Recent questions tagged higher education

Description : Does the impending closure of Sweet Briar College portend the end for private womens' colleges that cater to the ultra-rich?

Last Answer : answer:Depends what you mean by catering to the wealthy. I imagine colleges like Smith, Mt. Holyoke and Wellesley that are top notch women’s colleges will continue for some time to come. Mere “finishing schools” have probably been on the way out for some time.

Description : What do the critics of publicly funded university say?

Last Answer : answer:My biggest issue with publicly-funded universities is that it compromises the institution's self-determination, and jeopardizes its ability to shelter unpopular opinion. Accepting - and eventually depending ... sound old-fashioned, but I might fund people's wallets by just leaving it alone.

Description : What's the deal with student/teacher relationships in college?

Last Answer : answer:I can’t imagine it NOT being a problem. A professional teacher would not get involved with his/her student. Even if they’re close in age, it’s inappropriate and unprofessional and I’m sure against the rules. Just because it happens, doesn’t make it right.

Description : What is the cure for those who are willing to ruin themselves to be accepted?

Last Answer : How would you define “ruin themselves”?

Description : do you know anyone that has an MBA and then got a doctorate degree? If so, what did they study when they were receiving a doctorate degree?

Last Answer : answer:Yes, he studied education. Also, if it counts, a JD and a MBA is pretty a common combination.

Description : what is a good doctorate degree choice of study if you already have an MBA?

Last Answer : I know lots of MBA/JDs (juris doctorate—law)