Prior to the 1970s, the systems of higher education in most Asia countries had been elitist in nature, but in the past few decades many of these countries have been gradually shifting in the direction of mass higher education. However, in developing countries there is very little public funding...

This paper sets out to clarify and contribute to the nature and purpose of higher education. It is often argued that Universities exist to provide future society with the skills based it will require. In another view, Universities exist not only to service the economy but to contribute to the...

High quality education and training is the cornerstone to economic growth. Teaching citizens valuable skills in all sectors will spur innovation and ultimately can help improve corporate competitiveness. The European Union concurs, and overtime has instituted a series of education policies for...

Student athletes often face challenges in building up a dual career as they try to meet the requirements of the athletic and academic fields at the same time. In fact, the peak of the sport career and the academic studies at the university tend to overlap. According to the main objectives and...

Universities often need outside assistance when teaching large classes. This is in the form of teaching assistants coming from the senior or graduate students, and professionals working part time at the university. This study addresses the issue of student outcomes in regard to the type and the...