Literature Review #2

Literature Review Blog #2, worth 2 points

See Literature Review Blog #1 for description.  Please review one of your scholarly sources.

(1)     Visual.  A picture of the book or (only if such a picture is not available or if it is an article) a relevant picture, such as a photo of the author or something related to the subject.  An embedded video (such as of an author interview) can also fulfill this requirement.

 

(2)     Citation.  Provide full citation in MLA format.

"The Stewardship of Higher Education : Re-imagining the Role of Education and Wellness on Community Impact." (eBook, 2013) [WorldCat.org]. N.p., 25 Nov. 2016. Web. 17 Dec. 2016.

(3)     Summary.  Provide a brief summary as to what the reading is about.

This book describes the political, cultural and economic issues surrounding the current nature of higher education and the role in the community it plays on a macroeconomic and microeconomic scale. This book was extremely helpful by gathering the socioeconomic issues that restrict underprivileged college students from succeeding.

(4)     Author(s).  Give some information on the author(s).  What makes him/her knowledgeable on the topic?

David M. Callejo Perez and Joshua Ode were editors of this book. I cannot find a direct author besides the company they work for named Sense Publishers. David M. Callejo Perez is an Associate Provost at Saginaw Valley State University. He is the author or co-author of books on civil rights, urban schools and higher education, as well over a 100 peer-reviewed academic papers He is a member of several National and Regional Advisory Boards and journals in the field of education. He is a very successful author devoted to his studies making him a very reliable and trusting source.

(5)     Key terms.  Define at least two key terms or key concepts used in the piece.

Stewardship- is an ethic that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources. The concepts can be applied to the environment and nature, economics, health, property, information, theology, etc.

Fundamentalism- A form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity that upholds belief in the strict, literal Interpretation of scripture.

(6)     Quotes.  Give three quotations pertaining to your topic, with page reference.

1.       While 47 percent of college and university admissions directors at public doctorial universities reported that recruiting more full-paid students is a critical goal, only 40 percent said the same thing about providing adequate student aid for low-and-middle-income students”

2.       “Social responsibility lies not only with the family, community, and K-12 districts; it lies with institutions of higher education. Waiting for the students to arrive at a college’s doorstep is too late for many, as they never arrive. Going into the community and guiding these students at an early age will help affect their paths for the better

3.       When faculty members are engaged in service, institutional leaders within need to ensure that the work is generative and promotes a greater sense of community and professional growth among faculty and stay will impact the quality of their programs as well as the professional growth of their faculty and staff.

(7)     Value.  Explicitly explain how this material helps you to explore your research question.

This reading shows the disadvantages that poor youth face especially nowadays. With rising tuitions and many financial and social limitations, this book demonstrates the role that colleges play in recruiting poor ambitious students that need the extra attention and guidance in order to enroll and successfully graduate higher education.