analysis essay
February 5, 2013 ENG 401
Word Count: 1705
Analysis Essay
Since the first GI Bill was passed after World War II, the number of universities in the United States has been steadily increasing. Currently there are more than 4000 college-like institutions in the United States. Public policy has made higher education more reachable than it was in the past. For example, by creating federal student loan programs have been created so everyone has an equal opportunity to attend college, if they so choose. But recently we have seen the cost of a four-year degree drastically increase because Americans now see college as an obligation. The debate on college attendance has many sides to it. On one side, some say that there are too many college students who aren’t fit to be there which leaves no room for the people who fully deserve a spot in a university. Trade or vocational schools might be better for the unfit students. On the other hand, some say that there are not enough students enrolled in higher education, and everyone should attend college in order to further move our society forward. One person who favors the side with the belief that everyone should attend college is Robert T. Perry.
Robert T. Perry is an author and teacher. Mainly, he teaches from the writings of A Course in Miracles, which is a self-study curriculum that aims to assist its readers in achieving spiritual transformation. Perry has been a prolific author of books and articles about A Course in Miracles. In 1982, he graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a B.A. in psychology. He is the Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents, which aids to his credibility as an author because of his involvement in education. Because his job is to head the system of higher education is South Dakota, one can assume Perry knows what he is talking about and has credible opinion on this topic.
The primary essay titled On “Real Education” by Robert T. Perry is a direct response to author
Word Count: 1705
Analysis Essay
Since the first GI Bill was passed after World War II, the number of universities in the United States has been steadily increasing. Currently there are more than 4000 college-like institutions in the United States. Public policy has made higher education more reachable than it was in the past. For example, by creating federal student loan programs have been created so everyone has an equal opportunity to attend college, if they so choose. But recently we have seen the cost of a four-year degree drastically increase because Americans now see college as an obligation. The debate on college attendance has many sides to it. On one side, some say that there are too many college students who aren’t fit to be there which leaves no room for the people who fully deserve a spot in a university. Trade or vocational schools might be better for the unfit students. On the other hand, some say that there are not enough students enrolled in higher education, and everyone should attend college in order to further move our society forward. One person who favors the side with the belief that everyone should attend college is Robert T. Perry.
Robert T. Perry is an author and teacher. Mainly, he teaches from the writings of A Course in Miracles, which is a self-study curriculum that aims to assist its readers in achieving spiritual transformation. Perry has been a prolific author of books and articles about A Course in Miracles. In 1982, he graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a B.A. in psychology. He is the Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents, which aids to his credibility as an author because of his involvement in education. Because his job is to head the system of higher education is South Dakota, one can assume Perry knows what he is talking about and has credible opinion on this topic.
The primary essay titled On “Real Education” by Robert T. Perry is a direct response to author