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Showing 1 to 20 of 138 for “"Institutions of higher learning"”.
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Natural Disaster Preparedness In College Students: Implications For Institutions Of Higher Learning
… research at the university level as a means of evaluating the effectiveness of disaster preparedness programs and/or procedures. Additional studies have examined student preparedness, although further research is needed to develop a better understanding of factors related to preparedness. It …
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Challenges and Prospects of Effective Communication Among Senior Managers at Institutions of Higher Learning
… aimed to evaluate the challenges and prospects of effective communication among senior managers at higher education institutions. The participants sample of 523 was identified for the purpose of representing the staff, students, alumni, and council members. The methods used to collect data …
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Monitoring Remote Workers Productivity in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Case of the University of Venda
This study evaluates the process of monitoring the performance and productivity of staff working remotely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has profound impact on how different institutions operate, especially on ensuring effective performance management of employees working remotely. Despite …
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The management and diffusion of HIV/AIDS information in institutions of higher learning in South Africa
The impact of HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/ acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is devastating worldwide especially among tertiary institutions whose constituencies are within the age bracket between 15-45 years. Unfortunately there is still no cure for the disease, and one way of …
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Teaching and learning of information literacy in institutions of higher learning in KwaZulu-Natal province and Malawi
… defined Information Literacy as the teaching and learning about the whole range of information sources and formats. Information literacy enables people to interpret and make informed judgments as users of information sources and it also enables them to become producers of information in their own …
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Analysis of Availability and Adequacy of Support Services for Students with Visual Impairments in Tanzania Institutions of Higher Learning
In recent years, shortage of human and technical resources for learners with disabilities has been a common cry at all levels of educational institutions in Tanzania. The purpose of this study was to analyze the availability and adequacy of support services to students with visual impairment in …
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An exploration of gender mainstreaming in institutions of Higher learning: The case of rural university in Limpopo Province, South Africa
… as a strategy for promoting gender equality in institutions of higher learning worldwide, and not least in Africa. There are perceptions that most strategic higher positions in institutions of Higher learning are dominated by men while women are marginalized. This study therefore explored Gender …
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Reporting and Addressing Sexual Harassment at Four Institutions of Higher Learning in Zambia: A Quantitative Study of Related Attitudes and Perceptions
… and sex. Although both male and female members of society experience sexual harassment, research shows that a greater percentage of sexual harassment victims are women (Whitley & Page, 2015; CharterJee, 2018). A comparison of the prevalence of sexual harassment at workplaces and educational …
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Faith-Based Institutions: A Quantitative Study at Two Seventh-day Adventist Institutions of Higher Learning in North America
… Since 1976, there has been an increase of 19.1% marginalized students enrolled in college. For these students, a sense of belonging is believed to aid in improved collegial relationships and better academic performance. According to the research, students who have positive perceptions of …
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Collection development practices at institutions of higher learning in Namibia with special reference to electronic resources: The case of the University of Namibia library
The purpose of this study is to investigate the collection development practices of electronic resources at the University of Namibia (UNAM) library and its constituent branches. Collection development is one of the critical activities of any library management process; therefore, the goal of …
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The development and evaluation of a wellness promotion programme for students with disabilities at institutions of higher learning with special reference to the University of Limpopo (Turfloop campus)
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a Wellness Promotion Programme on the “overall development of a group of students with disabilities at the University of Limpopo.” The literature research that was conducted led to the following conclusions: students with disabilities at …
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The use of print library materials in the era of digital resources in institutions of higher learning in Namibia: a case study of the University of Namibia (UNAM) and Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
The study investigated the use of print library materials in institutions of higher learning in Namibia. The main objective was to establish the extent to which students prefer print resources in the digital era. A mixed method research approach was adopted, with the use of a self-administered …
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Analysis of the Attitude of the Constituents of Indonesia Union College Toward the Absence of Government Academic Recognition of the College
<p>Problem. The absence of government academic recognition of Indonesia Union College posed controversial issues among the constituents of the college. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of the absence of government academic recognition of the college upon prospective …
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Students' perception of space at the Central University of Technology (Bloemfontein) and Free State School of Nursing Campuses : an exploratory study
Institutions of higher learning are faced with ever decreasing space to and from classes, libraries, offices and other facilities. This exploratory study was concerned with the perception of space by students as they constitute the majority in the institutions of higher learning. Two institutions …
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From Bootleggers to an Obey the Law Campus: an Analysis of the Alcohol Policies at the University of Mississippi
College drinking is one of the most prevailing problems on college campuses today. To navigate the issues surrounding college drinking, institutions of higher learning spend countless hours and monetary resources putting together educational pieces, developing governing policies, and implementing …
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The Model for Application of Research Solution-Focused Andragogy in Higher Education: A Meta-Synthesis
Higher education research in South Africa presents huge and complex problems that often inhibit timely throughput and leaving student exiting the learning space without the acquisition of the intended qualifications. Literature that tracked throughput progress at different South African …
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