Abstract
This paper examines the issues concerning the establishment of online distance learning courses at Eujean City Community College. It analyzes how in order to implement the program, several components need to be considered to justify its establishment such as the rationale, the mission, the goals and the resources required. It also considers the program?s relevance to the college and the community. It evaluates how the provision of online distance learning courses enables Eujean City Community College to offer more courses to a larger student population and provides an effective tool of meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse student population without incurring excessive expenses.

From the Paper
"The establishment of online courses at Eujean City Community College provides a viable solution for the college to deal with the financial constraints caused by reduced state and local government funding. The demand for continuing education has increased nationwide: the number of students needing traditional higher education has risen from 15 million to 20 million in the United States. Entrepreneurs and for-profit schools, as well as other community colleges, are seizing the opportunities to encroach on the traditional student population of community colleges through online courses (Dunn, 2000, p. 38). Therefore, with increasing numbers of people returning to schools and rising competition from a variety of sectors, Eujean City Community College's Online Distance Education Program can increase productivity and efficiency (Callan, 1997, p. 10). "

Tags:student, education, community, economy, computer

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In this article, the writer studies the art work 'Rhetoricians at a Window' by Jan Steen. The writer notes that this is a painting in the Baroque style. The writer discusses that the painting is one of Steen's best, in its rich attention to detail, mastery of light and elegant choice of colors. In this essay, the writer analyzes the formal attributes of Steen's painting in order to show why this is a superb work of art. The writer concludes that far from being merely a skillful documentary rendering of a social subject, 'Rhetoricians at a Window' is also an accomplished work of art, in that all the formal elements come together in a way that perfectly harmonizes with the subject of the painting.

From the Paper
"The light in the foreground of the painting is contrasted with the darkness in the back, which is the darkness of the house's interior. We can judge by the lighting that it must be late afternoon - not yet dark enough to light the candles in the house, hence the need to gather by the window in order for the heavier rhetorician to read the text by the fading sunlight.
"A mischievous grin adorns the face of the most striking figure in the center-right of the image, standing directly above the frowning man holding the pitcher. In terms of color, he interrupts the composition in the middle of the painting, which is filled with muddy browns, beiges, whites, and grays - from the clothing worn by the men to the rust colored pitcher. It is the goofy red hat crowning his head that draws our attention to him, which leads our gaze down to his goofy expression and extended finger."

Tags:light, detail, figure, street, scene

Abstract
This paper discusses the view of perception and reality presented in each stanza of "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" by Wallace Stevens. The issues of reality and imagination, or the perceived and perception, is discussed as it was presented by Steven in each stanza. Poetical devices, images, and quotes are used too.

From the Paper
"In his poem entitled "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird," Wallace Stevens states that in the silent winter landscape, "the only moving thing / Was the eye of the blackbird" (2-3). This raises an interesting question. Who is looking at who? Does Stevens see the blackbird or does the blackbird see Stevens' Stevens' poem is about the blackbird in its environment, but on a deeper level it deals with the state and mutuality of focus and context, imagination and reality, perceiving and perceived. The distinct and seemingly disjointed images provide the work with continuity and a series of paradigms depicting this relationship between thought and perception."

Tags:american, analysis, blackbird, explication, images, looking, perception, poem, poet, poetry, stevens, thirteen, wallace, ways

Abstract
This paper provides a review and critique of the music presented at a local memorial service held at a Methodist church. The paper presents the case study. It discusses the details of the funeral and a brief history of the deceased and her family. The paper then discusses the hymn that was performed by the choir and harpist. Finally, the paper discusses the appropriateness of the selection and performance of music at this memorial service.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Piece One: The Processional
Piece Two: The Hymn
Piece Three: The Choir
Piece Four: The Harpist
Summary of Musical Performance at the Service

From the Paper
"The performance of this piece did not appear to deviate much from the majority of performances of "Amazing Grace." The musician did not appear to add any personal flourishes or provide a distinctive interpretation. This is quite likely due to the decision to perform a song that has plagued music teachers with beginning students since it was first penned nearly two centuries ago. Because of this, it is possible to appreciate this performance of "Amazing Grace" as a bit of humorous irony within the funeral service. However, others could argue that the decision to perform the piece in such a staid manner reduced the decedent's memory as a music teacher who sought to improve the quality of musical performance among her students."

Tags:hymn, harpist, congregation, funeral

Abstract
The paper examines "Leading at a Higher Level" where Ken Blanchard addresses the many practical problems with the situational leadership model. The paper describes how Blanchard's situational leadership model emphasizes the situational contingency of maturity or "readiness" of followers to accomplish the task. The paper then explains Blanchard's S1-S4 styles of situational leadership that involving the telling, selling, participating and delegating styles of leadership behavior. The paper emphasizes that treating all people the same way is an unwise choice for leaders who are trying to connect with the people around them.

From the Paper
"In his book Leading at a Higher Level, author Ken Blanchard discusses leadership and how best managers should relate to their employees and to their customers as well. One of the most important discussions within the book is that of situational leadership. Situational Leadership is created out of a three-dimensional model. It presents dimensions of task behaviors, relationship behaviors, and the maturity of the employee (Blanchard, 2006). The model, unfortunately has some problems and falls short of what it is trying to accomplish. This happens because, much like other two-dimensional models, the situational leadership model does not really capture all the complexity of both relationship and task behaviors by presenting each one of these as belonging to a single dimension."

Tags:contingency, situational, leadership, tasks, relationships, maturity

Abstract
This paper takes a look the speech made by George Bush at the 59th session of the United Nation's General Assembly held in New York City on September 21, 2004. President Bush addressed 80 heads of states and governments at this General Assembly dressed up somberly and smartly in a crisp white shirt and a navy tie with a tailored suit, using this occasion to make his views known.

From the Paper
"President Bush immediately tried to build a rapport with the audience by welcoming them to his country and UN session. He started his speech by applauding people and UN who stand for liberty. His overall approach to starting a speech was effective and good. Right from the start he tried to build a theme of liberty, justice and freedom and later as he moved on, he addressed many issues with this theme in the background. Through out the speech he used gestures and eye contact to emphasize certain points. Everyone was interested in knowing Bush's stance on the violent situation in Iraq so he had a captive audience that measured and listened to each and every word he uttered."

Tags:kofi, annan, iraq, freedom, war, human, dignity

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This paper examines the desire of residential students at Montclair State University to have on-campus worship facilities. Currently, the worship opportunities at Montclair State are limited to Mass being celebrated by the Chaplain of the Newman Catholic Center. The study shows the strong connection between higher learning and spiritual endeavors. Students at Montclair State University need to have the option of pursuing some form of spiritual enrichment on campus and need the proper facilities to pursue this. The study identifies the need for worship facilities and discusses the students' perceptions and attitudes regarding religious needs, as well as educational needs, on campus.

Table of Contents
Abstract
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Research Questions
Literature Review
Methodology
Participants
Instruments
Design with Proposed Method of Analysis
Significance of Study with Limitations
Conclusions

From the Paper
"Understanding the premise of this study requires having basic knowledge about Montclair State University and its vision and mission regarding the educational opportunities the school provides for its students. Montclair State University, located in Montclair, New Jersey, was founded in 1908 in response to the growing demand for teachers. It was the first teachers college to be accredited in 1937 and placed a strong emphasis on liberal arts and the sciences. In 1994, the university was selected to be a teaching university (http://www.montclair.edu)."

Tags:spirituality, religion, worship, higher, learning

Abstract
This paper is an analysis of Chapter 27 of Dickens' "Great Expectations" focusing on the meeting between Joe and Pip, the uncomfortable distance between a now snobbish Pip and the countryman who helped raise him and the heartbreaking goodbye when Pip, at last, seems touched by Joe's innate goodness.

Tags:Pip, Joe, Herbert, Miss Havisham, Estella, London society, nobility, snob

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This paper looks at how online collaboration software, such as Cisco's Web Ex, Microsoft Office Live, Google documents and dimdim.com, are changing the nature of rhetoric. The paper specifically examines how online collaboration software has made rhetoric less formal, more universally accessible, and more egalitarian.

From the Paper
"Traditional rhetorical tools must still be used, however, to communicate new ideas and persuade group members to adopt novel points of view. The decision-making process also depends on how well group members use and respond to rhetoric. Of the five canons of traditional rhetoric, the one most drastically affected by online collaboration software is delivery. Technology makes an infinite array of delivery options possible, including those that contain video or audio content."

Tags:real-time global, at-a-distance meetings, style, asynchronous communication

Abstract
In this article, the writer begins by noting that the Internet has revolutionized the educational system with online education becoming increasingly popular. The writer then discusses why a traditional educational setting is better than the online one and points out that critics charge that online education is vastly inferior to traditional classroom settings. The writer also maintains that, despite the many benefits of online education, there are certainly many weaknesses compared to traditional, campus-based education. Nevertheless, the writer then looks at the merits of an online education and concludes that non-traditional online education does have some merits over onsite courses and that online education does meet the non-traditional needs of most adults with families or full-time jobs. The paper is written from the personal perspective of the writer.

From the Paper
"Colleges offer interactive environments and encourage students to participate in extra-curricular activities. Students join different clubs and student unions at the colleges, and participate in debates, games and sports. These activities help shape students' lives and characters. Students associate with and learn from each other. If they do not understand something in the class room, they may find a friend who is willing to help them out. Or, they may walk to the library to find a book or paper to serve their interest. They sit-down and read, or take the material with them.
"Online courses are meant for mature people who already have a job and are willing to make a choice between getting an education or getting no education at all."

Tags:distance, learning, Internet, campus