Travel updates – Dr. Kathleen P. King

Research about Academic Authors Presented at AAACE

By Admin | October 3, 2018

In October 2018, Dr. Kathleen P. King and doctoral student Lauren Maroon presented the first results of their extensive study of the Textbook and Academic Authors Association members regarding book authoring development and experiences. Their work was shared and discussed at the AAACE Conference (American Association for Adult Continuing Education) held in Myrtle Beach, SC.

“Authors Under Construction” was the title of the session!

2018 AAACE Conference

The research is based on a mixed methods study conducted this summer to explore the experiences, challenges, supports and development of book authors related to academic fields. Both an online survey and interviews were conducted to collect a rich body of data providing abundant insight into diverse experiences. Specific themes have been identified and prove informative for new and experienced authors, and those seeking to support/develop them.

The research team is submitting a journal manuscript to share the findings with a wider audience. Watch for more news soon!

From the TAA web site:

The Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) provides professional development resources, events, and networking opportunities for textbook authors and authors of scholarly journal articles and books…TAA offers a wide array of resources and benefits to help you navigate your path to writing success. These benefits include publication grants, webinars, a monthly print newsletter, and a variety of networking opportunities available through CONNECT, TAA’s online member community.

Presenting at International Adult Education Conference

By Kathy King | October 2, 2018

This morning, 10/2/2018 I had the wonderful experience of presenting and facilitating discussion at the Commission of International Adult Education Conference. The international scholars were thoroughly engaged with the research developed by Masha Krsmanovic (PHD Candidate), Dr. Kathleen P. King, and Dr. Lou Sabina entitled,;

“Where is the Equity? Different states, different hurdles and rules for international students: Affordability of and access to U.S. Higher Education for international students”

In brief, this study reported the unexpected results of our recent research regarding potential equity issues in admissions of international students in U.S.public higher education institutions.

Context: While recent studies have revealed that due to many factors, the U.S. has experienced an unprecedented decline in attracting new international students (IIE, 2017) in higher education. In addition to obvious changes in the political climate and competition, national and institutional barriers contribute to this phenomenon. Other countries, specifically Australia, Canada, and England are seeing their international student population increase while the United States continues to show a consistent decline over the last 10 years. Moreover, the cost of attendance, fees, and additional charges applied to foreign students, vary by dozens of thousands of dollars on institutional or state levels (SHEEO, 2008; US News, 2012).

The Study: Examining international student residency classification issues from a critical race theory perspective, this study included an institutional survey and quantitative analysis of institutional, state, and federal policies. Our objectives were to (1) examine the costs associated with access to undergraduate and graduate education, (2) identify potential challenges to equal opportunity and access of international students, and (3) provide recommendations for increasing the affordability and enrollments of this student population.

This short paper is being developed into a much more detailed manuscript for journal submission.

2018 CIAE Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Capturing Success for Faculty In Dallas Texas

By Admin | March 25, 2018

Dr King Speaking to Faculty March 23, 2018 TWU faculty gained new ground in their writing and publishing quests because The Center for Faculty Excellence at Texas Women’s University (http://www.twu.edu/cfe), partnered with Textbook and Academic Authors (TAA) to host Dr. Kathleen P. King’s dynamic workshop.

“Discovering How to Deliver What Editors and Publishers Need” is the advanced three hour writing workshop she facilitated. Faculty responses to the working sessions included:

“Dr King is authentic and speaks to the real needs of faculty with confidence, authority and humor.”
“What fun! Dr. King incorporates participant questions and stays on track all the while illustrating her points with fun stories.”
“I am re-energized and have specific steps to work on my next several publishing projects.”
“Thank you again Dr. King for working with us and giving us valuable information and advice. We are excited about making goals and holding each other accountable to finish our publications. In fact, we have already jumped in and are making progress in forming goals.”

Dr. King can work with your faculty! Learn more about how TAA assists higher education institutions in hosting faculty events to overcome writing roadblocks and realize publishing potential.

“She is one of a kind. I have never experienced a presenter effectively connect with faculty needs like Dr King”
“You know she really cares about us and has been in our situation. Dr. King knows how to be successful in writing and the tenure track race.”

3 Faculty Introducing TAA Association — Introducing TAA workshop

For more information about these workshops

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NUIG and the Emerald Isle

By Kathy King | January 20, 2017

National University of Ireland at Galway invited Dr. King for a special event in December 2016

As an international expert in transformative learning, Dr. King was asked to lead a dissertation viva (final oral defense).

The dissertation utilized her Learning Activities Survey to examine the learning experiences of adult students from Kosovo who studied in the UK, and then returned home to seek employment.

The NUIG viva was an enriching collaboration among NUIG scholars and Dr King. I also emjoyed spending some of my winter holiday in Ireland.

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