... managing to stay afloat against the competition. Organizations assemble management teams or focus groups to search out new and innovative ways to stay competitive. Some organizations search for that competitive edge not leaving any stone unturned. Others perform this same search with preconceived solutions. Business education for example, is many times discarded as a problem or cost instead of being viewed ... the organization? In recent years many organizations have begun to take a serious look at providing advanced education for their employees as one way to reach that much sought af...

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... up with their competitors by providing the same opportunities for prospective students. What is less clear in the debate over distance learning is what institutions will be delivering this cutting edge online content, how knowledge will be measured with a non-traditional format, and how learning will be evaluated in this new era of technology. The upshot of all this is that ... ...

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... aspect for any individual wanting to be attuned to our current socio-economic climate with globalization, competition and fast tempo industry. I believe this approach will provide a student with a good competitive edge to cope with the contemporary world. As an adult educator, I see my role as preparing students for today's world. Problem-based learning, which is a key concept of the Progressive Philosophy ... ...

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... earliest American colleges, such as Harvard (1636), College of William and Mary (1693), and Yale (1701). In the 19th century rivalry among Protestant denominations, and competition among towns seeking a commercial edge over their rivals, were responsible for the creation of hundreds of colleges. Almost all were privately supported, and many failed to survive. Nevertheless, 573 colleges existed in the United States ... ...

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... had been no garbage pickup for four years. There were heaps of garbage in the backyards of children's homes and thousands of abandoned automobile tires in empty lots. On the edge of the city is a large chemical plant, Monsanto. There is also a very large toxic waste incinerator, as well as a huge sewage treatment plant. If you go there at night you ... ...

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... to turn back the clock: Many of the nation's most successful plans are being dismantled by federal court decisions as the courts have been changed from being on the leading edge of desegregation activity to being its greatest obstacle. Since the Supreme Court changed desegregation law in three major decisions between 1991 and 1995, the momentum of desegregation for Black students ... ...

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... and knowledgeable employees have always been an organization's greatest assets, but retaining these skill employees is now its greatest challenge. Many organizations are finding that providing relevant, effective and cutting-edge training helps them meet that challenge (Garger, 2000, p. 35-6). The same technology, which is driving the changes in the economy and employers' workforce needs, is also revolutionizing training and education ... ...

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