Case Assignment

Use the readings in Module 1 and other relevant resources to write a 3 5 page paper that demonstrates your knowledge of recent postsecondary education reform efforts.  Include a summary of what you believe is the primary objective of higher education reform efforts in the U.S. over the past 20 years; identify and summarize the criticism and praise of recent reform efforts; and conclude with an explanation of what you believe will be the focus of future postsecondary educational reform efforts. 

Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be assessed on the following criteria:

Assignment-driven criteria– Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.

Scholarly writing– Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.

Quality of references and organization– Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, and convey understanding of the topic and shape the work.

Citing sources– Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations or sources and properly uses APA format including a full reference list.

Critical thinking/Application to Professional Practice– Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem, and viewpoints and assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated thoroughly. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice in an exceptional manner.