...GPA. Since my last academic experience, I have grown not only in maturity but also in the goals I want to obtain. As a result, I am ready to put in the extra work and go the extra mile. I am no longer a young adult, struggling with learning about myself and my future. I am a mature, grown woman who knows what she wants and won’t give up. I will be successful at Walden if admitted because failure is not an option for me. I now understand the processes I have to go through in college and if I don’t understand something, I will ask questions. I am more reflective today than I was as a young adult and more goal-oriented for the future. Personal/Professional Growth I am interested in graduate school because I want to continue my career on professional level for school psychology. Since receiving a degree in my undergraduate study, I have worked with the Wayne County Public Schools as a substitute teacher and teacher assistant. I found myself becoming more drawn towards ensuring that my students receive a good education. While dealing with a diverse group of students, I encounter a lot of social behavior issues. These social behavior issues start at such a young age and it can hinder lifetime decisions. As a result, I want to work with these children and help them overcome these obstacles. My goal is to make a difference in the lives of others. I recognize that education is the key to success in these students but I also recognize that many students are struggling...
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...them. People are leading busy lives and looking to get more done and if they can find ways to help them make it easier then they will try it. Taking college courses online is a very convenient option people have and more people sign up for the classes every year. An article written by Zephry Teachout Will the Web Kill Colleges? questions the online learning and looks into the future it. “This year may be part of the last generation for which going to college means packing up, getting a dorm room and listening to tenured professors.” Teachout (2009) More of the brick and mortar schools may be affected more than the Ivy League schools because they do not have the funding and image to compete with such schools as Harvard. The small colleges rely on tuition and if more students are attending online classes their enrollment will be down and their funding will not be there. This alone could be very detrimental to them. This would cause many colleges to either close, or join with other universities that are growing quickly in the online community. Another argument that Teachout has is that with the online classes becoming more popular the market will become saturated with classes popping up all over internet. Having to pay tenured professors a particular salary is something they consider when they review the budget. If the online classes continue to grow at the rate they are now, more classes will be taught be professors at a lower rate because the overhead cost would be considerably...
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...Introduction To The Discussion Board Jay Smith A STUDENTS INTRODUCTION TO THE DISCUSSION BOARD 2 Abstract I would like to introduce myself, my name is Jay Smith, I live in Titusville, Florida where I manage the apartment building in which I reside. I am married now 3 years, have no children – just a fur face Manchester terrier named Louiee. My previous educational background consist of one semester at Daytona State College in 2001, as a Business Major. I have found that sometimes in live – one’s world can change in an instant and the course of the live that you had planned – suddenly changes. And looking back I believe this is what happened to me, as after one semester I chose to drop out and become involved in the local Daytona Area Music and Club scene. The results: A failed musician and a bloody nasty drinking habit. In 2004 I entered Savannah’s Hospital and completed the 28 day program. Since then I have 8 years without a drink. Woot! I love to share my experience, strength and hope with the newcomers, as I have stayed very active in the A.A. program, and most recently I have begun to teach the local Step Study Meetings for the “Celebrate Recovery” group here in town. “Celebrate Recovery” would be considered the Christian based A.A. program, with literature from author Rick Warren, (writer of “The Purpose Driven Life”) What I’ve found is a wonderful life beyond my dreams – and most days it is a joy to be alive! And when it’s not – every...
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... |Your reflection | |How would you define academic |The way I would define academic readiness is to have the knowledge, skills, and appropriate | |readiness? |habits of your mind to necessarily and fully apply yourself to college courses. To use your best | | |abilities to your advantage to complete your work in the most comfortable and compatible way for | | |yourself. | |What concerns, if any, do you have |I have a few concerns with academic writing but not the reading. I have problems in my writing | |with academic writing and reading? |and sometimes I have trouble just starting a writing assignment. Im worried that I may not be | | |able to write the paper so that it is approved by the instructor or that it will meet the | | |standard for a college paper. | |What two university resources will you|Two university resources I think I will use the most to strengthen my writing and reading skills | |use to strengthen your writing and |would be WritePoint and the Writing Help. The WritePoint will help with...
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...different ways that I can be successful throughout my journey with Distant Learning. I have chosen this route because dedicating my time to a nearby college means taking away from my children’s needs. There are many people out there that don’t take the time to teach their children the basics but my almost three year knows her ABC’s, numbers to twenty, a variety of animals and can write some letters. I feel that these past nine weeks have taught me to stay motivated so I can complete my degree. It has taken some time to adapt to taking classes online but it’s always good to challenge yourself with something new. Attending classes anytime during the day seven days a week along with help from my graduation team is going to help me achieve my goals. There are advantages and disadvantages to distant learning, but what makes it so manageable is not being afraid to ask for help when needed. I can contact my instructor whether it’d be through email or picking up the telephone. One disadvantage is for the students who are used to being in a classroom setting, learning best by seeing and hearing the instructor. It may take a little while longer for these students to adapt. I feel that being able to review feedback and assignments that have been posted has been really helpful throughout these past weeks, along with discussions with the other students. Being able to discuss with other students whether in the chat room off topic or in the classroom makes it easier because I can see other...
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...“Why college education is important to me” In today’s workforce, a college education has become essential. One needs to be educated in order to be successful in their career choice. The importance of education needs to be expressed to our children and led by example. Goals need to be put into place. A college education won’t only bring me a degree; it will help me to be able to grow and prosper, not only financially, but integrally, and show my children that all things are possible. Therefore, it is highly important for me to further my education beyond a high school diploma. In order to succeed in today’s competitive workforce, I will need to continually educate myself. As quoted from Plato, “The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life.” I don’t know what my future is, or what it will bring, but I know can move forward with an education. By acquiring more knowledge through education, I can apply my skills to improve the community of which I live in, I can enjoy a better lifestyle, and I can feel more secure in my job. The doors of opportunities will open greatly. Education will help me to grow and achieve personal success. With this success I will be able to bring better knowledge and experience in to the workplace. I believe it will not only be rewarding, but bring me financial success. The ability to be successful in the working world should be a goal in life. Setting goals for oneself will help build self-esteem and guide you toward the...
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...Miller-Motte College Online I have always been fascinated by people. What they do, why they do it, how they go about things, the reasons people act and react certain ways, the complexity of the different ways people act is something that is so interesting to me and I have always been interested to find out more! One of the topics of Sociology that I am looking forward to learning more about is Sociological Perspective. I want to gain a better understanding of how people’s actions and reactions are stemmed from the society in which they live. Does their position on the globe influence their behavior? Where people live and grew up makes a huge impact on their lives. We are programmed to be a certain way based on the culture we grew up in and in which we were raised in a particular area. The second topic I am looking forward to learning more about is Diversity of U.S families. I can’t wait to learn more about this because I want to know more about how different nationalities vary in how they raise their children, how in which they do it, and the rate in which they do it in. Every single family is different, but family styles vary from nation to nation, even when they are in the U.S. The differences in African-American families, Latino families and Caucasian families are so vastly different in so many ways that I am looking forward to gaining more insight on the diversity in all of the types of families the U.S has. Lastly, I look forward to learning...
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...from my pre college education because my college is online and I feel that it is a first time experience for me. It is more continent than being on campus. This is so much easier that having to use the extra gas to travel to the campus. I don't have to go from class to class. There is also a good way to communicate with my instructor. There is a lot of online help that can guide me through everything. I can view my textbooks on line. I really feel that this is the best way for me to get a good education and I really like it. My virtual campus is unique because it has great advantages of learning on line and being successful. I love the online course and how it's set up to view the whole campus. Being able to have a discussion board is all so great. Being able to communicate with other classmates and my instructor is very great for communicating and also helpful. I like being able to go to class on line which allows me to hear my teacher as she teaches. I can chat with my instructor and classmates through an email. I find this very interesting. The scavenger hunt really motivates and inspires me because I'm able to find out all about my campus and resources that is available to me. This helps me to find what I need to help me through my coarse. I'm able to find and read through my textbook. I can find my assignments and when they are due. This is very important to know information containing my school and class course. Using This makes me feel I have everything...
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...hearing the word “learning”, what comes to mind? The most important aspect of learning is taking in the world around you and connecting it to what you are experiencing. In order to understand what you are experiencing, you have to make sense of it. Learning involves using your critical thinking skills to respond appropriately to any workplace task, online assignment, or opportunity to speak publicly. College is learning how to learn and how your mind works so you can take that understanding with you to a career you desire. Do not forget that the basic steps of learning is a gathering information and storing it in your memory for convenient use. As I look back to my definition of learning, it sort of compares to what learning is. I had a belief that learning was putting your mind and effort into trying to understand life itself, along with everything around us. After taking Exp. 105, I have discovered that there is more to learning. From using your critical thinking skills when responding to your online assignments, how important your learning patterns are, to making sense of what you experience in order to understand what you learn. The Learning Connections Inventory (LCI) is a set of terms used to describe your learning processes accurately and thoroughly. There are four learning patterns which are Sequence, Precision, Technical Reasoning, and Confluence. By using Sequence (31) as my Use First, I strive on clear directions when completing any assignment. I use Precision (26) and Technical...
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...Subject: Career Services Awareness I am writing you because XX Community College has an excellent reputation that extends far beyond the boundaries of our community. As a recent graduate, I did not learn about Career Services or its many benefits until my last semester as a student. Consequently, I, like most students who attend XX Community College, was unable to take advantage of the opportunities available. I am bothered knowing that there is no current method in place to inform students that the Career Services Center exists. I find this to be an acute issue that calls for immediate attention. Exclusively relying on a small number of individuals who possess information about the location of the Career Services Center and its advantages is a great disservice to both the student body as well as the surrounding community. I did not discover Career Services until I was tasked to find what benefits, if any, were available for students majoring in Information/Engineering Technology, as part of a class project. An extensive fact finding process which included: personal observation, random surveys, document review, online questionnaires, and face-to-face interviews, enhanced the theory that most students are completely unaware of the many benefits available to them. This is upsetting because there are countless individuals who want to learn and become an asset to our community while attending school. The opportunities to discover possible employment, enhance resume building...
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...expand their career by going back to school. The company is in the perfect position to proceed with the education reimbursement employee benefit due to the fact that the company has already approved a budget inclusive of this additional employee benefit costs by paying 100 percent for a A 70 percent for a B and a 50 percent for a C. Expanding the benefits to include tuition reimbursement will increase the way we retain people because they will stay with a company that helps with their school I did when I went to college because the company paid for it so it help make the choice. Study show during the last decade, more companies are offering a tuition reimbursement benefit and are spending more money helping employees get degrees the last two company I have been at have done it. Universities and community colleges have started offering more flexible way to go to college for working students and even offer degrees through online courses or night class whatever fit a person schedule I use online and like it a lot. Give are employees a way to obtain a degree will help the company in the long run. This investment in them will allow them to know that the company cares about them as an individual as well as a worker and that we like to promote within the company. Being able to further their education...
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...Megan Wieda Marc Hamilton Management Practices 8 January 2014 First Night Assignment How The World Has Changed In The Last Forty Years The world has vastly changed over the last forty years and even before that. Some aspects have changed for the good while other aspects have changed for the worse, but there’s no denying that the world has indeed changed. The world has changed in aspects such as technology, science, medical, social norms, and even politics. No one knew how things were going to change, year by year, but everyone took a part in helping the changes happen, no matter how small their part may have been. These changes have affected humanity in various degrees. If we look at the technology and medical changes these have made human life easier on a daily basis. It we look at changes made in technology those are the most drastic ones that have occurred. The invention of the Internet was one of the most groundbreaking innovations of the last forty years. The invention of Netscape as the first Internet browser was a groundbreaking installment in the technological universe. This innovative thought that someone dreamed up and created led the way on a new frontier for technological capabilities to expand and be born. Because of these new capabilities with technology new items and concepts have emerged. Forty years ago everyone did not have cell phones to carry around. People did not have computers they were able to carry around with them. People did not have tablets...
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...Phoenix program I was unemployed and actively seeking re-employment. Prior to losing my job I was running an exceptional sports program at one of our organizations premier facilities in a very affluent community. However, I was feeling as though I had hit a plateau in my career and professional development due to not having my degree. The next areas of professional growth for me in my field involve becoming an Executive Director or an Association Youth Sports Director, but both of these positions require me to possess a degree. Not having my degree completely removed these career options from my reach and left me trapped in a dead position without much room for future upward growth or mobility. I felt that finding time to continue my education and secure my degree was not an option. Continuing my education was very important for my personal growth and development. Experiencing the rewards of learning both as a student and as certified CPR and Lifeguard instructor of several years I feel strongly about the role that learning plays in an individual’s development. Learning new things helps to keep individuals connected and engaged in the world around us and adds understanding and value to our lives. Learning impacts every part of who we are as human beings and increases the potential for who we can become by challenging and expanding what we know or thought we knew about the world around us. Prior to attending the University of Phoenix I was a college student at Southern...
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...------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Personal Reflection on Northcenteral's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements "Do what is right, though the world may perish" (Kant, 2012). That was the feelings by one of the worlds foremost experts on the subject of Ethics, Immanuel Kant. To Kant, something was either wrong or right; there were no in-between or grey areas. This type of wrong or right thinking is a far cry from today's standard college student's ethic which is based on postmodern thought. In postmodernism there are no absolutes; wrong or right is arbitrary and your truth may very well not be my truth. With postmodernism as mainstream as it is on campus. It is no wonder colleges and universities are plagued by the problem of academic honesty (Sidorkin, 2011). No matter what one's personal ethic may be. It is imperative one adopt Kant's view when dealing with Northcenteral's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements. Thus, Kant's ethic will be the baseline I use when reflecting on Northcentral's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements. Mission Northcentral's Mission Statement is what sets it apart from its colleagues. While most every college and university strives to achieve a high amount of professionalism and academic achievement few find this success. This is...
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...I-Search University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UABP) Keyana Mapp Mrs. Rayford AP Literature 16 November 2011 THE RESEARCH QUESTION College is very important to me and I know I am not the first in my family to go but I am probably the most excited to go. I have look at so many colleges and I have to narrow down my choices. After having three colleges on my list, I have narrowed it down to one, and I decided to narrow it down to The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. I want to attend the University Of Arkansas at Pine Bluff because, a visitor from the college comes to visit Normandy and I was ecstatic by his presentation. After the presentation, I knew that the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was the college for me. I have always wanted to attend a HBCU (historically black college or university). I plan to visit the campus during my winter break to get the feel of the college and see how the atmosphere was. Before I decide to go see the college, I am going to do my research on it and get a background check to be sure. From the research, I do on the college. I hope it is interesting because I am so anxious to choose the college I am going to and start my life on my own. MY RESEARCH PROCESS I started my research process by going straight to the online website because I believed that would have the most information. I also talked to one of the admission officers (Whimper C., Personal Communication RE: Information on UABP, E-mail to the author, 1 Oct 2011) who visited Normandy...
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