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A Comparative Study Between the Black and White Seventh-day Adventist Seminarians Concerning Their Attitudes and Perceptions of Their Ministry Relative to Selected Social and Theological Issues TertiaryProblem: The integration of theological studies with the practical aspects of the ministry is a desirable goal which the Seventh-day Adventist Church seeks to nurture within its seminary. The problem this study addresses is the lack of available data... -
A Narrative Inquiry of One Female Married-Single - A Story of Loneliness and Isolation Tertiary"The Organization for Economic Cooperation (OECD, 2013) reported that, during the past three decades, there has been a steady rise in the number of international students studying outside their countries of citizenship. Those figures rose from 0.8 million... -
A System in Search of Identity Tertiary-LifelongA historical perspective on SDA higher education and how its current direction has been largely shaped by the results of two identity crises. The results of the first led Adventist colleges to become liberal arts institutions rather than Bible colleges and... -
Advancement, Involvement, and Cooperation: 1995-2000 Report Eastern Africa Division Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Eastern African Division (EAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Interdepartmental Cooperation; Meetings and Programs;... -
Adventist Graduate Nursing Education - An Interview Tertiary-Lifelong"In this interview, Dr. Patricia S. Jones sits down with three administrators of graduate nursing programs to discuss the demand for advanced programs, the need for qualified educators, types of certifications, and opportunities for online graduate education." -
Alternative systems of graduate education: A comparative evaluation of the on- and off-campus programs of Loma Linda University School of Public Health TertiaryAlternative systems of higher education have proliferated in the United States concomitant with an increased demand for accountability and evaluation of the effectiveness of institutions of higher learning. Credibility of alternative degree programs relies... -
An Evaluation of Peer Review in US Graduate Research Courses Tertiary"The use of peer review is a valuable tool that can improve the quality of writing and the ability to work collaboratively in a learning community. This paper investigates the use of the peer review process in research methodology courses on the graduate... -
Biochemical Research - An Indispensable Partner of Graduate Health Education Tertiary"Graduate health education is facing challenges for quality and global standards. The paper discusses the rationale and the strategies of how to face these challenges through instructional innovations and biomedical research. Conventional classroom instruction... -
Capacity Building for International Development Practitioners Through an Off-Campus Graduate Education Program Tertiary-LifelongThis study aimed to determine the perceptions of the graduates of the off-campus Master of International Development Administration of Andrews University of experiencing individual capacity building and transference of learning to the organizations that employ... -
Commonality and Character - Essential Elements of Religious Instruction TertiaryWhat is the appropriate content of the religion curriculum for graduate-level courses? In religion classes consisting of students from various cultural backgrounds and religious traditions, commonality and agreement are searched for. -
Comparison of international and American doctoral graduates' expectations, satisfaction, and appropriateness of their programs in education at Andrews University TertiaryProblem: The proportion of international students in the doctoral programs in the School of Education at Andrews University raises concerns over (a) the ability of the programs to meet the varied expectations and needs of the international and American... -
Demonstrating experiential learning at the graduate level using portfolio development and reflection TertiaryProblem: Various guidelines for assessment have been developed in an effort to promote academic quality and integrity for educational programs that recognize experiential learning. The purpose of this present study was to determine the extent to which... -
Developing a masters degree program - A case study in organizational operation and development TertiaryThe present study addressed the experience of Avondale College in developing the M.Ed. (curriculum) English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, recognising that this was an integrated part of a larger program of course expansion undertaken by the College at... -
Differences between undergraduate and graduate students in self-concept and depression Tertiary-LifelongProblem: Students have an opportunity for personal growth as they learn about themselves and the world around them. However, their levels of self-concept and depression can influence how they view themselves, their relationships, and their world. This... -
External Productivity of the Off-Campus Master of Business Administration Program of the Philippines Christian University Dasmarinas Campus Tertiary-Lifelong"This study examines the productivity of a recently begun Master of Business Administration program. The findings provide support for a positive productivity index that shows that the program is economically attractive to its graduates." -
Graduate Business Education in Adventist Colleges and Universities - History and Challenges TertiaryIn this article from a JAE special issue on higher education, the authors present the history of and need for business graduate education and the current situation and challenges. -
Graduate Studies in the Philippines - Past and Future TertiaryThis article is a paper presented to an AIIAS School of Graduate Studies forum on Quality in Higher Education. The presenter discussed the past, present and future of graduate studies in the Philippines. -
Group Investigation - How Does It Work? Tertiary"This qualitative study describes events and perceptions about the Group Investigation (GI) model of teaching, as experienced by students in a doctoral class on Program Evaluation. Individual interviews and observations were used to gather data from ten... -
I didn't choose - How religion and family channel Korean Americans into medical career choices TertiaryThis research paper explores the factors behind the overrepresentation of Korean-Americans in the Seventh-Day Adventist higher education system, specifically in the medical and dental schools of Loma Linda University in Southern California. I interview eleven... -
Influencing Consumer Choices in Graduate Nursing Education at AU Tertiary-LifelongProblem: Universities and colleges are increasingly interested in marketing strategies in order to improve enrollment. Nursing programs have likewise become more conscious of the need to be more market-oriented. Knowing the factors that influence consumer... -
INFO Editorial: Forum TertiaryIn this editorial, Julian Melgosa introduces the reader to this issue of InFo, which features presentations from the AIIAS School of Graduate Studies forum on Quality in Higher Education. The intention of this issue is to present InFo readers with an account... -
Intelligence Quotient, College Major, School of Origin, and Academic Performance of Master's in Business Administration Students Tertiary"This study intended to find out whether IQ, College Major, and School of Origin significantly contribute to superior performance of students in the Master in Business Administration (MBA) program. Data was taken from 40 respondents who had graduated... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: CIRCLE--A Resource for You!; Art Contests; U.S. College Enrollment; Percentage of Teen and Young Adults in College Rises;... -
Perceived Global Trends Cognition and Management Competencies of Master in Business Administration Students Tertiary"Today’s successful manager must stay abreast with important global trends and should possess the needed managerial competence in information technology, cross-functional abilities, leadership, emotional intelligence, finance, quantitative techniques, communication, interpersonal relationship, and cross-cultural transactions." -
Promoting Wholeness Programs in Health-related Graduate Education Tertiary-LifelongBuckles discusses the need for a co-curricular program that supports "responsible self-care behaviors" which will help reduce potential problems with professions that are begun during their graduate education. It is also hoped that the academic environment... -
System-Process Framework for Human Resource Strategies for Graduate Schools TertiaryThis article is a paper presented at an AIIAS School of Graduate Studies forum on Quality in Higher Education. The presenter shared a conceptual framework on HR (human resource) management strategies. It is a framework which is the fruit of both the presenter's... -
The Nature of Management Dilemmas Used as Academic Projects in Higher Education Tertiary"This study investigated the management dilemmas of 53 business executives, the resolution of which were critical to the sustainable growth of their companies. These dilemmas provided internship project opportunities for graduate management students.... -
The Portrait of a Superwoman - Finding Compatibility and Balance Between Motherhood and Graduate School Tertiary-LifelongUsing narrative research, this study reflects the experiences of seven full-time doctoral students who are also mothers to young children. It ends with recommendations for graduate schools and the superwomen attending them. -
The Study of Religion in Graduate Degree Programs - Opportunities and Structural Issues TertiaryCafferky examines benefits and challenges of several options for integrating a religion component in a post-graduate curriculum plan, including: offer a course in religion offered by a religion professor; offering a course in religion tailored to the issues... -
Theoretical Contributions of Graduate Research - An Investigative Study in the Philippines Tertiary"The purpose of this study was to determine the level of theoretical contribution present in the dissertations and theses of the education and business departments of a private institution of higher education in the Philippines." -
Twenty-First Century Seventh-Day Adventist Connection Study - Research Report Tertiary-Lifelong“The purpose of this research project is to help the Seventh-day Adventist Church discover the levels of local church connection or disconnection among recent SDA university graduates, to provide some understanding of why connection or disconnection... -
Where to Go for a Christian Research Degree [Part 1] Tertiary“In this mixed methods research project questionnaires and interviews were used to determine what is valued by current and past [higher degree research] candidates of Avondale and which areas of our [higher degree research] programs need further development.... -
Where to Go for a Christian Research Degree? Part 2 of a Two-part Report Tertiary“This paper reports on research conducted at [Avondale University] which focused on the following two questions: What were the differences between the way current candidates and graduates reported on their postgraduate learning experiences in the [Master... -
You'll Never Make it Through Graduate School Grade 11-LifelongFord, a chemistry professor, reflects on how he maintained his faith amidst the struggles of graduate studies.