brief. Overview of Qualitative Research Qualitative Research is mainly about exploratory research.
Creating and maintaining a student centered environment, collaboration with UIC campus units, being supportive and connecting with students, are all contributors to student
The most common type of interview for qualitative research is the in-depth semi-structured interview. As Dornyei (2007) argued a semi-structured interview is a balance between a structured interview in which the interview protocol is strictly attached to and an open interview that is guided by broad topics. A semi-structured interview permits both the researcher and the participant to explore specific topics in greater depth. Furthermore, it allows for flexibility in the manner and sequence of the questions. Dornyei (2007) stated that a semi-structured interview is apt when the researcher has sufficient knowledge of the phenomenon to develop questions in advance.
Article #6 APA Reference Laugesen, B., Lauritsen, M. B., Jørgensen, R., Sørensen, E. E., Grønkjær, Mette, Rasmussen, P. (2017). ADHD and Everyday Life: Healthcare as a Significant Lifeline. Journal of Pediatric Nursing 35 (2017) 105–112 Purpose/ Research Questions The purpose of this study was to explore parental experiences of how healthcare practices and healthcare professionals in Denmark influence everyday life of parents of a child with ADHD.
In the past we know that higher education hasn't always been extreme inclusive, and that someone who brings new and ‘radical’ point of views can be seen in a negative light. When I was watching Black Panther there was a sense of community even for those who were no longer in Wakanda. What would happen if we were able to have a strong sense of community in higher education, from people that come from every walk of life, and what new ideas would be brought to the table to move everyone
The roles and responsibilities of college and university faculty members are closely tied to the central functions of higher education. The functions of colleges and universities are "to promote inquiry and advance the sum of human knowledge, to provide general instruction to the students, and to develop experts for various branches of the public service". Correspondingly, college and university faculty members undertake research, teaching, and service roles to carry out the academic work of their respective institutions. Each of these roles enables faculty members to generate and disseminate knowledge to peers, students, and external audiences. The balance among teaching, research, and service, however, differs widely across institution types
“Stanley Fish attempts to provide support for his argument through claiming that character cannot be taught and that civic responsibility is not learnt in a classroom; however his claims do not subdue the various benefits of civic engagement in universities and he does not mention how freedom of expression and engaging in community activities would impair the students or the university’s performance. His shortage of sufficient support leads to the eventual breakdown of the points of view he is trying to convey.” Everyone can become a more engaged citizen through simple acts such as volunteering for a noble cause on weekends; it is these kind of actions that brings a community together for the improvement of themselves as individuals and as a whole group, and eventually, the achievement of the greater
Question 1: The credibility of a research is impacted by the methods in which the findings from semi-structured interview are presented (Low, 2013, p. 98). Although unstructured interviews are an effective method to utilize when gathering data about individuals, it is at a disadvantage when it comes to capturing what those individuals do. On the other hand, semi-structured interviews – such as the one in this research study – have numerous advantages. Firstly, they are cost-effective and can amass a large amount of data in little to no time (Low, 2013, p.88).