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Author : Margaret F. King
Publisher : Nicholson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book Ph.D. Completion and Attrition written by Margaret F. King and published by Nicholson. This book was released on 2008 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Publisher : Nicholson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
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Download or read book Ph.D. Completion and Attrition written by and published by Nicholson. This book was released on 2009 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ronald G. Ehrenberg
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400831520
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)
Download or read book Educating Scholars written by Ronald G. Ehrenberg and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meeting the challenges faced by today's U.S. doctoral humanities programs Despite the worldwide prestige of America's doctoral programs in the humanities, all is not well in this area of higher education and hasn't been for some time. The content of graduate programs has undergone major changes, while high rates of student attrition, long times to degree, and financial burdens prevail. In response, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in 1991 launched the Graduate Education Initiative (GEI), the largest effort ever undertaken to improve doctoral programs in the humanities and related social sciences. The only book to focus exclusively on the current state of doctoral education in the humanities, Educating Scholars reports on the GEI's success in reducing attrition and times to degree, the positive changes implemented by specific graduate programs, and the many challenges still to be addressed. Over a ten-year period, the Foundation devoted almost eighty-five million dollars through the GEI to provide support for doctoral programs and student aid in fifty-four departments at ten leading universities. The authors examine data that tracked the students in these departments and in control departments, as well as information gathered from a retrospective survey of students. They reveal that completion and attrition rates depend upon financial support, the quality of advising, clarity of program requirements, and each department's expectations regarding the dissertation. The authors consider who earns doctoral degrees, what affects students' chances of finishing their programs, and how successful they are at finding academic jobs. Answering some of the most important questions being raised about American doctoral programs today, Educating Scholars will interest all those concerned about our nation's intellectual future.
Author : Barbara E. Lovitts
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0585383642
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (853 download)
Download or read book Leaving the Ivory Tower written by Barbara E. Lovitts and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2002-07-15 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graduate schools have faced attrition rates of approximately 50 percent for the past 40 years. They have tried to address the problem by focusing on student characteristics and by assuming that if they could make better, more informed admissions decisions, attrition rates would drop. Yet high attrition rates persist and may in fact be increasing. Leaving the Ivory Tower thus turns the issue around and asks what is wrong with the structure and process of graduate education. Based on hard evidence drawn from a survey of 816 completers and noncompleters and on interviews with noncompleters, high- and low-Ph.D productive faculty and Directors of Graduate study, this book locates the root cause of attrition in the social structure and cultural organization of graduate education.
Author : Leonard Cassuto
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN 13 : 142143976X
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)
Download or read book The New PhD written by Leonard Cassuto and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By fixing the PhD, we can benefit the entire educational system and the life of our society along with it.
Author : Ronald G. Ehrenberg
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801461561
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Doctoral Education and the Faculty of the Future written by Ronald G. Ehrenberg and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2011-05-02 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American colleges and universities simultaneously face large numbers of faculty retirements and expanding enrollments. Budget constraints have led colleges and universities to substitute part-time and full-time non-tenure-track faculty for tenure-track faculty, and the demand for faculty members will likely be high in the decade ahead. This heightened demand is coming at a time when the share of American college graduates who go on for PhD study is far below its historic high. The declining interest of American students in doctoral programs is due to many factors, including long completion times, low completion rates, the high cost of doctoral education, and the decline in the share of faculty positions that are tenured or on the tenure track. In short, doctoral education is in crisis because the impediments are many and the rewards are few; students often choose instead to enroll in professional programs that result in more marketable credentials. In Doctoral Education and the Faculty of the Future, scientists, social scientists, academic administrators, and policy makers describe their efforts to increase and improve the supply of future faculty. They cover topics ranging from increasing undergraduate interest in doctoral study to improving the doctoral experience and the participation of underrepresented groups in doctoral education.
Author : Council of Graduate Schools
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781933042268
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (422 download)
Download or read book Ph. D. Completion and Attrition written by Council of Graduate Schools and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Cynthia Grant
Publisher : R&L Education
ISBN 13 : 1475804024
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (758 download)
Download or read book How to Finish and Defend Your Dissertation written by Cynthia Grant and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This CHOICE award winning author has teamed up with a Chair of the Department of Research at Concordia University Chicago to write a comprehensive book on finishing and defending a dissertation. A first of its kind, this book provides you everything you need to know about successfully passing the dissertation defense such as: preparing and finishing the manuscript, using cloud-based communities, preparing presentations, using effective communication strategies, managing stress, motivating yourself, revising and editing the manuscript, publishing and presenting the final dissertation and more.
Author : Karri A. Holley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118783530
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)
Download or read book Increasing Diversity in Doctoral Education: Implications for Theory and Practice written by Karri A. Holley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-16 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diversity is defined as those numerous elements of difference between groups of people that play significant roles in social institutions, including (but not limited to) race and ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, and culture. Since doctoral degree recipients go on to assume roles as faculty and educators, diversity in doctoral programs is significant. By supporting graduate diversity across the academic disciplines, universities ensure that the nation’s intellectual capacities and opportunities are fully realized. The authors consider diversity broadly from multiple perspectives, from race and ethnicity to institutional type, academic discipline, and national origin. They demonstrate how diversity operates through these venues and definitions, and hope to stimulate a conversation about a key aspect of American higher education. This volume is the 163rd volume of the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Higher Education. Addressed to presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other higher education decision makers on all kinds of campuses, New Directions for Higher Education provides timely information and authoritative advice about major issues and administrative problems confronting every institution.
Author : William G. Bowen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400862477
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)
Download or read book In Pursuit of the PhD written by William G. Bowen and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What percentage of graduate students entering PhD programs in the arts and sciences at leading universities actually complete their studies? How do completion rates vary by field of study, scale of graduate program, and type of financial support provided to students? Has the increasing reliance on Teaching Assistantships affected completion rates and time-to-degree? How successful have national fellowship programs been in encouraging students to finish their studies in reasonably short periods of time? What have been the effects of curricular developments and shifts in the state of the job market? How has the overall "system" of graduate education been affected by the expansion of the 1960s and the subsequent contraction in enrollments and degrees conferred? Is there "excess capacity" in the system at the present time? This major study seeks to answer fundamental questions of this kind. It is based on an exhaustive analysis of an unparalleled data set consisting of the experiences in graduate school of more than 35,000 students who entered programs in English, history, political science, economics, mathematics, and physics at ten leading universities between 1962 and 1986. In addition, new information has been obtained on the graduate student careers of more than 13,000 winners of prestigious national fellowships such as the Woodrow Wilson and the Danforth. It is the combination of these original data sets with other sources of national data that permits fresh insights into the processes and outcomes of graduate education. The authors conclude that opportunities to achieve significant improvements in the organization and functioning of graduate programs exist--especially in the humanities and related social sciences--and the final part of the book contains their policy recommendations. This will be the standard reference on graduate education for years to come, and it should be read and studied by everyone concerned with the future of graduate education in the United States. Originally published in 1992. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Author : Dr. Raghu Korrapati
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9355993528
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (559 download)
Download or read book Anyone can do PhD written by Dr. Raghu Korrapati and published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2022-04-28 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone can do a PhD by Prof. Raghu Korrapati is a comprehensive guide to provide deep insights into successful strategies to complete a PhD program and how to mitigate frequent pitfalls that prevent candidates from completing a PhD program. Being a scholar practitioner himself with over three decades years of academic and executive leadership work experience, Dr Korrapati has mentored over 1000 PhD students over the past 22 years. Dr. Korrapati strongly believes that anyone can successfully complete a PhD program by following the key strategies as outlined in this book. Through this book, Dr. Korrapati takes a deep dive into uncovering reasons for high PhD program dropout rates and shares a strategic framework for successfully completing a PhD program. Passion, inquisitiveness, inventiveness, discipline, persistence, patience, time management, and meticulousness are the most critical prerequisites for pursuing a successful PhD program. Use this book as a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the path toward starting and successfully completing one of the most prestigious degrees that can change the course of your life.
Author : Caroline Boudoux
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262548208
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)
Download or read book It Goes without Saying written by Caroline Boudoux and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive toolkit for doctoral students in engineering on thesis—and journal—article preparation, project (and stress) management, IP protection, collaborations, and other aspects of the PhD journey. It shouldn't take a PhD to get a PhD, but sometimes the process can seem that confusing—even though, to the mentors and advisors, so obvious that it goes without saying. For doctoral students in engineering confronting this dilemma, Caroline Boudoux, an accomplished researcher and entrepreneur, provides a demystifying guide to the challenges—daunting, seemingly routine, and at times unexpected—of pursuing a PhD in this demanding field. In It Goes without Saying, Boudoux marshals her own considerable experience mentoring graduate students, teaching doctoral workshops, and—not so long ago—earning her own PhD at MIT to give PhD candidates the know-how, and the confidence, to succeed. Among the topics this book takes up are: What a PhD is: the journey, the milestones, and the endgame. Technical questions about what a doctoral project in engineering is and how to lead one. Practical matters including tips on writing, from proposal to dissertation; ethics; and intellectual property. Personal concerns, such as dealing with expectations, imposter syndrome, and stress. From the mundane to the metaphysical, this user-friendly guide gives the doctoral student in engineering the tools to make it from Day 1 to the successful completion of the PhD in a timely, fully informed, and forward-looking manner.
Author : Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1475803753
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Navigating the Doctoral Journey written by Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This co-edited book provides doctoral candidates with a practical, cross-discipline handbook for successfully navigating the doctoral process – from initial program selection to the final dissertation defense and preparing for the faculty interview. Invited chapters from established higher education experts cover topics ranging from university and program selection, preparing for comprehensive exams and dissertation research, self-care and self-management strategies, and recommendations for maintaining personal and professional support systems. Each chapter includes strategies for success and practical tips, including how to create a study guide for the comprehensive examination, how to create a professional support group, how to talk to your family about the doctoral process, how to select and work with a chair and committee, how to identify an appropriate research design, how to navigate the IRB process, and how to master the research and writing process.
Author : John C. Weidman
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030333507
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)
Download or read book Socialization in Higher Education and the Early Career written by John C. Weidman and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book celebrates the contributions of John Weidman and his colleagues to the understanding of student socialization in higher education. It includes innovative chapters reflecting new approaches to higher education student socialization with respect to students of color, gender, STEM, and students in higher education systems outside the USA. Specifically, the book examines socialization between and within in a range of groups, including national, international and minority students, parents, doctoral students, early career faculty, and scholarly practitioners. The book assesses methodological approaches and suggests directions for reformulating theory and practice. Using sociological perspectives to address issues and concerns at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the book gives renewed life to the college impact literature. It includes revisions and expansions of the original Weidman frameworks based on the synthesis of existing research with new work reflecting unique perspectives by a variety of authors. John Weidman has been an indisputable force in the study and understanding of student socialization in higher education. This new book by Weidman and his coeditor, Linda DeAngelo, represents an undeniably significant and welcomed expansion of the original “Weidman model” of student socialization. In updating and revising the original model, chapter authors give attention to various contemporary issues such as student diversity, gender differences, early career experiences, and internationalism. Whether one samples only some of the articles that constitute this book or reads all of them, the professional payoff will be substantial. Kenneth A. Feldman, Professor of Sociology, Stony Brook University John Weidman has made a number of groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of student socialization in postsecondary education. This book, edited with Linda DeAngelo, brings together a group of fine scholars whose contributions will push our understanding even further. It is a significant addition to the college impact literature. Ernest T. Pascarella, Petersen Chair in Higher Education, University of Iowa
Author : Matthiesen, Jane
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335234445
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (352 download)
Download or read book How To Survive Your Doctorate written by Matthiesen, Jane and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to present student perspectives (via case studies) on doing a Ph. D. and thus give potential or current Ph. D. candidates an insight into 'real life'. Most of the literature in the area focuses on academic models of learning and gives clinical advice on how to achieve the 'content' of a Ph. D. However, a doctoral degree requires many additional skills. This is a light-hearted approach which looks at the everyday interpersonal, social and environmental issues associated with doing a PhD from application through to graduation.
Author : Leonard Cassuto
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674495616
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (744 download)
Download or read book The Graduate School Mess written by Leonard Cassuto and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2015-09-14 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is no secret that American graduate education is in disarray. Graduate students take too long to complete their studies and face a dismal academic job market if they succeed. The Graduate School Mess gets to the root of these problems and offers concrete solutions for revitalizing graduate education in the humanities. Leonard Cassuto, professor and graduate education columnist for The Chronicle of Higher Education, argues that universities’ heavy emphasis on research comes at the expense of teaching. But teaching is where reforming graduate school must begin. Cassuto says that graduate education must recover its mission of public service. Professors should revamp the graduate curriculum and broaden its narrow definition of success to allow students to create more fulfilling lives for themselves both inside and outside the academy. Cassuto frames the current situation foremost as a teaching problem: professors rarely prepare graduate students for the demands of the working worlds they will actually join. He gives practical advice about how faculty can teach and advise graduate students by committing to a student-centered approach. In chapters that follow the career of the graduate student from admissions to the dissertation and placement, Cassuto considers how each stage of graduate education is shaped by unexamined assumptions and ancient prejudices that need to be critically confronted. Written with verve and infused with history, The Graduate School Mess returns our national conversation about graduate study in the humanities to first principles.
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book Science, Technology, and Global Economic Competitiveness written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
