Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The idea of a university The idea of a university John Henry Newman A series of lectures about the purpose of Universities in society. OL1144814W
Empowering online learning Empowering online learning Curtis Jay Bonk This is an essential resource for anyone designing or facilitating online learning. It introduces an easy, practical model (R2D2: read, reflect, display, and do) that will show online educators how t… OL11662448W
Lowering higher education Lowering higher education James E. Côté "What happens to the liberal arts and science education when universities attempt to sell it as a form of job training? In Lowering Higher Education, a follow-up to their provocative 2007 book Ivory … OL15949385W
Ebony and Ivy Ebony and Ivy Craig Steven Wilder A 2006 report commissioned by Brown University revealed that institution’s complex and contested involvement in slavery—setting off a controversy that leapt from the ivory tower to make headlines acr… OL16813049W
Graduate Citizens Graduate Citizens John Ahier A breakdown in society has caused the UK government to introduce Citizenship into schools in an attempt to re-engender the concept of community and focus on morals and values. This book offers a 'rea… OL16921243W
Dyslexia at college Dyslexia at college Miles, T. R. Offers useful and practical advice to students about how to get the most from their college experience and from the kind of support which is available. It also provides teachers with the information… OL1916847W
New directions in professional higher education New directions in professional higher education Watson, David,Bourner, Tom "At the heart of the book is a series of analytical case studies of developing practices that respond to the challenges to higher education at the start of the new millennium. These chapters address … OL20979577W
Pour réussir son retour aux études Pour réussir son retour aux études Lucie Pinault Informations pratiques pour faciliter la démarche de retour aux études de l'étudiant adulte : bilan personnel, renseignements sur le système scolaire au secondaire et au collégial ainsi que sur les p… OL21179439W
Student Writing Student Writing Theresa M. Lillis Student Writing presents an accessible and thought-provoking study of academic writing practices. Informed by 'composition' research from the US and 'academic literacies studies' from the UK, the boo… OL222009W
The Gender-Sensitive University The Gender-Sensitive University Eileen Drew The Gender-Sensitive University explores the prevailing forces that pose obstacles to driving a gender-sensitive university, which include the emergence of far-right movements that seek to subvert ad… OL23501928W
Où va l'université? Où va l'université? Christine Piette Synthèse documentée sur les changements survenus à l'université au cours des dernières décennies et leurs répercussions sur l'aspect qualitatif de la tâche des professeurs. Avec témoignages. OL24720992W
L'évaluation de la recherche en droit L'évaluation de la recherche en droit Thierry Tanquerel,Alexandre Flückiger Les juristes ont traditionnellement évalué la qualité de leur production scientifique en recourant à des méthodes plutôt qualitatives que bibliométriques, à l'abri d'une trop forte concurrence intern… OL27063921W
Universities and Economic Development in Africa Universities and Economic Development in Africa Nico Cloete,Tracy Bailey "Universities and economic development in Africa: pact, academic core and coordination draws together evidence and synthesises the findings from eight African case studies. The three key findings pre… OL27068280W
Community engagement in African universities Community engagement in African universities Peggy Ntseane,Michael Osborne,Julia Preece,Oitshepile MmaB Modise This book explores the different ways in which universities across Africa are exploring engagement and regionalism. OL27732114W
Keeping the concept Keeping the concept Gayle D. Beebe,Betty Overton-Adkins Features the writings of the faculty and administration of Spring Arbor University. OL28606169W
Buffalo steel Buffalo steel Lizz Schumer After growing up under the twin specters of the shuttered Bethlehem Steel plant and the cross-topped spires that shadow the dreams of its residents, Buffalo Steel finds its narrator setting off to se… OL28961217W
The University of Chester 1839-2015 The University of Chester 1839-2015 Ian Dunn An illustrated history of the University of Chester charting its progress from the foundation as Chester Diocesan Training College in 1839, to the achievement of university status in 2005, and subseq… OL29238908W
The key to paying for college The key to paying for college Kevin Simme Learn techniques which will help you to pay for college while still being able to finance other important goals. OL29317405W
Books in the digital age Books in the digital age John B. Thompson The book publishing industry is going through a period of profound and turbulent change brought about in part by the digital revolution. What is the role of the book in an age preoccupied with comput… OL3001045W