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U.S. Higher Education: An Overview

Lynne McNamara, Ph.D. Director of Programs Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) May 2006. U.S. Higher Education: An Overview. Definitions. Vietnamese American English “Faculty” Department “Department” Major (specialization) Teaching staff Faculty.

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U.S. Higher Education: An Overview

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  1. Lynne McNamara, Ph.D. Director of Programs Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) May 2006 U.S. Higher Education: An Overview

  2. Definitions Vietnamese American English “Faculty” Department “Department” Major (specialization) Teaching staff Faculty

  3. Types of tertiary schools(higher education) • 2 year community college or Junior college (Associate degree) • 4 year college (Bachelor’s degree, some Master’s) • University (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate) ----------------------------- • Public: State colleges/universities • Private

  4. FUNDING • State taxes (Public only) • Student tuition • Research grants (from foundations, corporations, government) • Private donations (alumni, friends, corporations) • Corporate donations

  5. Credit system • 1 credit = 50 minutes in class x 15 • credit =contact hour=credit hour=hour • 15 contact hours per semester • Typical course: 3 credits = 45 contacts hrs/semester • Homework: 1 hour in class + 2 hrs. of homework

  6. Bachelor’s degree • 120 credits • 30 credits/year = 15 credits/semester = 5 courses per semester or 10 per year • 2 years: general education • 2 years: specialization MAJOR (~30-45 credits) MINOR (~12-15 credits) -------------------- • Includes required courses and electives, both in general education and the specialization. • Student should decide major by 3rd year.

  7. Instructional staff • Graduate assistant • Teaching assistant • Research assistant • Instructor (Master’s or Ph.D.) • Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) Have achieved TENURE: • Associate Professor (Ph.D.) • Professor (Ph.D.)

  8. Teaching load • Depends on rank, administrative responsibilities, research • 1-3 courses each term: in fall and spring • Research universities: 1 course per term • Optional paid teaching in the summer ------------------- ADDITIONAL REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES: • Research and publications • Committees • Student advising

  9. Thank you! www.vef.gov

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