Academic elitism

writing programs. He begins by repudiating deficit theories that center on perceived inadequacy as characteristic of the basic writer, the skills view that focuses on correcting student error, and service course ideology that simply views basic writing in a vacuum, separate and worthless to the institutions that house them. According to Fox, all these principles assume that basic writers and basic writing classes bring no value to the classroom and the academic community, subsequently discounting students’ knowledge, talents, and skills. As a result, both…

working academic institutions and business entities. Specifically, academic leaders are expected to display transformational leadership behaviors more than business leaders. 2) there will be differences in change management between academic and business organizations. 3) they test the mediating role of change management on transformational leadership and commitment to change and whether there would be differences in this relationship among academic and business…

They argue that student-athletes need guarantees regarding their health, living expenses, and academic and career opportunities. They also suggest that compensation could encourage players to stay in college longer and increase their graduation rates (Protecting Student Athletes 1). Access to career support and be able to utilize networking and career opportunities beyond the field of professional athletics. There are many ways for athletes to gain career readiness while continuing a college…

In Jack Solomon’s “Masters of Desire: The Culture of American Advertising”, Solomon talks about the American Dream being an American paradox in American’s culture. Solomon describes the American Dream with “two faces: the one communally egalitarian and the other competitively elitist. This contradiction is not accident; it is fundamental to the structure of American society. Even as America’s great myth of equality celebrates the virtues of mom, apple pie, and the girl or boy next door, it also…

university. Nowadays, in North America, plagiarism is a serious topic in academic life. Why? Because of two reasons: ignorance and immense information on the Internet that causes students think it is an easy way to accomplish any writing task, however, hardly they concern about the concept “plagiarism”. But what is plagiarism? Plagiarism is when you take words, ideas, or whole works from others without giving him or her credit for it, ultimately marking them as your own. For example, plagiarism…

essential requirements for basic careers. Since careers require specialization and training in a certain field, the individual will be forced to enter the workforce with fewer job opportunities available to him. Although students are given a “choice” to further their education after high school, the norm in society mandates that they go to college. But because they are forced to enter this academic world, some students do not perform as well as others and as a result, colleges lower their…

Since graduating from Weber State University (WSU) with a Bachelors of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology (BSEET) in 2010, I have been working as an engineer in many capacities. Recently, I was promoted to a technical leadership position, and have realized that most engineers will face the decision in their careers to stay technical or to pursue a management path. It is because of my desire to delve deeper into the technical aspects of my work that I am applying for admissions to the…

A social worker is a professional who is dedicated to the quest of social justice and well-being of distressed individuals, and populations. In their obligation they use research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, crisis intervention, and teaching for the profit of those under social difficulties. The social work profession is an extensive profession that uses a variety of abilities and knowledge to do their work. Social workers are faced with many social and health problems. These…

“So, Ellen, what are your plans for after graduation?” a nosy, albeit well meaning, great-aunt asks. I stare into her intent, keen expression as it bores into me. She is leant forward, on the edge of the armchair, facing me, while maintaining her friendly demeanor in tone, her expression remains unreadable. Her sudden undivided attention shines a bright spotlight on me and I know she is hanging on to every breath I take, before I even speak. The couch becomes a stage. However I saw this coming…

During my past academic experience, I was enthralled with the material ad knowledge that I was able to obtain and did. After I graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in the year 2013, I started my college studies with California Coast University that same year. California Coast University is a, accredited university that offers online degree programs. I enrolled in the Associate of science in general studies program. My courses and studies consisted of Environmental Science, Mathematics,…