In the article “Why We Should Fear University, Inc. Against the corporate taming of the American college.” Fredrik deBOER addresses that corporatism has infected the soul of the American universities. deBOER begins the article by stating that the university he attended to get his Ph D. in, Purdue University, needs more garden space because it is the last wild place left in the campus. He uses the example that reads “Universities operate, every day, more and more like corporations” (par 4) to suggest that you need to have more people teaching and less people working on controlling the campus. deBOER references that even the nice polished buildings represent how it’s been groomed, how it’s not as cultured as it used to be.…
As of today United States faces a lot of socio-economic problems. One of the most critical is the alarming rise of college tuition. Universities are operating more like businesses than actually higher learning institutions, student population not being ready to take college level classes (remedial), numbers College graduates are in a constant plummet, and students demonstrate no improvement in skills ranging from critical thinking to writing. In the book Academically Adrift, Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa discuss these issues and also propose us how we can solve these problems that require imminent action. This book is an extensive research by these authors to demonstrate what is wrong with American University systems, to support their research…
In the short story "The Only One in Town"; written by Jack Ansell, Marcus and Lillian Greenbaum were the only Jews in all of Twosboro. This was a small town of only 1700 people, located in north-central Louisiana. Marcus and his wife were "typical white residents" of Twosboro despite being the only Jews: they owned and operated a clothing and dry-goods store, they socialized with the white community and whites made up most of their customers. Marcus found himself to be the only white man in town who wasn't signed up as a member of the White Citizens Council. Signing up for this symbolic council was the only way to show your loyalty to the white population of Twosboro. Marcus Greenbaum made an ignorant decision when he neglected to join the…
He talks specifically about the “buyer’s market” known as college, and how its recent changes now “serve . . . the students” (14). Similarly to his previous section, logos is apparent here, more so than any other rhetoric appeal. His claim that universities are “customer driven” in order to survive in an “ever more competitive market” is his main point, and he shapes this claim based on the evidence of not only America’s history and the expansion of its universities, but also how the universities and even departments are collapsing to the whims of the students and their tuition-paying parents (12). Universities have begun to appeal to students not by offering them a thought-provoking and stimulating education and proposing to them what sort of people they will shape out of those willing to learn, but by enticing students with the promise of the fun social activities they will have available to them once they are released from their boring…
This section contains a summary of the article “What Cost Chris Dussold His Dream Job?” In his introduction, Bartlett explains how Mr.Dussold was a professor at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and was fired for “copying another professor’s teaching statement.” But further explains that Mr.Dussold says “that was not the real reason he was fired” and that “Now Mr.Dussold is on a crusade to restore his reputation…” he goes on to explain how Mr.Dussold lands the dream job he wanted which was going smoothly until one day when a rumor started. Mr.Dussold tries many ways to make the rumor stop happening and assure everyone it is not true. Bartlett…
The editorial supports Brown University’s expulsion of Douglas Hann. It begins by explaining the “complex mission” of a university. It goes on to briefly describe the event that led to the expulsion. After that, it describes the expulsion itself. Lastly, it discusses Gregorian’s letter and gives a final thought on the topic.…
University of Chicago’s prestige is extraordinary, and its renown expands throughout our entire world. Yet this is not what makes this place so intriguing. From being immersed in one of Earth’s most dynamic cities to its philosophy of intellectual growth and global exploration, UChicago’s value goes far beyond the label as a top tier school. As I attended a UChicago visit to Bishop Watterson, I remember specifically when Mr. Kurfirst, an officer of the admissions department, said “Yes, University of Chicago is very competitive, but not in the way most people think. The students here compete in order to push each other to higher boundaries. We compete, but everyone here is in this together and our students can turn to anyone in our community”. If I want to make a positive difference in this world, no university would be more reliable in encouraging and assisting my endeavors than this institution. With the University of Chicago, political aspirations people called impossible and idealistic suddenly seem…
This August my mother and I packed my small sedan to the brim and traveled six hours to see my dream school, Rice University. While my mother was hoping I would realize that the University of Oklahoma was a better choice I was hoping she would see what I see. Passing through the bustling city life of Houston brimming with Fortune 500 companies we pulled onto campus. My mother let out an audible gasp as we passed under a brick archway that led to a campus of beautiful greenery , art installations ,architecture and soft sand bricking. Beginning our tour we were shown the William Marsh Rice sculptor where our guide told of the infamous 180 degree prank.…
In modern society a college degree is not only encouraged but greatly desired by the masses. Within their dream they imagine a beautiful school, excellent job, and lifetime of success. Camden County College should be all about giving the students the best education they can possibly receive. CCC came up with an idea to install condom dispensers in all of the restrooms. This idea will bring up very conflicting point of views. Students will begin to question what the school’s true priorities are. CCC Administrations are there because they know what is best for the school, they make all the decisions for the school whether it is wall paint or it is faculty. Both the students and their environment heavily contribute to the success of the educational institution. Discrepancies may present themselves that prove to be irrelevant to the college’s true priorities. Overall, CCC Administration should not be making decisions that are so irrelevant to the college’s initial purpose.…
Rudolph, F., & Thelin, J. (n.d.). The American College and University. Google Books. Retrieved March 14, 2014, from http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=3se-H1Y_l7kC&oi=fnd&pg=PR9&dq=free+scholarly+articles+on+history+knowledge+by+college+students&ots=7XPArsEUw8&sig=yIYANFQTzFa64gXdJoaF5bsP-z8#v=onepage&q&f=false…
Incivility thrives through our modern society and into the classrooms and campuses of colleges. Incivility can automatically be thought of as the improper behavior or insulting other people based of race, looks, ect. However, incivility exists in classrooms where the professor experiences disrespect in multiple forms. Colleges obtain a policy towards incivility and proper conduct, however the importance of respect and civility in the actual classroom can be found to be left out. Civility should be a requirement for campuses to preserve courtesy and respect amongst both students and teachers.…
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