Essays and Research Papers on Higher Education

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 ...

This 4 page paper is a classification essay on the consequences of a college student cheating.

This 5 page paper looks at the history of affirmative action with a focus on higher education. Examples are given. Well known cases and applicable laws are noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the unique situation involving the Latinos and their position in the institution of higher education in California. A section relating to Latino unity in general is included. This is followed by a section on Proposition 209 which directly influences the amount of Latinos enrolled, and assisted, in colleges in California. ...

A 9 page paper discussing the correlation between academic success and participation in athletics. This correlation, although many times negative, is often dependent on the intensity of the athletic program and also on the types of academic programs to which the student is exposed. Emphasizes the fact that many times an academic program ...

A 9 page paper that provides an overview of a proposed study of women in athletics. The hypothesis of this study is that women athletes score higher on academic achievement tests than their non-athlete counterparts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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.

This 4 page paper provides a first person essay which talks about expectations for education. Much of the essay focuses on choosing a major and selecting a career path. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper that discuses teaching writing in higher education. Two articles are the basis for discussion, one by Anson and one by Bartholomae. There is a discussion of context-specific writing. The writer concludes teaching writing would be more effective by using both ideological sides. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page application essay for the position of academic dean at a community college. The community college occupies a position from which it can act as a liaison agent between business and the local community. Changing roles enable the community college to become a facilitator for community development, thereby contributing to positive ...

A 6 page paper that reviews a journal article: Counselor Education Accountability: Training the Effective Professional School Counselor by Brott (2006). The essay provides a synopsis of the article, which focuses on the need for school counselors to demonstrate effectiveness. The author argues that training must being in counselor education programs. Unlike most article ...

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 ...

This 3 page paper considers the importance of actively working on developing a positive academic persona. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses evaluation criteria for students’ writing and the issue of plagiarism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page research paper discusses the challenges associated with academic writing, and the anxiety faced by ESL students when addressing this task. The writer also compares second language acquisition to first language acquisition and then offers comprehensive overview of this subject. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper emphasizes that good writing exerts a cause and effect relationship. Good writing insures success while poor writing insures just the opposite. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page essay explores how good communications can lead to excellent training by knowing the communication styles and how they affect knowledge, culture, and productivity, as well as reduce conflict in the college team environment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the use of communication telecentres in the Middle East. This paper considers the implications for distance learning in Third World countries. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

10 pages in length. Much the same way television eclipsed radio more than a half a century ago, the extraordinary technological advancements of computers and the Internet will ultimately overpower the once-omnipotent mode of communication known as TV. Television has been an untouchable resource of information and entertainment for the last six decades; ...

A 6 page paper that discusses specific issues related to leadership and change. Section titles include: Leadership styles, which relates ideas found in Kouzes and Posner's book, Leadership Challenge to the Transformational Leadership style; Decision making, which describes rational and political decision making models; Organizational communication, which describes some components of effective communication; managing change, ...

A 3 page paper that begins by explaining the characteristics of a high-performing team, including group development stages and the stages for virtual teams. The essay then discusses assertiveness communication and its value. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the relevance of a college degree to success. Emphasizes that while a degree might be necessary as a prerequisite to pursuing certain occupations, it is not a prerequisite to success. Stresses that the real prerequisite to success is determination. Outlines the importance of communications skills to success ...

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 ...

This 4 page paper compares two hypothetical essays. It discuses which is stronger and why, it comments on the organizational structure, on the language used, and if the paper meets the standards for the conventions of Standard English. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4-page paper focuses on distance learning, and requirements for hardware, software and faculty training. Bibliography lists 3 sources.