Changing Nature of Higher Education
Assignment 1: Changing Nature of Higher Education
by
James A. Poag
EDD 9810
Contemporary Challenges in Higher Education Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
March 10, 2013
Table of Contents
Page
Introduction…….............................................................................................................................3
Changing Faces of Public Accountability………………...............................................................4
Evolution of Accountability for Corinthian Colleges......................................................................6
Managing Gainful Employment and Placement at Everest….........................................................8
Mission and Future Implications...................................................................................................10
Conclusion……….……………………………............................................................................11
References.……….……………………………............................................................................12
Introduction Proprietary education first appeared in the 1600’s about the same time that institutions like Harvard were being created. For much of US History these schools provided popular mass education in contrast to traditional colleges that were often reserved for the elites (Thelin, 2011). Generally, the purpose of these schools, besides profitability was to provide practical and narrowly focused training, thus filling a need not addressed by traditional education (Beaver, 2009). In addition, for-profits also became known for providing training for minorities, women, and in general, students from the lower social strata, a trend that would continue well into the 20th century (Apling, 1993). From an historical perspective, for-profits have experienced periods of relative prosperity and decline. In terms of
by
James A. Poag
EDD 9810
Contemporary Challenges in Higher Education Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
March 10, 2013
Table of Contents
Page
Introduction…….............................................................................................................................3
Changing Faces of Public Accountability………………...............................................................4
Evolution of Accountability for Corinthian Colleges......................................................................6
Managing Gainful Employment and Placement at Everest….........................................................8
Mission and Future Implications...................................................................................................10
Conclusion……….……………………………............................................................................11
References.……….……………………………............................................................................12
Introduction Proprietary education first appeared in the 1600’s about the same time that institutions like Harvard were being created. For much of US History these schools provided popular mass education in contrast to traditional colleges that were often reserved for the elites (Thelin, 2011). Generally, the purpose of these schools, besides profitability was to provide practical and narrowly focused training, thus filling a need not addressed by traditional education (Beaver, 2009). In addition, for-profits also became known for providing training for minorities, women, and in general, students from the lower social strata, a trend that would continue well into the 20th century (Apling, 1993). From an historical perspective, for-profits have experienced periods of relative prosperity and decline. In terms of
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