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Book Former Foster Youth in Postsecondary Education

Download or read book Former Foster Youth in Postsecondary Education written by Jacob P. Gross and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "College access, affordability, and completion are critical issues facing American higher education today-especially for students who have been in the foster care system. Based on sound data and smart policy analysis, this book will help high school counselors, social workers, and student affairs professionals better support current and former foster youths. It also identifies promising ways policymakers and college leaders can leverage their influence to equalize educational opportunity."--Nicholas Hillman, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA "By examining the lives and postsecondary experiences of foster youth, the author sheds light on a marginalized population. As a scholar-practitioner myself, this book is a much needed primer for those who work with college-going foster youth. His work highlights the nuanced and complicated experiences of foster youth when navigating higher education: it unpacks the various challenges they face, the supportive systems that exist, and the necessary work that still needs to be done. As someone who emancipated from the foster care system, I appreciate this work; it is a call to action to (re)shape the discourse of foster youth that is anti-deficit and data driven. This textbook is useful for students and practitioners in higher education, student affairs, and social work." -Kenyon Lee Whitman, Program Director, Guardian Scholars Program, University of California, Riverside, USA.

Book First generation Students

Download or read book First generation Students written by Anne-Marie Nuñez and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Graduate and First professional Students

Download or read book Graduate and First professional Students written by Susan P. Choy and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This booklet summarizes findings from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, concerning graduate and first-professional students. The booklet's introduction indicates that, of the 2.8 million postsecondary students enrolled in 1995-96, 56 percent were enrolled in master's degree programs, 12 percent in doctoral programs, 12 percent in first-professional programs, and 20 percent in nondegree programs. The next section provides more detail on master's degree students, breaking down enrollments into the following categories: business administration (where 51 percent of students received financial aid); education (where 41 percent received aid); and arts or science (where 58 percent received aid). The section on doctoral degree students notes that 70 percent were in Ph.D. programs, 12 percent in Ed.D. programs, and 18 percent in other doctoral programs. This section notes that while two-thirds of Ph.D. students received financial aid, relatively few Ed.D. students received financial aid, reflecting the predominantly part-time enrollment and full-time employment of ED. students. The section on first-professional students notes that 74 percent borrowed money to finance their education an average of $47,700 for law students and $55,900 for medical students graduating in 1995-96. Data are presented in 10 tables and charts. (DB)

Book The Condition of Education

Download or read book The Condition of Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes a section called Program and plans which describes the Center's activities for the current fiscal year and the projected activities for the succeeding fiscal year.

Book Low Income and Minority Institutions

Download or read book Low Income and Minority Institutions written by George A. Scott and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Institutions that serve large proportions of low-income and minority students may receive funding under Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act. In FY 2008, $667 million in grants were awarded to over 500 institutions. This report determined: (1) the characteristics of institutions eligible to receive grants under Titles III and V and characteristics of students served; (2) challenges grantees face, and how they spent Title III and V funds to address these challenges; and (3) the extent to which the Dept. of Educ. monitors the financial and programmatic performance of grantees, and uses this info. to target its technical assistance. The report analyzed data from a sample of grant applications and annual performance reports for FY 2006 grantees. Illustrations.

Book Higher Education  Handbook of Theory and Research

Download or read book Higher Education Handbook of Theory and Research written by John C. Smart and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-04-28 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of research findings on a selected topic, critiques the research literature in terms of its conceptual and methodological rigor, and sets forth an agenda for future research intended to advance knowledge on the chosen topic. The Handbook focuses on twelve general areas that encompass the salient dimensions of scholarly and policy inquiries undertaken in the international higher education community. The series is fortunate to have attracted annual contributions from distinguished scholars throughout the world.

Book Union Contributions to Labor Welfare Policy and Practice

Download or read book Union Contributions to Labor Welfare Policy and Practice written by Paul A. Kurzman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the contributions of organized labor in the development and evolution of workplace human services in America and eight countries around the world. Beginning with an overview of labor-sponsored social service programs, it showcases the achievements by major trade unions in the arena of human services, from inception to present. The textbook concludes with a summary chapter which conceptualizes and summarizes current achievements and forecasts the future role of the labor movement in the delivery of workplace human services in the United States and abroad. It will be of use to those involved in the labor movement as well as practitioners in the fields of social work, human services, and labor and industrial relations. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health.

Book Paying the Price

Download or read book Paying the Price written by Sara Goldrick-Rab and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most sustained and vigorous public debates today is about the value and, crucially, the price of college. But an unspoken, outdated assumption underlies all sides of this debate: if a young person works hard enough, they'll be able to get a college degree and be on the path to a good life. That's simply not true anymore, says Sara Goldrick-Rab. Quite simply, college is far too expensive for many people today, and the confusing mix of federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid leaves countless students without the resources they need to pay for it. Drawing on a study of 3,000 young adults who entered public colleges and universities in Wisconsin in 2008 with the support of federal aid and Pell Grants, Goldrick-Rab reveals the devastating effect of these shortfalls. She believes America can fix this problem. In the final section of the book, Goldrick-Rab offers a range of possible solutions.

Book No Child Left Behind Act Education actions may help improve implementation and evaluation of supplemental educational services   testimony

Download or read book No Child Left Behind Act Education actions may help improve implementation and evaluation of supplemental educational services testimony written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Career Development  Employment  and Disability in Rehabilitation

Download or read book Career Development Employment and Disability in Rehabilitation written by David R. Strauser, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-01-27 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Uses an integrated rehabilitation perspective to address career, vocational behavior, employment, and disability related theory and research This highly regarded resource is the only book in rehabilitation counseling to provide comprehensive coverage of vocational behavior and employment theory and intervention techniques as they apply to individuals with disabilities. Scholarly yet practical, the second edition is updated with key information and research, delivering new employment statistics, employment rates, and poverty levels of people with disabilities. Woven throughout this new edition, is the Illinois Work and Well-Being Model, incorporating foundational theories and providing a framework for understanding the critical factors that impact the career development process. Chapters—written by leaders in the field—are consistently organized for ease of use. Each chapter includes of an Overview of Major Constructs followed by Theoretical Foundations; Occupational Assessment, Information and Evaluation; Intervention Strategies; and Population and Settings. Case examples and discussion questions highlight and reinforce application of theories and techniques. New Sample Syllabi, Classroom Activities, PowerPoints, and a Test Bank are included for instructors. An eBook is included with the purchase of the print edition. New to the Second Edition: Provides new employment statistics, employment rates, and poverty levels of people with disabilities Reviews details of the Work Force Innovation Act Integrates the Illinois Work and Well-Being Model throughout as a framework for understanding critical factors impacting the career development process Links with CACREP standards Discusses relevant new legislation New Key Concept Boxes, Chapter Summaries, and Chapter Glossary increase accessibility of the new edition Includes sample syllabi, classroom activities, PowerPoint slides, and test bank Key Features: Addresses contemporary career, vocational behavior, employment, and disability related theory and research from an integrated rehabilitation perspective Written by well-respected practitioners and educators Organized to facilitate instructor flexibility in assigning chapters without losing course continuity

Book How to Wipe Out Your Student Loans and Be Debt Free Fast

Download or read book How to Wipe Out Your Student Loans and Be Debt Free Fast written by Martha Maeda and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to a recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics, an estimated 65 percent of recent college graduates are burdened by student loans. Although the average debt is $19,000, loans can exceed $50,000 and may be much higher for those who attend graduate school, law school, or medical school. Many students, faced with the task of repaying such a large amount of money, become overwhelmed merely thinking about it. But, using this new book, you can learn how to eliminate your student loans and be debt free. In this exhaustively researched book, you will learn everything you need to know about student loans, including grace periods, deferment, forbearance, interest rates, co-signors, exit counseling, prepayment, discharges, cancellation, default, and much more. You will create a repayment schedule; understand the various repayment options, such as graduated repayment, level repayment, income-sensitive repayment, extended repayment, serialization, and income-contingent repayment; and be able to choose the appropriate plan for your unique situation. Additionally, you will learn how to save money through consolidation, how to secure the best interest rate, how consolidating can improve your credit score, how to use lender incentive programs to save money, and how to lower interest rates. Whether you are a current student looking to get a jumpstart on repayment or you are a recent graduate trying to wade through the letters you are receiving from your lenders and consolidation companies, How to Wipe Out Your Student Loans and Be Debt Free will be an indispensable companion. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Book Student Loans and the Dynamics of Debt

Download or read book Student Loans and the Dynamics of Debt written by Brad Hershbein and published by W.E. Upjohn Institute. This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers included in this volume represent the most current research and knowledge available about student loans and repayment. It serves as a valuable reference for researchers and policymakers who seek a deeper understanding of how, why, and which students borrow for their postsecondary education; how this borrowing may affect later decisions; and what measures can help borrowers repay their loans successfully.

Book Programs and Plans of the National Center for Education Statistics

Download or read book Programs and Plans of the National Center for Education Statistics written by National Center for Education Statistics and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Achieving Equity for Latino Students

Download or read book Achieving Equity for Latino Students written by Frances Contreras and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2011-08-25 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite their numbers, Latinos continue to lack full and equal participation in all facets of American life, including education. This book provides a critical discussion of the role that select K–12 educational policies have and continue to play in failing Latino students. The author draws upon institutional, national, and statewide data sets, as well as interviews among students, teachers, and college administrators, to explore the role that public policies play in educating Latino students. The book concludes with specific recommendations that aim to raise achievement, college transition rates, and success among Latino students across the preschool through college continuum. Chapters cover high dropout rates, access to college-preparation resources, testing and accountability, financial aid, the Dream Act, and affirmative action.

Book Education Statistics Quarterly

Download or read book Education Statistics Quarterly written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Assessing Civic Engagement

Download or read book Assessing Civic Engagement written by Dawn Geronimo Terkla and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does one assess community service, civic engagement, and the impact of service learning on a college campus? This volume reviews contemporary research, measurement instruments, and practices in the assessment of civic engagement in higher education, including: meta-analyses of students, faculty, institutions, and higher education systems at-large, targeted case studies of campus-specific practices at individual institutions, efficient and effective ways to gauge the influence of civic engagement on higher education policy, practices, and outcomes, and quantitative and qualitative approaches to measuring the effort, importance of, and impact of students’ and institutions’ involvement in community service, community engagement, civic engagement, and service learning on a college campus. The research ranges between decisions made either as part of institutional agendas, curricular enhancements, or student life initiatives and student and professor involvement in civic engagement activities and supportive attitudes. This is the 162nd volume of this Jossey-Bass quarterly report series. Timely and comprehensive, New Directions for Institutional Research provides planners and administrators in all types of academic institutions with guidelines in such areas as resource coordination, information analysis, program evaluation, and institutional management.