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    The future of higher education is fluid amidst chronic change within the system, states and nation. The overarching myriad of issues, political upheaval, and financial burdens levy the need for change, and even overhaul in some areas. Change can hold positive results; although, it is often viewed negatively. Change has been a constant in the history of Higher Education. Consider the significance of the change that brought about the G.I. Bill, Pell Grant and Disability Acts. Within the confines

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    Higher Education Enrollment Higher education in the U.S. has grown to become a vast enterprise comprising some 7,253 colleges and universities, 17.3 million students, 1.5 million faculty and staff members, and aggregate annual expenditures exceeding 515 million dollars (National Center for Education Statistics, 2016). According to the National Center for Education Statistics (2016), in fall of 2014, undergraduate enrollment saw an increase of 31 percent increase from 2000, when enrollment was 13

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    100% graduation rate, but the question remains why? The study of retention in higher education started around forty years ago from a psychological stand point (Tinto, V. 2007). Over the past 40 years the main point that can be contributed to the graduation or drop out of a student is the student’s experience during their first year at the university (Tinto, V. (2007). Although the study of retention in higher education is relatively young, there is significant studies throughout America outlining

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    The current state of the economy has spurred a debate as to what type of education is worth the time and study that students invest. Some contend that students should attain degrees in more quantitative subjects, such as math and science. Others state that vocational degrees are best in this economy. Personal views aside, a central tenet is clear—a college education, often complemented by postgraduate education, is the reliable path to success for most Americans. That being said, there are still

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    Development of Women Higher Education in the United Kingdom Introduction A high-quality education is not only a need for every citizen in all countries, but also a fundamental right. This implies that everyone is entitled to it, irrespective of gender. However, this has not been the case not only in the United Kingdom, but also almost in all countries across the world. Disparities that are found in the many aspects of development with regard to gender have forced women to remain behind.1 In fact

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    In order for higher education to continue to look attractive to incoming students, it must improve with the current trends of the world. Higher education is changing daily due to the demand of improvements from the student body. A school must have the newest and best opportunities for their students in order to keep the doors open. The following paper will take a closer look at the similarities and differences in technology, safety, and opportunities and challenges faced by today’s students in student

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    Higher education is an optional terminal stage of formal learning, usually offered after completion of secondary education. Records show that there has been an increase in college admission of up to 15 %, since the mid 90’s (Brennan, 2004). Better jobs, huge salaries, excellent perspective, good status and better lifestyle, are all promised to people considering to join colleges. However, there is a debate if they made the best decision to join and graduating from the college. The life that you would

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    today’s modern societies one of the major concerns is to ensure increased access to higher education, and to include members of formerly under represented social groups and categories, such as women, ethnic and racial minorities as well as people who live in distant, rural disadvantaged areas or who have to combine their studies with full or part time employment. In order to accomplish this goal many institutions of higher learning have been hearten to diversify their methods of delivery. To begin with

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    across the globe. Enrolment in engineering education has also seen a rapid increase in the last decade. According to AICTE report on growth of students intake in Engineering colleges in the last seven years has increased to three times. Whether all these graduates have acquired necessary knowledge and skills to be employable in the real world is a matter of consideration of all stake holders. The need for addressing the issue of quality in higher education is strongly felt when the students are seen

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    came believing that the U.S. will provide a higher standard of education than what is obtainable in his country. After the rigorous process of enrolment and huge amount of money expended by his parents to facilitate his transfer, he arrived at his dream school in the U.S. and discovered that schools in his country are better equipped and funded more than the school he spent a fortune to get admitted to. What has gone wrong? First, the state of higher education in the U.S. is on the decline and can be

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