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Online Learning or (eLearning) has been a staple of higher education for a while now. Since the rise of the Internet, Universities have all been able, in various ways, to utilize the newfound technology to help make learning more accessible to students as well as management for faculty (Picciano, 2016). Since many courses and programs (degrees) are offered via Course Management Systems (CMS) or Learning Management Systems (LMS) as opposed to the traditional classroom approach, even registration…

expensive that it is an investment in your life that will definitely pay out in the long run. In addition to making more money, the unemployment rate of those with higher education is a lot less compared to those without. An article from the National Center for Education Statics explains, “The employment rate was higher for those with higher levels of educational attainment. For example, in 2015, the employment rate for…

Student Affairs Student Affairs The significance of learning and comprehending the historic point of view of student affairs, provides one with the insight and appreciation for the field of work; as well as, illustrates how it has evolved over time. Higher educational institutions have grown into diverse populations and assorted curricular changes (Mann, 2010). In today’s institutions student affairs professionals must respond to a variety of demands and are held accountable for their assistance…

Peer leaders, or mentors, in higher education was chosen by the author due to past experience working with the first-year students. The author has served as a Peer Mentor for two years, a Peer Academic Advisor in Residence in a hall with multiple living learning communities, and an Resident Assistant working in an “Exploring” Living-Learning Community. Working closely with first-year students over the course of three years has allowed the author to see the benefits of having peer mentors aiding…

My faith in god is what will help me take each step to get out of this circle.” What do you feel are obstacles that would prevent you from obtaining a higher education? Anna felt that “Overall the only thing I can see is the lack of finances and scholarships. It is hard to focus when your finances are not where they should be. Financially, it is expensive for single parents paying out-of-pocket for…

students said they wanted “ to learn more things that interest me.” Moreover, forty percent wanted to be more cultured. But sixty- eight percent reported they hoped college would provide a path to a more lucrative career. In addition to promise of a higher salary, college offers a myriad of benefit to students who participate in the academic experience. One benefit of attending college is learning the knowledge of technology. From now in this day, technology is growing rapidly on a daily…

As more people get degrees, jobs that required a High School diploma are now demanding Associates and Bachelor degrees. The lower your degree the more years of experience are demanded from you by the firm you are applying to. As a result, a college degree is becoming a necessity for High School graduates in order to find a job that pays a living wage. The government should fund the universities and colleges directly rather than give out loans to students so that the students will not be…

students into higher education, the United States oversees substantial controversy over college viability. Numerous proponents refer to the statistical trends; college graduates uphold higher probabilities of generating more money, obtaining a job easily, and living a comfortable life. Furthermore, advocates proclaim that college enrollees foster communicative skills that augment the perspectives of individuals as they transition into the working society. Nevertheless, opponents of higher…

Online Learning vs. Face-to- Face Learning We all know higher education is the key to success. In today’s time, one must have some form of education in order to prosper in the work force. There are many options for higher learning. Students should decide which option would best fit their schedules. Face-to-face learning grants more organization and more “hands on” instruction. To begin with, face-to-face learning promotes easier learning through “hands on” instruction. Face-to-face…

country like Denmark. If we look throughout the history of the American student debt we see just how much it has changed. Back in the 1940’s the perception of college was different. College was for the rich and wealthy and there wasn’t the demand for a higher education that we see today. but this changed after WWII with the GI Bill of Rights. The law made it possible for veterans to receive financial aid making it possible for them to attend college. This created an enormous demand and had a…