Seminar: Evolution of the Weidman Models of Student Socialization in Higher Education

Evolution of the Weidman Models of Student Socialization in Higher Education

John C. Weidman

Professor Emeritus

Higher and International Development Education

University of Pittsburgh, USA

March 28, 2024 (Thursday)

12:45 – 14:00

Room 646, Meng Wah Complex, HKU

Chair: Professor Hugo Horta

Registration: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_regform.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=93128  

Abstract:

This presentation describes the evolution of the Weidman models of student socialization in higher education, beginning with his doctoral dissertation.  He explains their elaboration over the years based on his teaching, research, and consulting experience, both domestic and international.  He concludes with suggestions for continued conceptual and methodological development.

About the speaker:

John C. Weidman is the Professor Emeritus of Higher and International Development Education at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, where he also served as the Chair, Department of Administrative and Policy Studies, and Director, Institute for International Studies in Education (IISE).  His work on the socialization of students in higher education is widely recognized.  He has also done consulting and publication on comparative and international education policy, planning, capacity building, and sector analysis in more than 20 countries.  He was a visiting professor at Nagoya University in Japan, Beijing Normal University in China, Maseno University in Kenya (UNESCO Chair), and Augsburg University in Germany (Fulbright).    

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