Essays and Research Papers on Higher Education

This 7 page paper looks at the differences and the similarities that may exist when comparing the way accounting students and marketing students are taught. The paper also looks at some of the tools which may be used for effective teaching. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of quantitative analysis. An example study is analyzed to show the methods used. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper is written in two parts. The first and longest part looks at the way in which authors and originators of works should be cited discussing the cultural aspects of citations requirements and the way plagiarism is viewed. The second part of the paper presents a learning plan to develop and practice ...

This 9 page paper looks at a university aiming to implement an elearning program using the internet. The paper presents three milestones including the development of strategy and initial framework for the web pages, the needs assessment and the development of a platform to facilitate access to the sources on a mobile device. The bibliography ...

A 3 page essay that discusses the benefits of community service for young people. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. This paper reports some of the leadership activities of educational leaders in five different countries/cities. In each case, the paper reports the transformative changes they have accomplished, are in process, or plan to initiate. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper considers the advantages and disadvantages of a career change. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper compares and contrast a 1993 study on the relationship between attendance and grades and a 2012 article in USA Today contending the requirement of mandatory attendance would be counterproductive. No additional sources are listed.

This 5 page research paper offers a plan, which addresses issues associated with accreditation. This discussion addresses issues such as why accreditation is important, the length of time required for the accreditation process, the resources that are required, and associated costs before offering the writer/ tutor's conclusions and comments. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page research paper includes a brief summary of 3 qualitative studies that deal with issues of retention and non-traditional students. Bibliography includes 3 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of African American experiences in higher education. Effective recruitment and retention policies are explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of research design. A research method is designed and justified for addressing the issue of non-retention of non-traditional students. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses an article by Bowman on changes made at a university and an article by Brown about virtual high schools. The paper reports the change leadership approaches identified in the Bowman article and which had to be used with one of the university’s initiatives. It discusses the benefits of virtual ...

This 5 page paper is written as an opinion paper, looking at the $25 million contract between the University of California-Berkeley and Novartis Agricultural Discovery Institute (NADI). The paper discusses whether the agreement should have been signed and if it compromised academic and scientific integrity. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of improving retention at black colleges and universities. Internal and external strategies are supported by research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of college internships. The value of those internships is examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page research paper discusses establishing a partnership between an American institution of higher learning and a university in India, focusing on the challenges involved. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that provides a summary of highlights of Wallace’s speech. The speech has subsequently taken on the title ‘This is Water’ and been made into a short film. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page review of the Stanford Achievement Test draws upon research to discuss the reliability and validity of this instrument. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page research paper pertains to Southeast Asian immigrants and their needs within the context of community colleges. The writer proposes to use a mixed methods research study to investigate this topic more fully. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of quality improvement in higher education. Programs in place in Los Angeles community colleges are used as an example of quality assessment. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 3 page paper. Privatization as it relates to higher education refers to a process of taking on the characteristics of, or general operational norms associated with private enterprises. This essay discusses the decrease in state funding for state colleges and universities, benefits and negatives of privatization, effectiveness and sustainability, five elements along the ...

A 3 page paper that has two parts. The first part, which is longer, proposes a program to increase retention of minority students, identifies the partners and the benefits each receive. The second part discusses mutual collaboration. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the literature concerning choosing college majors. The author of this paper talks about first and second year college students and why and how they choose their majors. There are five sources cited in this paper.

In a paper of four pages, the author writes about the images on the front cover of a continuity college's catalog. The author of this paper discusses why the images might be misleading to Generation Me members. There are two sources cited in this paper.