This book strives to unravel the intricacies of contemporary challenges in the knowledge-based economy, higher education, and sustainable development. It navigates through diverse perspectives, from prioritizing mental health among university students in India to exploring the impact of green intellectual capital in Mauritius. The collection delves into social entrepreneurship, digitalized teaching, and resilient student activism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each chapter underscores the pivotal role of higher education in shaping sustainable socio-economic development, providing invaluable insights into a rapidly evolving global landscape. Download ebook Order print copies Publisher ‏ : ‎  STAR SCHOLARS PRESS (March 15, 2024) Language ‏ : ‎  English Paperback ‏ : ‎  273 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎  1957480319 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎  978-1957480312 Item Weight ‏ : ‎  1.05 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎  6 x 9 inches

COVID-19 and Higher Education in the Global Context: Exploring Contemporary  Issues and Challenges  addresses the lasting impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the higher education sector and offers insights that inform policy and practice. Framed in a global context, this timely book captures a wide variety of topics, including student mobility, global partnerships and collaboration, student health and wellbeing, enrollment management, employability, and graduate education. It is designed to serve as a resource for scholar-practitioners, policymakers, and university administrators as they reimagine their work of comparative and international higher education in times of crisis. The collection of chapters assembled in this volume calls for a critical reflection on the opportunities and challenges that have emerged as a result of the global pandemic, and provides as a basis for how tertiary education systems around the world can learn from past experiences and shared viewpoints as institutions recalibrate operations, innovate programs, and manage change on their respective campuses. Order your copy:  Paperback  |  eBook  

This book provides readers with a unique opportunity to  walk a mile in the shoes  of an international student. It also highlights the importance of a strong support system for students in both the curricular and co-curricular settings and offers insights to international educators and university administrators into creating a welcoming environment that fosters international understanding and cross-cultural awareness on campus. Edited by Ravichandran Ammigan Published : March 2021, STAR Scholars  Digital copies | Print copies available