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According to The History of Higher by Margaret McCarthy (2011), “In 1636, less than ten years after the colony of New England was settled, the Puritans established Harvard College in order to ensure a civilized society with knowledgeable leaders and an educated clergy education” (p. 11). The candidates for this education consisted of elite white males, which were the only ones educated by colleges and universities during the 1600s and 1700s. As a result of the history of higher education an…

In the article, “Higher Learning” different groups of people are deciding or have to decided to go back to school to obtain a college degree or certification to help facilitate achieving a higher position in their current job, or to revamp their current career path to better their lives. Due to cutting down on the work hours or in some worse cases even being laid off, because companies are relocating or shutting down completely, more and more adults are going back to school. There are some…

Higher education in the United States has evolved significantly from its colonial roots. Religious denominations prepared students for the clergy and civic leadership, today 's students can be found in wide variety of fields such as the sciences, arts, or social services. Higher education has also evolved in the area of access, formerly a bastion of the white male privileged elite, today 's campuses are dotted with students of varying ages and ethnic backgrounds.Higher education’s evolution in…

The pursuit of a higher education is an asset that elicits individual economic mobility within the American society. It provides individuals with refined skills in their respective craft that they are able to apply in the workforce, thereby boosting personal, national and global economic growth. Despite the various manifest benefits that those in pursuit of a higher education may reap, the dramatic 1,120% increase in tuition fees in the past 30 years (Bloomberg Buisness, Jamrisko) has prompted…

and even the things it plays a part in can seem very natural almost as if they were independent from concepts like McDonaldization. Higher education is one such place this takes place and is a great example of how McDonaldization affects all different kinds of niches across the world and even in governments. The first part of McDonaldization that is evident in higher education is efficiency. Colleges whether big, small, private, or public have to enroll a certain number of students as well as…

recognized as essential to teaching and preparing students for the truly global world in which we live. In the report, Does Diversity Make a difference, the American Council on Education released a report detailing 3 research papers on diversity in higher education. It is clear from the first paper that faculty values diversity in the classroom. “Faculty members believe that diversity helps all students achieve the essential goals of a college education and that white students suffer no…

the roof, and with it the necessity of possessing a degree to be competent in most jobs. Today many people have decided to not attend college and discourage from attending because of the high costs. What they do not realize it that not pursuing a higher education makes them fall behind in today’s society. College does imply a lot of work and, money to be successful and that is probably a reason that discourages people from attending. Despite the expenses and effort college implies, it is worth…

Higher Education Cost and the Effect of Quality and Literacy The cost of a college education is becoming a serious national issue. With the cost of tuition and fees rapidly increasing, colleges are afraid of scaring off students. Daniel Casse and Bruno Manno, journalists from Academic Questions, examined the average price of attending a university for a bachelor’s degree. According to these journalists, “The cost of four years of tuition along with room and board at an Ivy League School may well…

Financing higher education has become one of the biggest concerns for the upcoming generations of college students interested in seeking a higher level of education. Nowadays, students are forced to opt for financial aid and loans to complete their higher education. Indeed, financial aid has become a primary factor when considering whether students should pursue a higher education. Higher education is crucial to the country economic prosperity. The education level is correlated with higher…

for a child to focus and learn. Lack of transportation, not having adequate health care, having fewer resources at home, lack of supplementary learning at home, all can lead to learning loss. Minorities are looked upon as inferior to those in the higher education system, because…