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Part-Time Faculty, 2007.
This paper discusses a research project by D. Jacoby reported in "The Journal of Higher Education", which studied the impact of part-time faculty on graduation rates.
2,425 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper explains that the primary objective of this study is to determine if there were any significant changes from Jacoby's findings from 2001 data to 2005 concerning educational budgets, the increased use of technology for teaching, the introduction of various distance learning programs and the impact of part-time faculty members on graduation rates in America's community colleges. The author points out that Jacoby's (2006) study of 2001 data employed a wide range of integrated postsecondary education data system (IPES)-provided institutional statistical data and incorporated some assumed student variables from which he developed his multiple regression findings of the impact of part-time faculty members on graduation rates. The paper reports that the study confirmed the negative correlation between the number of part-time faculty employed at a given American college and its graduation rate. The paper includes tables and quotations.
Table of Contents:
Methods
Conceptual Framework
Primary Data Analysis Technique
Relevant Information and Rationale in Support of Methodology
Results
Research Question
Statistical Analysis
Recapitulation of 2005 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Results
Themes or Concepts Supporting of Refute Previous Literature or Reveal the Complexity of the Issue
Conclusion
Objectives of Study
Findings
Descriptive Statistics for Key Variables
Excerpt from Available IPEDS 2006 Data
Problem Related Solutions Institutions Should Consider for Implementation Based on the Research Findings
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"Besides this data, the NCES provides institutional summaries of graduation data for subsamples (athlete, gender, and ethnicity) of a school's entering full-time student cohort. The graduation rate developed by the NCES is calculated for full-time community college students that complete their degree within 150 percent of that the NCES defines as "normal time" (in this case, 3 years for community colleges, and 6 years for bachelor's institutions). The author also reports that the graduation rate as reflected in the IPEDS data only measures a school's performance concerning declared degree-seeking full-time students."
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Whole-Faculty Study Groups, 2004.
An analysis of the effect of whole-faculty study groups on teachers.
4,415 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 115.95
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This paper explores the role of whole-faculty learning or study groups in facilitating improved methods of teaching and learning by school administrators and teachers. It draws upon several related research studies conducted in recent years and looks at how a common goal of the studies was to build the capacity of school staff to improve educational standards and methods effectively for continuous improvement and decision making to ultimately improve student learning. This paper sheds light on whether or not whole-faculty learning groups have a positive impact on school faculties and how these faculties could learn from existing data and contribute to improving the organizational culture and structure necessary to improve the school system. Examples from recent research studies are used to illustrate why whole-faculty learning groups provide an ideal organizational structure to address both the challenges schools face and the needs of teachers as school staffs seek to learn from one another and use shared information effectively to improve student learning.
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Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
About WFSGs
How the WFSG Model Works
Success of the WFSG Strategy
How Teachers Use WFSGs
Functions of WFSGs
A Faculty Decision Making Model
Guiding Principles of WFSGs
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions and Hypothesis
Bibliography
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"The need for a rapid, sustainable change is prevalent in our American culture whether it is for weight-loss to plastic surgery. The public school system is not an exception in this trend. Public schools are increasingly interested in change methods that Hord (1997) refers to as the microwave theory for school improvement. Just like it takes time and consistent, steady hard work to achieve comprehensive and sustainable change in weight loss, the same is true for educators as they work to learn new practices to assist students in their achievement. Research shows that professional educators working cooperatively toward better education makes the greatest difference in improving education for all students."
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?Faculty of Color in Academe?, 2002.
A review of the book ?Faculty of Color in Academe? by Caroline Sotello Viernes Turner and Samuel L. Myers Jr.
1,769 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper discusses how in their book, "Faculty of Color in Academe", Caroline Sotello Viernes Turner and Samuel L. Myers Jr. address the ongoing shortage of colored teachers in the colleges and universities of America. It examines how, as America enters the 21st century, the racial divide and problems of the 20th century continue to be a problem. It looks at how colored people who are hired at colleges and universities face many of the same kinds of discrimination and false expectations facing colored people in other areas of work life, from institutional discrimination to expectations that they are less qualified than they should be. It also shows how they experience more occupational stress because they feel isolated and lack the mentoring opportunities enjoyed by white hires. It examines how the authors offer a good overview of the research and of the problems faced by the modern faculty of color and make good recommendations as to some of the actions that can be taken to correct the problems.
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"As defined in Title VII, an unlawful employment practice is any such practice by the employer which is motivated, premised, or conditioned upon the sex of an employee, or any seemingly neutral practice with an adverse effect on one sex. The educational field has not been an exception when it comes to evidence of discrimination against women. A wide disparity exists in the educational field in terms of the total number of women who have attained higher-level positions, and this is strong evidence of discriminatory practice. Title VII itself recognizes that there are two types of discrimination in operation. The first of these is intentional discrimination, meaning that an employer consciously and willfully made an employment decision strictly on the basis of sex. While it is easy to define this sort of discrimination, it can be difficult to prove because it is almost impossible to prove the intent or state of mind of the employer making the decision. Employers know that there are many laws on this subject, so they have become less open about such discriminatory practices. Unintentional discrimination is the second type and stands today as the basis for the majority of complaints filed by women. Such discrimination persists because of seemingly unintentional policies and practices that in effect perpetuate the effects of past discriminatory acts. Such a case is easier to prove because what is necessary is to prove the effect and consequences of the discrimination rather than the intent of the employer."
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Female Faculty Compensation, 2007.
An in-depth examination of the issue of gender compensation disparity at America's colleges and universities.
19,591 words (approx. 78.4 pages), 42 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The paper studies the perceptions and realities of female faculty compensation at American colleges and universities. The paper determines that faculty women earn lower salaries than faculty men and they tend to occupy, in noticeably larger proportions, the lower rungs of the academic hierarchy. The paper discusses how disparities in women's pay and promotions are reflections of the wider society's prejudices and preconceptions. The paper recommends that college and university faculty and administrators work together to change views and institute real programs to change these long-established prejudices. The paper includes appendices.
Outline:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Background: Equality and the Workplace
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Research Design and Methodology
Organization of the Study
Chapter 2 : Literature Review
Equality in the Workplace as a Reflection of Equality in Society
Chapter 3: Gender Pay Inequity Among College and University Faculty
Why is Gender Pay Inequity Important?
The Value of One's Work and the Gender Inequality Experience
Chapter 4: Gender Pay Inequity Among College and University Faculty: Belief Vs Reality
The Beliefs
The Realities
Chapter 5: Conclusion
Introduction
Summary
Recommendations
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"American society has changed dramatically in recent decades, and with it, the American workplace. Age-old assumptions and practices have been given up in favor of new outlooks and techniques. The last third of the Twentieth Century was a time of leveling, a period in which long oppressed groups fought for and, in many cases, gained their rights. Americans on all rungs of the socio-economic ladder looked at, and re-evaluated, the fundamental premises and promises of their nation and society. The United States was a country conceived in liberty, justice, and equality for all, principals that had not always been lived up to; opportunities that had not always been made available to all. After a long and hard struggle, ethnic and religious minorities obtained equality under the law. They fought for and won equal recognition in the voting booth, in the restaurants, clubs, schools, and the workplace. Conscientious citizens looked beyond the obvious minorities and discovered a full half of the American population that was suffering from discrimination. From the beginning, America's women had been denied their right to a full and equal participation in the American dream."
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Interview With Faculty Member, 2008.
Describes an interview conducted with a faculty member at the University of Phoenix who is a nurse educator.
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In this paper, the career, qualifications and approach to teaching of an experienced nurse educator are discussed. In addition, methods of learning such as "on line" education and "social learning" are discussed with regard to the interviewee's qualifications, teaching techniques and methods. The faculty interview questionnaire is included with the paper.
Outline:
Introduction
Role and Preparation
Support of Role: Examination of Literature
Conclusion
References
Appendix 1 - Interview
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"Moch and Lundeberg (1995) stipulate that the most effective form of learning is experienced through social learning theory (p. 312). It is through social learning theory that individuals are capable of applying real life experiences to textbook theories, which provides a more extensive understanding of nursing practice. This contention supports the belief of P.T. that the format for the University of Phoenix that allowed her to practice nursing and share her experienced in the classroom was a positive educational format."
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Faculty Tenure, 2002.
This paper discusses possible alternatives to faculty tenure in higher education.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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The aper explains the advantages and disadvantages of tenure in this uncertain climate for education funding at a time when there is also a great deal of public pressure for higher education to be more accountable. The author asks if tenure outdated in an academic world striving for more user-friendly departments and universities that are also trying to cut costs? Does tenure create or exacerbate complacency, thereby producing unproductive and unaccountable tenured professors? Or is tenure one of the fundamental tenets of academia and intellectual freedom? This paper suggests some feasible alternatives to faculty tenure and concludes by making some recommendations on the basis of these findings.
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Age Discrimination as Applied to Faculty, 2005.
An essay examining the problem of age discrimination as it applies to the faculty of higher learning institutions.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This report discusses age discrimination and its application to faculty. The paper describes the issue, discusses opinions related to the issue, analyzes relevant case law, discusses the implications of age discrimination for leaders in higher education and draws a conclusion.
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"Faculty Of Color In Academe" by C Sotello, V. Turner and S Myers, 2000.
A review of the work on the shortage of black college teachers, related to Title VII of Civil Rights Act.
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In their book Faculty of Color in Academe, Caroline Sotello Viernes Turner and Samuel L. Myers Jr. address the ongoing shortage of teachers of color in the colleges and universities of this country. The authors rightly note at the outset that as America approaches the 21st century, the racial divide and problems of the 20th century continue to be a problem.
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" In their book Faculty of Color in Academe, Caroline Sotello Viernes Turner and Samuel L. Myers Jr. address the ongoing shortage of teachers of color in the colleges and universities of this country. The authors rightly note at the outset that as America approaches the 21st century, the racial divide and problems of the 20th century continue to be a problem. There have been numerous efforts to correct the disparity seen between the number of white professors and the number of professors of color, but these have been insufficient. Part of the issue raised by this book is why this is so. The book analyzes comprehensive studies of African American, Asian Pacific American, American Indian, and Latino faculty in eight Midwestern states--Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Missouri, and Minnesota. The authors raise interesting issues..."
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Faculty Recruitment in Community Colleges, 2008.
This paper looks at methods of recruiting teachers for community colleges.
853 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper addresses strategies to use to attract and retain high-skill employees in a community college. The paper suggests that if community college administrators pay attention to the basics of marketing, recruiting and retention, they can increase their chances of attracting and keep good candidates once they join the faculty.
Outline:
Types of Employees Being Recruited
Constraints
Current Levels of Dissatisfaction
Recruitment Strategies
Management
Conclusion
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"The traditional methods of recruiting teachers, such as tenure and pension benefits, have eroded significantly over time (Holt, 2002). For this reason, employees are finding that private-sector positions offer similar benefits to those offered by community colleges. Budget restraints at the community college level have made it difficult for community colleges to compete for teaching talent with better-funded private and public 4-year institutions (Baker, 1994). Thus salary cannot be competitive with those institutions, and other enticements must be found to find and hire the appropriate employees (SantibaNez, 2004)."
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Faculty Research and Scholarship, 2005.
Studies the ethical problem regarding ownership of intellectual property and inventions at universities.
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This paper looks at who owns intellectual property and inventions which result from research conducted at a university, either as a student or employee, and examines some of the issues involved and ways to resolve them.
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"Research at universities is becoming a complex issue on many fronts because of the variety of sources of funding, both governmental and private, and the questions of ownership of the results of such research. Although medical issues have gained much of the public spotlight where the question of the validity of test results on drugs has been questioned, recently, in light of the heavy involvement of the pharmaceutical industry in funding research, many other legal issues arise."
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Medicare Part D, 2005.
This paper discusses Part D of the Medicare and the power given the regulatory agencies under this law.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper explains that Medicare, which is the health insurance program by the United States Federal government, provides medical treatment to qualified recipients and is run by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Part D is the new outpatient prescription drug benefit. The author points out that, because the enactment of Medicare Part D makes the United States Federal Government the biggest client of pharmaceuticals in the U.S. and possibly the world, drug development and approval process will be notably affected by this law through the direct involvement of CMS in application reviews. The paper stresses that, by using a system of risk corridors, which compares actual incurred drug benefit costs to estimated costs submitted in bids, Medicare limits the profits and losses of Part D drug plans.
Table of Contents
What is Medicare?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Its Influence on the Health Care Industry
Economics
How CMS Affects the Operation and Finance of Medicare Part D
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"CMS is also working with other health agencies such as the National Cancer Institute with regards to research and development of drugs. A new policy gives them additional powers to pay for off-label uses of a new drug or device, so long as patients are in involve in studies to gather new data that may be beneficial to future patients. This policy however raised certain concerns from industry players as to fears the agency will reject compensation of new cures or procedures unless the post-approval studies are paid for by sponsors. Nonetheless, guidelines have already been drafted to address this concern."
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Medicare Part D, 2007.
This paper studies the US Medicare Part D program that provides insurance coverage for prescription drugs.
1,403 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in the past few decades, the reduction of available Medicare funds in the US has emerged as a significant concern for taxpayers, elderly individuals, and government agencies alike. The writer points out that as a result, Medicare has often been a target for reformers in the past few years; however, as the aging population increases, so does a greater sense of urgency. In response to this growing crisis, the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 created a new and complex universal prescription drug entitlement, called Medicare Part D. This paper analyzes the basic contents of the Medicare Part D legislation, including the role of private groups and the implications of the drug subsidy for the nursing practice.
Outline:
Introduction
Overview and Content of the Legislation
The Role of Private Groups in the Drug Subsidy
Nursing Implications of Medicare Part D
Conclusion
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"The benefits of Catastrophic Coverage vary depending on income levels, and extra-help programs are available based on financial need. Medicare Part D has been considered a complex plan for seniors as a result of the manner in which it works and the gap in coverage. This is complex for seniors because research indicates that the majority of needed prescription drugs by seniors fall into the gap in coverage bracket. Therefore, the major criticism of the drug subsidy is that it only truly assist seniors that either do not need very many prescription drugs, or those that are considered catastrophic coverage insured's. As a result, the bulk of this population is left to deal with paying out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs. Additionally, the plan is complex for seniors because the true cost of the drug entitlement expansion is unknown, and estimates could be understating the real cost."
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Teenagers Working Part-Time Jobs, 2006.
A look at the benefits teenagers receive when they work part-time jobs.
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What type of philosophy should teenagers have about working part-time jobs after school and during the summer? It is important to remember that philosophy comes from two Greek words. Philo means love and Sophia means wisdom. This paper discusses the philosophy of teenagers who hold part-time jobs and suggests that teenagers benefit from their part-time jobs. The paper asserts that these teenagers are informed and influenced by their work, learn a better understanding about life, and learn important values.
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Implementation of Medicare Part D, 2007.
This paper discusses the prescription drug program that is part of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003.
2,204 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper describes in detail the new prescription drug program that is part of Medicare, better knows as Medicare Part D. The paper describes each prescription drug program and discusses factors that should play into choosing a plan. The paper further describes how one becomes eligible for Part D. Also described is the development of health related public policy and the expansion of health insurance coverage. The paper concludes expressing hope that any cheating or fraud within Medicare Plan D would be reported immediately.
Outline:
Introduction
Social Forces
Political Forces
Cultural Forces
Technological Forces
Ethical Forces
Economic Forces
Effect of Current Issues on Future Initiatives in Healthcare Delivery
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"Medicare Part D is a part of the social health insurance that is provided by our government. Social health insurance is an entitlement program, not a charity. Medicare benefits, including Part D, are earned by the enrollee during the course of their employment. The fundamental aim of this government provided program is to provide prescription health care coverage to the American society."
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