Category: Students

Introduction

Medical students around the world suffer from a lack of practical knowledge and operational experience. Statistics show that the majority of operations training is performed on plastic simulators and dummies, rather than on corpses. This trend is easily explained by the fact that not many people would substitute their body for medical research, and the legal process of obtaining a body is lengthy and tedious, not to mention the corpse is immediately available only for a short amount of time before it would start to decompose and become useless for medical practice and research (Talmon 2010).

The problem this situation presents to medical education as a whole is associated with the fact that freshly released graduates of medical schools and universities do not have the required levels of practical expertise to conduct even the simplest operations, and allowing them to treat patients is associated with risks of failure. With the advances in VR technology, however, this promises to change.

VR technology opens many opportunities for medical practice, as with the appropriate program software, the students will be allowed to practice and perform complex operations without endangering anyones life, and without having to require a real corpse to perform their studies. The increased realism of the experience would also prepare them mentally for the psychological strain associated with the treatment of a real body (Talmon, 2010). It is something that corpses do not imitate well due to being dead.

Our organization, the Centre of Digital Innovation Section from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, is interested in expanding the training channels available to medical students. As a pilot project, a training simulator software is to be developed to be used for appendectomy surgery simulation for the medical students at the University of Sharjah. The program will have limited use and will not simulate any operating areas on the human body outside the area surrounding the appendix, including organs, tissue, blood vessels, and bone structure.

Due to the complexity and high resource demands, parts of the project will be outsourced to programmers of WorldViz  a company specializing in outsourcing projects in different areas. The purposes of this group project include the planning and analysis of an outsourced IT medical project, perceiving the potential issues associated with it, and facing the challenges that include, but not limited to budget expenditures, limited timeframe, contractor issues, and expert matters.

Possible Issues with the Project

Every project is predicted to have issues associated with various constraints imposed by the clients, the situation, the urgency of the order, and other factors. For this VR appendectomy program software, the following constraints are considered prevalent:

• Financial constraints. VR is new to the software market, and qualified specialists skilled in adapting various programs to it are few and far between. This significantly increases the costs of the project. To avoid some of these constraints, outsourcing the project could involve specialists from low-wage countries, who would be able and willing to perform the task for less (Niazi et al. 2013).
• Time constraints. The University of Sharjah is anxious to receive the new education software by the start of the next student year. The estimated deadline for the project is October 1st, 2018.
• Professional Limitations. The project is in dire need of a professional with a profound understanding of both surgery, anatomy, and programming, to lead the project and work with the programming teams (Verner & Abdullah 2012). Finding such a professional should be the projects top priority.
• Risks associated with outsourcing. Numerous studies indicate a high percentage of failure when it comes to IT outsourcing. Factors that influence the success or failure of an outsourced project include contract regulations, inter-cultural differences, time zones, and communication problems (Verner & Abdullah 2012).
• Contract difficulties. Some of the risks associated with contracting to outsource workers are connected to mutual distrust between the organizations, legal difficulties associated local contracting and quality requirements, as well as the inability to directly influence and enforce contract completion, should the outsourcing company not fulfill its intended purpose (Niazi et al. 2013).
• The complexity of the project. As this is a medical project, it is of paramount importance that the accuracy of the responses of the human body to surgical interventions is demonstrated properly. The majority of the programmers involved would likely not have a medical degree, meaning that the results of their work would need to be tested and controlled by the project manager. Defects associated with a lack of experience are likely.
• Lack of precise requirements. As this project is one of the first of its kind developed for Sharjah University, the requirements for the quality and accuracy of the simulation are rather vague. Developing a clear list of expectations, requirements, and quality control lists are paramount for the project (Verner & Abdullah 2012).
• Legal issues. Outsourcing contracts tend to have issues with ownership, as the companies performing the contract could potentially utilize and distribute the programming software with slight cosmetic modifications. Other issues involve jurisdictional issues, privacy issues, statutory issues, and termination issues, all of which would need to be covered in the contract (Verner & Abdullah 2012).

Reference List

Talmon, G 2010, The use of autopsy in preclinical medical education: a survey of pathology educators, Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, vol. 134, no. 7, pp. 1047-1053.

Niazi, M, Mahmood, S, Alshayeb, M, Riaz, MR, Faisal, J, Cerpa, N 2013, Challenges of project management in global software development: initial results, Science and Information Conference 2013, pp. 202-206.

Verner, JM, & Abdullah, LM, 2012, Exploratory case study research: outsourced project failure, Information and Software Technology, vol. 54, no.8, pp. 866-886.

The Vietnam War was perhaps the most contentious event in American history. Americas initial incremental involvement in Vietnam soon became a full fledged commitment in which thousands of American soldiers were deployed in the far reaches of South East Asia in support of an ideological struggle between Democracy and Communism. However, as the war dragged on, this military adventure quickly became termed to be a Quagmire and lost the support of the American people and with that the war. This paper examines the thesis that students unrest by American youth movements catalyzed the larger American public to rise up against Americas involvement in the Vietnam War and led to far reaching changes in the socio-political dynamics of the country.

From the period 1959 to 1965, Americas involvement in Vietnam had tremendous public support at home as it was projected by the Johnson administration to be a war aimed at containing Communism. However, as the war turned protracted, American leaders increased American troop levels from about three thousand at the start of the war to 200,000 by 1965 (Palmer, 2002, p. 41). To sustain such large force levels in Vietnam, the American government initiated the Draft forcing thousands of young Americans to forcibly fight the war in the name of national interest.

Unlike the general public, American youth had showed very little support for the Vietnam War right from the start. In the sixties, students at the University of California at Berkeley organized free-speech movement, and Harvard students confronted Defense Secretary McNamara over American involvement in the Vietnam War (Gilbert, 2001, p. 121). The youth organized their resistance against the war through underground movements, university newspapers, music concerts and protest marches. The 1967 antiwar rally by the National Mobilization Committee in New York and Washington gave rise to iconic images of a youth sticking a flower in the gun of a soldier and slogans such as Make Love Not War (Small, 2002, p. 78). The 1968 My Lai massacre further inflamed public opinion against the excesses of the war being committed by American forces. The youth coined a public opinion shaping anti-war slogan Hey, hey, LBJ. How many kids have you killed today? (Small, p. 92). The 1968 Democratic Convention in Illinois saw violent clashes between the Police and the Students for a Democratic Society and the National Mobilization Committee in full media glare (Kusch, 2008, pp. 72-78) that further alienated American public opinion against the War.

On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guards shot dead four Kent University students and injured nine others while they were protesting the American action of invading Cambodia. The reaction of the students body was significant, as over four million students called a strike shutting down hundreds of educational institutions across the country. National and international media coverage of the incident galvanized the American public against the war. Within a week, over 100,000 people demonstrated against the war in Washington. The students protest movement was beginning to affect national opinion that became increasingly negative. The social fallout of student movements led to increased hostility against the returning war veterans that led to rampant drug abuse and psychological disorders amongst their ranks. The disillusioned youth drafted into the war also took to drugs which affected the morale and social cohesion of the U.S. Armed Forces leading to desertions and draft dodging.

On the national level, the war tore the country into opposing camps, those who supported the government and those against the war. The political fall out of the war was dramatic. The student protests inflamed general public apathy towards Lyndon Johnson who did not contest for a second term (Nuechterlein, 1997, p. 136). It forced Richard Nixon to promise of a phased reduction of American troops in Vietnam (Nuechterlein, p. 143) and an honorable end to the War. The youth movement galvanized the entire country that finally forced the Ford administration to publicly announce the end of the Vietnam War in April 1975. The Vietnam War sealed Fords run for the Presidency as the American public chose to elect a Democrat, Jimmy Carter (Nuechterlein, p. 167) in the 1976 Presidential election.

In conclusion it can be reiterated that students unrest during the Vietnam War had far reaching effects on the socio-political landscape of America. The movement served to awaken American conscience on the effects of wanton destruction and shaped the responses of successive American administrations that had to gradually give up their escalatory policies. The youth protests turned public opinion in ways that had decisive effect on electoral outcomes with Lyndon Johnson not running for re-election and Gerald Ford losing his election because of the Vietnam War. Youth protest movements had a deleterious effect on the social cohesion of the American society which led to increased drug abuse, unfair targeting of returning war veterans, draft dodging, desertion, broken families and vertical split amongst the pro-government and antigovernment groups. It thus can be emphatically stated that students unrest and protest movements played an important role in ensuring an early termination of American involvement in Vietnam.

Works Cited

Gilbert, M. J. (2001). The Vietnam War on Campus: Other Voices, More Distant Drums. Santa Barbara: Greenwood Publishing Group.

Kusch, F. (2008). Battleground Chicago: The Police and the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Nuechterlein, D. E. (1997). A Cold War Odyssey. Lexington: University Press of Kentucky.

Owens, R. R. (2004). America Won the Vietnam War! Longwood, FL: Xulon Press.

Palmer, B. (2002). The 25-Year War: Americas Military Role in Vietnam. Lexington: University Press of Kentucky.

Perone, J. E. (2005). Woodstock: An Encyclopedia of the Music and the Art Fair. Santa Barabra: Greenwood Publishing.

Small, M. (2002). Antiwarriors: The Vietnam War and the Battle for Americas Hearts and Minds. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

The current paper under consideration Institutional Seriousness Concerning Black Male Student Engagement by Harper relates to a common and previously thought after socio-psychological issue, relating the uplift of the under deemed Afro Americans, an issue that has been prevalent for centuries. The author, Shaun Harper emphasizes many perspectives relating to them, with special emphasis on their admissions into Universities, and their incorporation into academia. Harper also emphasizes the ability of the black males to be literally engaged in several activities, despite being despised.

A comprehensive theoretical approach has been adopted, where many perceptions about the social lives of Black men, in particular, are evaluated. The acceptance of Black people into Universities and providing them a conducive working environment, where they could learn, improve and serve in the different walks of life with zest and vigor. He shows that its the fault of the institutions and the social setup that has deemed the black community, because of which a sense of insecurity prevails.

As a sample, random populations were selected, that vary as per the requirement of the objectives. For example, the first case study presented denoted the number of Black men who started college and were compared with the percentage of white men who enrolled in higher education. In the former case, only 32% of the sample was enrolled, which strongly depicted inequality. Later on, the author compares many cases of engagement, where gender-based population studies are conducted. He concludes that female blacks are more engaging in social activities, more involved with their white counterparts, and in general, are more concerned about their future and tend to plan ahead.

The collection of data was a straightforward approach, where for example in terms of wages, data was generated by compiling and comparing salaries of White Bachelor degree holders, as opposed to their Black counterparts. It was depicted that the former population group earned $10,000.00 morewhich depicted a socially biased approach towards skin color.

Likewise, in Universities, data was generated in the same two population groupsBlack versus White men who took the GRE as an indicator for the aptitude of one to be capable to enter into higher education. The sample was direct, in terms of numbers, and it was found that only 2% of black men took the GREprobably due to their inner feelings which gave them a sense of insecurity and uncertainty that they too actually had an aptitude to clear the GRE and enter Universities.

Similarly, data was obtained in sports, and the author has repeatedly emphasized the fact that Black men excel in sports, as that is the only opportunity that they are provided, and on the contrary, sports is the only field in which Black men feel confident and have a sense of security. Direct data shows a higher percentage of Black men engaging in sports-related activities.

The paper has been comprehensively written, which further enlightens this severe problem from many different perspectives. However, although the author presents the severity of the social disparity, he fails to presents solutions to this problem that has prevailed since ancient History. The author seems to have a deep and thorough understanding of the biased society, and it deems fit if some proposals could have been presented as to how actually the society could present a true face of equality of mankind in this modern era.

References

Harper, S. R. Institutional Seriousness Concerning Black Male Student Engagement Necessary Conditions and Collaborative Partnerships. Chapter 8

The current immigration policy of tThe Uncited States evokes concerns of both Republicans and Democrats as well as the affected persons. One of the most controversial issues, in this case, is the provisions of the program known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), implying the permission to temporarily defer deportation and legally work (Stephens 159). Alongside the general permission to stay in the country, this initiative ensures the rights of foreign students who moved to the United States as children to education. However, the problem here is in the fact that the students face specific difficulties when obtaining citizenship which is not foreseen by the program. Meanwhile, these people are accustomed to living in the country and are perceived as Americans in every matter except for the legal aspect. This situation hinders their professional growth and overall wellbeing. Therefore, DACA students should be allowed to have a pathway to citizenship in the United States of America.

The Need to Ensure the Rights of DACA Students to Obtain Citizenship

At present, the DACA students face the risk of deportation from the United States, whereas the only circumstance which deprives them of their rights is the lack of legislative measures in this respect from the government. This situation seems unfair to this population group since most Republicans and Democrats confirm that they should be entitled to citizenship (Kopan and Fox). Moreover, the intention of Donald Trump to end the DACA program contradicting their stance is not justified by any legal provisions (Camacho). From this perspective, this case should be perceived as a violation of undocumented students rights. It is explained by the fact that the generalization of all immigrants, regardless of their characteristics and life circumstances, is not an appropriate practice for a democratic country.

Another reason why DACA students should be allowed to obtain citizenship in the United States is the losses of the country from an economic perspective if they would be deported after graduation. According to the researchers, about 800,000 young people across the country are employed under this program (Camacho). Moreover, their numbers are increasing every year since graduates join them after receiving DACA work permits. Considering the fact that 100,000 DACA children graduate from high school every year, their deportation will lead to a significant shortage of qualified personnel (Camacho). In this way, not only the interests of these students but also the benefits for the government should be considered when making decisions regarding their legal status. From this point of view, the optimal solution is to provide them with an opportunity to obtain citizenship.

This situation is complicated by the increased financial burden of the educational institutions in the United States which tend to support DACA children, thereby emphasizing their importance in contrast to the governments immigration policy. Thus, many colleges and universities establish special resource offices or designated specialists providing support for undocumented students (Camacho). As opposed to their initiatives, federal law prohibits them from being eligible for such government aids as Pell Grants or the Federal Work-Study Program (Stephens 161). It is clear that the financing of foreign students is not reasonable for the country. However, since there is no way to compensate for the spent funds of educational institutions, it would be better to provide DACA children with an opportunity to become citizens of the United States for the countrys benefit.

Finally, obtaining citizenship in the United States is a necessity since, otherwise, the students who spent all their lives in the country will be discriminated against, and this fact will negatively affect their mental health. The researchers claim that this negative impact is no less severe than the financial aspects influence, and the present-day colleges and universities already start to provide medical consultations for this population group (Camacho). Moreover, this factor is worsened by the continuous stress resulting from the fear of deportation (Graef and Kopan). In this way, it can be concluded that the opportunity to acquire citizenship for DACA students has not only economic but also health implications.

The Opposition to Citizenship Acquisition by DACA Students

The opposing views on the need for an immigration reform providing special consideration of people under DACA in obtaining citizenship were primarily justified by the necessity to ensure national security. It was repeatedly emphasized by Donald Trump, and this fact hindered the development of corresponding legislative measures addressing the needs of DACA students as well (Faris). Hence, the president insists on building a border wall and presents this step as the only condition under which he would approve of the reform (Fox). By stating this, he demonstrates his attitude towards all categories of immigrants, considering them as a threat without any exceptions. His requirement might adversely affect people since civil liberties will be thereby violated. They will face not only the difficulties in legally crossing the border but also problems regarding economic activity with the US. Hence, the category of immigrants under consideration, DACA students, might struggle due to the lack of financial support from their families outside the wall. Therefore, despite the seeming reasonability of Trumps stance, it is vital to apply a different approach to the people who spend most of their lives in the United States.

The opponents of the immigration reform also state that there is no need to create a special procedure for DACA students in obtaining citizenship since they can use the existing legal way to do it. For this, they need to leave the country after graduation and apply for a green card from their countries of origin (Kopan and Fox). Eventually, they will become citizens of the United States as any other categories of immigrants. Nevertheless, this stance is mostly attributed to Republicans and implies the neglect of individual circumstances. The problem is in the seeming inequality of DACA students since some immigrant students in the United States came to study with a legal visa, whereas others had to apply for a green card. Therefore, the lack of uniform procedures for them adds to the necessity to consider their situations on an individual basis.

Another argument against specific conditions for DACA students to obtain citizenship is the alleged privileges which their parents will receive in this situation. Initially, the program was complemented by Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) to make families permanent residents of the United States (Stephens 159). Meanwhile, parents may be uneducated and unable to occupy the required jobs. In this case, they will have to use the government benefits and thereby worsen the economic situation in the country. From this point of view, it would be logical to provide citizenship only for students in contrast to the generalized approach and treat their parents differently.

The final argument against the specified changes in the United States immigration policy is the unconstitutional nature of the DACA program. Thus, twenty-five states led by Texas filed a lawsuit against its introduction in 2014 (Stephens 159). Since then, this initiatives future remains ambiguous as well as the prospects for immigrant students as the programs are only temporarily blocked (Stephens 159). From this point of view, the introduction of the procedure for acquiring citizenship for DACA students seems impossible until the case is resolved. However, this situation does not change the fact that their rights are thereby violated, and this problem should be adequately addressed. Otherwise, such consequences as discrimination and harm for these peoples mental health as well as financial losses will be inevitable.

Current Policy of the Government in Relation to DACA students

The governments actions regarding the identified problem of DACA students remain scarce due to the lack of agreement between the Republican and Democratic members of Congress. They are complicated by the Trump administrations work attempting to end the program, but without success (Camacho). Therefore, its future remains uncertain until the lawmakers find a compromise between all political actors (Faris). However, the consensus will be reached only if the willingness of Republicans and Democrats to act will be complemented by the efforts of the president, who still hinders the process by presenting his requirements (Faris). Therefore, it is too early to speak of the outcome of the protracted debate on the subject.

At present, the government does not issue any new permits under the DACA or the DAPA programs until the situation becomes clear. Nevertheless, they do not revoke the already issued documents for immigrant students, thereby allowing them to graduate from universities (Kopan). The only achievement in this respect is related to childrens restrictions in sponsoring their parents (Faris). As for the other matters, the compromise has not been reached yet, even though the political leaders claim that they are getting closer to the resolution of the issue of citizenship (Kopan and Fox). Thus, the needs of the students are not addressed, and their position in the country is unstable.

Justification of the Proposed Initiative

The intention of the United States leaders to develop a varying procedure of citizenship acquisition for DACA students implies numerous benefits. It seems to be advantageous from the economic perspective since the students will subsequently become useful members of society (Graef and Kopan). Hence, their contribution to the governments economy can be considered as the main decisive factor. Moreover, they will receive the essential social guarantees they were deprived of due to their origin (Stephens 159). This consequence will also allow avoiding mental health complications among young people resulting from their discrimination, as it was mentioned above.

The adoption of the specified procedure and, more specifically, an individualized approach to the immigrant students with varying rights will allow to avoid protests. Less privileged categories of them, who had to apply for a green card instead of receiving a visa to study in the United States, might not like the situation and cause problems (Kopan). The temporary nature of their residence in the country and unclear perspectives in the future will add to the conflict since this inequality in rights might be applied to the chances to acquire citizenship. Therefore, the introduction of new rules is needed, and the measures planned for an extended period of time might not satisfy the students currently living in the United States (Kopan). Even if the initiative of Trump is accepted by others, additional actions allowing to distinguish different categories of immigrants are required.

As for the opposition of Republican leaders to the adoption of measures allowing DACA students to apply for citizenship in the United States is based on their attitudes rather than common sense. Therefore, it should not be viewed as an obstacle, whereas their needs should be also addressed. Thus, they do not provide any factual data regarding crime rates among the category of students under consideration or other evidence to justify their stance (Olivo). It means that their threats to take legal action against Trump are not reasonable (Olivo). In order to come to an agreement on the proposed immigration reform, it is critical to assess the evidence instead of discussing opinions.

Summary of the Evidence

To summarize, the attitudes towards the controversial issue of the provision of rights to citizenship acquisition to DACA students were sufficiently justified by the immigration reform supporters. Their principal argument was connected to the fact that the actions of Trump against it were not underpinned by any legal provisions. They also claimed that the tremendous economic losses resulting from the potential deportation of qualified specialists are a good reason to protect this population groups rights. Such a policy would also allow eliminating risks for students mental health and ease the financial burden of educational institutions.

As for the opponents views, they do not seem to be sufficiently justified since they lack evidence. Thus, for example, it is still unclear why DACA students without prior criminal histories living in the United States for years might be viewed as a threat to national security. Therefore, the opinion of the president does not seem to be connected to any reasons except for his personal attitude. Another alleged negative consequence of the proposed reform, the benefits for parents which may result in an economic burden, does not mean that the rights of students should not be guaranteed. It only allows concluding on the need to distinguish the programs for parents and students instead of violating the latters rights.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the current immigration policy does not protect DACA students rights regarding citizenship acquisition despite their long-term stay in the country and educational status. This situation evokes continuous discussions among political leaders, and most of them agree that this gap in the provisions of corresponding legislative documents should be adequately addressed. Otherwise, there is a possibility of economic losses for the country and damage to young peoples mental health resulting from such discrimination. The oppositions arguments, in this case, seem to be reasonable as well, but they do not solve the existing problem. In other words, the considerations of national security and constitutionality are vital in the matter, but the rights of DACA students are no less important.

Nevertheless, despite the seeming reasonability of the introduction of a new immigration reform resolving the specified issue, there are apparent obstacles preventing from making a final decision. They are mostly connected to the strong opposition of some Republicans threatening the Donald Trump administration and the doubts regarding the legality of DAPA and DACA developed by Barack Obama. Moreover, the current presidents requirements in terms of national security, more specifically, the construction of a new border wall and other measures, are unreasonably expensive. In this way, the potential reforms economic and social advantages are compensated by Trumps proposals irrationality. Thus, the issue of citizenship for DACA students remains necessary, but the lack of agreement between the political actors hinders its progress.

References

Camacho, Sayil. What the Supreme Courts DACA Ruling Means for Undocumented Students and the Colleges and Universities They Attend. The Conversation, 2020.

Faris, David. Trump and the GOP Have Created a DACA Crisis That Is Gambling on Young Peoples Lives. Gale Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. 2018, Web.

Fox, Lauren. Trumps Citizenship Comments Add to Immigration Confusion on Capitol Hill. CNN Politics, 2018.

Graef, Aileen, and Tal Kopan. Trump Reiterates He Wants DACA As Long As It Comes With Border Wall. CNN Politics, 2018.

Kopan, Tal. Trump Says Hes Open to Pathway to Citizenship Incentive on DACA. CNN Politics, 2018.

Kopan, Tal, and Lauren Fox. Immigration Talks in Congress Hinge on DACA Citizenship. CNN Politics, 2018.

Olivo, Antonio. GOP Officials in 10 States Push Trump Administration to End DACA Program. The Washington Post, 2017.

Stephens, Aarti D. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA). Immigration and Migration: In Context, edited by Thomas Riggs and Kathleen J. Edgar, Gale, a Cengage Company, 2017, pp. 159-164.

I have heard that America opens its doors to all people who need help, but I did not realize this hospitalitys quality until recently. Regarding increased globalization, the number of international students in American colleges continues to grow, and now, I am one of them. It is hard to convey the truth about this experience in several pages, and I will follow Ellis recommendation to be open to my feelings (4). The beauty of American culture is that it shocks and supports individuals at the same time by giving opportunities and reminding them about restrictions.

The most evident challenges of international students include homesickness, language barriers, and a lack of friends. All these problems seemed insignificant in Bolivia because I had my family and friends as a background. The only burden was to live under the pressure of social inequality between the middle and upper classes. When I came to America, this inequality did not disappear but gained a new form. There are native citizens who deserve their rights to education because of their birth and social statuses and international students who snatched a chance to improve their lives. I do not want to complain because all these observations and feelings made me stronger, but I cannot ignore their impact on my life.

American culture is never simple, but it helps and supports when people know how to use it. Many international students attend colleges and carry their doubts, fears, and hopes inside. On the one hand, this experience was my chance to forget about domestic problems and limited resources. On the other hand, it is a moment not to break down and find the power to accept a new culture, find friends, and appreciate family support, even distantly.

Work Cited

Ellis, Carolyn. Final Negotiations: A Story of Love, Loss, and Chronic Illness. Temple University Press, 1995.

The major theme of the following article is the issue of introduction to data analytics as one of the essential tools in terms of business and accounting education due to the aspects relevance in the context of the 21st century. When addressing the article, in brief, it should be outlined that some of the major discussion points mentioned in the paper concern the evaluation of data analytics in the context of accounting, the overview of the three most widespread and efficient tools for analytics, and the efficiency of the case studies provided by the existing educational resources.

Hence, the topic of the article encompasses the specifics and relevance of the introduction of data analytics as a mandatory course in the curriculum for business students. It goes without saying that the following issue should be considered a beneficial endeavor in terms of accounting. First, the introduction to data analytics provides future professionals with some major insights concerning the enterprises financial capability and risk management patterns. Secondly, such knowledge helps accountants categorize data and define the variances in performance in the most efficient way.

When speaking of the conclusions drawn in the article, the three major aspects may be outlined:

• The notion of data analytics has become one of the integral parts of business management due to the efficiency rates it introduces to the sphere.
• The introduction to data analytics has become a full-scale necessity in terms of the academic curriculum due to increasing demand from employers.
• Data analytics, as a concept, should now be regarded more like a mindset rather than a hard skill required to find a job in the business sector.

Having considered the aforementioned statements, it may be concluded that all the arguments are quite sell-developed and justified by the quantitative data provided by the author, indicating the overall employers response to knowledge of analytics. Moreover, the very notion was described in the context of todays major business trends that encourage accountants to use analytic tools in the working process. Finally, the last conclusion was described from the perspective of agile mindset definition and its influence on the overall business lifestyle.

Abstract

The need of a student leadership in universities cannot be overemphasized. Considering the university setup where students have too much freedom, and unlike school settings where there is more interaction between students and the administration, university student leadership is crucial in ensuring a working relationship between the university and the student fraternity.

Of main importance, however, is whether these leaders put the students needs at the first place, or just want to advance their own agenda. Are there some who give the leadership the seriousness it deserves while others have sinister motives? This research therefore intends to find out if there is objectivity in the role played by the university student leaders.

Questionnaires and structured interviews will be administered to the university administration, university students, and student leaders in an attempt to get their views on the objectivity of student leadership. Quantitative (SPSS) and qualitative data analysis (Maxqda) methods will be used to come up with accurate findings on the situation. The research will also come up with recommendations as projected in the data collection process or as suggested by the respondents.

Introduction

University student leadership has existed for a long time, with the student organizations/unions being formed with the main objective of representing students to the university management (Holden, 2000). Though the unions, students are able to present their suggestions on areas they wish to be improved, such as welfare issues, and as well as they can air their grievances. Basically, these unions are formed by students. However, it has been noted that these unions lack objectivity with student leaders losing focus on their main agenda. The main reasoning behind this is the knowledge of the fact that a student leader will not be in the university forever. Many therefore take this opportunity to advance their own personal agenda to be prepared for their graduation. Student leaders will therefore collude with the university management in the pretext that they are protecting the students, while the truth is they are more worried about their future prospects. This could be career prospects, getting a good job or a good reference. It is clear that some get compromised and it is no wonder that a good number of these student leaders are absorbed by the same universities.

Statement of a Problem

Generally speaking, not all university student leaders lack objectivity. Some try to be as fair as possible in negotiating a workable middle ground between the administration and the students taking care of not constraining their relationships with both sides. However, there are those student leaders who have hidden agenda while vying for such posts. Some of these students are intending to enter the mainstream political arena after clearing campus and this acts as a training ground. Others, look at what is in it for me? considering that these positions come with some perks. These may include; a monthly allowance, traveling allowance, leadership trainings, free meals and accommodation, getting to know who is who in the university administration , not forgetting that such kind of leadership posts work wonders on students curriculum vitae. The fact that most of these unions are dominated by males also leave many unanswered questions. Could it be that the females are already aware that the unions are just political outfits and nothing more? The question then becomes: Do university students vie for leadership positions to represent fellow students or to advance their own personal agenda?

Review of the Literature and Research Questions

The fact that the student unions have helped some students make successful political careers as Tysome observes, cannot be ignored (2006). This is not to forget that these bodies also operate on budgets running into millions of dollars, as students are supposed to pay membership fees and subscription fees every year (Afshari, & Underwood, 2007). As Parker observes, there has also been rumors that some university administration also sponsor student leaders who seem to be friendly in an attempt to minimize students empowerment. These are the key aspects that could make some students lose objectivity as student leaders. However, as Miles (2011) notes, unfortunately, the positions come with a price to pay, with student leaders being expelled, suspended or even arrested, during student unrests (2006). There have also been cases when powerful politicians have interfered with the students elections by funding some candidates. Such incidences deny students true and objective leadership which should be based on vision, integrity and selflessness (Miller, & Kraus, 2004, p.424).

Methodology

The given research will use both questionnaires and structured interviews in order to get views of both students leaders, fellow university students and even the university management. This method will be applied in order to get an in-depth understanding of the motives behind seeking such student leadership posts. Both, the questionnaires and interview will be administered to both undergraduate and postgraduate students on campus who will be sampled randomly.

Conclusion

Whether university student leaders are objective in the role of representing fellow students is debatable. Some individuals argue that most of the leaders are compromised, while others believe that they are objective in their representation. This research seeks to get facts on this contentious issue, considering that these are higher institutions of learning and the kind of relationship that students and the administration have, may adversely affect the quality of education.

References

Afshari, A,. & Underwood, H. (2007).The student movements struggle. Journal of Democracy, 18, 80-94.

Holden, C. (2000).Ruling Allows Unions at Private Colleges. Science, 290, 1069.

Miles, J.(2011).Reflections of student government association leaders: implications for Advisors. College Student Journal, 45 324-332.

Miller, C., & Kraus, M. (2004).Participating but not leading: womens under-Representation in student Government leadership positions. College Student Journal, 38, 423-427.

Parker, S. (2006).Revolting students. New Statesman, 135 , 15.

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America has always been grounded on social groups interests and focused on complying the individual needs. The fulfillment of the citizens needs by federal and state structures makes American policy. According to Hrebenar and Scott, the number of participants in American group policies has significantly expanded (11). But what if the social groups needs are dangerous? A good answer to this question is an essay by Idaho university professor Hampikian titled When May I Shoot a Student? addressing numerous social, moral, and cultural issues.

Greg Hampikian addresses the issue in the form of a letter to the chief counsel of the Idaho State legislature. This approach enlivens the work, makes it easy to read, more catchy, and appealing to the public, but the essay becomes less official and severe. Professor Hampikian responded to a controversial bill allowing students to carry firearms on campus.

In his letter, Hampikian raises the issue by sarcastically asking for practical guidance. Hampikian honestly writes, I have a matter of practical concern (1). He stresses the fact that the law influences numerous aspects of everyday life. The relationship between the students and the teaching staff is always rather peculiar; therefore, any debate concerning such a controversial issue will prove to be a contentious one.

Addressing the chief counsel with a direct, practical question, When may I shoot a student? (Hampikian). Professor Hampikian hints that his intentions are not serious. Hampikian humorously says that he is not helpless Since I carry a pen to lecture, I did not feel outgunned. But as the narration develops, the language of direct address becomes more emotionally loaded. Forming opinion as an open direct address to the authorities, as well as the specific choice to describe the issue by numerous, real-life examples viewed at humorous and ironical angles, make the essay satirical.

Highlighting his ironical approach to the situation, Hampikian says, The problem, of course, is not the drunken frat boys will be armed; it is that they are drunken frat boys. By saying this, he enriches the text with at least two meanings. The first is that the problem is not the guns but the people. The second implied a controversial sense that we could not blame people when we provided them with every imaginable opportunity to misbehave.

To strengthen his position professor, Hampikian uses new arguments. One of them is encouraging guns on campus makes so much sense (11). Showing the advantages of having guns on campus, the writer introduces irony as an effective general strategy, having a good influence on the reader. Dealing with the counterarguments one by one is less beneficial, as it is easier to impress the reader with one strong argument.

The final words of the essay are saturated with restrained emotions. Using humor in the form of irony and sarcasm is appropriate when the author wants to restrain from criticism and to be openly rude and disrespectful. Hampikian chooses a humorous and easygoing tone in his essay. That manner of addressing the audience contributes a lot to the positive response to his essay. It is easier to perceive intricate issues in a humorous way.

Generally speaking, gun-carrying laws have always been a stumbling rock of US politics. Touching upon numerous social, moral, and cultural issues influenced by the new law, professor Hampikian creates a vivid picture of reality and the changes it has to undergo under the influence of new law enforcement. By using sarcasm and not being negative professor Hampikian, makes his essay an enjoyable reading showing a good way to form an opinion on a tricky issue.

Works Cited

Hampikian, Greg. When May I Shoot a Student? The New York Times. 2014. Web.

Hrebenar, Ronald J., and Ruth K. Scott. Interest Group Politics in America. 3rd ed., Routledge, 2015.

The effective response to the suicidal student includes various assessment procedures. One of the main is the Columbia suicide severity rating scale (C-SSRS). The C-SSRS is a rating scale for suicidal thoughts and behaviors created by academics to assess the risk of suicide. The scale measures a persons level of suicide risk. Although the surveys questions are designed to be used in an interview format, it can also be filled as a self-report survey if required. The document, which is utilized in all situations of self-threat, may also be used under the Baker Act. Review with the parent and get their signature to verify the notification completed by the designee. A completed Digital TRSS incident forms goal is to identify the source of the problem and suggest solutions that can be implemented to decrease the chances of a repeat occurrence.

I have not had a chance to conduct any assignments yet. However, students can directly refer to the school administration or mental health designee. Empirical assessment includes maintaining contact with a student. Teachers must keep the student with them and not leave them alone if a student needs immediate medical attention, contact 911. A parent, administration, and mental health designee must be notified if an individual is at risk. The documentation requires an assessment of the student, an acknowledgment form, and a completed Digital TRSS incident form (Siqueira et al., 2020). Students who show signs of the potential lethality of suicidal risks require emergency services. Safety planning to control the risks must be implemented, including steps of coping strategies and search for help.

After emergency services or hospitalization, follow-up procedures include connecting families with needed resources, completing the required forms, implementing the MH SharePoint Survey, optional addition of a Safety Plan, and encouraging Re-entry meetings. A long-term treatment plan allows outside providers, such as social workers, to come to the school to provide service to at-risk students.

In my current school environment, the safe coordinator provides training for district personnel every year. It helps to improve the skills of the school staff constantly, and additionally, the training may be done earlier if there is an update in suicide prevention policies. I am confident that the sites policies are accurate. Workers know the latest rules and instructions for quick response to any signs of suicidal students. However, prevention and awareness strategies can be utilized to lower the rates of emergencies.

Reference

Siqueira, A. F., Ferreira, D. S., Monteiro, W. F., Teixeira, E., & Barbosa, I. P. B. (2020). Validation of a handbook on suicide prevention among students: talking is the best solution. Rev Rene, 21.

Student debt is one of the most concerning issues for the younger demographic of American voters. The issue can primarily be attributed to the extremely high tuition in most educational establishments. Some students may find themselves in a desperate situation after graduating when their income is barely enough to make regular payments. In these conditions, many have begun questioning the 2003 law that allowed Texas colleges to set their tuition and fees. However, the infamous tuition deregulation did not have a strictly negative effect on the cost of education. To the untrained eye, the often quoted numbers regarding the overall increase of tuition may indicate that the removal of the upper price limit caused the prices to grow more quickly. Nonetheless, detailed statistics show a radically different picture. Official data states that tuition has been growing at a higher rate at only nine of the states 38 public institutions, which still have below-average pricing (McCrimmon and Blanchard). In conclusion, the economic effect of the deregulation of tuition in the state of Texas was not as drastic as it is often portrayed.

Even though the deregulation of tuition did not cause a significant change in the increasing prices of education, it remains a controversial topic. One of the reasons for the strong and long-lasting public opposition to this law might be the utter lack of justification for its passing. One could argue that allowing universities to set their tuition is an essential component of the free market economy, similar to private healthcare and other essential services. However, an entirely free market is not a sustainable system, as it tends to become imbalanced and drive people into poverty. A more reasonable argument could be that the deregulation of tuition allows colleges to maintain the highest standards of quality of education. However, it is more likely that educational establishments would choose to increase their profits instead, as continuously investing in their service would quickly begin to yield substantially decreased returns. It appears that the falling value proposition of higher education might be a more accurate description of the problem that students are opposed to.

State funding for higher education is another issue adjacent to tuition deregulation. While the cost of education, housing, and transportation have been steadily rising, the amount of funds available to help students afford higher education has been decreasing. In modern America, a college degree is a key component in starting a successful career in most fields, opening the holder to a range of higher-paying job opportunities. Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly difficult for young people without significant savings to pay for their education even after they graduate.

Although the state itself seems to be unable to help those who cannot afford to pay for education, some establishments are attempting to help low-income students. Several universities now offer free tuition to students from households that do not meet their minimum income threshold. While this is a phenomenal opportunity for financially disadvantaged youth to boost their future career, the problem of crippling student debt remains a pressing issue for the majority of Texan graduates. If the state does not change its budgeting priorities and offer more substantial financial support for students, the demand for higher education may fall, as people cease to find it worthwhile.

Works Cited

McCrimmon, Ryan, and Bobby Blanchard. Deregulating Tuition Slowed Increase, Universities Say. The Texas Tribune, 2015. Web.