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Native American Higher Education, 2005.
An examination of how greater numbers of Native Americans are successfully enrolling in institutions of higher learning.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that, although there are a number of economic and social barriers still in place, the number of Native Americans enrolling in institutions of higher learning in the U.S. is on the rise.
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Higher Education and African Americans, 2008.
This paper explores the predictors for the failure of African Americans to access and succeed in higher education.
3,626 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 101.95
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The paper attempts to determine the predictors that reveal attrition rates among African-American college students or aspiring college students. The paper provides a literature review and devises a variance analysis of different groups to argue that attitudes which value or devalue a post-secondary education are tied to racial affiliation. The paper therefore shows how, ultimately, these predictors are chief explanatory factors for why students fail to apply to school or drop out long before they have achieved final success.
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Introduction
The research/empirical literature
Methodology
Methodological limitations
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"The following paper will argue that African Americans fail to access (and to achieve success in) higher education because of underlying factors that can easily serve as reliable predictors of troubles to come. For instance, racial quotas or affirmative action policies in America have distracted attention away from school failures and from ecological problems (de-emphasis upon higher education, de-emphasis upon scholastic achievement) that keep African-Americans out of school or from finding the levels of achievement they deserve. Additionally, students will fail to attend university if they sense that the reward simply is not there in the end or if they feel that they will be the victims of racial stereotyping (in short, it may be extrapolated from the literature that academic persistence is directly impacted by what people believe they will experience when attending an institution). Lastly, one other key predictor is the extent to which parents value higher education and the educational attainment they themselves possess."
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Higher Education And African Americans, 2002.
Discussion of positive and negative experiences.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 16 sources, $ 71.95
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Discussion of positive and negative experiences. Cites research that contends that the quality and quantity of education Blacks receive make a difference in I.Q. outcomes. Gives examples from various universities (Harvard, University of Virginia). Increase in black students at four-year colleges. Role of Black colleges. Lawsuits brought by Whites regarding affirmative action and admission policies.
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"The experience of African Americans in higher education is varied, with some reporting very positive experiences and others negative ones. A study by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found that Blacks who graduate from college increase their IQ scores more than four times as much as Whites while in college (Blacks make higher IQ gains, 1997), and actually narrow the gap between scores for the two groups. This is significant, since the researchers report that in high school, this gap usually gets wider. The study was initiated in response to a controversial 1994 book, The Bell Curve, that contended that Blacks are genetically less intelligent than Whites, and that the difference could not be reduced by education. The researchers attributed the changes in Black IQ scores to the relatively poor quality of pre-college education many..."
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Affirmative Action in Higher Education, 2007.
An analysis of the benefits of racial diversity in the American higher education system.
1,604 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper examines the role of racial diversity in the affirmative action issues currently being debated within higher education. The writer discusses how the beneficial aspects of affirmative action in higher education help to create a diversified and culturally multi-lateral academic institution. The writer advocates that by understanding the critical issues such as reverse discrimination for "reserved spots" and the concept of "reverse racism", one can realize the arguments that are counter productive to a more diverse higher education. The writer concludes that affirmative action integrates both minorities and whites into a system that provides a greater academic and cultural multiplicity to the American higher education system.
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"The issue of inclusion in higher education has often been a major problem for the United States in relation to the adhering to the Bill of Rights and the irony of problems with institutional racism in a so-called democracy. Affirmative Action has played a role in lessening these barriers within academic institutions, which has been a slowly changing racial factor within the diversity needed for an idealized society of this type. Although the strict racism of past eras has been reduced to a certain degree, there are still problems with the system:
Skin color is no longer as much of a barrier to higher education as it once was. But skin color --and race, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, national origin, and economic status-- continues to be a very real barrier to higher education, employment and full participation in this "democracy" (Soto para.5)."
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Native Americans and European Epidemics, 2002.
A study of the effect of European epidemics on the lifestyle of Native Americans.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at the arrival of Europeans on North American shores with respect to the way that it affected the lifestyle of Native Americans. It focuses on the diseases introduced to North America by these Europeans. The paper begins by providing a background to the way of life of the Native Americans before the arrival of the Europeans. It then turns to the arrival of epidemics in North America, responsible for Native Americans suffering higher mortality rates than at any other time in human history. The most common diseases introduced to the ?New World? at the time are discussed as are the affect these diseases had on the Native American mortality rate. The paper then turns to the way that the lifestyle of Native Americans was affected by these diseases. It speaks of the weakened ability to resist colonization and the Europeanization of Native American culture. It concludes by proposing the argument that the introduction of these epidemics was not accidental, and that they were intended to weaken the defenses of Native Americans against the colonizers.
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"In early America, when people of three continents came together, the Native Americans were dramatically affected by epidemics, suffering higher mortality rates than any other time in human history. (Geier, 1991) People from Latin America, North America and Europe merged, each carrying and introducing diseases indigenous to their own societies.
"When the Native Americans first encountered common European diseases like smallpox, measles and dysentery, millions died. In extreme cases, 90 percent of certain Indian tribes died as European epidemics swept through their villages."
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Higher Education Leadership, 2005.
This paper discusses theories of leadership appropriate for the environment of higher education.
6,295 words (approx. 25.2 pages), 35 sources, APA, $ 146.95
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This paper explains that the widespread retirement of many of today's "Baby Boomer" higher education leaders will hasten the need for a new generation of education leaders and new leadership approaches; thereby, a fresh assessment of higher education leadership roles, styles, approaches, practices and goals is needed. The author points out that contemporary higher education leadership is most often characterized as collaborative rather than unilateral or hierarchical as in corporate leadership. The paper recommends participative, contingency (to an extent) and transformational leadership theories and practices as the best practices for tomorrow's higher education leaders but does not recommend dyadic role making or LMX theory.
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Introduction
Background of the Study
Increases in Female and Minority Higher Education Leaders
The Nature of Higher Education Leadership.
Leadership Theories
Participative Leadership Theory
Dyadic Role-Making Leadership Theory
Contingency Leadership Theory
Charismatic Leadership Theory
Transformational Leadership Theory
Emotional intelligence Leadership Theory
Adult Learning Theories and Practices and Higher Education Leadership (Knowles' "Andragogy" Theory)
Conclusions and Implications for Higher Education Leadership
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"Dyad role-making leadership theory, also known as Leader-Member exchange theory (LMX) "focuses on dyadic relationships, and roles carried out, between leaders and managers." In addition, the theory describes how leaders develop different exchange relationships over time with various subordinates. LMX theory is also called vertical dyad linkage theory, due to its focus on reciprocal influencing processes within vertical "dyads" consisting of an individual with supervising authority over another individual. The "dyads", within this theory, consist of two people (a leader and a subordinate, with the leader (e.g., college president or other high-level administrator) forming a separate "dyad" with each individual subordinate); the "roles" are their agreed-upon interacted relationships and (usually tacit) assumptions about one another and expectations of one another."
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European Influence on Native American Tribes, 2006.
This paper examines the continuing and devastating impact the Europeans, particularly the English, have had on the Native American people.
1,084 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The writer of paper explores the current situation affecting the majority of the once proud Native Americans who now suffer from alcohol and substance abuse as well as declining general health. This paper historically details the life of Native Americans prior to the arrival of the English. The Native Americans lived in relative harmony with their surroundings and as contributing members to the land. This paper examines how the arrival of the English brought with them domination and a disrespect for the harmonious way of life the Native Americans had adopted. This paper discusses the fact that the English introduced alcohol to the Native-Americans. Prior to the introduction of alcohol the natives were seen as fit, athletic and lean people, whereas the people of today are often seen as obese and sickly. The writer contends and explains why alcohol is not the only problem introduced by the Europeans. This paper examines the the cultural genocide that has occurred among the natives who suffer from higher than average death rates, higher tuberculosis rates and a generally poor overall level of health.
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"Alcohol abuse is no the only problem introduced by the Europeans; today as a result of the cultural genocide that has occurred among the Native Americans, people living in these communities often suffer from higher than average general death rates, higher infant mortality and childhood death rates, higher tuberculosis rates and a general poor overall level of health regardless of ones age. In addition there is a generally inaccessibility to adequate health care facilities and a tremendous lack of preventive programs for health improvement among the population, all of which can contribute to an increased abuse of alcohol and other addictive substances. Most natives probably content themselves with living an impoverished lifestyle and have to turn to substances to take their mind off of the poor quality of life and healthy they must endure day after day."
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Native-American Indian Health-Related Problems, 2008.
Examines alcoholism, HIV, suicide and the subsequent risk factors for other health-related problems within the Native-American Indian culture.
1,765 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper is a review of peer-reviewed literature to determine current incidence and subsequent risk factors for health-related problems among Native-Americans today. The author concludes that, because Native-Americans remain at a higher risk of HIV, alcoholism and suicide than their white counterparts with incidences even higher than for many other American minority groups, there is a growing consensus among healthcare experts and lawmakers at all levels that something must be done to correct this situation.
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Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Cultural Issues Affecting Native-American Healthcare
Conclusion
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"Even those Native-Americans fortunate enough to have healthcare providers from their own tribes who are familiar with these cultural perspectives are faced with some issues that are unique to their heritage and culture. For example, in some cases, healthcare providers have been fired from their positions with the state for participating in religious rituals involving the use of peyote and have even been denied unemployment benefits as well. According to Kellhofer (2001), in one case that went to the Supreme Court (Employment Division vs. Smith, 494 U.S. 872, 1990), dealt with the use of peyote."
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Leadership Strategies in Higher Education, 2005.
Examines two books that relate to leadership strategies in higher education.
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This paper discusses and recommends two books relevant to higher education practice and innovative leadership strategies in higher education. The books are: "Leadership in Continuing and Distance Education in Higher Education" by Shoemaker, and "Universities in the Marketplace: the Commercialization of Higher Education" by Bok.
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Higher Education Reform, 2007.
This paper argues that reforms are needed in the U.S. higher education system.
1,725 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper argues that, although many Americans do not see the U.S. higher education system as a troubled area, if they were to look closer, they would recognize that it is in desperate need of reform. The author points out that, over the past few decades, our higher education systems have been lagging in four key components: access, affordability, quality and accountability. The paper relates that Secretary Margaret Spellings and the U.S. Department of Education did a year-long investigation of the Higher Education system in hopes of coming up with effective solutions to these problems. The paper underscores that many students do not feel ready for college because they are inadequately prepared and there are many financial barriers. The paper stresses that, because the system is so intrinsically linked to the future success of the children and the nation, its reform should be one of the highest priorities.
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"Just between 1995 and 2005, the tuition for attending a private four-year college rose about 36 percent, 51 percent in public institutions and 30 percent in community colleges (after adjusting for inflation). The worst part of this is that there are no incentives for colleges and universities to cut their costs because prestige is often measured by resources. Along with affordability is the problem of financial aid in the U.S. Our financial aid systems is too complex, long, confusing, inefficient, and usually does not provide aid for those who require it the most."
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Higher Education, 2004.
This paper discusses the history of higher education in the U.S., which has changed dramatically from colonial times to modern times.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that, in the colonial era, education was largely exclusive and focused on the religious education of males. The author points out that modern higher education has been shaped by the implementation of technology, with students commonly using laptops in class and with teachers using overheads and computer-generated lessons. The paper stresses that higher education today encompasses much more than the universities, degree-granting accredited community colleges, and four-year colleges recognized as "higher education" by the U.S. Department of Education; in addition, corporate classrooms, virtual universities, and proprietary schools educate millions of individuals outside of this narrow definition.
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"At the same time, educational opportunities of minorities, including African Americans were limited during the early years of higher education. W.E.B DuBois was the first African American to get a Ph.D. degree from Harvard, receiving his degree in 1890 despite opposition to his entrance to the school. Booker T. Washington was also an important figure in African American education, and as head of the Tuskegee Institute, he taught newly freed slaves skills in education, business, and the trades."
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Financing of Higher Education, 2007.
An analysis of the debate over whether the government or individuals should finance higher education.
1,479 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses the debate over who should finance higher education - government funding, individuals or a combination of both sources. The paper discusses the benefits of higher education to the individual and to society as a whole. It describes the current funding of higher education in the United States and the arguments for and against changes to the current system.
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" Higher education for the individual has always been a way to enhance social esteem, land better-paying jobs, expand one's opportunities and stimulate one's intellect (Johnstore 2000). Society considers it the key to technology, productivity and inputs to global competitiveness and economic growth. It is always desirable and preferred in that it furthermore shapes and preserves values and culture. It also serves as a major means to social justice, equal opportunity and democracy. For all its significance, higher education throughout the world has been hindered by high costs, which are still fast rising. Governments have been reducing allocations for universities and other institutions of learning. These cutbacks have led to reduced staff, deterioration of plant and equipment, reduced salaries and reduced capacity to expand and meet student demand. Cost adjustments have been passed on to students and their parents and raised debt levels and access. These rising costs are accompanied by charges of inefficiency and lack of cost-benefit accountability. The conclusion among academicians has been that a financial crisis in education in most countries has occurred, especially in developing countries (Johnstone)."
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Marketing UK Higher Education, 2006.
Looking from a strategic marketing perspective, this paper evaluates the U.K. higher education market from the viewpoint of the overseas student.
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This paper examines the British higher education market from a marketing perspective. The paper evaluates whether the British Council is losing ground in competing with Australia and the U.S.A. in selling British higher education. It questions whether the market for British higher education has been redefined. The paper further looks at what British universities need to do to respond to market changes.
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"The British Council is an agency or an organization that attempts to promote educational, cultural, as well as technical cooperation between Britain and other countries anywhere in the world. The primary goal of the British Council is to successfully establish certain long-term, worldwide partnerships with other countries, so that there may be a better understanding between the various countries involved. In fact, the British Council is the United Kingdom's most important agency for creating and developing and maintaining cultural relations with several other countries overseas, and is an integral part of the United Kingdom's diplomatic relations and to aid effort. (The British Council General information and BC in Uzbekistan)"
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The Higher Education Act (HEA), 2007.
This paper analyzes the significance of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper discusses how the HEA is particularly significant in terms of funding for higher education. The paper explains that it provided higher education to middle and lower income students. The paper examines how it greatly impacted the effort to empower and educate minority groups in the United States. The paper relates that for the first time, the general public received the opportunity to improve themselves through further education.
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"The Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 was signed into law on November 8 of that year. Before this time, higher education was a luxury that could be afforded only by the rich and the privileged, hence mainly by the white upper-class population of the United States. President Johnson understood the need to provide lower and middle income families with the opportunity for higher education as well. This would not only serve an empowerment function for the beneficiaries of the Act, but would also be beneficial for the manpower and employment sectors of the country as a whole. By providing higher education to middle and lower income students, the country can make use of otherwise latent and lost talents in order to uplift both the community and the country itself. As such, the Act was particularly important for financing higher education since the 1940s."
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Higher Education in Ontario, 2006.
A review of the history and the goals of higher education in Ontario, as well as federal policy.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper explores how historiography helps us to identify biases, or over-emphasized points in phenomena. For instance, the 2006 election featured party commentary on how to make higher education more accessible in Canada, though education is properly a provincial undertaking. The paper refers to history of higher education in 19th century and its purposes, as compared to social engineering/cost-benefit analysis of today and draws several examples.
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"The goals of higher education in Ontario, over time, and federal policy. Introduction education remains a provincial responsibility in Canada, yet political parties are expected to produce approaches to matters of education. Prior to the federal election of 2006, statements revealed several strong themes pertaining to education of different kinds, as proved interesting to explore. The reader becomes aware of contrasting notions of education's purposes, and ideals, and later, sees that these contrasts have been present for rather a long time. The study of educational history and its historiography come into view as not very streamlined pursuits. "
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