Types of Institutions: Overview
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Dave from Go Study provides an overview of the U.S. higher education system. He explains its structure, distinguishing between public and private institutions, and highlights its optional nature, unlike primary and secondary education. He discusses the rise of for-profit schools and the growing number of international students, along with the specialized programs that support them. The video also touches on different types of institutions, such as community colleges and online education, promising more details in future lessons.
Takeaways
- 📚 **Higher Education in the US**: It's the final stage of formal learning and is optional, unlike primary and secondary education.
- 💼 **Funding Differences**: Public schools receive funding from state taxes, while private schools rely on tuition and donations.
- 🏛️ **Institution Types**: The US higher education system consists of both public and private schools, with most operating as non-profit institutions.
- 📈 **For-Profit Institutions**: There's been a rise in for-profit schools, but they are often more expensive and not as highly regarded.
- 🌐 **International Students**: US colleges and universities value international students for their hard work and diverse perspectives.
- 💵 **Tuition and Fees**: International students typically pay higher tuition rates and may not qualify for public school tuition benefits.
- 🏫 **Support for Internationals**: Many schools offer intensive English programs and special services to help international students adjust.
- 📊 **Trends in Enrollment**: The document provided shows trends in international student enrollments, including their origins and fields of study.
- 🏛️ **Varieties of Institutions**: Upcoming lessons will cover various types of higher education institutions, including community colleges and online programs.
- 👨🏫 **Educational Focus**: The lessons aim to provide detailed information about different higher education options and their characteristics.
Q & A
What does the term 'higher education' refer to in the United States?
-In the United States, 'higher education' refers to tertiary or post-secondary education, which is the final stage of formal learning following primary and secondary schooling.
Is higher education in the U.S. mandatory for citizens?
-No, higher education in the U.S. is optional and not required by law, unlike primary and secondary education.
Who bears the cost of higher education in the U.S.?
-Students themselves have to pay for higher education in the U.S., as it is not funded by the government.
How many institutions and students does the U.S. higher education system consist of?
-The U.S. higher education system consists of over 5,000 institutions and 21 million students.
What is the main difference between public and private schools in the U.S.?
-The main difference is in their funding; public schools receive a portion of their funding from state taxes, while private schools receive no state funding and rely on tuition and donations.
Are most U.S. colleges and universities operated as nonprofit institutions?
-Yes, most U.S. colleges and universities, regardless of being public or private, are operated as nonprofit institutions.
What is the trend regarding for-profit higher education schools in recent years?
-The number of for-profit higher education schools has grown in recent years, but they are generally not recommended due to their higher costs and lower quality compared to non-profit schools.
Why do U.S. colleges and universities value international students?
-U.S. colleges and universities value international students because they work hard, add diverse perspectives to the classroom, and often pay higher tuition rates.
What services are offered by schools to accommodate the growing number of international students?
-Many schools now offer intensive English programs and special services to help international students with acculturation, housing, work, and visa and immigration regulations.
What does the document mentioned in the script provide?
-The document provides trends and snapshots of international student enrollments at U.S. schools, detailing where most international students are from, what and where they are studying, and how they are paying for school.
What types of higher education institutions will be discussed in the upcoming lessons?
-The upcoming lessons will discuss different types of higher education institutions including intensive English programs, community colleges, colleges and universities, online education programs, and special focus schools.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to US Higher Education System
Dave introduces the US higher education system, explaining that it is optional and self-funded, unlike primary and secondary education. The system is vast and diverse, with over 5,000 institutions and 21 million students, making it the largest in the world. It comprises both public and private schools, with public schools receiving state funding and private schools relying on tuition and donations. Most institutions are non-profit, although for-profit schools are increasing. The script also notes the rise in international students, who are valued for their hard work and diverse perspectives. Institutions are offering more programs and services to support international students, including intensive English programs due to the higher tuition rates they pay.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Higher Education
💡Tertiary Education
💡Post-Secondary Education
💡Public Schools
💡Private Schools
💡Non-Profit Institutions
💡For-Profit Schools
💡International Students
💡Intensive English Programs
💡Community Colleges
💡Online Education Programs
Highlights
Higher education in the US is optional and students have to pay for it themselves.
The US higher education system is the largest in the world with over 5,000 institutions and 21 million students.
The system includes both public and private schools, with public schools receiving funding from state taxes.
Private schools rely on tuition and donations as they receive no state funding.
US colleges and universities operate independently of the federal government.
Most institutions are nonprofit, with a growing number of for-profit schools that are often more expensive and less reputable.
International students have increased significantly over the last 20 years.
International students are valued for their hard work and diverse perspectives.
International students often pay higher tuition rates due to not qualifying for in-state tuition at public schools.
Many schools offer intensive English programs and special services to support international students.
A document is provided showing trends in international student enrollments at US schools.
The document gives a snapshot of where most international students come from and what they study.
Upcoming lessons will cover different types of higher education institutions.
Lessons will also discuss intensive English programs, community colleges, colleges, universities, online education, and special focus schools.
The information provided is intended to be helpful for understanding the US higher education system.
The video concludes with a teaser for the next lesson.
Transcripts
hi everybody Dave from go study here in
this short video I'll talk about the
lessons in this section and share some
general information about the US higher
education system to give you some
context for the lessons to follow let's
begin in the United States higher
education
some people say tertiary or
post-secondary education follows primary
and secondary schooling it's the final
stage of formal learning and unlike the
first two is optional in other words
it's the only level of education that US
citizens are not required to attend
because it's optional it's also the only
level students have to pay for
themselves the u.s. higher education
system is big and diverse with over
5,000 institutions and 21 million
students it's the largest higher
education system in the world and
consists of both public and private
schools the main difference between them
is how they're funded public schools
receive a portion of their funding from
state taxes private schools receive no
state funding and instead rely on
tuition and donations to operate both
types of schools operate independently
of the federal government in other words
unlike many other countries we have no
national universities in the United
States most US colleges and universities
regardless if they're public or private
are operated as nonprofit institutions
in recent years however the number of
for-profit higher education schools is
grown it goes steady we don't recommend
them since they're usually more
expensive than non-profit schools and
generally don't offer the same high
level of quality another big change of
the last 20 years is the increase in the
number of international students in the
United States colleges and universities
love enrolling them they work hard
add diverse perspectives to the
classroom and because they don't qualify
for tuitions
public schools often end up paying
higher tuition rates venue of students
to accommodate growing international
student numbers many schools now offer
intensive English programs and special
services to help internationals with
their acculturation housing work and
visa and immigration regulations this
document shows trends and international
student enrollments at US schools I
won't go over it in detail but will
include it in the resources lesson at
the end of this section give it a look
it provides a nice snapshot of where
most international students are from
what and where they're studying and how
they're paying for school in the
upcoming lessons in this section I'll
see more about the following different
types of higher education institutions
intensive English programs in schools
community colleges colleges and
universities online education programs
and special focus schools I think you'll
find the information helpful
alright everybody that will do it for
this topic I'll see you in the next
lesson
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