Running head: CO-CURRICULAR SERVICES 1 CO-CURRICULAR SERVICES 4 Co-curricular Services Name School Affiliation Co-Curricular Services Higher education was initially perceived as a prestigious level of learning in which students were exposed to several benefits that could aid in a successful learning process. For instance, students had numerous learning materials, enough finances to cater for their learning needs, and adequate instructors to guide them in their studies. However, the current situation in the higher leaning is raising fears over the quality of higher education. Most students complain of faculty shortage, inadequate learning resources, and financial shortage. The financial shortage has, however, been the most significant problem hence the need to establish some of the implications that come with the shortage. My Professional Experience in Higher Education I am a medical student specializing specialized in end-stage renal diseases and dialysis under the broad course of healthcare and nursing. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in Education. Even though higher education was initially strengthened to train individuals through instilling skills that were essential for the wellness of the society, the current situation fails to meet the educational goals due to the challenges experienced in most universities. Dreams of individuals are shuttered while others drop out due to several reasons that the state and the university’s management have failed to address. Major Problem in the Higher Education One significant issue that I have observed in college education is inadequate funding. Initially, students received adequate financial support from the government and other private institutions. Currently, government support has been reduced while the private entities have withdrawn their support. Lack of adequate funding has compromised the quality of education offered in the institutions of learning. Reasons Why Inadequate Funding is an Issue of Concern Inadequate funding in institutions of higher learning has resulted in several implications both on the students and the instructors. Students are forced to drop out of school or defer their studies as they look for other means of sponsoring their education (Kezar & Lester, 2011, p.92). Also, the staff are denied a chance to form unions that will help advocate for fair pay. Some of them fear speaking out due to fear of losing their jobs. According to Kezar & Lester (2011, p.92), the university staff are isolated and lacks a sense of identity since their pay is not in proportion to the roles they perform. The postponement of studies brings a disconnect between learner and education, a factor that affects his competency in the profession. Also, learners spent more time to complete their studies than expected. Instructors, on the other hand, are demoralized as a result of poor or delayed pay, making them resign their duties in search of other well-paying jobs (Dougherty ...

1. Running head: CO-CURRICULAR SERVICES 1
CO-CURRICULAR SERVICES 4
Co-curricular Services
Name
School Affiliation
Co-Curricular Services
Higher education was initially perceived as a prestigious level
of learning in which students were exposed to several benefits
that could aid in a successful learning process. For instance,
students had numerous learning materials, enough finances to
cater for their learning needs, and adequate instructors to guide
them in their studies. However, the current situation in the
higher leaning is raising fears over the quality of higher
education. Most students complain of faculty shortage,
inadequate learning resources, and financial shortage. The
financial shortage has, however, been the most significant
problem hence the need to establish some of the implications
that come with the shortage.
My Professional Experience in Higher Education
I am a medical student specializing specialized in end-stage
renal diseases and dialysis under the broad course of healthcare
and nursing. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in

2. Education. Even though higher education was initially
strengthened to train individuals through instilling skills that
were essential for the wellness of the society, the current
situation fails to meet the educational goals due to the
challenges experienced in most universities. Dreams of
individuals are shuttered while others drop out due to several
reasons that the state and the university’s management have
failed to address.
Major Problem in the Higher Education
One significant issue that I have observed in college education
is inadequate funding. Initially, students received adequate
financial support from the government and other private
institutions. Currently, government support has been reduced
while the private entities have withdrawn their support. Lack
of adequate funding has compromised the quality of education
offered in the institutions of learning.
Reasons Why Inadequate Funding is an Issue of Concern
Inadequate funding in institutions of higher learning has
resulted in several implications both on the students and the
instructors. Students are forced to drop out of school or defer
their studies as they look for other means of sponsoring their
education (Kezar & Lester, 2011, p.92). Also, the staff are
denied a chance to form unions that will help advocate for fair
pay. Some of them fear speaking out due to fear of losing their
jobs. According to Kezar & Lester (2011, p.92), the university
staff are isolated and lacks a sense of identity since their pay is
not in proportion to the roles they perform. The postponement
of studies brings a disconnect between learner and education, a
factor that affects his competency in the profession. Also,
learners spent more time to complete their studies than
expected. Instructors, on the other hand, are demoralized as a
result of poor or delayed pay, making them resign their duties in
search of other well-paying jobs (Dougherty & Reddy, 2014,
p.172). The result is faculty shortage and compromised the
quality of education in these institutions.
Individual Motivation

3. I aim to see institutions of higher learning fully funded. This
will assure them of adequate learning resources that aids in the
facilitation of quality learning. Instructors will also be retained
in the universities, thus helping prevent problems that come
with faculty shortage (Kezar & Lester, 2011, p.93). Also,
adequate funding will reduce cases of student dropouts and
deferment. The reduction will enable the learners to complete
their studies in time while at the same time the society
benefiting with the adequacy of professionals coming to help
address community challenges in different fields.
Individual Identity
I am a senior director in charge of five healthcare systems. My
experience in the role has noted that the facilities lack adequate
staff to perform most of the tasks. The inadequacy according to
Chiwandire & Vincent (2019, p.67) has been informed by the
high out of pocket costs that students have to incur in pursuant
of any medical course leading either to drop out or student
deferment of their studies. Also, I am currently a master of
education student, but funding has been a challenge to me. I
have been forced to look for other alternative funding sources to
finance my education. I, therefore, plan to use my leadership
and administrative roles to influence policymakers to have
measures in place to ensure that higher education id adequately
funded. The funding will be of significant importance as it will
aid in supporting students to complete their studies in time, thus
filling the staff shortage gaps in different sectors.
Conclusion
Quality of education in institutions of higher learning can only
be assured when the state and private entities are willing to fund
them adequately. The current funding challenges facing the
institutions have resulted in lower performance in terms of
research and student. Instructors are demoralized due to lack of
motivation, making them perform their duties with a lack of
focus while others resign, thus worsening the situations in these
institutions. There is, therefore, a need for proper mechanisms
to be put in place to assure the universities of adequate funding,

4. an aspect that will help restore their glory.
References
Chiwandire, D., & Vincent, L. (2019). Funding and inclusion in
higher education institutions for students with disabilities.
African Journal of Disability, 8, e1-e12.
doi:10.4102/ajod.v8i0.336
Dougherty, K. & Reddy, V. (2014). Performance funding for
higher education: Forms, origins, impacts, and futures. The
Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social
Science, 655(1), 163-184. Doi: 10.1177/0002716214541042
Kezar, A. J., & Lester, J. (2011). Enhancing Campus Capacity
for Leadership: An Examination of Grassroots Leaders in
Higher Education. Stanford, California: Stanford University
Press
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5. 1/4 ASSIGNMENTS
Identify an Issue
The goal of the Assignment Project is to develop your own case
study. Each SLP will require you to develop a component of the
case study and you will submit a complete case study in Module
4 at the end of the course.
The components are outlined below:
Assignment – (Identify an Issue) Please focus on my issue
which is (FUNDING)
Read: Meet the Grassroots Leaders: Jane: Academic Affairs
Professional at Polytech Institute (p. 79 – 83), Mike: Athletics
Administration at a Research University (p. 83 – 86), and
Veronica: Administrative Assistant (p. 90 – 94) in:
Kezar, A. J., & Lester, J. (2011). Enhancing Campus Capacity
for Leadership: An Examination of Grassroots Leaders in
Higher Education. Stanford, California: Stanford University
Press. (Uploaded)
Consider an issue in higher education that you have encountered
(it can be related to policy and procedure, equity and access,
student success, funding, etc.) that is important to you.
Consider why it is important to you as it relates to your
individual motivation and individual identity.
After reading the profiles, compose a 2 page paper that includes
the following components:
1. Discuss your professional experience in higher education(my

6. professional experience is healthcare and nursing – (End stage
renal disease and dialysis is my specialty)
a. What issue, within the discipline of higher education, have
you observed? Please elaborate on (Lack of funding)
b. Why is this issue important to you?
2. Discuss the role of your individual motivation in the
selection of this issue
3. Discuss the role of your individual identity in the selection of
this issue- Answer this question based on a Senior Director
overseeing five healthcare systems. My background is nursing,
Business Administration, Degree in Leadership; now working
on my Masters in Education. Funding has been challenging.
Assignment Expectations
Your work should be written with the following points in mind.
• This paper should be at least 2 pages, not counting the title
page and reference page.
• A clear introduction that orients a reader to the essay main
content, and the main points discussed should be provided.
• A well-developed, well-balanced essay body that develops
each point in its own paragraph should be included.
• A concise conclusion that summarizes the whole essay should
also be included.
• Include at least three references. Quoted material should not
exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these
assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build

7. on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from
external sources, it must be enclosed in quotes.
• The references should be cited within the text and also listed
at the end of the assignment in the References section. Follow
the APA Style® format; see www.apa.org. Include page &
paragraph
• At least one in-text citation must be provided for each
reference.
• A reference page which follows APA requirements should be
included.
• The essay should be organized in a clear and coherent manner.
• The paper should be double spaced with font size of 12.
• Your writing should:
a. Be clear, logical, and precise
b. Have breadth and depth
c. Show critical thinking skills