The Use of the Web / Internet in Higher Education:
This 14 page research study provides an overview of the
current literature regarding the use of the World Wide Web
and Internet in higher education, including distance learning
programs and the use of Web/Internet access as a component
of instructional models. This paper also relates the concerns
regarding this type of computer use and the implications for
educators. Bibliography lists 25 sources. MHWebed.wps

The Importance of a Core Curriculum in Higher Education :
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.
RAcore.wps

Attracting the Older Student/The Latest Trend in Higher
Education : A 35 page research paper that examines the
changing face of higher education in this country. Over the
last decade, a trend has developed that is shifting the
emphasis in higher education away from the traditional
concept of teaching 18 to 22 year olds, right out of high
school, to meeting the needs of the adult professional who
wishes to either expand his or her knowledge base in their
field, or increase their chances for advancement through
further education. The writer examines the ramifications of
this trend and argues that it is likely to continue.
Bibliography lists 20 sources. 99aded.wps

Political Correctness in the College Classroom : 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. Polcrrct.wps

“Normal” Schools (State “Teacher’s Colleges”) : A 10 page
paper on the Normal Schools. The writer describes the
history of the normal schools and why and where they were
begun, their evolution into teachers colleges, and finally into
today's four year colleges and universities. Bibliography lists
6 sources. Normalsk.wps

Tenure In Education / A Right Or A Useless Institution :
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. Tenure.rtf

Community Colleges / Educational Focus & Importance :
This 12 page research paper explores the purpose and
demographics of community colleges in America. Sections
cover: students, faculty, instructional processes. The writer
proposes that community colleges should focus more on
effective instructional strategies than on adding faculty
members with doctorate degrees. Bibliography lists 11
sources. Commcol.wps

Government Assistance For Higher Education in America :
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. higher.wps
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