Student Research
Grantsmanship and Fundraising Practices
Reviewed By Lisa Marie Portugal M.A.Ed.
Volume 4 - Issue 4
Feb 9, 2007 - 8:31:55 AM

This paper discusses various issues and challenges facing philanthropy and nonprofit organizations in the United States of America. The writer believes that effective grant writing abilities are necessary for leaders in higher education and those who posses these skills will be able to lead more efficiently. The paper will present effective fundraising strategies and discuss management techniques employed by veterans in the nonprofit sector. Additionally, descriptions of each of the nine major areas associated with foundation funding are summarized, and certain grantsmanship practices are highlighted. Finally, this paper will discuss seven basic components necessary for writing a successful grant proposal.

Student Research
Emerging Leadership Roles in Distance Education: Current State of Affairs and Forecasting Future Trends
Reviewed By Lisa Marie Portugal, M.A.Ed.
Volume 4 - Issue 3
Feb 12, 2007 - 3:05:02 PM

This paper discusses the enormous impact distance learning has had on traditional higher education and addresses emerging leadership roles within those constructs. The writer will address and discuss qualities that are necessary for leaders and the success of their distance education initiatives. Topics discussed include critical issues relating to the evolution and continuation of distance learning programs such as globalization, consistent lack of federal and state educational funding, a growing student population, and the emergence of the Internet. In addition, new technologies in distance education are highlighted. Finally, the writer will provide considerable information for institutions of higher learning as well as those individuals associated with the advancement of online learning modalities.

Student Research
Diversity Leadership in Higher Education
Reviewed By Lisa Marie Portugal, M.A.Ed.
Volume 4 - Issue 3
Feb 12, 2007 - 3:04:00 PM

This paper discusses the issues and challenges associated with diversity leadership initiatives currently in place within institutions of higher learning. The writer will address qualities associated with effective transformational leadership in higher education and how those abilities can positively affect an institution’s desire to build a diverse faculty. Topics discussed include the debate over the lack of qualified doctoral candidates of color for higher education employment and developing institutional strategic plans and initiatives for diversity faculty leadership agendas. In addition, the writer will discuss faculty diversification efforts that have been successful with Asian Americans and Anglo American women yet, these same initiatives continue to underrepresent Hispanics, African Americans, and American Indian groups. Finally, the writer will analyze the lack of diversity representation in higher education and how institutions can foster, develop, search, and hire accomplished women and individuals of color.