Student Accountability Research Paper

By reading this essay you have found out that the debate over accountability and the preparation of college students has been given solid research over the past few years. Those involved within this debate, search for the most efficient and productive way to surpass all of the accusations as to who is responsible. Throughout this discussion, many critics have voiced strongly about their side of the debate. Contributors include, Kelli K. Smith an advocate for the side that institutions should be held accountable, and also Linda Darling-Hammond, Gene Wilhoit and Linda Pittenger who believe that the student should be accountable and should realize the help that they are not getting and to take action. Although, the question of how to prepare
It is evident that students, whether going into or out of college, need extra assistance. A common misunderstanding is that high school students have been properly prepared for life in college whether it was from their school or from their families. Students who are seniors, this is not just exclusively for college students, believe that they have everything figured out and more often than not they don’t ask for help. This is where there needs to be unique programs for students to realize, in the most productive way, that they need extra guidance and that it is okay to ask for it because when they do there will be a helping hand. These big decisions can be daunting and challenging, in their article “Life After College” Josipa Roksa and Richard Arum say that, “These challenges are worthy of note, as early transitions tend to shape long-term trajectories, giving initial outcomes lifelong consequences” (9). These decisions can be ‘lifelong’ because of the short time period and big decisions to be made institutions and seniors should work together to help ultimately the next generation. By addressing the problem that both are at fault many will realize that they have much to offer and just need a chance to do