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After all our discussions on trends in higher education and preparing to address these areas through assessment, evaluation, and strategic planning, in this discussion you’ll discuss the most pressing issue faced by Universities. Prior to completing this discussion read Chapter 7 in Clawson & Page (2011).
Initial Post: Create an initial response that addresses the following:
Part 1: Identify
- What do you think is the most pressing issue in higher education today that will require proper planning by university administrators to adequately address? Please be sure to explain your selection.
Part 2: Outline
- Outline a series of objectives for addressing the issue. Be sure to identify at least three objectives.
- For each objective, list at least two tasks that would need to be carried out by the university to accomplish that objective.
The initial post should be a minimum of 300 words.
Guided Response: Post responses to at least two classmates. In your response, reflect on your classmate’s responses. Questions you might consider in your response include:
- Do you agree with the issue selected by your classmate?
- Are there any objectives that you feel should been included that were not?
- How well do you feel the tasks align to the objectives?
Explanation & Answer
Attached. Please let me know if you have any questions or need revisions.
Running head: TRENDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Trends in Higher Education
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TRENDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
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Part1: Identify
Pressing issue in higher education today
Higher education is an important factor that contributes to the success of an individual
while enhancing economic growth. However, higher education in the U.S is entrenched in crisis
(Clawson, 2011). Arguably, one of the pressing issues facing higher education is skyrocketing
tuition fees. The public colleges and universities have been grappling with a decline in funding,
resulting in increasing tuition fees to handle the expenses. The diminishing resources in the
institutions of higher learning have resulted in a significant decline in state funding. The average
currently spends about 20% less per student compared to what was spent b...
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