Assignment 2: Research And Compare Higher Education Institutions
Research and Compare Higher Education Institutions
Higher Education in the United States
Module 6 Assignment 2
Submitted to the
Faculty of Argosy University Sarasota
College of Education
By
Sharon Warthen
Argosy University
August 4, 2012
When a student is searching for an institution that they can rely on to fulfill all of their needs for higher education more than likely they consider the cost, accreditation, location, and reputation. Many students are becoming more engrossed with having exceptional Academic Educational Leadership, Faculty Governance and curriculum; they want more for the money they are paying. According to NEA, the faculty involvement in governance is essential in high education. Research support …show more content…
Students will be more prepared for the college preparatory requirements prior to graduating. The college requires students take and pass the College Level Academic Skills (CLAS) exam.
Lake Sumter Community College Faculty Governance at Lake Sumter Community College, like 27 other community colleges in Florida, is governed by local and independent Board of Trustees. All policies must be in accordance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules, so that the mission of the College is executed. The President is responsible for implementing the policies through the College administration, faculty and staff (Lake Sumter 2012). Academic Leadership at LSCC includes the Board of Trustees. This group is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor: Which is presented with power as the group, cannot take any official action by one single Board member unless the entire group gives consent. The Board manages meetings in agreement with Florida’s “Government in the Sunshine Law,” which specifies that all college business and all discussions of college business must be advertised and available to the public when conducted by more than two members (Lake Sumter …show more content…
PositiveThey establish procedures for the operation of the college in accordance with Rules of the State Board of Education and Florida Statutes. | PositiveFaculty and staff strive to provide all students with an optimistic and gratifying educational experience. Positive Well-credentialed faculty, strong support services, quality instruction, and opportunities to engage in social, intellectual and extracurricular activities are essential to student success. The faculty and staff strive to guide, teach, support, encourage, respect and motivate students. | Positive(1). College’s Education curriculum assures students to a diversity of disciplines.(2). Students must take an entry level exam for placement.(3). Programs are offered for students transferring to Baccalaureate Degree program (credit courses)/Foreign Lang Requirement (4). Credit Repair
Higher Education in the United States
Module 6 Assignment 2
Submitted to the
Faculty of Argosy University Sarasota
College of Education
By
Sharon Warthen
Argosy University
August 4, 2012
When a student is searching for an institution that they can rely on to fulfill all of their needs for higher education more than likely they consider the cost, accreditation, location, and reputation. Many students are becoming more engrossed with having exceptional Academic Educational Leadership, Faculty Governance and curriculum; they want more for the money they are paying. According to NEA, the faculty involvement in governance is essential in high education. Research support …show more content…
Students will be more prepared for the college preparatory requirements prior to graduating. The college requires students take and pass the College Level Academic Skills (CLAS) exam.
Lake Sumter Community College Faculty Governance at Lake Sumter Community College, like 27 other community colleges in Florida, is governed by local and independent Board of Trustees. All policies must be in accordance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules, so that the mission of the College is executed. The President is responsible for implementing the policies through the College administration, faculty and staff (Lake Sumter 2012). Academic Leadership at LSCC includes the Board of Trustees. This group is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor: Which is presented with power as the group, cannot take any official action by one single Board member unless the entire group gives consent. The Board manages meetings in agreement with Florida’s “Government in the Sunshine Law,” which specifies that all college business and all discussions of college business must be advertised and available to the public when conducted by more than two members (Lake Sumter …show more content…
PositiveThey establish procedures for the operation of the college in accordance with Rules of the State Board of Education and Florida Statutes. | PositiveFaculty and staff strive to provide all students with an optimistic and gratifying educational experience. Positive Well-credentialed faculty, strong support services, quality instruction, and opportunities to engage in social, intellectual and extracurricular activities are essential to student success. The faculty and staff strive to guide, teach, support, encourage, respect and motivate students. | Positive(1). College’s Education curriculum assures students to a diversity of disciplines.(2). Students must take an entry level exam for placement.(3). Programs are offered for students transferring to Baccalaureate Degree program (credit courses)/Foreign Lang Requirement (4). Credit Repair