The future of retiree health benefits in higher education in the United States

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvester J. Schieber
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Future

Our Higher Calling

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holden Thorp ◽  
Buck Goldstein
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Federal Government ◽  
The United States ◽  
Special Relationship ◽  
American Higher Education ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
The Future ◽  
Changing Demographics ◽  
Incoming Students

American higher education is strong because of a special relationship with the American public and the federal government. Misunderstandings about how higher education works have strained the partnership, which has animated and driven American higher education. Carefully describing the roles of faculty, students, trustees, and administration can clear up some of these misunderstandings and position universities to deal with the pressures caused by changing demographics of incoming students, financial challenges associated with these changes, and differences in learning brought on by technological advances. Greater clarity sets the stage for an important conversation about the future of higher education and the United States.

scholarly journals Essential pathways: An examination of how community colleges compromise their unique contributions to American higher education

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-69
Author(s):  
Khadijah Zakia Ali-Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Community Colleges ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Open Access ◽  
The United States ◽  
American Higher Education ◽  
Unique Position ◽  
The Future ◽  
Effective Community

Community colleges in the United States have historically held a unique position within the system of higher education because of three characteristics. These characteristics include their doctrine of open access, their consistent affordability in comparison to other higher education options, and courses that are directly applicable to the workforce. However, over the years, contradictions have arisen that compromise the practice of these ideals. Focusing on three policy priorities, this analysis determines how effective community colleges are today in offering students an education that is accessible, applicable to the labor market, and affordable. The concluding points include predictions of what the future of community colleges looks like within the next twenty years.

Presbyterians and Higher Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 567-580
Author(s):  
David S. Guthrie ◽  
R. Tyler Derreth
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
The United States ◽  
History Of Higher Education ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Freedom Of Thought

This chapter explores Presbyterian influences and involvement in higher education. It begins by using Princeton as an historic lens to examine the “Presbyterian ideals” of reason and education, liberty, and differentiation. The Presbyterian regard for freedom of thought and intellectual edification produced denominational schools throughout the history of higher education, especially in the United States, that differed substantially in their overarching philosophies, approaches to learning, curricula, and emphases on Christian piety. The second part of the chapter identifies the proliferating diversity at the intersection of Presbyterianism and the higher education landscape in the twentieth century. It describes differentiation by theology, denominations, geography, and culture. The chapter ends with brief ruminations on the future roles and stability of Presbyterian higher education.

Education in the 21st Century

10.12737/2618 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Оеверинг ◽  
Benjamin Oevering ◽  
Мехтабдин ◽  
Khalid Mehtabdin ◽  
Кочиэн ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
21St Century ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Modern Era

Higher Education has become the backbone of economic success in rapidly developing countries such as the United States. This paper looks to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities associated with bettering our educational system in hopes of having a predeveloped workforce for the 21st century and beyond. The ability to develop and manage knowledge and practical skills in conjunction with what real world employers are looking for, would close the gap between higher education and job success. This streamlining of the education system would better support businesses as they look to expand, start new ventures, and develop into companies that supply services or products in demand by the rest of the world. It is important that when implementing these recommendations, one does not restrict students from thinking constructively and innovatively. Innovative knowledge is critical to the development of processes that will make companies more efficient in the future. The goal is to enable higher education to foster the development of workforce better suited for business in the 21st century and a citizenry able to contribute to the overall well being of society. This paper does make recommendations that will develop students in a way that will better prepare them to play integral roles in companies immediately, which in turn will help build companies and the communities in which they operate. This will promote a cyclical development of individuals, businesses, communities, and finally the schools themselves- all which will be critically important in our modern era and ahead into the future. Overall economic wellbeing, happiness, and unity among citizens would be the goal with businesses and schools standing to gain overall cutting edge performance from their employees and students.

Peach Consumption: A Profile of Purchasers and Non-Purchasers

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joy N. Rumble ◽  
Kara Harders ◽  
Kathryn Stofer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Consumer Demand ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
The United States ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Consumer Awareness ◽  
States Department ◽  
The Future ◽  
New Cultivars

Peaches are among the most commonly produced fruits in the United States, with production levels around 806,600 tons (United States Department of Agriculture, 2016). That’s the weight of seven jumbo jets. New cultivars have been developed in recent decades to allow for the fruit to be grown in Florida (United States Department of Agriculture, 2010). While peach production has increased in Florida, overall consumer demand has not increased at the same rate (Bradley & House, 2017). For the Florida peach industry to remain viable, producers and marketers must understand what consumers value and desire when purchasing peaches. Understanding consumer awareness, perceptions, and preferences regarding Florida peaches is important to the future of the industry. If consumer demand for Florida peaches improves, the opportunities for growers to market their Florida peach crop will also improve.   This document addresses consumers’ perceptions of Florida’s peaches, purchasing motivations and barriers, preferred packaging options and opportunities, purchasing locations, and knowledge of peach health benefits. Recommendations for peach growers and marketers are provided at the end of this document.

Transfer Matters: Forward to the Special Issue on Transfer

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra D. Bragg
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Community Colleges ◽  
The United States ◽  
Diverse Learners ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
The Future ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
State And Local

Transfer has a long history that parallels the evolution of community colleges in the United States. Research on transfer has focused extensively on policies and processes that operate under the auspices of these institutions, with somewhat less emphasis on universities acting as transfer partners. This issue is important for the success of all students but especially students who are historically underserved by higher education. This article reviews four articles that focus on the most critical issues facing transfer today. Highlighting the importance of addressing diverse learners’ needs, state and local policies and processes that influence transfer and articulation implementation, and the roles of community colleges and universities operating as part of systems and also in tandum with one another is central the research appearing in this issue, including findings that are important for other researchers to consider to guide their work in the future.

Gendered differences in emigration and mobility perspectives among European researchers working abroad

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Scheibelhofer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
The Future ◽  
Highly Skilled

This paper focuses on gendered mobilities of highly skilled researchers working abroad. It is based on an empirical qualitative study that explored the mobility aspirations of Austrian scientists who were working in the United States at the time they were interviewed. Supported by a case study, the paper demonstrates how a qualitative research strategy including graphic drawings sketched by the interviewed persons can help us gain a better understanding of the gendered importance of social relations for the future mobility aspirations of scientists working abroad.

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