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Higher Education Policies
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Higher Education Policies
In the United States Primarily, the responsibility of education is vested upon individual states. This, however, does not exonerate the federal government from the education sector. The national government plays a supporting role in providing finances as well as funds and assistance in a bid to provide a lifeline whenever states are overwhelmed by the burden of overseeing the education within their jurisdictions. The funds from the feral government come in handy in helping millions of Americans, some of whom financial circumstances have impeded them from seeking education and particularly higher education. It is also judicious to note that the federal government does not only offer monetary support but also other forms of support in ways that will be discussed below.
Environment necessary for the excelling of education is also a burden of the federal government. A common myth is that the environment suitable for study which entails security, classrooms, sanitation and tranquility away from noisy environs of industries and busy towns, is only a necessity of the primary and secondary levels. However, it has since been discovered that the same environment is also needed by the tertiary level. The federal governments after providing these basic needs necessary for the thriving of the education sector in states, the states are then mandated to ensure the growth of the sector (In Inoue, 2019). Deductively, the states play a major role in determining the type of educational prospects it is going to provide for its residents.
The past centuries have experienced investment in the education sector by both the federal government and the state government and notably, the investment spread over the past fifty years is immense (Heller, 2016). These investments can be attributed to the opinion bored by the relevant stakeholders of the service to the public interest that these investments will give. The opinion further digresses from the profit-making point of an investment concept to reveal that the investments will be a stepping stone for the residents whose ambitions and desires have been just aspirations. It is at this juncture that we realize that the investments are in the form of policies. A perfect exemplar of such a policy is the enactment of the Higher Education Amendment Act of 1972 (Rose, 2018). This Act achieved the feat of assuring the public that financial incapability will not be an impediment anymore to those that sought education past high school.
In respect to policies, it is important to realize that there are no two states that are alike in their conception, designing and implementation of their policies. Each state has a unique way that they go about their public policy. This is because, unlike other public policies that target infrastructures development an.
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Higher Education Policy
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Higher Education Policy
Affordable higher education is a public policy that raises issues in any state with some states performing better than others. The affordable higher education policy enables families to meet education prices through lowering of tuition prices. The policy focuses on educational expenses such as tuition and educational options to ensure lower income families can afford to give their children education. The affordability policy provides for state financial aid and Pell grants which greatly reduces the price of higher education (Hillman et al., 2015). The affordability policy provides for low-priced colleges and universities which is made available to applicants who are motivated. Low priced community college is as a result of the policy.
The current status of the affordable higher education is that it is declining resulting in a public issue. Rising costs have been experienced over the past couple of years affecting people from different classes of the economy. Public colleges are increasing tuition fees in order to recapture funds resulting in higher costs of higher education. The erosion of affordability is brought about by increasing costs and leading to many students missing out. Focus on this policy is due to low income families missing out on the opportunity to get higher education. The families are faced with unplanned tuition hikes when they are considering enrolling in the institutions.
Stakeholders influencing the affordability policy include the states and federal government which provide for funding. The funding streams by the federal and state governments are almost equal in size. The federal government provides financial assistance to individual students while the state provides finances for the operations that occur in the public institutions. The research projects in the public institutions are financed by the federal governments. The public is a stakeholder also where they engage the federal government in the issues which affect them such as raised fees. The public relies on the government and regulate the policy ensuring deserving students enroll and meet the costs of education.
Reference
Hillman, N. W., Tandberg, D. A., & Sponsler, B. A. (2015). Public policy and higher education: Strategies for framing a research agenda. San Francisco, California: Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, at Jossey-Bass.
CHAPTER 1
Incorporating Political Indicators
into Comparative State Study of
Higher Education Policy
Michael K. McLendon and James C. Hearn
Traditionally, the state policy literature on higher education has exhibited
a major blind spot: Research has focused nearly exclusively on policy ef-
fects, ignoring consideration of the determinants of state policy for higher
education. A substantial empirical literature exists on the effects of state
polic.
Module OverviewLiberal and Market Models of Higher Education AlyciaGold776
Module Overview:
Liberal and Market Models of Higher Education Policy
Module Five focuses on two states, California and Minnesota, as the complexities of higher education policy are examined and the variety of political, social, economic, and environmental factors contributing to the ways in which policies are developed are discussed. These policies, in turn, deeply impact the higher education systems within both states, with a particularly strong influence on funding models for colleges and universities.
Higher Education Policy in California
The California Master Plan for Higher Education guided the development of three campus systems in California: the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), and California Community Colleges systems (St. John, Daun-Barnett, & Moronski-Chapman, 2013). Nearly four out of five college students in California attend one of the three public education systems and three out of every four bachelor degrees awarded annually are from either the UC or CSU systems (Johnson, 2014). Yet, the state is facing somewhat of an education crisis and Johnson projects a shortfall of one million college graduates by 2025.
In recent years, the historic California model has broken down as the systems have been negatively impacted by the state’s fiscal woes. While colleges and universities have responded to funding cuts by reducing expenses, including cutting administrative costs and hiring more non-tenure track faculty, declines in state support have forced the UC system to increase tuition fees by 50% in three years while CSU fees have increase by 47% in the same period (Johnson, Cook, Murphy, and Weston, 2014). Students are increasingly becoming indebted in order to accomplish their educational goals in California; the average loan amounts among students have risen 36% between 2005 and 2010 (a figure adjusted for inflation) (Johnson, 2014). Hoping to save expenses, many students begin their college educations at California community colleges, which have become so overcrowded that in 2012, 137,000 students could not enroll into at least one class that they needed and community colleges resorted to “rationing” courses (Dellner, 2012). This evidence suggests new changes are needed in the California state system to support students at all levels of enrollment.
In part, California’s steady decreases in higher education funding are a consequence of a need to fund other state services; for example, Johnson (2012) notes that from 2002 to 2012, state expenditures for higher education fell by close to 10% whereas expenditures for corrections and rehabilitation increased by 26%. Historical trends suggest that the state’s priorities began shifting from higher education toward corrections since the 1970s, even though the majority of Californians (68%) opposed spending cuts in higher education to reduce state budget deficits and 62% supported spending cuts in corrections to balance state budgets (Baldassare, Bonner, Pet ...
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Module Overview:
Liberal and Market Models of Higher Education Policy
Module Five focuses on two states, California and Minnesota, as the complexities of higher education policy are examined and the variety of political, social, economic, and environmental factors contributing to the ways in which policies are developed are discussed. These policies, in turn, deeply impact the higher education systems within both states, with a particularly strong influence on funding models for colleges and universities.
Higher Education Policy in California
The California Master Plan for Higher Education guided the development of three campus systems in California: the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), and California Community Colleges systems (St. John, Daun-Barnett, & Moronski-Chapman, 2013). Nearly four out of five college students in California attend one of the three public education systems and three out of every four bachelor degrees awarded annually are from either the UC or CSU systems (Johnson, 2014). Yet, the state is facing somewhat of an education crisis and Johnson projects a shortfall of one million college graduates by 2025.
In recent years, the historic California model has broken down as the systems have been negatively impacted by the state’s fiscal woes. While colleges and universities have responded to funding cuts by reducing expenses, including cutting administrative costs and hiring more non-tenure track faculty, declines in state support have forced the UC system to increase tuition fees by 50% in three years while CSU fees have increase by 47% in the same period (Johnson, Cook, Murphy, and Weston, 2014). Students are increasingly becoming indebted in order to accomplish their educational goals in California; the average loan amounts among students have risen 36% between 2005 and 2010 (a figure adjusted for inflation) (Johnson, 2014). Hoping to save expenses, many students begin their college educations at California community colleges, which have become so overcrowded that in 2012, 137,000 students could not enroll into at least one class that they needed and community colleges resorted to “rationing” courses (Dellner, 2012). This evidence suggests new changes are needed in the California state system to support students at all levels of enrollment.
In part, California’s steady decreases in higher education funding are a consequence of a need to fund other state services; for example, Johnson (2012) notes that from 2002 to 2012, state expenditures for higher education fell by close to 10% whereas expenditures for corrections and rehabilitation increased by 26%. Historical trends suggest that the state’s priorities began shifting from higher education toward corrections since the 1970s, even though the majority of Californians (68%) opposed spending cuts in higher education to reduce state budget deficits and 62% supported spending cuts in corrections to balance state budgets (Baldassare, Bonner, Pet.
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Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Dissertation Chair for Monica G. Williams, PhD Program in Educational Leadership, PVAMU, Member of the Texas A&M University System.
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Higher Education Policy
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Higher Education Policy
Affordable higher education is a public policy that raises issues in any state with some states performing better than others. The affordable higher education policy enables families to meet education prices through lowering of tuition prices. The policy focuses on educational expenses such as tuition and educational options to ensure lower income families can afford to give their children education. The affordability policy provides for state financial aid and Pell grants which greatly reduces the price of higher education (Hillman et al., 2015). The affordability policy provides for low-priced colleges and universities which is made available to applicants who are motivated. Low priced community college is as a result of the policy.
The current status of the affordable higher education is that it is declining resulting in a public issue. Rising costs have been experienced over the past couple of years affecting people from different classes of the economy. Public colleges are increasing tuition fees in order to recapture funds resulting in higher costs of higher education. The erosion of affordability is brought about by increasing costs and leading to many students missing out. Focus on this policy is due to low income families missing out on the opportunity to get higher education. The families are faced with unplanned tuition hikes when they are considering enrolling in the institutions.
Stakeholders influencing the affordability policy include the states and federal government which provide for funding. The funding streams by the federal and state governments are almost equal in size. The federal government provides financial assistance to individual students while the state provides finances for the operations that occur in the public institutions. The research projects in the public institutions are financed by the federal governments. The public is a stakeholder also where they engage the federal government in the issues which affect them such as raised fees. The public relies on the government and regulate the policy ensuring deserving students enroll and meet the costs of education.
Reference
Hillman, N. W., Tandberg, D. A., & Sponsler, B. A. (2015). Public policy and higher education: Strategies for framing a research agenda. San Francisco, California: Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, at Jossey-Bass.
CHAPTER 1
Incorporating Political Indicators
into Comparative State Study of
Higher Education Policy
Michael K. McLendon and James C. Hearn
Traditionally, the state policy literature on higher education has exhibited
a major blind spot: Research has focused nearly exclusively on policy ef-
fects, ignoring consideration of the determinants of state policy for higher
education. A substantial empirical literature exists on the effects of state
polic.
Module OverviewLiberal and Market Models of Higher Education AlyciaGold776
Module Overview:
Liberal and Market Models of Higher Education Policy
Module Five focuses on two states, California and Minnesota, as the complexities of higher education policy are examined and the variety of political, social, economic, and environmental factors contributing to the ways in which policies are developed are discussed. These policies, in turn, deeply impact the higher education systems within both states, with a particularly strong influence on funding models for colleges and universities.
Higher Education Policy in California
The California Master Plan for Higher Education guided the development of three campus systems in California: the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), and California Community Colleges systems (St. John, Daun-Barnett, & Moronski-Chapman, 2013). Nearly four out of five college students in California attend one of the three public education systems and three out of every four bachelor degrees awarded annually are from either the UC or CSU systems (Johnson, 2014). Yet, the state is facing somewhat of an education crisis and Johnson projects a shortfall of one million college graduates by 2025.
In recent years, the historic California model has broken down as the systems have been negatively impacted by the state’s fiscal woes. While colleges and universities have responded to funding cuts by reducing expenses, including cutting administrative costs and hiring more non-tenure track faculty, declines in state support have forced the UC system to increase tuition fees by 50% in three years while CSU fees have increase by 47% in the same period (Johnson, Cook, Murphy, and Weston, 2014). Students are increasingly becoming indebted in order to accomplish their educational goals in California; the average loan amounts among students have risen 36% between 2005 and 2010 (a figure adjusted for inflation) (Johnson, 2014). Hoping to save expenses, many students begin their college educations at California community colleges, which have become so overcrowded that in 2012, 137,000 students could not enroll into at least one class that they needed and community colleges resorted to “rationing” courses (Dellner, 2012). This evidence suggests new changes are needed in the California state system to support students at all levels of enrollment.
In part, California’s steady decreases in higher education funding are a consequence of a need to fund other state services; for example, Johnson (2012) notes that from 2002 to 2012, state expenditures for higher education fell by close to 10% whereas expenditures for corrections and rehabilitation increased by 26%. Historical trends suggest that the state’s priorities began shifting from higher education toward corrections since the 1970s, even though the majority of Californians (68%) opposed spending cuts in higher education to reduce state budget deficits and 62% supported spending cuts in corrections to balance state budgets (Baldassare, Bonner, Pet ...
Module OverviewLiberal and Market Models of Higher Education .docxaudeleypearl
Module Overview:
Liberal and Market Models of Higher Education Policy
Module Five focuses on two states, California and Minnesota, as the complexities of higher education policy are examined and the variety of political, social, economic, and environmental factors contributing to the ways in which policies are developed are discussed. These policies, in turn, deeply impact the higher education systems within both states, with a particularly strong influence on funding models for colleges and universities.
Higher Education Policy in California
The California Master Plan for Higher Education guided the development of three campus systems in California: the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), and California Community Colleges systems (St. John, Daun-Barnett, & Moronski-Chapman, 2013). Nearly four out of five college students in California attend one of the three public education systems and three out of every four bachelor degrees awarded annually are from either the UC or CSU systems (Johnson, 2014). Yet, the state is facing somewhat of an education crisis and Johnson projects a shortfall of one million college graduates by 2025.
In recent years, the historic California model has broken down as the systems have been negatively impacted by the state’s fiscal woes. While colleges and universities have responded to funding cuts by reducing expenses, including cutting administrative costs and hiring more non-tenure track faculty, declines in state support have forced the UC system to increase tuition fees by 50% in three years while CSU fees have increase by 47% in the same period (Johnson, Cook, Murphy, and Weston, 2014). Students are increasingly becoming indebted in order to accomplish their educational goals in California; the average loan amounts among students have risen 36% between 2005 and 2010 (a figure adjusted for inflation) (Johnson, 2014). Hoping to save expenses, many students begin their college educations at California community colleges, which have become so overcrowded that in 2012, 137,000 students could not enroll into at least one class that they needed and community colleges resorted to “rationing” courses (Dellner, 2012). This evidence suggests new changes are needed in the California state system to support students at all levels of enrollment.
In part, California’s steady decreases in higher education funding are a consequence of a need to fund other state services; for example, Johnson (2012) notes that from 2002 to 2012, state expenditures for higher education fell by close to 10% whereas expenditures for corrections and rehabilitation increased by 26%. Historical trends suggest that the state’s priorities began shifting from higher education toward corrections since the 1970s, even though the majority of Californians (68%) opposed spending cuts in higher education to reduce state budget deficits and 62% supported spending cuts in corrections to balance state budgets (Baldassare, Bonner, Pet.
Monica G. Williams, PhD Proposal Defense, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Disser...William Kritsonis
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Dissertation Chair for Monica G. Williams, PhD Program in Educational Leadership, PVAMU, Member of the Texas A&M University System.
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) PROGRAM GRADUATES AND LEVEL OF READINESS TO...ijejournal
The research study was about the alternative learning system (ALS) program graduates and their level of readiness towards tertiary education in the municipality of Kabacan and M'lang, Cotabato, Philippines. The study sought to answer the level of readiness of the graduates’ from the Alternative Learning System Program towards tertiary education. A descriptive-correlation method of research was utilized, such as the t-test and correlation bivariate as statistical tools with purposive sampling techniques in identifying the sample of the population. The findings revealed that there was no significant difference between the ALS learning strand/subject and the subjects taken in higher education, and that the ALS graduate was prepared to enter tertiary education. Those whose preparation will depend on their stability, promises, and aims to constitute high perseverance as they face the changing environment are more interested and eager to bind themselves entirely to achieving their intended aims by expending effort and resources to fulfill their objectives.
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sharing child and youth development knowledge
volume 28, number 2
2014
I Social Policy Report
Common Core
Development and Substance
David T. Conley
University of Oregon
Abstract
his poticy report provides an overview of the Common Core State
Standards, how they were developed, the sources that were ref-
erenced in their development, the need for educationa[ standards
generatty, what they entail, and what it wit[ mean for educators
to imptement them. The report draws from research and refer-
ence materia[ to outtine the argument for the Common Core and the sources
used in its development. These inctude cortege and career readiness standards
developed over the past 15 years, high quality state standards, and the con-
tent spec]fications from other nations whose educationa[ systems are widety
respected. Additiona[ research demonstrates the retationship between the
Common Core and co[[ege and career readiness. While this report does offer
insight into the structure of the standards, most of the information presented
here is designed to hetp po[icymakers, educators, and other interested parties
understand the effects on educationa[ practice.
Common Core
Development and Substance
'he Common Core State Standards burst upon
the scene in June 2010 and were quickly
adopted by the vast majority of states, 43 as
of spring 2013. This initial embrace has been
followed by a period of reexamination in
some states. Although the idea of standards
that are consistent across states has become controver-
sial in certain circles, the undertying content knowledge
and cognitive skills that comprise the Common Core State
Standards themselves have not been seriously questioned
or chaltenged. When ideological arguments about edu-
cational governance and who should control curriculum
are stripped away, the Common Core State Standards are
more likely to be viewed more dispassionately as a syn-
thesis of college and career readiness standards already
developed, the expectations contained in the standards
of high performing U.S. states and in the educational sys-
tems of countries that are equipping their citizens for life
in the dynamically changing economic and social systems
of the 21st century (Conley, Drummond, de GonzaLez,
Rooseboom, Et Stout, 201ta; Conley, Drummond, de Gon-
zalez, Rooseboom, & Stout, 2011b; Council of Chief State
School Officers Et National Governors Association Center
for Best Practices, 2010).
This Social Policy Report considers the Common
Core State Standards, where they came from, what they
are, and what effect they are likely to have on educa-
tion. It begins with an overview of the importance of
educational standards in U.S. schools, the need for more
students who are college and career ready, and the role
of the Common Core State Standards in achieving this
goaL. The process by which the standards were deveL-
oped is described, followed by a consideration of the
facts about.
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SIR
CD
Society for Reÿearch
n Child Development
sharing child and youth development knowledge
volume 28, number 2
2014
I Social Policy Report
Common Core
Development and Substance
David T. Conley
University of Oregon
Abstract
his poticy report provides an overview of the Common Core State
Standards, how they were developed, the sources that were ref-
erenced in their development, the need for educationa[ standards
generatty, what they entail, and what it wit[ mean for educators
to imptement them. The report draws from research and refer-
ence materia[ to outtine the argument for the Common Core and the sources
used in its development. These inctude cortege and career readiness standards
developed over the past 15 years, high quality state standards, and the con-
tent spec]fications from other nations whose educationa[ systems are widety
respected. Additiona[ research demonstrates the retationship between the
Common Core and co[[ege and career readiness. While this report does offer
insight into the structure of the standards, most of the information presented
here is designed to hetp po[icymakers, educators, and other interested parties
understand the effects on educationa[ practice.
Common Core
Development and Substance
'he Common Core State Standards burst upon
the scene in June 2010 and were quickly
adopted by the vast majority of states, 43 as
of spring 2013. This initial embrace has been
followed by a period of reexamination in
some states. Although the idea of standards
that are consistent across states has become controver-
sial in certain circles, the undertying content knowledge
and cognitive skills that comprise the Common Core State
Standards themselves have not been seriously questioned
or chaltenged. When ideological arguments about edu-
cational governance and who should control curriculum
are stripped away, the Common Core State Standards are
more likely to be viewed more dispassionately as a syn-
thesis of college and career readiness standards already
developed, the expectations contained in the standards
of high performing U.S. states and in the educational sys-
tems of countries that are equipping their citizens for life
in the dynamically changing economic and social systems
of the 21st century (Conley, Drummond, de GonzaLez,
Rooseboom, Et Stout, 201ta; Conley, Drummond, de Gon-
zalez, Rooseboom, & Stout, 2011b; Council of Chief State
School Officers Et National Governors Association Center
for Best Practices, 2010).
This Social Policy Report considers the Common
Core State Standards, where they came from, what they
are, and what effect they are likely to have on educa-
tion. It begins with an overview of the importance of
educational standards in U.S. schools, the need for more
students who are college and career ready, and the role
of the Common Core State Standards in achieving this
goaL. The process by which the standards were deveL-
oped is described, followed by a consideration of the
facts about.
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Vera Discussion:
This was a really interesting class and writing policy much more complicated than I had ever dreamed. With each assignment, we learned that every move and the intended outcome had a consequence. Some were good and others not as positive. Below are some of my learning moments. If I am in a position to write a higher education policy, I now know that I’ll need a lot of research, a solid plan, and a committee with representatives from all stakeholders.
1. Higher education is vital to the community and a college policy can affect change in a town or region. A downturn in enrollment, modification in coursework, or an infrastructure upgrade will be felt in the surrounding area.
2. State and Federal funding must be considered in the policy. Crafting policy to benefit the institution must not damage the ability to obtain funding. Monies to the college come from many sources but governmental funding is vital.
3. Staffing and operations must be thought through carefully. If enrollment or courses change it affects the faculty and staff. When faced with the loss of employment or salary changes a policy can become unpopular rapidly.
4. Change must be monitored and measured. The policy may seem successful but there are so many potential hurdles that crop up along the way.
5. The ability to adapt, flex, and make modifications if important to any new plan. Things will not go exactly as planned. Be prepared for some failures, fix them, and move on with the outcomes that do work.
As I look at the greater picture of higher education, I think tuition, access, and retention continue to be issues that need resolution. The high student debt cannot continue. An emphasis on quality college and pathways to higher education access for all has long been our countries goal but we are not accomplishing that currently (Mitchell & Gauner, 2020). The online and distance learning scenario has become even more necessary over this last year. This shift has accelerated the need for and use of virtual platforms. While schools may go back to a more normal pace in the coming months, many things will change and technology will improve in these areas (Fuscaldo, 2019).
I believe change will come but I’m not sure in what form. More government support for higher education seems unlikely soon, and the move towards performance-based funding is underway. While this scheme’s success is not yet known, the political environment makes it very popular. It may drive institutions’ towards changing admissions criteria to be even more selective in hopes of producing better quality results (McLendon & Hearn, 2019). This is the exact opposite direction to the desire for inclusion and diversity, and hopefully, the push for free or cheaper tuition will offset this trend. Federal and state funding in the future should work to make it more accessible to all students. The current methods are allowing tuition to rise too rapidly and not contributing to.
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Researching Marketing Questions
MKT/571
Melissa Simmons
Roberto Ancis
Part 1: Memorandum
TO: Senior Vice President (Marketing)
FROM: Jacob Glenns
DATE: August 19, 2018
SUBJECT: Marketing Analysis
Summary Analysis
This analysis of the market report that was presented the market analyst provides detailed insights from the data that may help in formulating an effective marketing strategy. The key information include: revenue performance for the first half between 2015 and 2016 and revenue trends over the same period. This information help in deciding whether to the organization should continue with its growth strategy or to reverse the decline.
Revenue Analysis
Analysis of the company’s semiannual performance- between January and June- indicates that there was an increase of 10.18 percent in the generated revenues per day from 96,000 dollars to 105,768 dollars in 2015 and 2016 respectively. The revenues per day, domestic market, were 93,683 dollars and 85,181 dollars in 2016 and 2015 respectively, over the same period. Overall, the semiannual revenue for the year 2016 was 13,644,073 dollars with the United States market contributing 12,085,137 dollars, which is approximately 88.6 percent of the semiannual revenue. The international market contributed 1,558,936 dollars, which is 11.4 percent of the total revenue. The average gross profit per day was 8.3 percent for the six months between January and June, 2016. For the three months of April, May and June, 2016 the total revenue was 7,024,096 dollars with the domestic market contributing 6,145,978 dollars and the international market contributing 878,119 dollars. The gross profit was 6.5 percent.
Revenue Trends
With regards to customer class, commercial customers contributed 7,195,592 dollars in the six months of January to June, 2016. The revenue per day was 55,780 dollars, an increase of 5,008 dollars compared to 50,772 dollars realized over the same period in 2015. At the second place was the municipal segment with 1,634,643 dollars. The revenue per day for the first six months was 12,672 in 2016 compared to 12,034 in 2015. The international market segment contributed 1,535,905 dollars and the revenue per day was 11,906 dollars and 11,700 dollars in 2016 and 2015 respectively. The other important segments- resellers, industrial labs, government, resell, education and others- also registered increments in the revenue per day for the first 6 months between 2015 and 2016. The revenue trend for the second quarter (between April and May) illustrate that commercial market contributed 1,130,973 dollars which is 50 percent of the total revenue from the customer class segment. The international market contributed 323,990 follo.
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MANAGING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 6
Managing a diverse workforce
Name
Institutional affiliation
What does it mean to be an effective manager in a diverse workforce?
According to Chip Conley, the workforce diversity is characterized of gender, ethnicity and age; which needs a much keener attention. He points out that an effective manager should realize that age diversity makes a company stronger and that different generations within a workplace should focus on mentoring one another at work. He emphasizes on the need to allow openness with one another so that wisdom; knowledge, experience and skills from the young to the old and vice versa. According to Chip Conley, the current 60s is the new 40s and that the current 30s is the new 50s; a key note to take on how effective relationship in a workplace could enrichen a company with greater shared wisdom and skills. Every manager need to relate such knowledge in ensuring effective making of modern elders from the millennials.
According to Chip, an effective manager should establish a learning environment for the boomers and the millennials. Each generation should see the other as assets from which they can derive wisdom. Moreover, Chip calls for both the millennials and the boomers to fix their ego, perhaps so that they can enhance their relationship and get to learn from one another. He calls for the need of the managers to enhance a growth mindset in a workplace and the need for the employees to be curious of getting to know what the other generation can offer, and trying to oneself. Chip states that “Curiosity is the elixir for life”
Working on the psychological empowerment of specifics groups and ensuring mental flexibility is very important for various generations to work coherently effectively. Additionally, a manager in charge of a diverse workforce should ensure that the differences existing between the BB and X generations, and the Y and Z generations should be harmonized so that they do not tamper with the achievement of the organizations set goals and objectives (Toro, Labrador-Fernández & De Nicolas, 2019).
Maintaining a positive working environment helps in enhancing the performance of a diverse workforce. Looking at the small business managers, workforce diversity can be well managed if the owner’s manager supports the existing generational interconnections and the variations as a result of the general difference defining these groups by valuing their differences and the similarities. An effective manager is therefore required to cause a diversity openness among the workforce. Such ensure the performance at all levels, i.e. both the organizational and individual. A manager should, therefore, have the ability to effectively enforce the eradication of the internal communication barriers existing as a result generational, racial, gender, ethnic, age, personality tenure, cognitive style, education among other dissimilarities .
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ENVIRONMENTS 1
Managing Technological Innovation in Digital Business Environments
Yolanda McNeil
ENGL 602 Field Project: Final Product
Liberty University
MANAGING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN DIGITAL BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENTS 2
Introduction
Background of the Research
Innovation plays a critical role in assisting businesses to sustain and grow their market
shares. It takes place in dissimilar functions and parts of the business and it is significant to
understand the best way to create and manage it effectively. Digital technologies have been
regularly used in business and this has led to digitized workplaces that demand the need to invent
to remain at the top in the market (Kay & Willman, 2018). Digitizing places of work has played
a key role in changing the way business is usually managed and this has similarly affected how
innovation must be managed and embraced in such a novel business atmosphere. Therefore, the
best way to understand technological innovation in the digital business atmosphere is the need to
understand how technology has been shaping the business world.
The reason for choosing technological innovation in digital business environments is that
business owners play a critical role in the identification and application of new technologies. By
investing in initiatives that permit them to deliver efficient and effective services and products,
they discover innovative solutions to complex challenges (Camisón & Villar-López, 2014).
Successful technological innovation needs collaboration, expert project management, planning,
and execution. Worldwide competition and rigorous demand to bring commodities to market
very fast affect decisions.
Research Purpose
1
2
Tess Stockslager @ 2020-03-06T10:07:25-08:00
This wording seems a bit circular: "the best way to understand...is the need to understand." Is there a clearer way you could state this?
Tess Stockslager @ 2020-03-06T10:09:33-08:00
Even without the word "I," you're indirectly referring to yourself here, which isn't necessary in this paper. You don't need to explain why you chose your topic; instead, you should explain why the topic is important in the field (which is exactly what you did in this sentence--you just need to frame it differently).
MANAGING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN DIGITAL BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENTS 3
The purpose of this research is to explore the role and importance of managing
technological innovation in the digital business environment. Technological innovation strategies
that a firm pursues can either break or make the company. The current business landscape is
increasingly multifaceted. For an organization to succeed in the modern business environment, it
is critical that it adopts digital innovation which can assist to attain its goals and remain at the top
in the competition (Camisón & Villar-Lóp.
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MANAGERIAL REPORT FOR SUPERVISING MANAGER
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Managerial Report
HMGT 300 6380 Introduction to the U.S Health Care Sector 2205
Taneshia Davis
UMGC
Professor: Todd Price
May 31, 2020
Manager's Name and Role:
Name: The patient experience-supervising manager is Mr. Aleo Brandford
Roles:
The supervising manager ensures that all patients are fully engaged in inpatient experience activities under the supervision of highly experienced healthcare professionals. The manager also ensures that all healthcare professionals are compliant with policies, rules, and regulations that govern patients, healthcare practice, healthcare organizations, government, and the corporate world. Moreover, the supervisor conducts monitoring and evaluation of the healthcare providers to ensure they are delivering high-quality services within the set time. The manager also monitors and evaluates the healthcare systems in the organization to ensure that they are affirmative to rules, policies, and standards set for healthcare service facilities and providers as a to deliver satisfactory high-quality services. The manager, together with respective departments and personnel, initiates, improves, and implements patient experience programs that equip personnel with relevant patient experience skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary for satisfactory healthcare service provision. One other key role of the manager is the contact point for all inquiries, explanations, experiences, and feedbacks associated with patients and the healthcare facility.
Healthcare Setting:
The Minnesota Healthcare Facility is a county facility that offers preventive and curative healthcare services for in- and out-patients. It serves the entire region with all healthcare needs. It has both children and adults wings with fully functional departments and equipment. It is the only healthcare facility in rural with a population capacity of 200 per day. It is well equipped with childbirth and immunization facilities and serves the general public healthcare needs.
Managerial Issue:
Determining MeaslesSpread Rate
The manager needs to task-relevant departments to collect patient and exposed children information from children's care centers, schools, attendance lists, and health facilities. The information will help determine the rate of immunization, the number of patients, and approximate exposed children and other adults. The number of children vaccinated against measles, 21 days before its eruption should be identified from the Immunization Information System of Minnesota, and facility children's care center information System. The challenge will be on the follow up of the exposed children and administering necessary interventions. This is necessary for checking further spread of the disease in the community (Hall et al., 2017).
Impact & Details: Restrict Public Gathering
To restrict the mingling of children in healthcare faciliti.
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For job descriptions, the current Dunkin' Donuts models will be appropriate for the Crewmembers, Bakers, and Management (https://www.peopleanswers.com/pa/testSplashPageEntry.do?splashURL=portalDunkinDonuts1&src=825452). Most roles at the organization are entry-level positions, which need filling customer orders through preparing drinks and baked food. Applicants will need to show their readiness to take directions and interact with the clients regularly.
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Quite often, managers are faced with the dilemma of relating with their athletes mainly because they are absorbed in managerial duties that limit their interactions with their players. As a result, the element of teamwork is ignored and disregarded, leading to lack of communication, lack of trust, and continued conflict, which may affect the effectiveness of the team (Rollnick, Fader, Breckon, & Moyers, 2019). Sometimes the coaches aspect of caring is viewed as interference because there is no connection between the players and their coach, with coaches feeling left out of most decisions made by the players. This in mind, the study focuses on finding new strategies that can be applied by all coaches in every sport, such that the aspect of unity and communication is achieved, with coaches participating more in their respective projects.
Importance of the Study
Given the dynamic scope of this industry, it is important to do more research to understand the depth of the dilemma within the industry, with the use of previous and current research to provide insight on different pers.
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Managerial Accounting
Accounting can be defined as the procedure of keeping monetary financial records. Accounting can be group as financial and managerial accounting. For businesses to be successful, they need to be having both managerial and financial accounting experts. Impeccable managerial and financial bookkeeping are important to the progress and constant survival of any corporate. Structurally, economically, and lawfully, bookkeeping is an essential section in any institute, and the necessity for an extremely skilled accounting squad is unconditionally crucial. Despite the similarities between financial and managerial accounting, there are also differences between them.
The managerial accounting works through measuring, analyzing and reporting monetary and non-monetary information that aids directors to make judgements to accomplish the objectives of an organization. Managerial accounting emphasizes on the internal broadcasting and is not regulated by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management accounting is known for its much efforts to focus on the future rather than paying much attention to what happened in the past (Kinicki & Fugate, 2016). This type of accounting is so influential to the performance of directors and other workers as opposed to principally reporting financial events. There are no principles which guide the operations of management accounting.
Management accounting permits executives to charge attention on owners’ principal to aid judge a division’s presentation, although this may not be allowed by generally accepted accounting principles. Managerial accounting comprises assets or liabilities which may not be recognized by generally accepted accounting principles and it makes use of asset or liability quantifying rules like present values or resale prices which is not acceptable under GAAP.
Financial accounting on the other hand emphasizes on commentary to exterior events like shareholders, government interventions, and banks. It evaluates and registers business dealings and provides fiscal reports that are grounded on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Financial bookkeeping is controlled by commonly accepted accounting principles (Weygandt, Kimmel & Kieso, 2015). Financial accounting comprises of sending monetary reports like income reports or balance sheets, to outside bodies like creditors, tax specialists, shareholders, and the Interior Revenue Service.
The managerial accounting positions out profit and loss accounts, job costing accounts, and operating resources, financial accounting conveys facts only for those on the external who want to decide the company's marketplace assessment. Managerial accounting emphases on issues and answers within an institute while financial accounting is worried with productivity from without. Managerial accountants make internal working reports, while financial accountants generat.
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Categorical variables are useful in classifying data that usually takes only one form. An example where categorical variables can be used is when classifying the ages of different individual based on the gender of the participants. The use of n-1 variable in categorical variables makes the classification easier since variables take either of the quantitative provided. In these situations, the variables are limited to take either one or zero as the quantitative value to ease the classification process (Bühlmann & Dezeure, 2016). Classification based on n-1 variable tends to be faster and also saves time and does not have many problems. When a particular variable takes 1 is assumed to be quantitative but when it takes zero the assumption made is that the variable is absent. Categorical variables involving n variables, the n-1 variables are the only important variables since they classify the data given accordingly to the required quantitative values which I either 1 or 0.
Classification of information based on categorical valuables, the n variables tend to have problems. The n value can sometimes lead to problems that may end up prolonging the classification process and also make it difficult. The n variable has problem in resulting to multi-co linearity in classifying (Guo & Berkhahn, 2016). The problem results when there is similar interconnections between the variables this create a problem in interpreting the information. The interconnection of the n variables can result in the prediction of the other variable from the other. Another problem resulting in from categorical variables is that n variable is intuitively meaning that variables can be classified based on the interests or feelings of the research. Lastly, the n variables are redundant that is do not have updated information.
Question (b)
In statistics, logistic regressions are used in classification of variable that tend to have different forms either positive or negative values. Logistic regressions classify data consisting of dependent variables with and more than two or more independent variables. The classifications are based on pacing several variables at their different level of existence (van Smeden et al., 2016). Logistic regression predict the relationship of variables that can either take 1or 0 in the classification. Logistic regressions is concerned in giving descriptions to the data and give detailed information relationship between one independent variable and more nominal independent variables. For instance, logistic regression can be used in financial institutions to clarify financial defaulters. In classification of the data, logistic re.
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Managing Congestive Heart Failure through Motivational Education
Rosaline Hicks
Chamberlain University
Dr. Sheryl Cator
March 26, 2020
The purpose of this paper is to discuss how motivation can improve outcomes in congestive heart failure (CHF). CHF is a chronic progressive condition that affects the pumping ability of the heart muscles. This paper will cover CHF as a practice problem, the role of evidence to in regard to CHF, and the role of the DNP practice scholar in the translation of evidence.
Addressing issues related to CHF management through education program is important in the improvement of self-management. Most of the reported readmission cases, morbidity, and mortality are associated with poor self-care and self-management of the diseases. The focus of most healthcare facilities when it comes to the management of the CHF is focused on an identified medication regimen, and little to no attention is given to the importance of patient education to improve self-management of CHF.
A study by Bader et al (2018) revealed that an advanced heart failure program helped in the improvement of disease awareness and self-care behaviors when the patients were led by well-trained heart failure nurses. Another study by Howie-Esquivel et al (2015) used the approach of TEACH-HF intervention to manage CHF patients. The study outcome revealed a significantly lower hospital re-admission rate and decrease in the length of stay.
DNP practice scholar play a key role in the translation of evidence. The DNP practice scholar is instrumental in the initiation of projects that focus on the standardized educational process for CHF patients. The initiation is done through the development of new education tools and clinician documentation of evidence-based heart failure care (Myslenski, 2018). Practice Problem and Question
Patient education is becoming an effective process of managing CHF at home. Patient education aids in the improvement of knowledge and self-care behaviors, thereby, reducing the incidence of readmissions cases (Bader, et al., 2018).
Heart failure is a common, high-risk condition that is characterized with high reports hospitalization and sometimes death. This disease affects more than 6.5 million Americans and in 2012 the CDC reported that it cost approximately 30.7 billion dollars to care for CHF patients and wages lost due to hospitalization. Unlike other cardiovascular illnesses, CHF appears to be the most common one and nearly 1 million new cases are being reported annually internationally. This, therefore, makes it the fastest growing cardiovascular disorder (Savarese & Lund, 2017).
This study is guided by the following Picot question: Does the multidisciplinary educational approach work effectively towards the prevention of hospital re-admission for patients diagnosed with congestive heart .
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Malware-Trojan horse virus
Malware can be defined as any file or program that is introduced to a computer with the intention of harming the user. The harm to the user can be through interfering with his use of the compute, unauthorized access to his data, locking the user out of his computer and also spying on the user’s activity. There are several types of malware and they include ransom ware, Trojan horses, computer viruses, worms and spyware (White, Fisch & Pooch, 2017). For this particular assignment, I will focus on Trojan horse virus. The name Trojan horse comes from the famous Greek story, where Greek soldiers were able to take down the city of Troy after they sneaked into the city inside a wooden horse that was guised as a gift to the people of Troy. Just like the story the Trojan horse virus disguises itself as a legitimate program however the program provides unauthorized access into the system most of the time to hackers.
Most of the time, Trojan horses gain access to a secured system through social engineering. Most of the time, Trojan horse viruses are introduced into a system by duping a user into executing an attachment on an email guised to be unsuspicious. They can also be introduced via social media where users are tricked into clicking on fake advertisements or advertisements that offer fake rewards. Once the links or attachments are clicked on, a Trojan horse virus is introduced. Trojan horse viruses can allow an attacker to have access to a user’s personal information and other forms of data. Trojan horse viruses can affect other devices on the network through infection caused by the introduction of the first Trojan horse; most ransom ware is introduced through Trojan horse viruses (Wang, Lorch & Parno, 2016). In addition, through the use of Trojan horse viruses, attackers can modify data, copy data, block data, delete data and generally disrupt or distort the performance and operations of targeted computers or devices in a network.
Steps of mitigating a Trojan horse virus attack
The first step in mitigating a Trojan horse virus attack is the installation of effective anti-malware software or what is commonly referred to as an anti-virus. The anti-malware will detect as well as prevent any Trojan horse virus attack on a computer or a network. The second step in mitigating Trojan horse virus attacks is the installation of the latest available patches of the operating system in use. The third step is proper scanning of all external devices that are introduced to a computer or a network (Rader & Rahman, 2015). The fourth step is through the cautioning on the execution of any program th.
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Los Angeles and New York budgetary comparison
Vibert Jacob
South University
Los Angeles and New York budgetary comparison
The cities for comparison in this assignment are the city of New York and the city of Los Angeles. These two are major cities in the United States that have large population and play a crucial role both locally and internationally. The cities have major infrastructural, social, and economic burdens to bear. They also have huge finances to budget for the management of their cities. In the financial year 2017, the city of New York budgeted for an expenditure of $84 billion (The City of New York, 2017). Los Angeles has a budget of $9.2 billion (City of Los Angeles, 2017). The New York City budget is larger than some of the states in the USA. Both cities are required to ensure they have a balanced budget each year with clear information about the sources of the funds, use of the fund and ensure that the budgetary deficits are clearly financed in each year.
The city of Los Angeles budgets is prepared with several underlying principles that must adhered. The city has a reserve fund, which equals to 5% of the city’s general fund revenues. The capital improvements fund for the city is equal to 1% of the city’s general fund revenue. The city holds that all the funds from one-time sources must be used to finance the one-time expenditures. The city of New York has also established several reserves to take care of uncertainties in the city (City of Los Angeles, 2017). These reserves include the Retiree health benefit trust funds, a general reserve as well as a capital stabilization reserve fund for the city.
Sources of funds
The two cities have almost similar sources of funds for their budgets. These sources of funds, however, have differing contributions to the city’s finances. The table below presents the proportional sources of incomes to the cities.
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In the two cities, the property taxes account for the largest source of incomes. In New York, the allocation and distribution from other government and government agencies is the second largest source of income. This is due to the international nature of the city, which hosts major national and international offices. The city of Los Angeles has large commercial enterprises within its jurisdiction that contributed large amount of incomes in form of licenses, fees, and permits compared to New York’s city income from license and fees amounting to only 8% of the overall incomes. The miscellaneous sources of finance include the transfers from the reserve transfers, the special funds .
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Foreclosure is a scary word for homeowners, but it is
not all that common today (citation needed). Bortz (2017) reported that the foreclosure rate (meaning the percentage of loans in foreclosure) currently hovers just under 1%. During economic downturns, like the housing crisis of 2011, foreclosure rates rose as high as 3.6% in United State (Bortz, 2017).
Research question
The phenomenon as mentioned above and literature background lead to the overriding research question, “what are the lived experiences of management executives whose companies face foreclosure?” The subareas of exploration for this question are:
i. The manager’s self-care practices
ii. The manager’s relationship with immediate relatives
iii. The manager’s business practices
iv. The manager’s relationships with subordinates
Methodology
In order to investigate the lived experiences of management executives, a phenomenological qualitative method will be employed. The relationships and practices of managers facing company foreclosure are the core of this research. Creswell (2013) discussed that the purpose of a phenomenological qualitative method is to …….
Proposed population
1. The homogenous group for the study is former management executives strictly from the operations department. The selected executives will have a background of having undergone company foreclosure at least once in the past 20 years.
2. Participants will be solicited through enticing advertisements online for filling surveys to participate in a study interview.
3. The number of participants will be restricted to 16 executives aged 35 years or more. Their former positions will be limited to operations management.
Data collection
1. The type of data to be accrued will be unstructured and semi-structured interviews.
2. Participants will be asked to participate in at least two rounds of one-on-one interviews spanning anywhere from 50 to 60 minutes each. Interviews will be conducted in person, by phone, or through an internet source such as Zoom.
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Bracketing
I am especially interested in this research question because my research showed scarce primary literature about the impact of company foreclosure on the personal and professional lives of executives’ manager and their families. With many companies facing foreclosure around the globe every year, it is surprising that very little research has been conducted on how they affected the lives of the involved executives. I suspect I may find it useful to know the real potential consequences of organizational shutdown in case I become a manager in the future. Even though one works hoping for the best, preparing for the worst is also a very rational route for any organizational management model.
(Do you have any first or third-party experience and/or knowledge of a.
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Major Concerns of Climate Change in China
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Major Concerns of Climate Change in China
Introduction
China is one of the critical countries in the world, which are considered to significantly contribute to the issue of climate change. Research indicates that China produces over 6.000 megatons of carbon dioxide every year. The increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is associated with increase in global warming, which perpetrates the climate change. To this end, China is regarded as the largest emitter of greenhouse gases across the globe based on absolute terms, contributing to about 22 percent of the total amount of emissions (Held, Nag & Roger, 2011). At the moment, the emissions of the greenhouse gases by China have exceeded the global per capita average, following the growth in the emissions by over 200 percent from 1990 to 2008. The concern of increased greenhouse gases emissions in China is largely associated with the countries appetite for economic growth. The historical growth of the Chinese economy has been tremendously effected through the use of fossil fuels as a major source of energy in industries. Despite the increased desire from the global community to mitigate the impacts of climate change, there is fear that the emission of greenhouse gases in the country may rise by between 55 and 75 by 2025 (Held, Nag & Roger, 2011). Therefore, it is important to discuss the different concerns presented by China regarding the issue of climate change that is tremendously perpetrated by increase in emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
Overview of the Issue of Climate Change in China
The Chinese government has established policies that are aimed at adopting effective governance of climate change, improved domestic capacity of effectively governing the energy use and emissions, as well as supporting the commitments that positively impact decline in future international emissions. China acknowledges the need to lower the emission of greenhouse gases as well as mitigating the impacts of climate change, which is a critical solution towards obtaining a healthier international environment (Lipin, 2016). As a matter of fact, numerous multinational negotiations have been advanced so as to develop a global climate regime that governs the efforts of reducing the emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Being among the world’s largest polluters, China has received increase attention from the global community. The country, which has the highest population of over 1.3 billion, has been steadfastly reluctant to comply to the suggestions by international organizations such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (Held, Nag & Roger, 2011). These organizations have been engaged in pushing for .
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Logistics and Supply Chain Operations
Stanley Thompson Jr.
DB 8035
24 May 2020
INTRODUCTION
Amazon is one of the fastest growing online retailer company in the United States of America that has been able to overhaul its business structure by using innovative strategies in supply chain management. Amazon has left most of its competitors have a hard time trying to catch up. The firm has made huge investments in the management of its inventory to include recent forms of technology to beat its competition. The firm has optimized every link in its supply chain to ensure its customers are satisfied and well attended to (Leblanc, 2019). This paper hence seeks to discuss Amazons supply chain operation factors such as; transport and security, procurement and inventory management, technology and information management, and articulate some of the global risk factors affecting the firm. Comment by TJS: Paragraphs need to be left justified Comment by TJS: Great point here. Amazon is dominating the industry Comment by TJS: Anthropomorphisms should not be utilized. An anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a good, animal, or object.
TRANSPORTATION AND SECURITY
Transportation cost structures, modes, and distribution centers, inventory control systems, and inventory costs reduction strategies
Amazon initially launched a two-day delivery program for its customers to ensure that its customers had fast delivery of products but soon other competitors started catching on. Amazon hence had to make another adjustment in its freight services and now offers a two-hour delivery service to Amazon Prime customers. For product freight, Amazon has equally sub-contracted firms such as the United Parcel Service to transport its products to its customers. Amazon has been relying on third-party couriers to make their deliveries as they have a better-established delivery route and path that they can leverage for efficient delivery services (Leblanc, 2019). Comment by TJS: Yes. They set a new industry standard
However, due to the consideration of numerous factors involved in using third-party carriers for deliveries, Amazon has developed its privately-owned freight service. Amazon hence uses its privately-owned vehicles to carry products to its clients specifically for same-day deliveries. In recent times, Amazon has been developing cargo freight service in certain specific areas where the firm uses drones to carry items straight to their clients who are within a 10-mile radius from their warehouses. This has cut product deliveries to half an hour or less. Amazon is progressively incorporating newer technologies in its supply chain that systems can hence run without human supervision. This strategy has been articulated to be efficient so far as there are has been reduced inventory management costs over the last few years since the acquisition of Kiva Systems (Leblanc, 2.
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Blue-Howells, J., McGuire, J., & Nakashima, J. (2008). Co-location of health care services for homeless veterans: a case study of innovation in program implementation. Social work in health care, 47(3), 219-231.
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Integrating patient care
Communication and collaboration between workers hence resulting to communities of practicing clinicians
Attracting new patients to GLA
Funding a two-year pilot grant
Effective process for psychiatric screening for homeless patients
Outcomes
Homeless project were integrated
The issues of homeless veterans were addressed due to institutional barriers
There was creation of coalition and linking the project to legitimate VA-wide goals
Good sustained program maintenance, process evaluation and encouraging development of communities.
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Evaluation of the program is usually done to in order to determine the quality of the program, how effective the program is and how the program is performing. This can help to know if the program is making a significant difference among the targeted people. It can also assist to know if the program is functioning or not. This paper therefore seeks to evaluate the program which is assisting the homeless people within the community.
The two program evaluation questions are: what is the reach of the program? And what has been the impact of the program on the homeless people? The answers to these questions would elicit both qualitative and quantitative results. Therefore, the program evaluation will require both quantitative and qualitative data collection plan. This is because the use of mixed-method approach is convenient since the results and findings would be reliable (Creswell, 2017). After identifying the evaluation program questions, the next step will be to come up with plan of evaluating a program. The plan should consist of methods of collecting data, evidences, the person responsible and the duration.
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Number of people resettled
Number of people not yet re.
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Literature Review
Literature Review
It is expected that every student enrolled in high school works hard towards the completion of their high school diploma. However, research indicates there was a 5.4% drop out among the minority groups, in which 6.4% of the overall status dropout rate is that of the male youth. Among the Africans, Hispanics, and American Indian Natives, the dropout rates among the boys are 8%, 10%, and 11.6%, respectively (Musu-Gillette, De Brey, McFarland, Hussar, Sonnenberg, & Wilkinson-Flicker, 2017). These dropouts often join continuation schools later in life with the hope that they will get an equivalent of their high school diploma. The theoretical framework of this research is based on the phenomenological approach, in which the aim is to examine the occurrence of school dropout among minority boys and their performance after joining continuation school.
One of the theories that explain why minority boys drop out of school is the Critical Race Theory. The model argues that education opportunities are often affected by an individual’s race and racism (Colbert, 2017). Based on this theory, minority groups are often faced with issues such as poverty and racial discrimination in schools, which causes some of the male students to drop out of school. Racism victims in school feel inferior to the whites and sometimes feel like they do not deserve a quality education, and they end up falling behind in school.
Cultural production theory, on the other hand, explains why the dropouts choose to go back to school. The theory holds that the education system helps to level out the playing field so that people get equal opportunities to make their lives. The approach provides an essential perspective as to why minority boys dropouts join continuation schools and complete their learning process.
According to Bania, Lydersen, and Kvernmo (2016), non-completion of high school mostly results from different problems, most of which are health-related. In research in which the authors carried out among the youths in the Arctic, they found out that dropout rates were higher among males. Additionally, minority males often drop out due to mental issues. Based on the article, education affects an individual’s employment opportunities and income, as well as the quality of life, which explains why the dropouts choose to join continuation schools later in life.
Hernandez and Ortez (2019) undertake research in which they analyze the experiences of some Latinas who are enrolled in continuation school. Based on the writers’ claims, continuation schools have put in place strategies that enable the students to cope and realize that they have an opportunity to succeed just like any other individual. Additionally, due to the improvement in the prospects for quality education presented to the marginalized groups, the article indicates that there are .
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Living with chronic illnesses: How are those with a chronic illness treated by their families since their diagnosis?
Maura K. Little
University of West Florida
Abstract
This study aims to figure out what the relationship and meaning of the ways that a family treats a family member with a chronic mental or physical illness. The exploration of the way those with a chronic illness are treated since their diagnosis is important to understand the perceptions, behaviors, and communication that surrounds illness. Chronic mental illness will be analyzed against chronic physical illness to assess similarities and differences in family behaviors. Participants included individuals selected from local support groups based on their illness as well as family structure. An ethnographic study would be used to compare both the verbal and nonverbal relationship between the ill family member and the rest of the family.
Introduction
This study aimed to focus on both physical chronic illnesses and mental chronic illnesses and their effects on family communication, particularly surrounding the diagnosis of the illnesses.
Family has a large impact on the perceptions of illness. In recent times, the publicity around individuals with chronic illnesses, both mental and physical, has increased dramatically in the media. From the production of films about those with physical chronic illnesses to celebrity diagnosis of a mental illness, illness is something our society is beginning to talk about more frequently. However there are certain stigmas attached to these illnesses that make it harder for patients and their families to cope with their situation. Most often because of the portrayals of chronic illness that romanticize illnesses and do not necessarily show all of the effects of these illnesses on the patient or their family.
Both mental and physical chronic illnesses are much more complex than how they are portrayed in the media. These illnesses often produce copious amounts of side effects that bring a whole new level of challenges to the patient's struggle through their daily life and readjustment after diagnosis. One effect that is often not publicized as much as others is the relationships that exist between the patient and their family. These family relationships may change drastically with the diagnosis of and grappling with a chronic illness, changing how family members perceive one another, how they act, and even how they communicate. All of these things depend upon the nature of the family, and the illness and produce different changes. However, through all different types of families and illnesses, communication in situations like these is essential to understanding one another. According to Rosland (2009), several interviews and focus groups showed that family members lowered stress, and are central to patient success. In most instances, the family i.
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Effect of Tobacco Use
Gideon Aryertey
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Introduction
Over decades, many individuals have been using tobacco without being aware of its harmful effects. For instance, in the U.S., the rate of cigarette smoking increased immensely in the early twentieth century. This was due to the invention of the cigarette rolling machine as well as an increase in the advertisement of tobacco products. As a result, cigarette smoking expanded regardless of the opposition of religious leaders or other members. Tobacco consumption reaches its peak especially between the ages of 20 to 40 in both females and males although statistically males consume more than females. Furthermore, the smoking rate amongst African-Americans (16.7%) are higher than the national average in comparison to Caucasians (16.6%). In fact, mixed race individuals and American Indian/Alaska Natives have higher smoking rates than African-Americans. As a result, this shows that there’s a big issue with the use of tobacco. Tobacco has led to many diseases such as lung cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke. It also leads to addiction. However, it is significant for one to overcome the addiction of tobacco use to improve their health status. Educating people about the harmful effect of tobacco consumption and making tobacco less affordable will correspond to a gradual decrease in its use.
Tobacco use has caused numerous deaths amongst individuals despite their socioeconomic backgrounds. For instance, approximately 30 percent of people who perish due to cancer in the United States; 80 percent of these deaths are caused by lung cancer. lung cancer is the main cause of cancer related deaths in the youth and adults. (Addicott, Sweitzer & McClernon, 2018). Lung cancer attacks both genders and the treatment process can be very complex. Consumers of tobacco are affected by this disease because it exterminates the cells responsible for fighting against the disease. Also, the use of tobacco affects the proper functioning of all the organs in the body. Other than lung cancer, tobacco consumption can also lead to mouth, esophagus, larynx, liver, kidney, bladder, cervix, pharynx, stomach, myeloid leukemia, pancreas and colon cancers (Ebbert, Elrashidi & Stead, 2015).
In fact, about 7300 nonsmokers die from lung disease every year according to the International Agency that is responsible for Research on Cancer (IARC) after being exposed to tobacco. Additionally, a 2009 survey that was conducted in China indicated that about 38 percent of smokers were aware that smoking contributes to attack of coronary heart disease while 27 percent were aware that it can lead to a stroke (Ambrose, et. al, 2017). However, individuals who smoke about five cigarettes a day showed signs of various diseases and damages to the blood vessels (Gilreath, et. al, 2016). In fact, blood vessels are thickened and then become narrow.
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Situation: due to language barrier, patients are unable to receive adequate healthcare
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In order to measure the effectiveness of these inputs, a comprehensive program evaluation may be done through interviews, questionnaires etc
-Training of staff
-Use of technology
-Use of professional interpreter
-Use of multiple languages
-Use of visuals like graphs and pictures
-Interview patients and healthcare
- Assessing the language barrier
-Improving staff ability to communicate using different languages
-Developing ways that can be used in eradicating the issue of language barrier
-50% of healthcare providers trained within three months.
75% of patients reporting greater satisfaction in healthcare services
-70% increase in number of patient comeback.
-Training completed
-100% effective communication between healthcare providers and patients
-Improved patient satisfaction
-Increase number of community patients
-Improved quality of patient quality.
Project assumptions
There will be enough funding for the training and equipments.
Healthcare providers/staff will be open to participation
References
Chou, C. & Cooley, L. (2018). Communication Rx : transforming healthcare through relationship-centered communication. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
Jacobs, E. & Diamond, L. (2017). Providing health care in the context of language barriers : international perspectives. Bristol, U.K. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Multilingual Matters.
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Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
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1. Running head: HIGHER EDUCATION POLICIES 1
HIGHER EDUCATION POLICIES 10
Higher Education Policies
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Higher Education Policies
In the United States Primarily, the responsibility of education is
vested upon individual states. This, however, does not exonerate
the federal government from the education sector. The national
government plays a supporting role in providing finances as
well as funds and assistance in a bid to provide a lifeline
whenever states are overwhelmed by the burden of overseeing
the education within their jurisdictions. The funds from the
feral government come in handy in helping millions of
Americans, some of whom financial circumstances have
impeded them from seeking education and particularly higher
education. It is also judicious to note that the federal
government does not only offer monetary support but also other
forms of support in ways that will be discussed below.
Environment necessary for the excelling of education is also a
2. burden of the federal government. A common myth is that the
environment suitable for study which entails security,
classrooms, sanitation and tranquility away from noisy environs
of industries and busy towns, is only a necessity of the primary
and secondary levels. However, it has since been discovered
that the same environment is also needed by the tertiary level.
The federal governments after providing these basic needs
necessary for the thriving of the education sector in states, the
states are then mandated to ensure the growth of the sector (In
Inoue, 2019). Deductively, the states play a major role in
determining the type of educational prospects it is going to
provide for its residents.
The past centuries have experienced investment in the education
sector by both the federal government and the state government
and notably, the investment spread over the past fifty years is
immense (Heller, 2016). These investments can be attributed to
the opinion bored by the relevant stakeholders of the service to
the public interest that these investments will give. The opinion
further digresses from the profit-making point of an investment
concept to reveal that the investments will be a stepping stone
for the residents whose ambitions and desires have been just
aspirations. It is at this juncture that we realize that the
investments are in the form of policies. A perfect exemplar of
such a policy is the enactment of the Higher Education
Amendment Act of 1972 (Rose, 2018). This Act achieved the
feat of assuring the public that financial incapability will not be
an impediment anymore to those that sought education past high
school.
In respect to policies, it is important to realize that there are no
two states that are alike in their conception, designing and
implementation of their policies. Each state has a unique way
that they go about their public policy. This is because, unlike
other public policies that target infrastructures development and
social engagement, the policies on higher education will need to
delve deeper into histories and cultures that relate to it.
Deductively, this is to simply say that policies on higher
3. education have a different graphical representation if at all the
policies on public issues were to be represented on a graph. The
National Center for Public Policy has partnered with Higher
Education providers in order to develop a promising set of
criterion in a bid to gauge the performance in individual states.
In an engagement on the complexities of the various states in
respect to the policies they conceive as regards higher
education, a lot of factors have to be considered. It is also
pertinent to understand that these policies will emanate from a
combination of other policies (In Paulsen, 2017). . The factors
to be considered may range from the obligatory duty of a state
governor in ensuring that the higher education is a priority
when formulating policies to the powers conferred to the
legislature to legislate on the same. However, there exist two
key categories of determinants. Firstly, there is State System
Design which entails the service providers and their individual
roles and secondly, the State Fiscal Policy which basically is
the amount of operating support and regulations that govern its
distribution.
The discourse above has therefore proven that the core role of
public policy in relation to higher education is to provide a
basis from which higher education will emanate from. Public
policies provide all the resources required to propel the
provision of higher education. It is through public policies that
the institutions offering this education are established and it is
through the same policies that the standards of the education
being offered by the institutions are determined and set (In
Paulsen, 2017). It also seeks to address the questions posited
by the entire entity of education. These questions include the
objectives of education offered to be they societal or personal.
Similarly, it is able to set the guidelines of how these objectives
are to be achieved as well as the tools that can be used to
measure the levels of success of the implementation of these
successes.
This discourse shall discuss the higher education policies in the
state of New Jersey. The reason why the state of New Jersey
4. was chosen for the purpose of the study was inspired by a study
that was done by a report that was given by the Institute of
Education Sciences. The report was conducted to determine the
state that had the best overall education rankings. The data used
to determine this was a composite that included academic
performance, resource availability and the graduations rate in
the ration of six to two to two respectively. The computation of
these data provided that New Jersey was the state that
performed very well with respect to these tests. Therefore by
studying the education of New Jersey, one might be able to
understand the higher education policies that have influenced
the high graduation rate of students.
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friendly campus: Strategies for transition and success. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass. There is a significant group of students
who leave for service and return?under the best of
circumstances, they need accommodation to succeed.
Institutions of higher education traditionally have responded to
the needs of special student populations by developing programs
and offering services. This volume contains information about
programmatic initiatives that can help create a welcoming
environment for veterans, one that encourages serious, creative
involvement.
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transitioning from the military to college academics. This book
was previously sold under the title "The Strategic Student:
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guide of immense value to both students and their supporters.
Perceptive and useful from a practical viewpoint. I have no
doubt incoming freshmen will benefit from its insights.
Heller, H. (2016). Capitalist university - the transformations of
higher education in the unit. Henry Heller offers here a
magisterial account of the modern university that shows exactly
how we've reached this point. Taking readers from the early
5. Cold War--when support for universities was support for
capitalism--through the countless social, political, and
educational changes of the ensuing decades, Heller reveals how
American educational institutions have been forced to decide
between teaching students to question the dominant order and
helping to perpetuate it. And they've had to do so knowing that
all the pressure politics and finance was pushing for the latter.
Heller covers such key moments as McCarthyism and the
Berkeley Free Speech Movement, as well as contemporary
struggles including the attempts at unionization of post-
doctorals, the National Adjuncts Walkout Day in 2015, the
protests in Missouri related to race, workplace benefits, and
leadership, and the firing of Steven Salaita for his pro-
Palestinian tweets, which sparked a huge controversy around
free speech and academic freedom. The Capitalist University is
a thoroughly grounded radical history of an institution whose
influence and importance--and failures--reach deep into
American political and social life.
In Freeman, S., In Goodchild, L. F., In Hagedorn, L. S., In
Wright, D., & Wolf-Wendel, L. (2014). Advancing higher
education as a field of study: In quest of doctoral degree
guidelines : commemorating 120 years of excellence. While in
1979 the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher
Education (CAS) defined standards for student affairs master’s
level preparation, and while 2010 saw the adoption of
guidelines for higher education administration and leadership
preparation programs at the master’s degree level, there still
are, however, no guidelines that address higher education
leadership doctoral programs, despite increasing demands for
assessment and evaluation.This book suggests that higher
education administration doctoral degree guidelines are a
critical next step in advancing their program quality and
continuity. It offers a review of the field’s history, the condition
of its higher education programs, developments from the student
affairs specialization and its guidelines, and a multi-chapter
dialogue on the benefits or disadvantages of having guidelines.
6. In Hughes-Kirchubel, L., In MacDermid, S., & In Riggs, D. S.
(2018). A battle plan for supporting military families: Lessons
for the leaders of tomorrow. This unique reference integrates
knowledge culled from fifteen years of U.S. deployments to
create an action plan for supporting military and veteran
families during future conflicts. Its innovative ideas stretch
beyond designated governmental agencies (e.g., Department of
Defense, VA) to include participation from, and possible
collaborations with, the business/corporate, academic,
advocacy, and philanthropic sectors. Contributors identify
ongoing and emerging issues affecting military and veteran
families and recommend specific strategies toward expanding
and enhancing current programs and policy. This proactive
agenda also outlines new directions for mobilizing the research
community, featuring strategies for addressing institutional
challenges and improving access to critical data
In Inoue, Y. (2019). Faculty roles and changing expectations in
the new age. Faculty Roles and Changing Expectations in the
New Age provides a theoretical understanding of the link
between ongoing changes in institutions and changes in faculty
roles and provides course designs and pedagogical approaches
that place faculty in the role of leaders and coaches for
learning. While highlighting topics such as online andragogy,
language learning, and digital transformation, this publication
explores real-life examples and experiences of those involved in
optimizing the practices of teaching and learning in the digital
age. It is ideally designed for educators, instructors,
administrators, faculty, researchers, practitioners, professors,
and trainers.
In Paulsen, M. B. (2017). Higher Education: Handbook of
Theory and Research: Published under the Sponsorship of the
Association for Institutional Research (AIR) and the
Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE).
Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series provides a
compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a
diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education
7. scholarly and policy communities. Each chapter provides a
comprehensive review of research findings on a selected topic,
critiques the research literature in terms of its conceptual and
methodological rigor and sets forth an agenda for future
research intended to advance knowledge on the chosen topic.
The Handbook focuses on a comprehensive set of central areas
of study in higher education that encompasses the salient
dimensions of scholarly and policy inquiries undertaken in the
international higher education community. Each annual volume
contains chapters on such diverse topics as research on college
students and faculty, organization and administration,
curriculum and instruction, policy, diversity issues, economics
and finance, history and philosophy, community colleges,
advances in research methodology and more. The series is
fortunate to have attracted annual contributions from
distinguished scholars throughout the world.
Jones, K., McBain, L., & Eagan, M. K. (2017). Student Veteran
Data in Higher Education: New Directions for Institutional
Research, Number 171. While the Post-9/11 GI Bill created both
a surge in student veteran enrollment at colleges and
universities across the U.S. and keen interest by various
stakeholders in how the billions of Federal dollars are being
spent, higher education researchers have not historically
focused on military-affiliated students.
This special issue provides education and suggestions for
institutional researchers to approach studying student veterans.
Loss, C. P. (2012). Between citizens and the state: The politics
of American higher education in the 20th century. Princeton:
Princeton University Press. Framed around the three major
federal higher education policies of the twentieth century--the
1944 GI Bill, the 1958 National Defense Education Act, and the
1965 Higher Education Act--the book charts the federal
government's various efforts to deploy education to ready
citizens for the national, bureaucratized, and increasingly global
world in which they lived. Loss details the myriad ways in
which academic leaders and students shaped, and were shaped
8. by, the state's shifting political agenda as it moved from a
preoccupation with economic security during the Great
Depression, to national security during World War II and the
Cold War, to securing the rights of African Americans, women,
and other previously marginalized groups during the 1960s and
'70s. Along the way, Loss reappraises the origins of higher
education's current-day diversity regime, the growth of identity
group politics, and the privatization of citizenship at the close
of the twentieth century. At a time when people's faith in
government and higher education is being sorely tested, this
book sheds new light on the close relations between American
higher education and politics.
Rose, D. (2018). Citizens by degree: Higher education policy
and the changing gender dynamics of American citizenship.
Since the mid-twentieth century, the United States has seen a
striking shift in the gender dynamics of higher educational
attainment as women have come to earn college degrees at
higher rates than men. Women have also made significant
strides in terms of socioeconomic status and political
engagement. What explains the progress that American women
have made since the 1960s? While many point to the feminist
movement as the critical turning point, this book makes the case
that women's movement toward first class citizenship has been
shaped not only by important societal changes, but also by the
actions of lawmakers who used a combination of redistributive
and regulatory higher education policies to enhance women's
incorporation into their roles as American citizens. Examining
the development and impact of the National Defense Education
Act of 1958, the Higher Education Act of 1965, and Title IX of
the 1972 Education Amendments, this book argues that higher
education policies represent a crucial-though largely
overlooked-factor shaping the progress that women have made.
By significantly expanding women's access to college, they
helped to pave the way for women to surpass men as the
recipients of bachelor's degrees, while also empowering them to
become more economically independent, socially integrated,
9. politically engaged members of the American citizenry. In
addition to helping to bring into greater focus our understanding
of how Southern Democrats shaped U.S. social policy
development during the mid-twentieth century, this analysis
recognizes federal higher education policy as an indispensible
component of the American welfare state
Running head: POLICY ANALYSIS DRAFT WITHIN THE
DEFENCE SYSYTEM 1
POLICY ANALYSIS DRAFT WITHIN THE DEFENCE
SYSYTEM 2
Policy Analysis Draft
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Policy Analysis Draft Within the Defense System
College access refers to the amount or type of effort made with
the aim of fostering students from high school to pursue higher
education. Most of the organizations or individuals associated
with such programs help students through encouragement and
helping them apply for financial aid. They also provide
information on college options, enabling candidates to reach
college requirements, and generally promoting college
10. aspirations. Higher education relevance has thoroughly
increased in the past decade with a college degree giving
holders a higher chance at succeeding in life. Such individuals
are war veterans and military members who in addition to
serving the country will or have been discharged and need to get
professions out of the army.
The United States is fundamentally threatened and shaken by
the idea of a future of capitalistic global crisis given its higher
education global leadership status. Projections stated that by the
year 2018 the country would have needed to fill out an
approximate of 46.8 million job openings resulting from vacated
and newly created positions. 63% of the 46.8 million jobs
required a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or some level of a
college education. Failure to educate the future workforce will
result in unemployment and reduced spending by consumers.
The opportunity found in non-traditional student populations
that include the military service members is a viable place to
explore to deal with the aforementioned issues.
Apparently, 90% of people enlist to the military without a
bachelor’s degree although some having intent of long term
careers after their service. The termination of 375,000 armed
forces members due to the shrinking of the servicemen on an
annual basis gives the higher education move a suitable
investment for the affected individuals. Military departments
have come up with policies and regulations in an attempt to aid
institutions of higher education meet the needs of service
members (Kirchner, 2015). The system is balanced and checked
by the guidelines and policies by ensuring service men have fair
and complete access to colleges. Institutions and colleges are
also supposed to be subjective and to be governed by a standard
of excellence.
The veteran policies’ efficiency is estimated when they are
enacted when the servicemen are still in service in order to ease
the transition. The formulated policies have strictly instructed
that higher learning institutions to indicate clear and distinct
information regarding school attendance requirements, and
11. general educational outcomes while providing support and
higher educational academic services for service members and
veterans. Institutions are expected to apply criteria for the
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges criteria aimed at easing
credit transferability. Transfer and sharing of educational
assistance is also applicable to the military members’ children
and relatives. These laws enforce fair treatment and recruitment
of veterans seeking college education. The mentioned policies
provide an outlay for institutions to incorporate the appropriate
parameters for military educational friendliness
Politics has always found a way of interfering with
controversies for political gain and the GI Bill is no exception.
Debates that are focused on veteran rights result into larger
political battles and end up being irrelevant to the needs of the
affected (Ortiz, 2012). The government enforced policies alone
are not enough to remedy the constraints resulting from the GI
Bill that could affect completion of higher education by
servicemen. Most politicians are contacted on the issues
pertaining to the GI Bill and contributions made to their
campaign to help but once in office, nothing gets done. This
implies the political perspective of the bill is mediocre at best
and a view change is expected if any improvements are to be
done.
Prolonging the issues of GI Bill ensures supporter turnout
during the polls of subsequent years for aspirant politicians.
Proper representation and power to the organization improves
the outlook of the veteran needs and ensures adequate solutions
are met. Perception is very important when it comes to
organizational structuring and proves successful when it is
positively portrayed. Given the tendency of the political
atmosphere to alter situations for the personal agenda,
incorporating the organizations like human rights activists and
high-ranking officials in the military ensures fast racked results
to the veterans and servicemen. Politics and serious issues only
mix when there is a personal stake for the people in power.
Some of the ethical issues involve departments not making up
12. the difference to student veterans who received less then what
was owed to them in checks legally under changes in the GI Bill
in 2017. Confidence in the ability of the Veteran Association is
threatened by the failure to deliver promised benefits and care
to the servicemen. A delay in checks for weeks has been
experienced as students got inconvenienced while the housing
stipend also got delayed (Borsari et. al, 2015). Apparently, the
benefits are applicable only when the servicemen are employed
or are part of the military which proves a dilemma for
discharged or veteran military men.
The leadership of the Veteran Association requires to solely
prioritize the needs of servicemen and champion for reforms
within the bill that can benefit everyone involved. It is evident
that oversight needs to be done on this organization in order to
increase service and promote change in the sector. Joining the
GI Bill was a way participants were to get higher education and
become contributing members to society. The failure of the
Veteran association to hold up its end of the bargain is
disheartening for affected parties. Sean Delaire, a veteran states
that the whole escapade feels like a betrayal of trust and he is
validated to do so.
Military college students undergo uncommon obstacles unlike
individuals pursuing a degree. These problems may lead to
performance decrease, hinder college program completion
ability and delay graduation altogether. Challenges mostly
observed include frequent relocation, college integration
difficulties, psychological and physical disabilities, and lack of
family and social support. Academic efficacy and inevitably
outcomes from university outcomes are threatened by
unresolved setbacks (Heineman, 2016). Although ratings of
universities as military friendly by publications like the New
York Times, in-depth understanding is lacking on the level and
true definition of military friendliness. There are models
instituted to create an ideal framework for the transition of
military students.
Schlossberg’s model highlights the need for students to
13. motivation development, sense of control and building support
networks. Tailored support is needed in institutions to enhance
servicemen student transition. Educators are required to be
aware of current services that are offered and create a safe
environment for student veterans and service members. There is
a spreading stereotypic mindset about veterans that causes
issues when it comes to education and equality in the learning
environment. By understanding and creating measures of
containing the negative effects of segregation, educators create
a free and amicable environment for servicemen and veterans to
realize their dreams of higher education.
Most military individuals come from working backgrounds thus
the money they get from their service is used in higher
education purposes. The common belief is that the course or
program taken will result in practical experience in the field.
Servicemen require that after releasing from the forces that they
will find formal work and converge with the civilian workforce
through attaining of degrees (Hitt et. al, 2015). Through better
communication and course information accessibility, these
individuals are able to make the right choice and have an easy
transition into the education system.
In the diverse changes experienced in the world, it is a vital
requirement that institutions of education particularly higher
education, should demonstrate practices aimed at attracting and
preparing individuals to seek higher education degree with the
aim of meeting future global demands set by employers. The
military personnel the world are a pool rich in talent but have
problems when it comes to degree completion and ineffective
civilian employment preparation. Psychological disabilities
have always been the main shortcoming of war veterans and
servicemen. Transition into the modern world and the normal
routine has always been a cumbersome endeavor. As an
academic global community, we should formulate measure that
is suitable for military personnel.
14. Legislative Policy Letter
Senator Mark Parsley
Senate Bldg Room number,
New York, New York,
Dear Senator Mark Parsley,
My formal name is John Perkins. I identify as Veteran activist
with the Veteran Association in New York. My reason for
writing is in regards to request your aid for the reforms required
in the GI Bill review. This review is aimed at assisting our city’
veteran association in the meeting with the new national
standards for the Veteran Association described in details in the
Consensus Model for Veteran Association (it can be proven by
going through the webpage; https://www.benefits.va.gov/).
These refurbished changes got formulated by the officials
across 48 Veteran Association organizations that are supported
by the Veteran Associates in our city. The intent and aim of
these changes is to ensure that veterans and servicemen in every
15. part of the United States have the recommended qualifications
and benefits of higher learning or college are able to benefit
from the GI Bill. This law will ensure that the veterans and
servicemen in New York get the optimum higher education
standards through the Veteran Association the revised GI Bill
will get to provide. In addition, these reviewed standards are to
increase acceptability of the GI Bill and is intended to provide
access to education.
The Veteran Association includes certified human rights
practitioners, Retired veterans, certified registered Law
practitioners as well as persons in office of the current
administration. VA’S are a highly valued and important part of
the Veteran Benefits Association. They also have the necessary
expertise and skills to address veteran and servicemen in the
absence of any other representatives and can greatly improve
access to Higher education systems in remote areas of the city.
Review of the GI Bill will result into changes in service
provision which will
• ƒImprove veteran benefits by ensuring that advanced
practice registered personnel are to be licensed as VA’s.
Currently, our city and community does not require this. This is
expected be in addition to the registered veteran association
license and is a recommendation in the Consensus Model for
Veteran Association Regulation. Licenses would be regulated
and issued by the city’s board of Veterans.
• ƒ Establishment of the graduate level of post military
education as the required level of academic qualification for
veteran association licensing . The graduate level of higher
education will require some advanced courses in many areas,
including law, an extensive administrative practice course, in
order to attain the required graduate degree.
• Make sure that all VA’s have met thoroughly the
recommended requirements for advanced education offered from
an accredited graduate program. The GI bill requires that all VA
education of higher learning programs to go through a board of
Veteran Association approval process and be certified and given
16. the go ahead by the United States Department of Veterans
Affairs.
• Request professional qualification certification for VA
licenses. Graduates within higher education qualifications are
expected to undertake and successfully pass an important
examination in their area of military specification. This
inclusive exam is aimed at aiding them to attain entry-level
requirements. VA’s are to be held accountable to the
professional educational standards that are established by the
relevant body in charge, in addition to the city’s Veteran service
delivery act.
• Reinvent the overall understanding of who is in charge of
veteran educational welfare. The different states acknowledge
the VA’s by an array of titles. In New York it got decided to use
the title Veteran Association New York Regional Office or VA.
This acronym can cause confusion if veterans and servicemen
have relocated from state to another where VA’s have a
common identifiable acronym. The overall aim is for the title
“Veteran Associates” to be incorporated by every state in order
to provide a professional identification in the respective states.
VA’s are expected to legally present themselves as Veteran
Associates, sequenced by their special role.
• Enable VA’s to work and provide services independently.
Current city law requires VA’s (Served in the army under period
of war, retired or got discharged from the military with honor or
under honorable conditions) in order to get help and be attended
to. Numerous studies over the past 30 years have indicated
VA’s provide adequate aid without administrative or
congressional management.
I diligently request that you support the GI Bill review to
restore the provision and access of higher education required by
servicemen and veterans of New York.
Faithfully,
John Perkins
Veteran Activist
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