Classism in higher ed continued




Interesting article titled “Not a School for People Like Them”

“When I teach my undergraduates at my elite, private school they all recognize the for-profit college ads I play to introduce the idea of higher education stratification. I ask them why they did not apply to Everest or Strayer when they were applying to college. They tell me that it’s not a school for people like them”.

(http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/confessions-community-college-dean/%E2%80%9Cnot-school-people-them%E2%80%9D).


That is quite a statement!

Other than access to contacts, what do you think are the advantages of going the elite route? What do you think are the advantages/disadvantages of the for-profit route? What is best for today’s non-traditional student?

Hope you all chime in.

Dr Flavius A B Akerele III

The ETeam

Comments

  1. Hashir E. DogarJuly 23, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    No one can deny with importance of higher education in this century. As we have seen the advancing world on every minute so after completion of education you need to read resume writing service reviews to get a better resume as well as a sincere advice to choose good job.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Please be respectful, thoughtful, and relevant with your comments:))

Popular posts from this blog

Do you truly understand what you are saying?

Image
  Buzzwords disguised as hate, acronyms which are actually initialisms (do you know the difference?), and people putting themselves in boxes that they do not understand the true meaning. The world has not suddenly become interesting, this has been a slow but gradual descent into madness. Why do I use the word descent when we have all these tools and technology? Because tools and technology do not immediately make the world better; right now they are covering up deficiencies. The basics such as reading and writing, courtesy and compromise are forgotten or are being lambasted as weak. Those with the most want more and are getting more, those with less are very visible; we go to a place of religion on Fridays, Saturday, or Sundays and put a few bills in the tithe and think we are doing good. I do not write this from a place of despair, but actually, from a place of hope because I do believe in the fundamental goodness of people, I do believe that a semblance of order will alwa...
Read more

Linkedin question: How do you design and deliver engaging and relevant leadership development content?

Image
  Designing and delivering engaging and relevant leadership development content requires a thoughtful approach that considers the needs, interests, and learning styles of the participants. 1.      Identify Objectives : Start by defining clear objectives for the leadership development program. What skills or competencies do you want participants to develop? What organizational goals are you aiming to support through leadership development? 2.      Know Your Audience : Understand the backgrounds, experiences, and current skill levels of your audience. Tailor the content to their needs and aspirations. Consider using surveys or interviews to gather insights into their preferences and challenges. 3.      Content Development : Create content that is both informative and interactive. Use a variety of formats such as videos, case studies, simulations, role-playing exercises, and group discussions to cater to different learn...
Read more

The importance of handwriting

Image
There is enough documented evidence out there that shows students who take hand-written notes retain more than those who use a computer. http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/take-notes-by-hand-for-better-long-term-comprehension.html http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/body/taking-notes-by-hand-could-improve-memory-wt/ There are also enough studies out there that suggest student’s ability to spell is getting worse because of reliance on spellcheck versus simply learning to spell. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9280203/Over-reliance-on-technology-is-undermining-spelling-skills.html http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/spellcheck.html Imagine you see your favorite movie star or sports hero, and you want an autograph: can your tablet or smartphone be used as a pen? What happens if you need to write something down quickly and your electronic device is powered down or out of power? Now back to the problem of education; my p...
Read more