I. Introduction
Student Retention
1. What is student retention?
2. USM’s retention rate
3. Reasons why people drop out of school
II. Student Appreciation Program (SAP)
What exactly is SAP?
1. Explain why the program was invented
2. The prerequisites to get into the program
C. Vouchers
1. What is a Voucher?
2. The exceptions and rules that come with the Vouchers
III. Pros vs. Cons
School vs. Students
Benefits for the school from this program
Benefits for the students from this program
Negative effects on the school
Positives from those negatives
IV. Examples
Other schools that have tried
V. Conclusion
SAP can help with Student retention
To start of my presentation, I decided to briefly talk about what student retention means, USM’s current retention rate, and different reasons why the retention rate is an issue. From there I will begin talking about what we have designed to help out the student retention problem. I would explain why we came up with the SAP, who the program is for, and what all students can gain from earning a Voucher and getting into the SAP. Of course, with every issue, there are pros and cons. Pros which range from having a higher student retention rate and a higher GPA for the University as a whole, to Cons such as how much the program may cost the school or if the program just didn’t work. My group researched to find if any other schools have tried this kind of proposal. We have found some examples and would discuss how their experience was with their program. I would end the presentation with repeating all the good stuff about the SAP, and how it could really help any person that wants to go to college and further their education.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Blog 7: Editorial
The topic I chose to write about is the use of Vuvuzelas during this year’s World Cup in
Concerns about the noise level of these horns distracting the athletes and damages the human ear spread to other parts of the world. Last week,
I think that this post could be read by the majority of people in the
I would want this to be sent to www.iNewp.com
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Blog 6: Collaborative Writing Process Issues
Introduction
This document is working to find creative ways to help the university address student retention. We have designed a plan that gives students a drive to maintain a certain GPA in return for a discount on their education costs.
Facts and Discussion
Our group has been working together very well! I had to miss the second meeting due to a schedule conflict, but I have talked to the people in my group and got all the information I missed. We all have roles in the group, and mine is Finance Researcher.
As a whole, we came up with a reasonable solution that we believe is beneficial to both the school and the students. Our plan involved rewarding students who have kept a certain GPA throughout a year. The reward would be a voucher to purchase books the following school year. Since students will want to ease their financial burden, students will want to make the grades; which will also help the school's GPA as a whole. Since textbooks are a major source of income for the school, the GPA we have decided is a score of 3.5 or higher. The voucher will be a total amount of what the cost of four books would be during a semester.
Conclusions
As of right now our group has been doing a great job communicating and working together. We all get along and listen to each other's ideas. A few more meetings and I'm sure this assignment will be almost perfect.
Recommendations:
To be completely honest I don't have any recommendations. I have taken an online class before and encountered a variety of problems. With this class, anytime I have had a problem or question I have received a helpful reply way before I had time to even check my email. I am very impressed with the way the communication has been with this c
Monday, July 5, 2010
Blog 5: Starting the Job Search
I wanted to start this blog off with a personal experience of mine that pertains to our topic. I have been working at Chesterfields restaurant for about seven months. Unfortunately CVS bought the building, and we, the staff, we’re given two weeks notice about losing our jobs. As soon as I found this out, I went searching for a new one. The first place I went to was Crescent City Grill. Every Tuesday morning you can go and apply there, along with getting an interview with a manager that day.
I applied for the server job at Crescent City last week. Since I have been working at restaurants all of my life, I had a variety of experience to jot down on my application. During the interview, the manager told me the kind of things he looks for before he hires someone. Of course experience is always good, but managers need employees who are dedicated, friendly, and will work hard to be good at what they do. I explained to him that I have been working in restaurants all my life and I know what it takes to help make a restaurant successful. I also told him I am always willing to put forth the effort to be good at what I do. About three days later, I was called back in for my second interview. This time a different manager explained some duties I would have to perform, the type of employees he wants for his restaurant, and how it’s important to be serious about this job before I can become a part of the Crescent City “family”. We had a good talk, and two days later I was called for job! To find out more information about employment at this restaurant, you can visit the website at http://www.nsrg.com.
With that being said, another job I could have applied for is Assistant Social Studies teacher in Stonewall, Mississippi. Some of the basic qualifications for this job are knowledge of the Instructional Process. This includes the context, curriculum, methods, and materials of the specialty to which assigned, which in this case would be Social Studies. One must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators and parents, along with having skill in oral and written communication.
I found this job opening at http://www.indeed.com. This is definitely a job that is right up my alley, being that I am an Education major. I truly believe I have the ability to build strong and trustworthy relationships with most people I meet. I am personable and enjoying helping people with their problems. I am also currently in the Elementary Education program; therefore, I am learning the basic steps to being a good teacher.
Another job opening is at the University of Southern Miss as a Social Worker. Some duties of this job are providing services for individuals with disabilities who are homeless or at risk, provide information/referrals for homeless individuals with disabilities and families, work with project coordinators to collect and report required data in a homeless management system and internal reporting system, and etc. The job requires experience in providing case management services for individuals with disabilities or families who are homeless or at risk.
I found this job under USM career services. I can not say that I have ever helped disabled people before, but I have volunteered at a homeless shelter multiple times in my life. I believe in hard work and making right choices; however, I do know I have experienced first hand people who have tried and tried to do right in life yet did not succeed. With this job, I feel I could help people get back on track with their life. I know I wouldn’t be a counselor, but I still feel like I could help persuade them to never give up and always to always look forward. I found this job opening at http://www.jobs.usm.edu.
The final job opening I could apply for is as a Human Resource Assistant. Some requirements for this job are excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills, such as Microsoft Works and Excel. Also, you must pass a criminal background check. I’m pretty sure I’ll be okay in that department.
I found this job at www.human-resources.jobs.net, under the Mississippi job outlook section. One of the responsibilities to this job that caught my eye was regularly interfacing with a variety of internal customers in a professional manner utilizing clean, concise, and accurate verbal communication. I believe I could do this job well because I like to think I have very good people skills. Over the years while working in my restaurant jobs, I have trained myself to stay calm in crazy situations, and I’ve built up the ability to have patience with all kinds of people. Also, I recently passed the BTLE (Basic Technology of Literacy Exam). This is an exam that tests your computer skills from different sections of Microsoft Office. I passed with flying colors.
If I had the choice of choosing one of these jobs it would have to be the Assistant Social Studies teacher. I can not wait until I am done with my program here at USM and am able to teach full time. Mentoring young children and giving them the skills to succeed is why I am working hard in college and getting my education degree. Social Studies is not my favorite subject, but I would be willing to take this job in a heart beat and eventually work my way up to the head teaching position.
My resume would not be full of experience in this field; however, I would definitely include my managers from previous jobs in hopes they could explain my work ethics to my possible future bosses. I would also give my education back ground, and what my goals are in life.
I applied for the server job at Crescent City last week. Since I have been working at restaurants all of my life, I had a variety of experience to jot down on my application. During the interview, the manager told me the kind of things he looks for before he hires someone. Of course experience is always good, but managers need employees who are dedicated, friendly, and will work hard to be good at what they do. I explained to him that I have been working in restaurants all my life and I know what it takes to help make a restaurant successful. I also told him I am always willing to put forth the effort to be good at what I do. About three days later, I was called back in for my second interview. This time a different manager explained some duties I would have to perform, the type of employees he wants for his restaurant, and how it’s important to be serious about this job before I can become a part of the Crescent City “family”. We had a good talk, and two days later I was called for job! To find out more information about employment at this restaurant, you can visit the website at http://www.nsrg.com.
With that being said, another job I could have applied for is Assistant Social Studies teacher in Stonewall, Mississippi. Some of the basic qualifications for this job are knowledge of the Instructional Process. This includes the context, curriculum, methods, and materials of the specialty to which assigned, which in this case would be Social Studies. One must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators and parents, along with having skill in oral and written communication.
I found this job opening at http://www.indeed.com. This is definitely a job that is right up my alley, being that I am an Education major. I truly believe I have the ability to build strong and trustworthy relationships with most people I meet. I am personable and enjoying helping people with their problems. I am also currently in the Elementary Education program; therefore, I am learning the basic steps to being a good teacher.
Another job opening is at the University of Southern Miss as a Social Worker. Some duties of this job are providing services for individuals with disabilities who are homeless or at risk, provide information/referrals for homeless individuals with disabilities and families, work with project coordinators to collect and report required data in a homeless management system and internal reporting system, and etc. The job requires experience in providing case management services for individuals with disabilities or families who are homeless or at risk.
I found this job under USM career services. I can not say that I have ever helped disabled people before, but I have volunteered at a homeless shelter multiple times in my life. I believe in hard work and making right choices; however, I do know I have experienced first hand people who have tried and tried to do right in life yet did not succeed. With this job, I feel I could help people get back on track with their life. I know I wouldn’t be a counselor, but I still feel like I could help persuade them to never give up and always to always look forward. I found this job opening at http://www.jobs.usm.edu.
The final job opening I could apply for is as a Human Resource Assistant. Some requirements for this job are excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills, such as Microsoft Works and Excel. Also, you must pass a criminal background check. I’m pretty sure I’ll be okay in that department.
I found this job at www.human-resources.jobs.net, under the Mississippi job outlook section. One of the responsibilities to this job that caught my eye was regularly interfacing with a variety of internal customers in a professional manner utilizing clean, concise, and accurate verbal communication. I believe I could do this job well because I like to think I have very good people skills. Over the years while working in my restaurant jobs, I have trained myself to stay calm in crazy situations, and I’ve built up the ability to have patience with all kinds of people. Also, I recently passed the BTLE (Basic Technology of Literacy Exam). This is an exam that tests your computer skills from different sections of Microsoft Office. I passed with flying colors.
If I had the choice of choosing one of these jobs it would have to be the Assistant Social Studies teacher. I can not wait until I am done with my program here at USM and am able to teach full time. Mentoring young children and giving them the skills to succeed is why I am working hard in college and getting my education degree. Social Studies is not my favorite subject, but I would be willing to take this job in a heart beat and eventually work my way up to the head teaching position.
My resume would not be full of experience in this field; however, I would definitely include my managers from previous jobs in hopes they could explain my work ethics to my possible future bosses. I would also give my education back ground, and what my goals are in life.
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