Bessie Moore Center for Economic Education Dr Rita Littrell Whats an Education Really Worth High School GraduateGED Some College Professional Training Bachelors Degree Graduate School ID: 611021
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PACED Decision Making Model
Bessie Moore Center for Economic Education
Dr. Rita Littrell Slide2
What’s an Education Really Worth
High School Graduate/GED
Some College/ Professional Training
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate SchoolSlide3
Student Profiles
Maria Montez
LaQuanta
Laney
Todd Taylor
Mark May Rodney RoarkElizabeth (Elly
) England Slide4
P
–
Define
P
roblem
A – List A
lternative C – Determine
Criteria
E – Evaluate Alternatives
D – Make a DecisionSlide5
Where to Study in Arkansas?
Four-Year Public Colleges
Four-Year Private Colleges
Technical Schools
Two-Year CollegesSlide6
ARKANSAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
4 Year Public Universities
Arkansas State University
Arkansas Tech University
Henderson State University
Southern Arkansas University
University of Arkansas at Fort SmithUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at MonticelloUniversity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesUniversity of Arkansas, FayettevilleUniversity of Central Arkansas
4 Year Independent Universities
Arkansas Baptist CollegeCentral Baptist CollegeCrowley’s Ridge CollegeHarding UniversityHendrix College
John Brown University
Lyon College
Ouachita Baptist University
Philander Smith College
University of the Ozarks
Williams Baptist CollegeSlide7
ARKANSAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
2
Year Public Universities
Arkansas Northeastern College
Arkansas State University – Beebe
Arkansas State University – Mountain Home
Arkansas State University – NewportBlack River Technical College
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
College of the OuachitasEast Arkansas Community CollegeMid-South Community CollegeNational Park Community College
North Arkansas CollegeNorthwest Arkansas Community CollegeOzarka College
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Pulaski Technical College
Rich Mountain Community College
South Arkansas Community College
Southeast Arkansas College
Southern Arkansas University – Tech
University of Arkansas Community College at BatesvilleUniversity of Arkansas Community College at HopeUniversity of Arkansas Community College at MorriltonSlide8
Possible College Criteria:
Majors offered & Accreditation
Location (e.g., close to home, urban or suburban)
Affordability (a combination of costs and aid)
Size
Faculty to Student Ratio
Campus Activities (e.g., theater, symphony, Greek Life)Prestige
Graduation RateAdmission Standards
AthleticsGraduate School OpportunitiesCareer Center
SuccessSlide9
Where are the Jobs?
Health Care
- $62, 210
Entrepreneurship – varies
Technology - $63,070 for computer systems analyst
$73,550 for software developers$102,670 for information systems managers
Education - $44,580 for elementarySlide10
What They Pay?
If you want to be a ___________ in Arkansas, you’ll make $_____.Slide11
Where Can I Study My Chosen Degree?Slide12
P
A
C
E
D
Decision Making Model Worksheet:
Define the
P
roblem:
Where to study higher education?
Make a
D
ecision:
Note Opportunity Costs:
Determine the
C
riteria:
List
A
lternatives:
Alternative 1:
University of Arkansas
Alternative 2:
Arkansas State University
Alternative 3:
Phillips County Community College
Alternative 4:
????
Alternative 5:
????
Criteria 1:
Cost
Criteria 2:
Program of
study
Criteria 2:
Program of study
Criteria 3:
Location
Criteria 4:
Graduation Rate
Criteria 5:
Student to Faculty ratio
Criteria 6:
??
Value of Criteria 1:
Value of Criteria
2:
Value of Criteria
3:
Value of Criteria
4:
Value of Criteria
5:
Value of Criteria
6:
E
valuate Alternatives: Slide13
Paying for College
Fill out the FAFSA
Apply for the Arkansas Academic Scholarship
Apply for scholarships from your college of choice
Search and apply for other scholarships
Use the
YOUniversal
form
20 scholarships with just one application Mobile
applicationArkansas Governor’s Scholars ProgramGovernor’s Distinguished Scholars - $10,000/year
32 ACT; 3.5 GPA; or National Achievement Finalist or National Merit Finalist
Governor’s Scholars - $4000/yearSlide14
Student Loans:
Should be last resort
Research to get the best ones
Beware of Debt!!!!Slide15
5 Nontraditional Ways to Pay for College
Begin at a community college
Find a work study program
Become a resident assistant
Pursue an accelerated degree
Join the militarySlide16
What Degree is Right for You?
What’s your favorite subject in school?
Music or Drama
Political Science or History
Economics or Speech
Wood Shop or Art
Anything math – or science-related
Biology or Health
P.E. or high school sports
Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.Slide17
What Degree is Right for You?
2.
Which statement best describes you?
You love being the center of attention.
You like participating in all the extracurricular activities you can.
You have a lot of hobbies and interests.
you love making or fixing things – then showing them off.
You have to have the latest gadgets as soon as they’re released.
You enjoy volunteering, helping those in need and taking care of your siblings when they're sick.You love to be active and seek recreation and/o9r athletic activities often.
Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.Slide18
What Degree is Right for You?
3
.
How do you plan to spend your next summer vacation?
I’ll be performing at the community theater.
I’ll be campaigning for a local politician.
I’ll work part-time and read everything on my summer reading list.
I’ll be helping my dad restore the old car in the driveway.
I’ll be blogging and building up my Twitter followers.I’ll be volunteering with a local nonprofit or going on a mission trip.I’ll be playing sports, swimming and staying active.
Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.Slide19
What Degree is Right for You?
4.
Who do you admire most?
Justin
Beiber
Barack Obama
Oprah Winfrey
Your parents Bill Gates Mother Teresa
Michael Phelps
Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.Slide20
What Degree is Right for You?
5
.
Your dream job is to…
Be a celebrity
Make a difference in the world.
Own your own business.
Create things. Invent new gadgets.
Heal people and serve others.Not be stuck behind a desk all day.
Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.Slide21
If you answered mostly A’s:
So you want to be the next big star on TV, on the radio, in the movies or on the stage? Go for it at an Arkansas college or university!
Degrees to consider:
Theatre
Radio Broadcasting/TV Production
Music Performance
Broadcast JournalismSlide22
If you answered mostly B’s:
Your goal is to impact change in the world. Maybe you’ll seek justice in the courtroom, work to protect the environment, create new laws in Washington, D.C., or maybe you’ll keep the nation informed with your news stories.
Degrees to consider:
Law
Political Science
Journalism
Criminal Justice
Wildlife Management or EcologySociologyPhilosophySlide23
If you answered mostly C’s:
Your natural gravitation to the role of leader in group assignments or in student clubs proves you’re on the track for a young businessman or businesswoman – maybe even a future entrepreneur.
Degrees to consider:
Business
Accounting
Economics
Public RelationsMarketing
Human Resource DevelopmentSlide24
If you answered mostly D
’s:
You’re a creative type who has a knack for art and design. Or maybe carpentry or cooking is more you thing. Either way, you love having something tangible to show off after an assignment – something that truly represents you and your talents.
Degrees to consider:
Art
Architecture
Construction Management
Graphic DesignWelding
Interior Design
Automotive Technology
Culinary Arts
Cosmetology Slide25
If you answered mostly E’s:
Do you love dissecting computers or working on cars, or are you fascinated by the inner workings of electronics? A career in science and technology might suit you.
Degrees to consider:
Computer Science or Programming
Physics
Industrial Electricity
Civil Engineering Chemistry
Automotive TechnologyAviation Slide26
If you answered mostly F’s:
It’s like you were born to help and care for others. You’re fascinated by medical mysteries and are always working for a good cause. You just can’t stop caring – and that’s a good thing!
Degrees to consider:
Elementary Education
Hospitality
Pre-Med
Nursing
Emergency Medical Technology/ParamedicDental HygieneOccupational TherapySocial Work Slide27
If you answered mostly G’s:
You can’t stand to sit in front of the TV, but if you have to, sports are all you watch. Of course, you’d rather be playing basketball with your friends or training for that half-marathon, but reading up on the best ways to stay fit and eat healthy are important too.
Degrees to consider:
Kinesiology
Recreation & Sport Management
Physical Therapy
Athletic Training
Exercise ScienceNutrition Slide28
ACT or SAT
ACT
= American College Testing
SAT
= Scholastic Aptitude Test
Determine which test is right for you.
Despite the differences between the two neither the ACT nor the SAT is more likely to produce a greater score. The best way to choose a test is to investigate each to determine which is right for you. Slide29
ACT Practice
Sales for a business were $3 million more the second year than the first, and sales for the third year were
d
ouble the sales for the second year. If sales for the third year were $38 million, what were sales, in millions of dollars, for the first year?
16
17.5
20.5
2235 Slide30
SAT Practice
Subservient is most nearly opposite in meaning to
Raucous
Onerous
Commanding
Illustrious Slide31
Campus Visits
Schedule in advance
Check out places of little interest – you may be surprised!
Speak Up!
Bring Your Parents – this is a family decision
Scout Out the Dorms – would you like to live there?
Locate the EssentialsGo SocialStick AroundHave Fun!Slide32
The Volunteer Advantage
Giving back to others w
ill give you joy
And boost your resume!Slide33
Social Network To-Do List
DO
Be aware of what’s public.
Assume that once you’ve posted it, it’s online (and findable) forever.
Safeguard personal information.
Use good grammar and spelling.
Follow pages that’ll demonstrate your academic/career interests.
DON’T
Post things you might regret.
Over share personal information.
Tolerate bullying.
Forget common sense.
Ignore networking opportunities.