EDU 657 Entire Course
EDU 657 Entire Course
EDU 657 Entire Course
Colleges
in the Colonial Era. In
Chapter One, Thelin (2011) mentioned nine surviving colleges founded before
1781: Harvard, William and Mary, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth,
Rutgers, and Pennsylvania. Many feel that these colleges stand out as quality
higher education institutions that have acquired prestige and longevity. Do you agree with these viewpoints? Consider how these colleges
influenced perceptions of higher education today. What about the quality of
education then and online learning now? Relate how these trends and events
still impact higher education today.
Colonial Revival Colleges. Thelin (2011) noted that the English universities Oxford and
Cambridge greatly influenced early American higher education. In addition,
Oxford and Cambridge were autonomous, privately endowed and linked to a
federation. The “collegiate system” of combining learning and living was a
seminal plan for higher education that college founders tried to capture for
the American colonies. Discuss the various ways in which early American
Colonial colleges did “not” emulate or resisted replicating the
Oxford-Cambridge ideal. Describe the reasons for these changes and what the
change agents were. Consider important factors such as college funding,
curriculum, religion, architecture and the student population .What is your
opinion about the changes? Do you feel that the established political powers
should have taken a different direction or kept some of the key elements of the
Oxford-Cambridge ideal? Explain why or why not.
Reflective Journal. Critically reflect on the personal impact of the foundations of
education. Reflect on a time when you studied about the history of the Colonial
Era in grade school, middle school, high school or college. What surprised you
to discover about higher education during the Colonial era? Have your
perceptions changed as a result of examining a few of the historical,
political, ethical and/or economic foundations of higher education during this
timeframe? How has this knowledge impacted your perceptions and experiences
about higher education? Summarize how this information will change your
teaching.
Colonial Higher Education,
1636-1784. In Chapter One, Thelin (2011) described the
influences of several topics and issues in higher education during the Colonial
era. Choose a historical, political, ethical and/or economic issue under one of
the following topics:
§ Governance and structure
§ College finances
§ Religion and the college
§ Philanthropy
§ The curriculum
§ Student diversity and
experimentation
§ The limits of instructional
purpose and educational mission
Describe and provide examples
for the topic you selected and how it influenced higher education during the
Colonial era. In addition, please include how the same topic influences higher
education today. Consider current and different perspectives on this topic
today. Moreover, include and answer the following questions:
a. Describe the most important
factors of this issue both past and present.
b. Examine some of the
complexities of this issue both past and present.
c. Evaluate some of the
challenges of this issue that you feel need to be addressed today.
Your paper should be two- to
three- pages in length (not including the title and reference pages) and
written in APA format. Cite at least one reference, in addition to the
textbook. Remember to cite all references using APA style.
Creating the American Way. Medical schools during this time represented a good example of
American society’s enchantment for education without the overly strict rules
and standards. Reflect on the role of Medical Colleges in higher education
during the first half of the nineteenth century. Consider the educational
preparation and requirements for medical doctors during this era. How do you
feel that differs today? What influences are still impacting higher education
today with regards to new educational programs and innovations? Consider the
role that government regulation and accountability plays in higher education.
How do you feel America’s approach to higher education building might change in
the next 5- 10 years?
Resilience in American Higher
Education. Large scale philanthropy contributors who
offered substantial gifts such as foundations, trusts, and estates were
necessary to higher education budgets in order to pay for salaries, services
and the construction of new buildings. The transformation of philanthropy in
American higher education was the coming together of industry and religion in
what was termed the “Protestant work ethic.” Discuss why this was important to
wealthy entrepreneurs. From your readings, what challenges do current higher
education institutions face with regards to funding? What are some of the
possible solutions to these challenges? Do you believe it is still important
today? Do you believe this work ethic perspective has changed in higher
education today?
Higher Education, 1785-1890. Your readings described the influences of several topics about
National Themes and Local Initiatives in Higher education. Select one topic
area from this list. Discuss how the historical foundations of 1785 -1890 have
influenced the shaping of today’s higher education on this topic. Your paper
should be two- to three- pages in length (not including the title and reference
pages) and written in APA format. At a minimum, use one external source, in
addition to the course text. Remember to cite all references using APA style.
§ The Land Grant Legacy
§ Agricultural and Technical
Education
§ Competition and Cooperation
in Scientific and Technical education
§ Women and Higher Education
§ Normal Schools
§ Commerce in the Collegiate
Curriculum
§ The Modern University
§ Liberal Arts Colleges
§ Student Life
§ Coeducation and Women
§ College and Administration:
The Large Scale Roots of Philanthropy
§ Interregional Philanthropy
and Black Colleges
§ The Comprehensive American
University
Captains of Industry. The wealth and energy between 1880 and 1910 was a unique and
dynamic period in higher education. During this time the stock market was
volatile and the rules that governed higher education were mostly absent. In
addition, there was an abundance of industrial wealth, and a new level of
philanthropic generosity toward higher education. Uncertainty and diversity
were characteristics of this time period.
Discuss the dynamics of
university-building in the formative decades between 1880 and 1910. Reflect on
the actions and influences of Slossen’s book Great American
Universities (http://www.archive.org/details/greatamericanuni00slosrich)
and the Association of American Universities. What were some of the historical,
political and economic reasons that these associations had so much influence?
From your own personal experiences, are there similar associations in higher
education today?
America Goes to College. The age of university-building was also the golden age of the
college. Attending college was popular and fashionable during 1890 through
1920. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree was a way for newly affluent families to
enhance their social position.
Summarize the concept of the
“Collegiate Ideal” during 1890 -1920. Consider how the “college man” and/or
“college woman” was becoming an imposing figure in American higher education at
the end of the nineteenth century. How did this collegiate ideal help the
undergraduate college population increase? Analyze the political, cultural and
economic factors that were beneficial and challenging to the stakeholders at
higher education institutions.
Reflective Journal. Critically reflect on the impact of topics, trends, and events
of historical eras on higher education and the dynamics surrounding the
university-builders in the formative decades between 1880 -1920. Think about
what it would have been like to be a college student during this time. Then
reflect on the time when you first enrolled in your graduate program. What was
your experience? Where you excited about the prospects of one day teaching at
the higher education level? What is the subject you would most likely enjoy
teaching? Do you think you could have taught the same subject during 1880
-1920? Knowing a little more about the history of higher education, have your
perceptions changed about higher education in general.
Higher Education, 1880-1920. For this assignment you will explore several topics about the
Age of University Building and the “Golden Age” of colleges. Using the free
website Timeglider (http://www.timeglider.com/) or Microsoft Word
(http://www.microsoft.com/education/en-us/teachers/how-
to/Pages/creating-timeline.aspx), create a timeline of five or more significant
events and/or topics that you find interesting and that influenced higher
education from 1880 – 1920. Feel free to be creative with this assignment. You
may include pictures, diagrams and words. In addition please provide a brief
summary for each of your significant event and topics. Chapters Four and Five
provide several different topics and events to choose from. For example, one
significant event could include the Quest for the Great American University. It
was an event when 14 university presidents from institutions such as Harvard,
Cornell, and Johns Hopkins met to form the Association of American
Universities. Another significant event during this time frame was philanthropy
on a large scale. This was significant because it was the first time
universities had a permanent financial base. A few topics you may want to
explore are:
§ Intercollegiate Sports
§ Women’s Colleges
§ Women and Coeducation
§ The “Collegiate Ideal” and
Black Colleges
§ World War I and the Colleges
Provide access to your
instructor by uploading all the necessary files and providing all necessary
links. Additionally, be sure to cite your sources as necessary, and include a
separate reference page in APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
Success and Excess. Thelin (2011) mentioned that from World War I to World War II,
university and college enrollments increased dramatically. However, the
retention of students presented a challenge during this time period. College
administrators had some difficulty managing students because of the expanded number
of students being enrolled. Discuss the role and responsibilities of faculty
members during this time. How have these roles and responsibilities changed
today? How have these stayed the same? Do you think that college administrators
and faculty members did the best they could to retain their students? Why or
why not? What could they have done better?
Cost of College, 1920-1945. Summarize the changes in the price of going to college from
1920-1945. Consider student employment opportunities and positive influences of
the various relief work programs such as the public work projects during this
time. How did colleges and universities benefit from them? Do you feel that a
similar type of public work project(s) could work today? Why or why not? What
are some options that students have today to pay for college? Give your
perspectives on how college education could be funded.
Reflective Journal. Critically reflect on the impact of topics, trends, and events
of 1920-1945. Have you met or do you know of anyone who taught during this
time? If so, what do they say about the advantages and disadvantages of
teaching during this time period? As a future higher education educator do you
feel that your opportunities have increased as compared to what you read about
opportunities for faculty from 1920 -1945? What did faculty do as far as
furthering their careers with regards to scholarship and teaching? What do you
plan to do to further your career with regards to scholarship and teaching? Do
you look forward to publishing? Do you have a particular workshops or training
in mind? Write a book? Share your thoughts.
Higher Education, 1920-1945. From 1920-1945, there was significant expansion and reforms in
higher education. Reflect upon the opportunities to attend college for women
during this time period. Women made up about 40% of the undergraduate
enrollments in 1940. This was remarkable considering that women were not
permitted to earn a bachelor’s degree just 60 years prior to 1940. Also of
significance were the women’s colleges of the privileged elite such as
Wellesley, Radcliffe, Smith, Vassar, and Barnard to name a few. Examine
colleges for women during this time period and compare them to your educational
experiences today. Consider the following questions:
a. In what ways did women
college students in this era (1920-1945) influence the current generation of
women college students?
b. What factors, conditions,
and values influence present-day women to enroll in women’s colleges? Discuss
each one.
c. What factors, conditions,
and values influence present-day women to enroll in coeducational colleges?
Discuss each one.
d. If you were an employer,
what would you see as the advantages and disadvantages of a female graduate
from a women’s college? Discuss each one.
e. Have your perceptions
changed last 5 -10 years about your own potential prospects for academic and
professional advancement?
Your paper should be three- to
four- pages in length (not including the title and reference pages) and written
in APA format. At a minimum, use two external sources, in addition to the
course textbook. Remember to cite all references using APA style.
Gilt by Association. From 1945-1970, a new set of problems helped to transform higher
education. After 1949 there was an explosion of enrollments due to governmental
agencies that recognized that higher education had been proven effective, even
during the war. This led them to create public policies at both the state and
federal level.
Coming of Age in America. From 1970 -2000, most higher education institutions encountered
various challenges and issues. Although higher education made an effective
transition to mass education access, it was more difficult to transition to
universal education access. In addition, because of the diversity of students
who were entering college higher education, higher education institutions
required tailoring. Discuss the impact of topics, trends, and events of
1970-2000 era on higher education. Explain the components that contributed to
the “Coming of Age” in American higher education. What were the main issues
during this time period? Do you feel that higher education institutions solved
most of the issues of 1970 -2000? Why or why not?
Reflective Journal. Critically reflect on the impact of topics, trends, and events
of 1970-2000. Reflect on yourself as a graduate student who may one day teach
in higher education. How can you avoid some of the mistakes faculty made from
1970-2000? What teaching approaches and/or strategies worked? In addition, how
do you feel higher education will change in the next five years? Do you believe
online learning will increase? In terms of professional development and
training, what do you believe you need to do to effectively teach at the higher
education level today and in the near future?
Higher Education, 1970-2000. Your readings described the influences of several topics about
the challenges and issues in higher education from 1970-2000. Discuss one topic
that addresses the institutional, societal, student, faculty, curriculum, governance
or financial issues that were significantly impacted from 1970 -2000. After
viewing Dr. Hannah Holborn Grey’s presentation, Uses (and Misuses) of
the University Today (http://www.youtube.com/watch?&), incorporate
one of her suggested uses and one of her noted misuses of the university today
in your paper. Explain how the historical foundations of 1970-2000 have
influenced the shaping of higher education on this topic. Your paper should be
two- to three- pages in length (not including the title and reference pages)
and written in APA format. At a minimum, use two external sources, in addition
to the course text. Remember to cite all references using APA style.
Reconfiguring American Higher
Education in the Twenty-first Century. Using ProQuest, locate two
articles about the emergence of global universities (online education). Provide
a summary of your articles and the reference links. Discuss the critical
findings related to two of any of the following topics:
a. Demographics and student
diversity
b. Availability and access
c. Variability of disciplines
Analyze if the research
supports your perspective. Why or why not.
Higher Education, 2000-Present
In this course, we have
examined various topics about the reconfiguration of American Higher Education
from 1673 to the present. After watching the short video Complex Change
in Higher Education by Fred Buining (http://www.youtube.com/watch?),
reflect on various changes that have influenced the reconfiguration of American
higher education in the 21st century. Reflect on the topics listed below and
select two that you feel have made the greatest impact on higher education.
Critically analyze the influences of past eras on present-day higher education.
Evaluate how these topics are impacting higher education today. Discuss
recommendations for change. For this assignment, feel free to be creative. You
can write an essay, create a video, website, timeline (similar to week three),
etc. Whatever you choose to create, provide access to your instructor by
uploading all the necessary files, and provide all necessary links and/or text
in a document. Additionally, be sure to cite your resources as necessary, and
include a separate reference page in APA format as outlined in the Ashford
Writing Center. Your essays, timelines and/or websites should be ten- to
twelve- pages in length (not including the title and reference pages) and
written in APA format. At a minimum, use five external sources, in addition to
the course text. If you create a video, it should be about eight- to ten-
minutes in length. All appropriate APA references should be noted in the video.
a. The Past as Prologue: From
1900 to 2010
b. Higher Education’s
Unfinished Business from 1990 -2010
c. Demographics and Diversity:
The Changing Profile of Students
d. Big-Time Intercollegiate
Sports: Education’s Entertainment
e. Research Universities in an
“Era of Big Bets” Federal Grants
f. State Universities and the
New “A&M”: Athletics and Medicine
g. The
Gridlock of Funding for State Universities
h. The
millennium in Perspective: American Higher Education from Twentieth to
Twenty-first Centuries
i.
College Students in an Era of Commercialization and Consumerism
j.
Rethinking the Historic Role of Governing Boards and Trustees
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