Category Archives: Graduate School

White Paper: Principles of Communication, Media, and Digital Literacy Adults Need but Are Seldom Taught

Posted on November 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In an age where information is abundant and attention scarce, the ability to communicate clearly, interpret media critically, and navigate digital environments responsibly has become a core life competency. Yet most adults have never been systematically taught these … Continue reading →

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Course Design Document: Critical Thinking and Logic for Adults (PAK 104)

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Credit Hours: 3 Program: Certificate in Practical Adult Knowledge and Competence (CPAK) Course Level: Post-secondary, Adult Education Delivery Mode: Hybrid / Online / In-person Duration: 12 weeks (adaptable to 8-week intensive) Prerequisites: None Instructor Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills Adults Commonly Overlook

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Although many adults believe they “think critically,” few possess the structured reasoning habits that genuine critical thinking requires. In a world saturated with information, persuasion, and competing narratives, critical thinking and logic have become essential civic and personal … Continue reading →

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Course Design: Financial and Economic Literacy for Adults (PAK 103)

Posted on October 31, 2025 by nathanalbright

This three-credit course, forming part of the Certificate in Practical Adult Knowledge and Competence (CPAK), is designed to provide adult learners with a strong foundation in both personal financial management and the principles of economic reasoning that underlie it. The … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Principles of Financial and Economic Literacy Often Overlooked by Adults

Posted on October 31, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Despite a proliferation of financial information, a large portion of adults remain unable to apply economic principles to their daily decisions. Traditional education focuses on abstract mathematics or broad social studies, but omits the practical knowledge required for … Continue reading →

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Course Proposal: Civic and Legal Literacy for Adults

Posted on October 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

Course Code: PAK 102 Credit Hours: 3 (or 45 contact hours) Delivery Format: Hybrid (In-person or Online + Discussion Forums + Practical Exercises) Prerequisites: None — open to all adults Program Context This course forms the foundational module in the … Continue reading →

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Curriculum Proposal: Certificate in Practical Adult Knowledge and Competence (CPAK)

Posted on October 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

Institution: Torah University (or equivalent adult education division) Proposed by: Department of General and Continuing Education Prepared by: Curriculum Committee on Adult Learning and Lifelong Competence Date: October 2025 Program Level: Post-secondary Certificate (Non-degree) Credit Hours: 24 credits (8 courses … Continue reading →

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Course Title: Numeracy for Adults: Practical Quantitative Literacy for Life, Work, and Citizenship

Posted on October 29, 2025 by nathanalbright

Course Overview This course is designed to help adults build the kind of mathematical literacy that directly impacts their daily lives—financial management, critical evaluation of data, informed decision-making, and civic participation. The focus is on reasoning rather than rote calculation, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Crisis of Artificial General Intelligence Across Fields of Knowledge

Posted on October 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) represents not merely a new technological development but a profound epistemic and institutional crisis across nearly every field of knowledge. Unlike specialized AI systems, AGI threatens to collapse the boundaries between disciplines, redefine what … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Establishing Middle Eastern Extension Campuses to Revitalize International Enrollment

Posted on October 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Problem Statement The university has experienced a significant decline in Middle Eastern student enrollment. Factors may include: Increased regional investment in domestic universities. Travel restrictions, visa uncertainty, and geopolitical risk. Cultural or religious hesitations about studying abroad. Economic pressures … Continue reading →

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