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Papers On Issues In Higher Education
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Statewide Testing And The High School Principal
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A 7 page paper that discusses a number of issues the high school principal faces with statewide standardized testing. These include the external pressure to raise scores, prepping students for the test, criticisms of different methods of preparing students, and the principal's formal and informal responsibilities regarding the testing process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGhstests.wps
Curtailing College Sports Gambling / Proposal
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A 6 page model proposal on ways to curtail college student betting and game fixing on sporting events. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Curtgamb.wps
Telecommunication: Assisting Education
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10 pages in length. How has telecommunications technology advancement assisted with educational technology, funding and career advancement? It is nearly impossible to overlook the many benefits that are inherent to such programs as distance learning, video conferencing, interactive multimedia, knowledge-based systems and the Internet. Contemporary students have been given an opportunity unlike any who have studied before them: the chance to mold their educational needs to fit their individual lifestyles. The writer discusses the benefits of telecommunications technology as it relates to funding, career advancement and the business world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Teledu.wps
The Use of the Web/Internet in Higher Education
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This 14 page research study provides an overview of the current literature regarding the use of the World Wide Web and Internet in higher education, including distance learning programs and the use of Web/Internet access as a component of instructional models. This paper also relates the concerns regarding this type of computer use and the implications for educators. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
Filename: MHWebed.wps
Athletic Participation & Academic Performance / A Study of Women Athletes
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A 9 page paper that provides an overview of a proposed study of women in athletics. The hypothesis of this study is that women athletes score higher on academic achievement tests than their non-athlete counterparts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Athaca.wps
College Academics & College Athletics / Conflict
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A 6 page paper discussing whether or not college athletics are in conflict with college academic programs. A brief statement presenting a summarized statement that 'athletics are at best a necessary evil.' The writer presents an argument supporting that position. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Colacat.wps
Latino Participation In California Colleges
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A 10 page paper discussing the unique situation involving the Latinos and their position in the institution of higher education in California. A section relating to Latino unity in general is included. This is followed by a section on Proposition 209 which directly influences the amount of Latinos enrolled, and assisted, in colleges in California. In addition there is a section on one particular college, Loyola Marymount College, a Catholic college, followed by a section on leadership among the Latinos in the institution of education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Chicano2.wps