Abstract This paper discusses a survey on career planning to be given to college students to see what they know of the process, what they have already done, what they need to do, and what help they may need in career planning, defined as a process addressing in stages the issues of self-assessment, career exploration, decision-making, education, and job-seeking.
From the Paper "The purpose of this research is to utilize a survey instrument to gather data on career planning by students and in this manner to ascertain and assess the needs pertaining to student career planning. Career planning can be defined as a process addressing in stages the issues of self-assessment, career exploration, decision-making, education and training, and job-seeking. Students at the college level should be deeply involved in the stages of career planning and can be expected to have successfully achieved some level of determination of what career to pursue. This means that the student will have had to..."
Abstract This essay argues that merit and performance should be the only admissions criteria for acceptance into California's public colleges.
From the Paper "There are some major trends in California Higher Education that mandate the development of new criteria for college admissions. These trends include higher accountability for performance for educators' budget deficits that have resulted in major educational funding cuts, low college graduation rates and increasing admissions and strong nativist sentiments opposed to giving preference to minorities in admissions processes. As such, new college admission criteria need to be based on performance and merit. The only fair way of developing admissions criteria is to devise criteria that rewards merit..."
This is a creative writing essay about life in college from the author's point of view, providing an account of the "college experience" as well as tips on how to survive college.
710 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 0 sources, 2001, $ 25.95
Abstract This is a creative writing essay about life in college from the author's point of view. This paper projects the hypothesis that experiences and challenges of college are likely to change students. College life has an impact on every student in some way. The life becomes so hectic at times that every student faces stress at one time or another. The paper gives tips on important things that will help students survive college such as - time management, extracurricular activities and dealing with stress.
From the Paper "College life presents many challenges for incoming students. Academically, many students find college to be much more difficult than high school. Students are concerned with not only their academic success at college, but their social and emotional adjustment as well. I felt really concerned if I would fit in with the crowd or not. Then another pressure was that I was able to make college on a scholarship and had to maintain my grades if I hoped to be given another scholarship for further studies. This paper projects the hypothesis that Experiences and challenges of college are likely to change students. College life has an impact on every student in some way. One of the major assumptions of faculty and parents towards students is that they are thought of as irresponsible and immature. The life becomes so hectic at times that every student faces stress at one time or another. Time management is one of the things that a student needs to learn in order to survive in college. "
Abstract Over 50 percent of Americans are obese and many of these obese Americans can be found at college. One of the reasons that college students are obese is the type of food found at the cafeteria, in the dorms, and in the educational buildings. Pizza, hot meals, cold sandwiches, ice cream, and soda pop all have one thing in common. What? They usually are found at college. Nutrition is a serious problem at American colleges. This paper examines the problem of obesity among American university students and the factors contributing to this problem. The paper suggests that the traditionally unhealthful types of food sold on college campuses are a primary cause of this epidemic of obesity amongst American college students.
Abstract This paper discusses the inherent value of a college education and emphasizes the various advantages that lie behind attaining college education and, thus, a college degree. It also explains how education affects the life of an individual, both professionally and domestically. It presents various statistics regarding college education, including information about some of the programs being implemented by governments to reduce the cost of college.
From the Paper "Many young students attend college for the purpose of making a career in one of the professions. It is these students who are trying to be useful members of the society in which they live. College education offers young scholars a chance to attain specialized training in the courses, which they would need in their respective career making. It also encourages disinterested researches leading to inventions and discoveries beneficial to mankind. A very important function of college education is to encourage research."
Tags: student, research, college, employment, government
Abstract This paper explores the development and history of America's community colleges. The paper looks at the historical role of community colleges and traces the evolution of that role to the contemporary role these colleges have today. Additionally, the paper discusses the implications of the expanded role of community colleges.
From the Paper "This paper examines the development of community colleges in the United States, from their establishment until the present day. The paper explores the historical role of the community college and traces the evolution of this role from one of preparing undergraduate students for transfer to four-year institutions to a much broader-based community role in which the community college works with local businesses industries and governments to prepare individuals for specific career fields and job opportunities without a necessary reference to education..."
Abstract This essay discusses a series of three questions focused on aspects of the financial conditions of small colleges. Included are discussions of: 1) examples of financial conditions that such institutions should avoid to prevent financial failure; 2) the assessment of whether or not a small college known to the researcher has a market driven approach; and 3) an example of a financial turnaround for a small American college.
From the Paper "At issue in this essay are a series of three questions focused on aspects of the financial conditions of small colleges. Included are discussions of examples of financial conditions that such institutions should avoid to prevent financial failure, the assessment of whether or not a small college known to the researcher has a market driven approach and an example of a financial turnaround for a small American college. Both personal experience in the case of item above and the literature will..."
Abstract In this article, the writer explores the value of obtaining a college education. The writer argues that a college education makes students more competitive and prepares them for professional life. Further, the writer claims that obtaining a college degree is not just beneficial, but it is a necessity in today's society.
From the Paper "For many people a college education gives students an edge in society, competitive job market and prepares students for professional life. More and more jobs require a bachelor's if not an advanced degree. Without a college education, many will find themselves unqualified to gain access to the jobs of their choice. In today's highly competitive society, a college degree is not only beneficial, it is also a necessity. A college education also gives students the unique experience of achieving a degree in ... '
Tags:college education, professional life, competition in today's society
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses the transition for high schools students that are about to start going to college. The various stresses involved in completing a college education are examined. The writer compares the stress levels of college students with those of high school students.
From the Paper "Anyone who has made the difficult transition from high school to college knows how hard it can be. But how do you communicate this to college-bound seniors? Is there any way you can prepare them that will actually help? Probably every high school student has had an anxious moment when they imagine what college would be like. Will you make the grade or flunk out? Are you grown up and responsible enough? Here is how one counselling service explained the stresses of college life ..."
Abstract Never in American history was the Electoral College so "visible" to the voting public than in the 2000 Presidential election. The results of the election - which were nearly two months in determination - were not fully decided until the U.S. Supreme Court finally gave the nod to George W. Bush. Following that decision, the Electoral College has come under the microscope of intense scrutiny. Should it be abolished, changed, or just kept in place in its current form? Those are the issues I address in this paper.
Tags: AMERICAN STUDIES AND HISTORY / GOVERNMENT, electoral college viable
Abstract This paper discusses the current state of college newspapers and the challenges that face their continued existence. The paper begins with a discussion of how university policies support or inhibit student newspapers. Next, the paper studies the specific issue of censorship and its impact on academic freedom. The paper then turns to an evaluation of the quality of college newspapers, focusing on examples of particular high-level journals.
From the Paper "This is against the principle of education promoting academic freedom which ensures the liberty of students and the staff to make statements even if the statements are viewed as being untrue or one-sided. One does not deny that untrue and defamatory writings have no value in terms of free speech, but the students have to be taught that they have the liberty to have their own opinion, and express them in the student publications in the right manner. This has to be accepted, especially if the student magazines permit anonymous publications. Also, if anonymous publications are permitted, then certainly students cannot be punished for such articles. (Censorship of College Student Newspapers) One can clearly see that the biggest reason for all the legal problems has been the difficulty in adjusting with each other, and one has to realize that both the students and their teachers have to accept adjustments in their thought and behavior when they work together in a college."
Abstract This paper discusses the reasons people decide to go to college and assesses whether everyone should go to college. The paper mention the advantages and possible disadvantages to society of having a highly educated populace.
From the Paper "Spring is the season when high school students turn their attention to the tests that determine their college eligibility and when parents consider how they will pay for a college education. College enrollment ..."
Abstract This paper considers the reasons that people go to college and whether or not everyone should go. It concludes that college is not for everyone and that it has advantages to society of a highly educated populace and some disadvantages.
From the Paper " Spring is the season when high school students turn their attention to the tests that determine their college eligibility and when parents consider how they will pay for a college education. College enrollment .."
Abstract Th is paper examines problems of mayhem following college sports. The author relates that some of the causes are underage drinking and people throwing items onto the field. The paper reviews the problem of incitement by bad language used by coaches and players.
From the Paper "Violence and mayhem following college sporting events have become increasingly commonplace in recent years. This research examines three problems associated with such violence including underage drinking ..."
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine some of the major historical turning points in the development of community colleges over the course of the past one hundred years. Primarily, it focuses on how the nature of these institutions transformed from mere variations of the junior college into a medium of educational egalitarianism.
From the Paper "The history of the community college as an institution in America is one that stretches back more than one hundred years into the annals of higher education in the New World. Unlike the educational institutions of the Old World that were transplanted to the Americas in an often dogmatic fashion, the community colleges that arose during the course of the twentieth century have proved to be quite innovative right from the start, challenging many of the existing precepts about what constitutes higher education and exactly who deserves to receive it (O'Banion, 1997). For that reason, if no other, community colleges occupy as position of institutional primacy in the history of education in America. The purpose of this study is to examine some of the major historical turning points in the development of community colleges over the course of the past one hundred years. "
