Okanagan University College

Throughout this term, we have learned about the frequency of sexual assault among college students, mandatory reporting rules, institutional betrayal, and the many factors that influence a survivor’s choice of whether or not to report a crime. One of the biggest themes so far in class seems to be that education and transparency have the power to improve rules, laws, and public opinions. After the documentary regarding military sexual assault was released, some powers were taken away from…

to cheat. In his essay “A Question of Honor” William M. Chase argues that universities should take a stand in reestablishing their reputation by standing up against academic dishonesty. He talks about different situations that are facing in American higher education such as decreased in finance, reduced educational quality, weakening faculty and the student population determination, student-run honor committees at universities, campus atmospheres, and data that shows proof of academic dishonesty…

The start of semester two saw the Board establish and understand LUSA’s key purpose and the reason why we do everything we do. This is to make sure students have a good time at University. This newly invigorated Board have set LUSA on a course of enhancement with students at the centre of it. This has involved a bit of policy writing, with all policies being reviewed, and some new committees being set up. A strategic plan for 2017…

The author of the passage College is a Waste of Time and Money is Carolina Bird. Caroline is talking to anybody who has their sights set on college or even people who think about going. She argues that college is a waste of time and money because most students tend to just blow class off and are just there to be more involved in a social atmosphere. Even today, you see students in college who struggle completely every week and you wonder, “Should they even be here.” College is only a waste of…

or pushed to do something’” (258). This quote is appealing the reader’s emotions by making them feel bad for Dennis, but the quote also shows them what it takes for some guys to become motivated. When guys, like Dennis, move off to college for their first-year of college they do not have anyone to push them to be motivated. In addition, Christine uses the strategy of putting a story of a first-year student. This strategy involves the story of how Dennis overcomes not having anyone to keep him…

In the world we live in today, it is hard to deny the shootings happening all over the united states of America’s college campuses. Music is so easy to access now. Anyone at any age can get access to it. Most people would use YouTube to stream music, app stores, TV, and radio to listen to music. No one can really control the violence that has been spreading through the music. In a result of excessive exposure to violent music we see school shooting and mass shootings too. According to Gretchen…

College represents a melting pot of decisions. Class selections, perhaps a first major life decision, turn into daunting tasks. Opportunities to succeed begin the moment a person decides to enroll. Upon enrollment, graduation requirements lay the foundation for class options. During the process, students consider instructors and weighing personal schedules, eventually shaping their daily lives. When facing class choices, the real decision stands between the online or face-to-face method. With…

and opponents. In this essay, I will be talking about two different perspectives on online learning. One perspective is from Daphne Koller who cofounded Coursera and is encouraging the most elite universities to put their courses online for free. The other perspective comes from Jonathan Rees who is a college professor. In his article, he spends a majority of his time refuting what Koller had spoken about. Like Barbara Huttmann, the author of “Crime of Compassion” they are both confident in…

Introduction College students tend to live very busy lives. From school orientated tasks such readings and exams, to part time jobs, or, time permitting, sports and recreation. With so many things on the go, it is often very hard to accomplish everything while obtaining the daily recommended amount of sleep. However, it is becoming increasingly evident how crucial an adequate amount of sleep may be. Sleep is like food for the brain, and without enough of it, our bodies will greatly be affected.…

that in education credits we have two elective nonrefundable tax credits which are American opportunity credit (AOC) and lifetime learning credit (LLC). I learned that AOC is applied only for individuals who are under 19 old besides those who go to college and their age is 24 old. This category gets $2,500 credit for each person while LLC gets 20% credit. As I mention above, most of the things depend on the AGI of the taxpayer. Credits starts to phase out when the taxpayer AGI is reaching the…