Content written by Michael B. Vaughan and published by Business Education Innovation Journal on 31 December 18. MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: ABSTRACT - Many MBA programs offer one or more courses focused on leadership. In these courses, professors draw upon a variety of resources to teach leadership concepts. These resources range from the theoretical and empirical … [Read more...]
At top colleges that train America’s elite, veterans are an almost invisible minority
Content written by Brian Mockenhaupt and published by The Hechinger Report on 25 November 18. MBA News Digest Comment: The focus of this article is on undergraduate students. But, there are insights into veteran recruiting. Extracted Content: Of 1 million GI Bill recipients now in college, the most elite schools enroll well under 1 percent. Click Here to Read More Via Original Source … [Read more...]
Beyond Millennials: The Next Generation of Learners
Content written and published by Pearson on 31 August 18. MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: The research was conducted by The Harris Poll, a global market research firm based in New York. Results are based on responses from a 30-minute nationally representative online survey of 2,587 respondents, 14 to 40-years old. Results were weighted for age, gender, race/ethnicity, … [Read more...]
Should You Allow Laptops in Class? Here’s What the Latest Study Adds to That Debate
Content written by Beckie Supiano and published by The Chronicle of Higher Education on 6 February 19. MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Plenty of professors have strong opinions about whether laptops belong in the classroom. They also pride themselves on holding opinions based on research. So a new paper investigating the difference between taking notes longhand or on a … [Read more...]
Studying the Impact of Critical Thinking on the Academic Performance of Executive MBA Students
Content written by Fernando A.D’Alessio, Beatrice E.Avolio, and VincentCharles and published by Thinking Skills and Creativity on 2 February 19. MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Abstract - Developing critical thinking abilities is an essential aspect of education which has been the endeavor of many instructors throughout the years, as it is believed that it can lead to … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Pay for Grad School
Content written by Cheryl Munk and published by The Wall Street Journal. MBA News Digest Comment: This may be worth sharing with applicants. The article is US Centric. Extracted Content: Many students seeking graduate degrees need help footing the bill. But they often don’t know where to turn. Here, then, is a look at a range of funding options for students planning to go to graduate … [Read more...]