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The trend is to move more and more college courses from a face-to-face (on-ground) format to a 100% Online format. I wonder if the level of quality can be the same? I have taught in both formats...
01 January 2020 3,862 22 View
I cited an article from a researcher on Research Gate but my citation doesn't appear on her site. How can I inform Research Gate that I cited this paper so that the author receives credit for my...
05 May 2019 477 1 View
I am conducting research on the factors that influence a college student's choice of a major and minor. So, I'd like to ask you what factors influenced your decision of your academic major?
01 January 2019 4,471 29 View
I am curious of your opinion as to the disadvantage of an online survey. In the past 20+ years, research surveys have moved from hard copy to the online format due to the advancement of the...
07 July 2018 9,825 19 View
I have a manuscript in the field of Higher Education that I want to get published. I am wondering what are the Top academic journals in the field of Higher Education? Also, are there any...
01 January 2018 5,538 2 View
What steps do you take to prevent students from cheating on an exam? Do you make more than one version of each exam? Do you take the student's cell phones? Is there a policy about cheating in...
12 December 2017 4,535 18 View
There has been a lot of discussion about making college free in the United States, especially for low income people. What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? Let's debate the issue.
01 January 2017 6,402 0 View
My current College of Business is not accredited but is considering an attempt to become accredited. However, in 10 years no student has ever asked me about accreditation and only one parent ever...
06 June 2016 10,054 1 View
I have read a lot of recent articles about student debt. I think many people are wondering if an MBA degree is worth the amount of time and money required to obtain it? What is your experience?
05 May 2016 1,719 5 View
Why or why not? What are the main factors involved in the current low oil prices?
12 December 2015 1,435 3 View
Is it worthwhile for governments to explore space? What are the benefits? What are the costs? Some governments are spending huge amounts of money to explore space and I am just wondering if the...
01 January 1970 7,685 6 View
What is social entrepreneurship (also called social capitalism)? This seems to be a recent trend to fight poverty and it seems to be a win-win situation. I have read many reports that say the...
01 January 1970 3,031 0 View
At my current university, tenure takes at least 6 years. Promotions at my university are: Instructor to Assistant Professor = 5 years; Assistant Professor to Associate Professor = 6 years;...
01 January 1970 8,711 0 View
There are many academic conferences offered and more seem to be offered every year. Many conferences are focused on a specific academic major but others are general in nature. Does your college...
01 January 1970 1,694 3 View
If you were to write a textbook called "Introduction to Business", which topics would you include in the chapter on "Economics"? I usually teach "Principles of Economics" but the Economic topics...
01 January 1970 2,722 0 View
What is your experience using the Online Resources and Websites that accompany some textbooks? Many textbooks come with an access code for the student to open an account on an Online platform...
01 January 1970 9,550 6 View
If you teach college, do you allow students to use their cell phones during class? If so, isn't it distracting to the other students and you? If not, how do you stop them? Is this an example...
01 January 1970 9,144 41 View
Some of my college students do not trust the national government. Therefore, they don't believe the 'official' unemployment rate, inflation rate, GDP data, etc. They don't believe any economic...
01 January 1970 398 74 View
Before the internet, almost all research surveys were done hardcopy (i.e. paper copy). Now more and more research surveys are being done online. Do you think an online survey is reliable? Why...
01 January 1970 3,326 4 View
With a new president (Donald J. Trump) soon, what do you think the future of higher education will be in the United States? What changes do you expect from the new administration? Why?
01 January 1970 2,290 3 View
How can an Economics teacher, instructor, or professor teach controversial topics like immigration, minimum wage, health care reform, etc. without inserting their own biased opinions and views? I...
01 January 1970 717 15 View
What is the best method(s) to encourage and motivate young adults to take their academic studies seriously? Many young people (age 18 to 25) don't seem to take their college courses serious. How...
01 January 1970 1,197 46 View
Do you think there should be an upper-limit to the salary that company Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Vice Presidents are paid? Why or why not? What are the advantages & disadvantages of...
01 January 1970 8,817 1 View
