Title IX – 30 Years Later
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This 9 page paper discusses Title IX and the controversy that has existed since the law was passed in 1972. The three components for compliance are explained. Since it has been 30 years since Title IX was passed, one might think that every institution of higher education is now compliant but that is not the case. In fact more than 80 percent are out of compliance with at least one of the three criteria. The discussion includes the arguments on both sides of the debate. The focus of this essay is sports and athletics. Data are included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Traditional Library Versus Internet Research
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A 9 page paper. As research projects are assigned more and more students are turning to the Internet to conduct their research. Is this a really valid approach to serious research? This essay discusses the benefits and pitfalls of researching on the Internet as compared to traditional library research. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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University Strategy and Marketing
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A 12 page paper discussing the need for these activities at all institutions of higher education. Institutions must be cognizant of demographic shifts that already have occurred as well as those predicted for the future while simultaneously identifying the course they will pursue for their own future. They must remain relevant and aware of the world outside without falling prey to the trap of chasing fads. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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University Students Do Not Confer A Direct Benefit Upon Society
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15 pages in length. The ability to secure a lucrative profession is based upon many variables; if any one of those variables is missing or otherwise modified, the outcome can be considerably different than what the original objective initially portrayed. While a solid education is key to finding and maintaining desirable employment, contemporary academics has experienced a significant change in how well-equipped university students are once they graduate, clearly indicative of a trend that finds this particular population does not confer a direct benefit upon society. The need for post-secondary education continues to represent one of Canada's most hotly debated topics, due in great part to issues of funding, race and the ability to succeed in the workforce without additional training from post-secondary schooling. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Use Of Interactive Multimedia In Education
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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 do not agree; the writer comments on these. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Variations in Testing Formats: The Use of computer-based Testing Models
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This 20 page paper provides an overview of a study of the use of computer-based testing models and offers the design of one instructional and testing process based on a computer design in the education of adult learners. This paper assesses the proposed program and provides the basis for secondary chapters in a study of this type. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Vocational Education Training In The United Kingdom
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A 6 page paper. For years, reports suggested that vocational education in other countries was far better than it was in the United Kingdom. Research studies made this conclusion but by 1995, that opinion was beginning to change. This essay reports and discusses some of the many initiatives that have been implemented in the UK over the last decade or so. The writer concludes that other countries should consider the type of vocational/occupational education training program in the UK because it is more flexible to meet the changing demands in the workplace. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Washington: Higher Education Tuition Hikes
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5 pages in length. Washington has a high-quality higher education system that historically has been affordable and accessible. However, as of the beginning of the school year, major tuition hikes were put into effect due to state budget cuts caused by the state's growing deficit, which make it that much harder for starving students already dealing with the rising cost of rent, inflation, and high unemployment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Why Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree?
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Why Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree?: This 6-page essay examines how furthering one’s education can be an invaluable asset not only to one’s career goals, but also to one’s life in general. The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree prepares students to function as useful and responsible citizens in a variety of roles, and affords one the increased time/ income to enjoy more hobbies and leisure activities – and that’s no BS. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Why Higher Education Has No Relationship With Future Employment
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This 5 page paper argues that a college degree does not have a significant bearing on future employment prospects. This paper addresses monetary and satisfaction issues. Unemployment figures, along with other statistics, are used. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Women in Education
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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.
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Working Students: Effects on Grades
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A 5 page guide in designing a study that will support the hypothesis that students who work have lower GPAs than students who do not. The paper includes a literature review selected to support the hypothesis; the recommended method of data collection is a self-reported survey. In conclusion, the paper recommends that the final work include a consideration that greater attention to studies in high school could result in higher grades that could bring academic scholarships for college. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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