A College Degree: A Prerequisite for Success?
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A 5 page discussion of the relevance of a college degree to success. Emphasizes that while a degree might be necessary as a prerequisite to pursuing certain occupations, it is not a prerequisite to success. Stresses that the real prerequisite to success is determination. Outlines the importance of communications skills to success in numerous occupations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Comparison of Clinical Supervision Models
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This 20 page paper compares different models of clinical supervision. The writer considers the Integrated Developmental Model and the Discrimination Model, noting similarities and difference as well as discussing ho they may be practically and conceptually used by supervisors. After this the paper goes on to compare these to the Skovholt and Ronnestad Model. The bibliography cites 21 sources.
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A New Policy to Ban Alcohol Consumption on a University Campus
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the new policy implemented at the University of Colorado Boulder regarding a ban on alcohol at the university stadium. Their proposal consisted of a two year trial which during that time incidents of security problems would be recorded and season ticket holders and students would be polled in regards to their satisfaction of the new policy. The proposal and the trial turned out to be successful as security incidents decreased and attendance was not affected. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Plan for Continued Education in Nursing
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A 5 page discussion of the importance of continued education to the nursing professional. Targets the specific curriculum goals of critical thinking, computer literacy, information literacy, and nursing informatics as critical components of an Advanced Practical Nursing Degree and addresses the manner in which these components can be addressed. Also identifies a means of touching up on areas of knowledge such as research utilization in advanced practiced nursing, healthcare policies/economics, ethics in advanced practiced nursing, health promotion and disease prevention. Contrasts the traditional approach of the classroom with on-the-job training and Internet Based and other forms of remote education. Suggests that by carrying a full time college load of twelve hours per semester the student can address the basic curriculum components identified above in as little as one semester. Suggests less time intensive approaches as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Academic Dishonesty
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A 5 page paper which reviews and analyzes "Academic Dishonesty: A Student Development Dilemma" by William L. Kibler. the article appeared in the NASPA Journal, v30 n4, in the Summer of 1993. No additional sources cited.
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Adult Education Philosophy & Practice
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In this 5 page paper, the writer describes their own personal philosophy of adult education, which is a combination of three of the five primary philosophical orientations in the field. Each of the three are described. The writer then goes on to discuss Knowles' comments on andragogy as compared to pedagogy. Finally, a mission statement for the adult educator is provided with a conclusion that describes an overriding principle of adult education. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Adults & Adolescents/Learning Differences
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A 7 page research paper that examines the differences between the adult and adolescent learning process. The writer argues that the learning experience for adults differs in many respects from that experienced by adolescents. Studies demonstrate that it is important for educators to comprehend the role that these differences play in the learning process. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Degree Programs
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An 8 page paper discussing the value of Internet-based study. The availability of online degree programs opens a wealth of possibilities to those who would have no access to those programs in only the traditional setting. Certainly there are disadvantages to the virtual classroom format, as there are with the traditional classroom format. The advantages outweigh those negatives, however, allowing the Internet to assist in bringing high-quality education to a greater number of people, and in a wider range of socioeconomic demographic groups. It allows the "late bloomer" adult or the mid-life career-changer the freedom to pursue new interests, and to gain the degrees necessary for securing positions in which their years of practical work experience can be of benefit to greater numbers of people. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Affirmative Action in Higher Education
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This 5 page paper looks at the history of affirmative action with a focus on higher education. Examples are given. Well known cases and applicable laws are noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Alcohol & Academic Performance
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This 6 page paper addresses the relationship between drinking and academic performance. The thesis that alcohol does indeed affect performance is backed by literature that shows GPA is lower for those who consume large amounts of the substance. Other variables are addressed in this sociological analysis of the problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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American Colleges Should Rank Themselves.
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(5 pp) Current college accreditation methods must change. College accreditation started off with the right idea, but now college ivy now hides its original goal and clouds an educational institution's mission statement as well as its methods towards accomplishing its perceived goals. Part of this murkiness is that the evaluation team or accreditors evaluate a college based on collegiality and assistance, avoiding all hint of comparisons among supposed equals. Comparisons of multiple factors are necessary if parents and students are to base their educational needs on informed choices. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Americans With Disabilities Act & Higher Education Institutions
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An 8 page paper. There was a time then students who were blind or wheelchair-bound were not allowed to enroll in numerous colleges in this country. The ADA of 1990 changed that. This essay discusses the changes in college enrollment since this law was passed. The writer discusses the kinds of services that are provided. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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