Course Paper (EDUCATION work)

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EDAD 0855, Section 4:

Why Care About College: Higher Education in American Life Fall 2017

Course Paper

Congratulations, you’ve been inaugurated as President of Example University (pseudonym). The Board of Trustees has asked you write a paper that describes the current state of higher education and how you will lead Example toward a bright and promising future. The paper should include the following sections and information:

· Introduction and Mission Statement

This section should describe the purpose, values, and strengths of Example University in a formal institutional mission statement (Tip: You can find many examples of actual institutional mission statements by a quick Google Search). This section should also respond to the following questions: What type of institution is Example? For what is Example known? Who does Example serve? What is the student profile of Example (e.g. How many students are enrolled? What are the demographics of its students?). In what type of setting is it located (e.g. urban, rural)?

· Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom

This section should describe the type of learning experiences students enrolled at Example receive. This section should address both learning inside and outside of the classroom. This section should also respond to the following questions: What type of learning opportunities are provided to Example students (e.g. service learning, study abroad, faculty mentorship, research opportunities, extracurricular/student organization participation and leadership?) Describe these opportunities and how they contribute to student learning and preparation for career outcomes.

· Affordability

This section should describe Example’s commitment to the affordability of higher education. Describe the current state of higher education as it relates to affordability. This section should also respond to the following questions: What steps are Example taking to ensure the affordability of its education? What is the cost-benefit of enrolling at Example?

· Access & Equity

This section should describe Example’s commitment to access and equity in higher education. This section should address special programs or institutional initiatives that are designed to support access and equity in higher education. For example, how does Example evaluate applicants for admission?

· Societal Impact

This section should describe the benefits Example generates for society and its graduates. For example, how does society benefit from Example and the outcomes it produces? Tip: Visit temple.edu/impact for examples and ideas.

Requirements:

Each of the above sections should be approximately one page. The paper in total should be approximately 1,250 words (Five pages double-spaced in 12 point Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman font). Your paper should cite at least 4-5 relevant course readings/materials to support your ideas. These references should be sited in either American Psychological Association (APA) style or MLA style.

Grading:

This paper will be graded according to the rubric below. The point value for each demonstrated competency is indicated at each level of proficiency. Therefore, the grading scale for this assignment is 3-200 points.

Due Date and Submission Instructions:

This paper is due on Wednesday, December 13th by 11:59PM. Papers should be submitted via Canvas.

COMPETENCY

EXPERT

PROFICIENT

APPRENTICE

NOVICE

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE

The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.

(60 points)

The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.

(50 points)

The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.

(40 points)

The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course.

(0 points)

DEPTH OF DISCUSSION

In-depth discussion and elaboration in the section of the paper.

(60 points)

Some in-depth discussion and elaboration in the section of the paper.

(50 points)

The writer has omitted pertinent content or content runs-on excessively. Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively.

(40 points)

Cursory or brief discussion in the section of the paper.

(30 points)

SPELLING &

GRAMMAR

No spelling and/or

grammar mistakes.

(40 points)

Minimal spelling and/or

grammar mistakes.

(30 points)

Noticeable spelling and

grammar mistakes.

(10 points)

Unacceptable number

of spelling and/or

grammar mistakes.

(0 points)

UTILIZATION OF SOURCES/CITATIONS

Uses appropriate course readings and sources and accurately cites content of others.

(40 points)

Mostly uses appropriate course readings and sources and accurately cites content of others. (30 points)

Minimal use of appropriate course readings and sources and/or makes some inaccurate formatted citations.

(10 points)

Does not reference course readings and/or sources and does not accurately cite the content of others.

(0 points)