Prestigious Universities Research Articles

Why do Low-Income, High-Achieving Students not Apply to Top Universities?

In this study, the behavior of low-income, high-achieving students when applying to prestigious universities is analyzed. It was postulated that this behavior is due to a lack of information provided to these students and the effect of several behavioral heuristics that influence these students’ application decisions — namely, availability, simulation, and the status quo bias. This paper focuses on the behavior of low-income, high-achieving students who do not apply to prestigious students and therefore behave in a manner typical to their income level rather than their ability. These students, who are less likely to attend magnet schools or live in major metropolitan areas, are often left out of initiatives and college resources available to high-income students. To address this disparity, two solutions are proposed to encourage income-typical students to apply to prestigious universities: the continuation of test-optional policies and virtual college tours.

THE IMPACT OF ONLINE MARKETING IN THE PROMOTION OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 HEALTH CRISIS

Nowadays, social networks have become a habit for most people, the latter allocating time to check the received messages, view the published pictures and descriptions, but also the videos. Marketing has also taken this phenomenon into account. This research paper was conducted in order to identify the impact that online marketing has had on the promotion of three prestigious universities in Bucharest (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, National University of Political and Administrative Studies and the University of Bucharest) in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The main results highlighted the fact that during COVID-19 pandemic students use social networks frequently to find out information about the educational offers provided by universities, but also to be able to be permanently connected to the activities carried out within them.

Playing the Hiring Game: Class-Based Emotional Experiences and Tactics in Elite Hiring

While studies have shown that graduates from elite universities enjoy high employment rates, they do not tell the story of how students from different social class backgrounds experience the hiring process. We address this question by interviewing upper-middle-class (UMC) and working- and middle-class (WMC) Computer Science Ph.D. students at prestigious universities who are applying for lucrative internships at established technology companies. We find that while these students are aware of and have access to the "same" resources (e.g., social connections and insider knowledge about employers' expectations), the tactics they use to act on these resources and their emotional experience of the hiring process vary along social class lines. In short, the class-based norms of UMC applicants align with those of employers. The majority of WMC applicants, however, discuss experiencing tension between their class-based norms and employers' dominant values. In contrast to their UMC counterparts, these applicants report spending substantial amounts of time preparing for the hiring process and describe the hiring process as emotionally draining. This research provides insight into the emotional burdens facing even the most privileged WMC applicants. Our findings also have implications for how organizations should take into account social class backgrounds in their hiring practices.

When racism, poverty, power and prestige collide in social work education and practice: a case study of a working class, Mixed-race female student studying at a prestigious White university in South Africa and employed in England as a social worker

ABSTRACT The words, ‘Sorry, you’re not Black enough’ painfully alerted me to the domineering presence of institutional racism at the University of Cape Town (UCT), a prestigious university which customarily reserved access for White, affluent and international students. Positioned at the intersections of race, gender and social class, this study draws on Critical Race Theory’s counter-storytelling, using autoethnographic research to critically reflect on my childhood, Social Work studies and career in South Africa and England. The paper reveals painful experiences of microaggressions and overt racism in social work practice, but also celebratory moments of good practice, academic success and individual resilience.

Rationales for a Lottery Among the Qualified to Select Medical Trainees: Decades of Dutch Experience

Rationales for a Lottery Among the Qualified to Select Medical Trainees: Decades of Dutch Experience

Global imperatives of economic component development of general secondary education in Ukraine

A literary analysis of economic issues of financing education by the state, in accordance with international law and globalization of the world economy in order to implement the right to quality education is presented. A conceptual analysis of the system of improving the financing of educational institutions in Ukraine, in particular the specifics and various mechanisms for raising funds and international cooperation of developing countries with developed countries and international programs has been conducted. In addition, the results of international assistance to Ukraine, including financial assistance at the level of general education – international charitable assistance in the form of an international project "House of Europe", within the international programs "Erasmus +" and "European Solidarity Corps" are analyzed. The international program "House of Europe" is presented, which supports creative cooperation between Ukrainian organizations, educational institutions and their partners from the EU and the UK, finances the development of cultural infrastructure and educational programs for young people. Also presented is the Erasmus + Program (2021–2027), an EU program to support and develop education, training, youth and sport in Europe. The program focuses on the social integration of young people, the environmental and digital development of developing countries, and the participation of young people in democratic life.
 According to the results of joint activities within the international program / project "House of Europe", the international program "Erasmus" and the European Solidarity Corps, the most defined criteria for the quality of general secondary education are identified, namely: objective assessments of educational institutions - student performance tests, the probability of successful entry into prestigious colleges and universities after graduating from primary and secondary school; as well as subjective assessments - attendance of classes, received assessments (success), students' interest in certain training courses / programs, taught in an educational institution.
 Statistics on the activities of the "ESC Summary" / European Solidarity Corps and "Erasmus +" for 2019–2020 according to the reporting "ESC Summary" / European Solidarity Corps and "Erasmus +" are presented

University prestige, cultural distance of the place of education, and wage differences between high-skilled U.S. immigrants with foreign and domestic credentials

We examine the reasons behind a wage penalty that is applied to foreign-educated immigrants—a phenomenon identified across countries and levels of educational attainment. The lower wages employers offer to high-skilled immigrants are usually attributed to the foreignness of their educational credentials. We argue instead that their disadvantaged economic outcomes are related to the educational prestige of their universities and the cultural distance of their places of education. Employers may interpret signals of ability from the educational prestige associated with credentials and may view immigrants as lacking relevant cultural competence if they perceive the place of education as culturally distant. Using data from the U.S. H-1B visa program, we show that employers do not discount wage offers to immigrants with foreign degrees per se. Instead, we find that they offer lower wages to immigrants with educational credentials from less prestigious universities and more culturally distant places of education.

MP67-20 GENITOURINARY RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY CURRICULUM AND POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN THE CARIBBEAN

You have accessJournal of UrologyGlobal Health/Humanitarian (MP67)1 Sep 2021MP67-20 GENITOURINARY RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY CURRICULUM AND POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN THE CARIBBEAN Ramon Virasoro, and Jessica DeLong Ramon VirasoroRamon Virasoro More articles by this author , and Jessica DeLongJessica DeLong More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002028.20AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Over five billion people lack access to adequate surgical and anesthesia care across the globe, the majority in low- and middle-income countries. A significant percentage of the global disease burden is due to surgical conditions. Many surgical programs in the US implemented a global surgery rotation showing the growing interest of surgical residents in this arena. There are multiple barriers to sustainable surgical programming abroad. The majority of published literature revolves around surgical rotations and fellowships that are based in U.S. programs, providing short term rotations in a sustainable environment abroad. We present our innovative model for surgical education in a resource-poor setting to address a specific need identified by the local community. METHODS: In an effort to respond to the need for specialty-trained reconstructive urologists in the Dominican Republic, we developed an 18-month fellowship program to train local surgeon. A partnership was formed among entities: a non-profit organization in the U.S. (Physicians for Peace), a local prestigious university (Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, UASD), and a medical school in the U.S. (Eastern Virginia Medical School) by the authors. A memorandum of understanding was signed among all parties, and the strengths of each organization were brought together to form the Fellowship. The process began with creation of a curriculum and partnerships. We sought accreditation via local university, and fellowship candidates were selected. A database was maintained to track outcomes. Subjective and objective reviews were performed of the fellows. RESULTS: The first fellow graduated in 2018, the second in 2020, with the third currently in training. The curriculum was created and implemented. The fellowship has been successfully integrated into the health system and the fellows performed 199 and 235 cases, respectively, during the program, completing all rotations successfully. They have been appointed to the national health system. Both graduates are now docents in the program and in the public system. Additional staff including radiologists, radiology technicians, nurses, urology residents (both Dominican and American), urology attendings, operating room staff and anesthesia residents were trained as a result of the program. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first fellowship of its kind in the Caribbean to our knowledge. A novel curriculum was created and implemented, and the first two fellows have successfully completed all rotations. This training model may be transferable to additional sites. Source of Funding: None © 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 206Issue Supplement 3September 2021Page: e517-e518 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Ramon Virasoro More articles by this author Jessica DeLong More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Loading ...

The Systematic Implementation of an Innovative Postgraduate Online Learning Model in the Middle East

This paper aims at examining the factors contributing to effective implementation of online learning in the Middle East higher education sector, through investigating the success and learning effectiveness of an innovative online learning model offered jointly by three prestigious universities in two different Arab countries. A mixed-method research approach was employed to triangulate data collected from key stakeholders engaged with the programme, namely senior managers and enrolled students, to derive findings that would inform managers, trainers and educators, from a systemic implementation, faculty-development and course-design perspective. Qualitative data gathered from face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with a number of senior managers took place delineated on the necessary enabling conditions to create, design and offer a quality online programme. Quantitative data collected from a student satisfaction survey examined factors contributing to perceived learning and student satisfaction in an online learning context. Following thematic analysis, five major factors were identified as critical for effective online learning implementation, namely: Rationale and Motivating Factors, Technology Infrastructure, E-Learning Pedagogy and Support Infrastructure, Course Design and Delivery and Lessons Learned. Results showed that Course Structure/Organisation, Learner Interaction, Student Engagement and Instructor Presence appeared to be the major factors contributing to high satisfaction and perceived learning. This paper argues that the shift towards blended and online modes of learning is inevitable, advocating the fundamental conception that online education is instrumental in expanding access to tertiary education. If properly designed and implemented, online education has the potential to alleviate academic rigor through improved faculty productivity at reduced tuition costs. Implications for further research and practical recommendations are also discussed.

E-Assessment in E-Learning Degrees: Comparison vs. Face-to-Face Assessment through Perceived Stress and Academic Performance in a Longitudinal Study

The COVID-19 pandemic has become both a challenge and an opportunity to implement certain changes in the world of education. One of the most important differences has been online evaluation, which had, until now, been marginal in most prestigious universities. This study compared the academic achievement of the last cohort that performed classroom assessment and the first group that was graded for an official degree using synchronous online evaluation. Other variables measured were the self-assessment of students in this second group, in order to understand how it affected their perception of the process using three different indicators: stress, difficulty, and fairness. Nine hundred and nineteen students participated in the study. The results indicate that online assessment resulted in grades that were 10% higher while enjoying the same degree of validity and reliability. In addition, stress and difficulty levels were also in line with the on-site experience, as was the perception that the results were fair. The results allow us to conclude that online evaluation, when proctored, provides the same guarantees as desktop exams, with the added bonus of certain advantages which strongly support their continued use, especially in degrees with many students who may come from many different locations.

The speedways’ method: drive fast, catch the wind, get there early and move ahead!

Learning outcomes Upon completion of this case study analysis in class, students should be able to distinguish the different steps and actions involved in the entrepreneurial venture creation; evaluate the extent to which an entrepreneurial idea represents a commercial success or practical failure; apply relevant strategy frameworks to estimate the complexities associated with the management of a small startup; and debate about the pros and cons of different strategic options and offer viable advice for decision-making. Case overview/synopsis This case follows the entrepreneurial beginnings of a college student, Mohsen Shahin, whose early initiation into the world of business commenced from a serendipitous win of a small fortune in a raffle in London, UK. The case study illustrates the protagonist’s dilemma of whether to spend the winning on everyday pleasures of his life as a teenager or to venture in an entrepreneurial undertaking. Following his father’s advice, Mohsen ultimately decides to exchange his prize for money and use it for launching Speedways, a luxurious car servicing garage in London’s downtown. The case further elaborates on some initial struggles he faced as a young entrepreneur and continues with his decision to pursue higher education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which forced him to handle his managerial responsibilities from a country thousands of miles away from his garage. Eventually, Mohsen makes the hard decision to sell Speedways and realize his grown ambition of exploiting his prior business experience to embark on new adventures in his life. The case culminates with Mohsen having to choose between either opening his own company in the premium car care industry in Dubai or pursuing his post-graduate studies at a prestigious university in the USA – a critical decision he has to make promptly, as he is short on time. Complexity academic level Upper-level undergraduate courses. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS: 11 Strategy.

What's Important: Addressing Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence in the Age of COVID-19.

What's Important: Addressing Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence in the Age of COVID-19.

THE GRADUATE SPECIALIZATION IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION

There has been substantial growth in the formal focus on the pedagogy of engineering in the last two decades. Formalized pathways in Engineering Education (Eng.Ed), including Master’s and Ph.D. degree programs and university departments, have been established in several prestigious universities globally, with many founded in the U.S.. Interest in Eng.Ed in Canada has also grown, but up until very recently there has only been one formal pathway for graduate research in this field. In Fall 2020, the Department of Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba welcomed the first three doctoral students into the Graduate Specialization in Eng.Ed (GSEE). In this paper we discuss the motivations for, and objectives and benefits of the GSEE, and describe its development. We share challenges encountered, and opportunities envisioned, and theintentions and motivations of the three graduate students who chose this pathway. We reflect on the importance of Eng.Ed programs for the advancement of engineering education research and the development of the discipline in Canada. Descriptions of our efforts and challenges areintended to help the development of additional Eng.Ed specializations or graduate programs in Canada.

Academic Youth’s Education and Career Abroad: a Case Study of Sustainable Education in the UK

Aim. The research aim of this article is to explore academic youth’s education process and career in the UK. The research focuses on Lithuanian students from three prestigious British universities. Methods. The study revealed three questions: the reasons of students choises to study in prestigious higher schools of the UK, students’ satisfaction in terms of their education process; their placement in the labor market, or academic/business career. To answer the research questions qualitative research was conducted by using structured, partly-structured in-depth interviews, the questionnaire forms, discussions, and observation methods. Results. The analysis of the empirical research data revealed that the determining factor of students’ choices was the high quality of the studies and international work perspectives after graduation as well as the rating of the universities and the recommendations of senior fellow students, progressive learning and living environment. Furthermore, they had the possibility to become part of the international social web. The results of the survey indicate that students give more value to individualism emphasizing achievement, critical thinking, high level of education. They also appreciate the possibilities to apply knowledge in real-world setings, also to the career in international business or academic field, which is garanteed by most reputable universities. In such evironment students are encouraged to be responsible actors and to create a more sustainable world (UNESCO (ESD), 2017). Cognitive value. With the help of a case study of education in the UK, the paper reveals the sustainable education perspectives.

Do ability peer effects matter for academic and labor market outcomes?

We follow students majoring in Economics, Business, and Accounting in a prestigious Brazilian university up to 15 years after admission to estimate the effects of peer ability on academic and labor market outcomes. We exploit the variation in cohorts’ composition across time and students’ exogenous allocation across classrooms to deal with selection issues. Our results suggest that peer ability does not significantly affect students’ short-term academic outcomes but has positive long-term impacts on formal labor market participation and the decision to enroll in graduate studies. Our findings suggest that peers in young adulthood may have a more considerable influence on behaviors than on short-term academic outcomes.

Walailak Abode of Culture journal and advancement toward international databases

Walailak Abode of Culture journal has been a journal in art and culture for more than 20 years with determination to disseminate news and knowledge of art and culture and serve as an open forum for exchange of academic knowledge of art and culture. Walailak Abode of Culture is a journal of Walailak University, nurtured and driven forward under Walailak University 20-year strategic plan transforming the university into “prestigious research university of Thailand” and “World class University”.
 Walailak Abode of Culture Journal needs to devise a development plan to promote the journal’s standard to measure up to international databases’ standard. This article presents a promotion and development plan of Walailak Abode of Culture Journal outlined based on the analysis of the journal’s various topics: workflow of CJWU, analysis of CJWU using SWOT Analysis, Setting OKR objective and key results of the journal and strategic plan of the journal operation. The insights extracted will be used as strategies and guidelines on making the journal achieve the goals by leaps and bounds on the basis of virtue and responsibility, and paving the way for international databases as planned between 2023 and 2027.

Analysing and evaluating environmental information disclosure in universities: the role of corporate governance, stakeholders and culture

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the internal and external factors related to the disclosure of environmental information in universities which reflect the actions carried out in these universities. Design/methodology/approach Taking as reference the first 200 universities in the Shanghai ranking, several factors associated with the degree of environmental information disclosure in universities – governance dimension, the relationship and participation of stakeholders, position and prestige as signs of the quality of the institution and cultural concern in the university’s country for the environment – are analysed. Findings The results obtained show that the size of the leadership team, stakeholder participation, the position of the university in rankings and cultural concern in the university’s country for the environment are determining factors in the university’s environmental actions and, consequently, in their disclosure. Other factors – such as the size of the university, the level of self-financing and financial autonomy – do not affect the disclosure of environmental information. Originality/value Scant research exists on the environmental commitments of universities; this paper aims to fill that gap. Their role as the main channel of research and as instructors of future professionals makes them points of reference in society. Research on university ranking has traditionally focussed on teaching and research results, but environmental issues are becoming increasingly important. This paper enumerates the factors that influence the dissemination of environmental information in the most prestigious universities. This research also provides an original approach by considering not only top-down but also bottom-up strategies through communication channels and the incidence of cultural factors.

Globally Bred Chinese Talents Returning Home: An Analysis of a Reverse Brain-Drain Flagship Policy

Abstract China has launched a series of talent-recruitment policies in the last years, in order to attract back Chinese nationals who stayed abroad. Yet, little is known about the effect of such policies. This paper examines whether researchers recruited in one of the Chinese flagship talent-recruitment policies—the ‘Young Thousand Talents’ policy (Y1000T)—had, in the following years after recruitment, better research performance. We compare these recipients against other Chinese nationals who got PhDs in equally prestigious non-Chinese universities but continued to work abroad (mostly in the USA). Results of difference-in-differences regressions show that returning to China has an effect of positioning returnees both at the bottom and at the very summit of the distribution of quality of publications. Nevertheless, some Y1000T researchers seem to have prioritized the quantity of outputs, arguably to the detriment of quality. This is probably due to certain research evaluation criteria in place until recent times.

«I Can’t Get the Practical Hours»: Care, Course Choice and Role Conflict Among Student-Mothers in Higher Education in Scotland

Mothers who study at a higher education level face many challenges that traditional students do not. They have less time to study and must negotiate their different commitments and responsibilities, which includes taking care of their children. This article reports on qualitative research conducted with a small group of mothers that study at a prestigious university in Scotland to understand their experiences of belonging to the space of the institution and their perceived learning challenges. Four interviews and one focus group were organised, voice recorded and their transcripts were thematically analysed and engaged with the research questions. It has found that they experience limited support from the institution which is compensated by family and peer support, changes in courses to accommodate their needs and varied levels of emotional distress. Experiences of student-mothers remain largely invisible in scholarly research and higher education policy. Thus, this paper contributes to a bridging of this gap by bringing the voices of student-mothers to the foreground.

Polytechnic culture: ideas, values and opportunities

Polytechnic culture: ideas, values and opportunities