Academic Language and Learning Support Services in Higher Education (Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1799828786 ISBN 13: 9781799828785

Publisher: Business Science Reference, 2019

Synopsis

Registering for courses, securing financial aid, developing strong study skills, and mastering difficult course material are just a few of the wide variety of obstacles that college students must overcome on their path to graduation. Beyond inadequate academic preparation, first-generation college students may not be able to rely on family or friends for advice about higher education and thus face the additional burden of constructing a support network of mentors and advisors. Without suitable advice and counseling, these students may make decisions that adversely affect their circumstances-and thus, their education. Academic Language and Learning Support Services in Higher Education is an essential scholarly resource that examines the quality, organization, and administration of academic advisement and academic support systems for college and university students that connect them to the academic community and foster an appreciation of lifelong learning. Featuring a wide range of topics such as enrollment services, professional developments, and service learning, this text is ideal for academicians, academic advisers, mentors, curriculum designers, counsellors, administrators, higher education faculty, policymakers, researchers, and graduate students.

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About the Author

Dr. Donna M. Velliaris is a globally acclaimed educator, speaker, and author, renowned for her transformative teaching methods and groundbreaking contributions to education. A visionary leader, she empowers educators and students with innovative strategies that unlock their full potential. Her expertise is backed by an outstanding academic portfolio, including Graduate Certificates in Australian Studies, Religious Education, and Guidance & Counselling, as well as Graduate Diplomas in Secondary Education and Language & Literacy Education. She holds three Master’s degrees in Educational Sociology, Studies of Asia, and Special Education, culminating in a PhD in Education (2010) that examined the social and academic development of transnational students. Recognised as a Top 30 Global Guru in Education for three consecutive years―2023 (No.30), 2024 (No.22), and 2025 (No.9)―Dr. Velliaris is one of the world’s most influential voices in education. She has authored seven books, contributed 40 book chapters, and is a sought-after speaker at premier international conferences. With multiple publications underway, she continues to shape the future of education, driving excellence and systemic transformation. Her work consistently garners international recognition, cementing her status as a trailblazer in global education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Business Science Reference
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1799828786
• ISBN 13: 9781799828785
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300
• Editor: Velliaris Donna M.