Ethical Base for Leadership (School Principal's Philosophy)
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(5 pp) "The desire to learn is contagious, if the school is infused within it." A way to accomplish this end is the implementation of an ethical platform which will provide a base for leadership behavior in school administration based on the scope, sequence, and continuity for curricular programs of human growth and development Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBethics.doc

Funding of Research in the United Kingdom
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This 5 page paper considers the current position of funding for research in the United Kingdom. The paper looks at universities as well as other commercial and non-commercial organisations discussing funding that is available, sources and the way it is allocated. The bibliography cite 8 sources.
Filename: TEunires.wps

Government Assistance For Higher Education in America
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A 17 page paper discussing recommendations to President Clinton regarding financial assistance programs for college students. Issues explored include whether or not there should be improvements made to government's educational assistance, what the social costs and ramifications of a better educated society/workforce are, and what long-term modifications should be made to the current system. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: higher.wps

Graduate Management Courses: Learning About Leadership
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5 pages in length. Graduate management education is a primary preparation for students seeking analytical, managerial, and executive-level positions in a variety of enterprises. The design and delivery of most graduate management curriculum emphasize broad exposure to core business disciplines; the building of analytical, computer, communication, and human management skills; and the development of an ethical, systems-oriented, cross-functional perspective for decision making. Leadership abilities are part of the necessary attribute for those taking graduate courses. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Heightening Diversity in the University Setting
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A 14 page paper discussing how best to use a $75,000 budget intended to establish an international club at a university with only nine minority students. The purpose is to promote diversity in a meaningful way, rather than creating a series of minority-group organizations that tend to promote separatism rather than understanding. The paper suggests using $50,000 as supplemental scholarship awards and devoting the remaining $25,000 to the establishment of an annual International Festival in which symposium speakers are not ethnic leaders, but rather business people of diverse backgrounds actively involved in the globalization of business who can give concrete reasons for working for increased understanding and the forging of true friendships across ethnic and cultural lines. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: KSdivUniv.wps

Higher Education In West Virginia And Mississippi: Key Areas And Issues
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11 pages in length. Contemporary society has come to respect and appreciate academic knowledge for more than just a ticket to one's chosen profession. The manner by which both liberal and mechanical education still defines today's educational systems is established at very simplistic level within the overall academic community. Inasmuch as collegiate achievement, in and of itself, has remained a distant second to the pursuit of capitalism, one can readily argue that one's own pursuit of education merely for its intrinsic knowledge has not held fast through the passage of time, which clearly speaks volumes with regard to the way in which contemporary higher education is approached in different states. The writer discusses higher education as it relates to Mississippi and West Virginia. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLChighed.wps

Information Technology (IT) Use and IT-enabled Teaching in the College Environment
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This 30 page paper considers the changing nature of the educational process in colleges and universities and the role that information technology (IT) plays in defining the instructional process. This paper assesses the use and effectiveness of IT-enabled teaching in the college environment, based on the integration of the current literature and a mailed survey methodology. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: MHitcoll.wps

Leadership On College Campuses
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This 5 page paper provides a tutorial on reviewing two articles with two secondary articles focused on the subject of the role of the College Chancellor. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTcolpre.wps

Learning in the Elderly
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A 22 page research paper that examines the literature on this topic. The writer concludes that not only are elder citizens quite capable of learning, but it benefits people greatly to continue to do so throughout life. Also, the writer looks at computers and the Internet as a place where senior learning is expanding rapidly. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Life Lessons From Grandma: Higher Education
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5 pages in length. Grandmother was a wise woman; she may not have had too luxurious a life, but she knew what it took to survive. One thing she taught me that helped determine my ultimate direction was the difference between education and experience. In her illustrious opinion – to me, at least – she did not believe that higher education -- the process of transforming raw information from various mediums into meaningful knowledge -- was always necessary in order to succeed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Mature v Younger College Students
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A 10 page paper that investigates the differences between younger and mature college/university students. Younger is defined as those who go on to college immediately after high school. The limited data regarding academic performance is reported. Characteristics of each group is discussed along with the unique problems and obstacles faced by the mature student. 2 tables are included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGmat.msw

Online Classes
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A 6 page paper discussing the evolution of distance learning as it has been altered by the advent of the Internet. Online classes began as special-interest adventures offered for no academic credit, but now there are Internet-only schools and many mainstream universities offer extensive possibilities. Distance learning has existed for more than a century in various forms, but the Internet offers possibilities never known before. One of these possibilities is Duke's MBA program that requires 5 weeks on campus, but also requires 2 weeks each in Germany, Brazil and China. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSonlineClass.wps

Part-time Student vs. Full-time Student
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In 3 pages the author compares and contrasts the part-time and the full-time college student. Included in the discussion are similarities & differences regarding privileges, housing options, & length of time to complete degree requirements. No bibliography.
Filename: Partfull.wps

Pitfalls In Data Analysis And Interpretation
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A 5 page paper that discusses the problems and pitfalls in statistical research studies. Problems begin with design and sampling. There are then problems that can occur in data analysis and interoperations. These are discussed with suggestions for avoiding them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGdatanl.wps

Plagiarism is Theft
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A 7 page paper which argues that plagiarism is wrong and is actually a form of theft. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAplagar.wps

Political Correctness in the College Classroom
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A 9 page research paper on being P.C. on campus. The writer explores the 'myth' of PC and its effects on policies and studies in higher education. A number of theories are cited to explain the evolution of PC's popularity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Polcrrct.wps

Preferential Treatment Of College Athletes
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A 6 page paper in which the author discusses the preferential treatment of college athletes, how they are treated, and why they receive the treatment they do. Bibliography included.
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Preparing Students for the Job Market
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(5 pp) Looking for work is a full time job in itself, and not many people tell us that when we begin the job search. Students who are entering the job market must be aware of the job seeking process, as well as have tools at their disposal to avoid discouragement while they look for employment. Are there ways which students can be better prepared for this task? Our discussion will examine that question. Thesis statement: SCANS skills should be incorporated into multi-discipline lesson plans. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBwrksch.doc

Problems Facing College Students
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In 3 pages the author discusses the problems facing the college student. The possibilities of weight gain, academic struggle, and inadequate housing are among the many examined. No bibliography.
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Retention of Students
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8 pages in length. This paper focuses on the fact that many school campuses across the United States have a higher than average dropout rate for students. Many differing factors contribute to this. These factors depend on several things such as economics, race, type of school, to name just a few. Several questions must be researched in order to best address the subject of retention. First and foremost of these, of course, would be to discover what causes students to leave school in the first place. Based on several articles and studies on the subject of retention of students. Annotated Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JGAretnt.wps

School Violence: A Proactive Approach
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This 12-page-paper presents an overview of the current topics regarding violence in schools. Three sources are listed . Bibliography lists three sources.
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Schools / Legal Responsibility/Authority
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A 6 page research paper that investigates the responsibility and authority that schools have in controlling the behavior of students. The writer addresses the increase in school violence, the concept of loco parentis, and the legal responsibilities of school districts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Should College Students be “Above the Law?
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This 10 page report discusses whether or not college students, by virtue of their age and their standing as students, should be considered separate from the social or civil constraints imposed upon other citizens by the law. What has always been disturbing about the argument or the debate regarding college students’ culpability has been recognizing and defining what the appropriate level of personal accountability should be for college students and whether or not they are “above the law” in terms of the consequences of their actions. However, why should somebody (anybody) who is legally an adult be allowed to essentially ignore the constraints of a civil and democratic society? Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWcolact.wps

Student Discipline In Residence Halls / Emerging Issues in a Changing Nation
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A 10 page paper that considers the issues related to student discipline in dormitory settings and considers problematic elements like drug and alcohol use, vandalism, date rape, racial differences and issues related to sexual orientation as they pertain to dormitory life and discipline. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Dormit.wps

Summary of 'The New Portable MBA'
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A 20 page paper summarizing the book, chapter by chapter. A few other sources also are present, but the primary focus is that only of the book. True to the book's title, nearly every current application that could come before management today is discussed, along with discussions of possible issues for the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Portmba.wps

Teachers' Attitudes Towards Multicultural Education
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This 4 page paper reviews a journal article entitled "Using A Questionnaire To Assess Prospective Teachers' Attitudes Toward Multicultural Education Issues." The authors developed a questionnaire and tested it in their class. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGmul4.wps

Telecommunications: Enhancing Education At The College Level
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10 pages in length. There is no question that the past twenty years, with all of its technological advances, have seen a considerable change in education enhancement. Concepts that are being utilized on contemporary college campuses include distance learning, Internet access, video conferencing, mass media, knowledge-based systems and interactive multimedia. The writer discusses the fact that students of today have a far greater array of learning tools than their counterparts of twenty years ago. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Telecoll.wps

Tenure In Education / A Right Or A Useless Institution
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A 25 page paper that considers the issue of tenure in professions in education, especially as it exists as an element of unionized contracts, and provides an overview of the history and application. This paper reflects on whether tenure should be a right of educators or if it has become a useless institution that has caused more problems in the educational system than benefits. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Tenure.rtf

The American Community College
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A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects of the American Community College. The sources utilized for this examination are "Open Door" by Marlene Griffith and Ann Connor, and "The American Community College" by Arthur Cohen and Florence Brawer. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcommcllge.wps

The Big Ten Conference
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A 34 page research paper on The Big Ten Conference, its history, state purpose, etc; The writer discusses administrative accessibility, enrollment, and various changes that have occurred over the years. Of particular concern are the conference's rules, regulations, & by-laws. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Bigten.wps

The Case For Affirmative Action
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This 5 page paper argues for affirmative action and cites several relevant cases. Fourteenth Amendment implications are duly noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Creative Romanticism of the Genius
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This 6 page paper looks at the way that those who we see as scientific genius may have been romantic visionaries who could see that which eluded the rest of society,. The paper undertakes to examine this by looking at two similar but different men, Louis Pasteur and Albert Einstein., The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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The Importance of a Core Curriculum in Higher Education
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A 5 page paper which argues that the basic core courses such as history and English are incredibly important in higher education. No matter what the individual's major, the various pieces of information that can only be learned through the core subjects are essential in real life and the employment industry of today. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: RAcore.wps

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library / Barry University
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The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library at Barry University in Miami, Florida was named after one of the founders of the University and brother of Patrick Bishop and Mother Mary Gerald, the other two founding partners. This 4 page paper provides a brief overview of the history and the development of the library, including an outline of their holdings. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Barrylib.wps

The NCAA Mission
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This 8 page paper discusses the mission of this often criticized organization that was set up to promote high standards for intercollegiate sports. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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The Rise of Universities In the Middle Ages
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A 5 page research paper which looks at how this intrinsic part of Western civilization originated during a time in history which is thought of as the 'Dark Ages.' The writer points out how only a handful of the Western institutions can claim the continuous longevity of universities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RisoUniv.wps

The Role of the Researcher
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This 12 page paper considers of the researcher. When working on their own project they may be interpreted as having a great benefit due to the higher level of understanding and knowledge but also some disadvantages such as bias. This paper considers the advantages and disadvantages as well as considering how these different aspects of research should be dealt with. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TEresear.wps

The Scholastic Aptitude Test -- Is the “SAT” Worthwhile?
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This 5 page report discusses the scholastic aptitude test or “SAT.” For decades, high school students have had to perform well on their scholastic aptitude test, or SAT, if they were to be considered for the best college placement and advanced education opportunities. In the past few years, college admissions directors have come to see the SAT as less than an accurate predictor of a potentential student’s true abilities and potential. This paper looks at the positive and negative characteristics of the test. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWendsat.wps

The Tuition Problem in American Higher Education
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This 6 page paper explores legal and political issues in American higher education with a focus on its high costs. Social implications of increased public higher education tuition fees are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Use of Effective Training for Administrative Employees in the Educational Institution
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This 20 page paper considers the necessity for affective training provided for administrative employees in an educational institution and recommends effective training methods and approaches. This paper provides an overview of the issue, a review of literature and a methodology for the study of training programs for administrative employees. Bibliography lists 20 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.
Filename: PGnetlib.wps

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.
Filename: KSmktgCollege.doc

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.
Filename: MHedtcom.wps

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.
Filename: SNBsdegr.doc

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.
Filename: SA124edu.rtf

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.
Filename: KSworkStud.wps

“Teacher Certification Tests”
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A paper which looks at various aspects of teacher certification, in terms of the nature and scope of the tests, the ways in which they are implemented on a national level, and the extent to which the tests provide a valid assessment of teacher capability in the classroom. Bibliography lists 9 sources
Filename: JLteachcert.wps