Essays and Research Papers on Higher Education

This 5 page paper looks at the skills needed by a new student entering tertiary education, considering the difference between secondary and tertiary education and some of the strategies that may be used in preparing lectures, preparing for tutorials, note taking skills and time management. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines adult education in the United States and how it is important in terms of workforce development. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper. This essay discusses two models of governance/leadership in colleges and universities: Bureaucratic, which emphasizes order and rules, and collegial, which emphasizes communication and participation. The basic elements of each model are outlined. The writer discusses the fact that many academics believe higher education institutions need to be bureaucratic rather than collegial ...

A 5 page research paper that summarizes a study on distance education. The writer gives a thorough overview of a study conducted by Lee (2002) that pertains to the perceptual differences between administrators and faculty members within the overall context of instruction support in regards to distance education. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper identifies the economic, social and political forces influencing post-compulsory training and education in Australia. Statistical data regarding the numbers of people in VET and ACE programs are provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page discussion of several of the factors which must considered when designing adult education programs. The author of this paper defines "adult" and delineates the importance of maturity in learning. An emphasis is placed on the importance of small group instruction. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing three different articles which deal with different situations regarding higher education. In 'Performing Shakespeare: Writing and Literacy on the Job,' Leo Parascondola discusses his own experiences with the system and raises the issue of the individual student's unique 'language' and the needs of that student. In 'Looking Forward in Anger' ...

A 7 page paper which examines some of the history relating to the education of women, and then argues that despite equal education, in present times, women are paid far less than men. Even in the singular position of teacher, a female teacher will make less than a man. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a six page paper that provides an overview of assessment programs. The use of assessment programs in higher education change processes is explored. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 3 page paper. The issue discussed in this essay is cohesion in higher education. What is it? Can it really be achieved? This essay also reports some of Robbins opinions he discussed in a 2008 article about the university needing an identity. Also discussed is an article by Jan Robbins discussing the need ...

A 4 page research paper that offers a philosophy for vocational and technical education. Issues addressed include the nature of voc-tech ed., who the students are and how and by whom it is taught. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper. Interactive multimedia is being used in all grade levels from kindergarten to post-graduate school to inservice professional development. Is it effective? That is the question discussed in this essay. The writer reports and discusses comments by experts and research studies that illustrate the effectiveness of interactive multimedia in teaching. Some studies ...

A 5 page consideration of the various avenues and venues that are available to adult students. This paper provides statistics for the various approaches to adult education and emphasizes the importance of making the commitment to pursue it as a life-long learning pursuit. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that relates the origination of physical education in the United States. From this beginning, the writer discusses three events/trends that contributed to the growth of physical education training in schools: the Civil War, societal changes in the 1960s, the initiation of the President's Council on Fitness and the evolution of ...

This 3 page paper discusses the impact Title XI has had on gender inequality in classrooms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Studying computing involves developing both subject-specific and transferable skills. This 11 page paper describes the skills are usually present prior to attending university, and how they may benefit a student, aiding them with the university studies. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an answer to the question: Does the cost of a college education outweigh the benefits? This paper presents a graph and chart that relate the findings and comparisons to support a response. There are five sources.

This 3 page paper summarizes 3 studies, describing the research question, summary of findings, and the value of findings for improving higher education leadership. Bibliography lists only the 3 studies.

Within the American system of education, colleges and universities have generally been evaluated in one of two ways, either in terms of the educational quality of the institution, as measured by the 'transfer of knowledge' or by the economic health of the institution. This 5 page paper examines this scenario through a review of articles. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This 3 page paper evaluates the trend for adults to go back to school. How the demand for college graduates is changing businesses, education and the lives of individuals is thoughtfully examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 17 page paper investigating college students' ability to adjust to distance education in the online environment compared to the on-ground, traditional classroom setting. As could be expected, those students with fewer other responsibilities (job, children) report spending more time with their online studies. Those least hopeful for their success also are those ...

This 17 page paper looks at the financing of higher education in seven different countries, looking at the general policies, the way funding is provided and the costs of the education to the student and the state. The paper starts with a matrix to provide a direct comparison on specific key features and then ...

A 7 page research paper which contrasts and compares an accreditation agency and a regulatory agency in regards to higher education, pointing out the similarities and differences between these two types of organization and how each contributes toward facilitating the goals of higher education. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page research paper reports on research that pertains to human resources and initiating a change program in a university that will result in shifting to online delivery of courses. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper is a persuasive essay that argues the federal government should increase the funds available to poor and middle-class students; it also discusses the changing situation of students who can no longer get federal loans. Bibliography lists 1 source.