Module 1 SLP; Review Education pays: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society
EDUCATION PAYS AND SUPPORT NETWORK ASSIGNMENT
Based on the facts listed discussed in the Education Pays 2013, The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society article, how might completing a bachelor’s degree improve your: Long-term financial outlook? As a bachelor degree holder working full time for 40 years I will earn an average of 65% more than high school gradulates.
Job Satisfaction?
As a bachelor degree holder I will enjoy making more money and feel that will be an assentive to working harder. I was a very hard worker at my last job making less money so with making more I will feel I'm getting the pay I'm am worth wit the attached education.
Health?
As a bachelor degree holder I will have a better chance of being covered by a employer-provided health insurance and when people are more satisfied at their job; they are healthier.
Civic Involvement?
As a bachelor degree holder I am more likely to be increase my civic involvement by educating myself on issues that will effect my new tax bracket or career.
Importance of a Support Network for Adult Learners:
(This assignment was adapted from an exercise in True North, Discover Your Authentic Leadership.)
Definition of the Adult Learner “Any student, regardless of age, who has adult responsibilities beyond college classes, and for whom those adult responsibilities take priority in times of crisis” (NACADA Advising Adult Learners Commission).
There is a lot of information in the literature about the student support strategies that are beneficial for the 18-21 year old college student. Most of these strategies are geared towards the brick and mortar, traditional university environment.
Adult students
Who is the most important person in your personal support network? Why is this person the most important and in what ways do they provide you support?
The most important person in my personal support network is my husband; he will assist with raising our
Based on the facts listed discussed in the Education Pays 2013, The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society article, how might completing a bachelor’s degree improve your: Long-term financial outlook? As a bachelor degree holder working full time for 40 years I will earn an average of 65% more than high school gradulates.
Job Satisfaction?
As a bachelor degree holder I will enjoy making more money and feel that will be an assentive to working harder. I was a very hard worker at my last job making less money so with making more I will feel I'm getting the pay I'm am worth wit the attached education.
Health?
As a bachelor degree holder I will have a better chance of being covered by a employer-provided health insurance and when people are more satisfied at their job; they are healthier.
Civic Involvement?
As a bachelor degree holder I am more likely to be increase my civic involvement by educating myself on issues that will effect my new tax bracket or career.
Importance of a Support Network for Adult Learners:
(This assignment was adapted from an exercise in True North, Discover Your Authentic Leadership.)
Definition of the Adult Learner “Any student, regardless of age, who has adult responsibilities beyond college classes, and for whom those adult responsibilities take priority in times of crisis” (NACADA Advising Adult Learners Commission).
There is a lot of information in the literature about the student support strategies that are beneficial for the 18-21 year old college student. Most of these strategies are geared towards the brick and mortar, traditional university environment.
Adult students
Who is the most important person in your personal support network? Why is this person the most important and in what ways do they provide you support?
The most important person in my personal support network is my husband; he will assist with raising our
References: George, B. & Sims, P. (2007). True North, Discover Your Authentic Leadership. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. NACADA’s Advising Adult Learner Commission Website: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Community/Commission-Interest-Groups/Advising-Specific-Populations-I/Advising-Adult-Learners-Commission.aspx