In a recent report from Georgetown University called “Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018,” researchers looked at the effect of the current economic recession on education and the job market. They concluded that some form of postsecondary education (this includes college, on-the-job training, military training, apprenticeships, formal employer-provided education programs, and [...]
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Recession-Proof
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by Nicole in College BoundTags: anxiety, career, college opportunities, college students, Georgetown University, higher education, Job, Money, planning, pray, purpose, recession
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An Orientation “How-To”
Posted: 14th June 2010 by Nicole in A Higher Campus, College Bound, College Leadership, College Living, College Opportunity, College Professors, College and FamilyTags: A Higher Campus, anxiety, classes, college, college campus, College Living, college opportunities, dorm, fear, higher education, orientation, parents, planning, pray, professors, wisdom
If you’re gearing up this summer to start your first semester of college in the fall or even if you’re already a few semesters in and getting ready to transfer to a university, you’ll likely be signing up for new student orientation. This is your day or two to get acquainted with your new school, [...]
The Christian Atheist
Posted: 10th June 2010 by Nicole in A Higher Campus, College Ideology, College LivingTags: alternative, christian atheist, college, College Living, Craig Groeschel, higher, higher education, reading
With summer pretty much in full-swing, you’re probably either enjoying some free time by the pool or trying to catch up or get ahead in the classroom. Regardless, summer is a great time to do some ”unassigned” reading and spend some time thinking and reflecting. I’ve just started reading a new book by Craig Groeschel, [...]
Career Ready?
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Nicole in College Opportunity, College and CareerTags: Association for Career and Technical Education, career, college, college opportunities, higher education, Job, skills, success
In a recent article called “What is ‘Career Ready’?,” the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) addressed the fact that “career ready” and “college ready” are often used interchangeably, while in reality, being academically prepared for college success does not necessarily equate with bring prepared for a career. So what does all this mean [...]
Study Abroad!
Posted: 27th October 2009 by Nicole in College Living, College OpportunityTags: college opportunities, higher education, study abroad, summer, travel, year
One of my favorite experiences in college was the summer I studied abroad in London. Traveling to another country with classmates and professors is such a unique opportunity to see your learning come to life. For me, it was Shakespearean comedies and tragedies played out on the stage of the Globe Theatre, spending afternoons in [...]
College – Your Role?
Posted: 19th August 2009 by Trevor in A Higher Campus, College Leadership, College LivingTags: college, Daniel, higher education, purpose, role, shine, try higher
What happened when Daniel purposed in his heart not to defile himself? A king and a nation looked higher. You are in the same position as Daniel. College is a tremendous place of influence. The world always watches when college students take action. Here’s what Charles Malik, former President of the UN General Assembly, says [...]
“Try a New Approach to College”: Higher Conference ’09 This Friday!
Posted: 13th August 2009 by Nicole in College OpportunityTags: college opportunities, college students, high school students, higher conference, higher education, try higher
If you’re near the Northwest Arkansas area this Friday night, come by the Holiday Inn in Springdale from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm and join us for the first-ever Higher Conference 2009. This a great opportunity to prepare yourself for college if you’re a high school student, give yourself some new motivation and direction if [...]
Teacher Recruitment
Posted: 27th February 2009 by Nicole in College OpportunityTags: Arkansas, career, college, education, higher education, teaching
I just received an email about Teacher Recruitment from the Arkansas Department of Education that might be of use to anyone considering a career in teaching. Although this information is specific to Arkansas, I’m sure other states are addressing similar concerns and might be worth checking into. Because over 4,100 Arkansans have recently lost their [...]
Higher Professors & Staff
Posted: 13th February 2009 by Trevor in College ProfessorsTags: A Higher Campus, college, higher, higher education, ideology, professors, staff
I met with 6 Christian professors today. 2 are engineers. 3 educators. 1 an economist. We had an interesting discussion based on Dr. Joseph McRae Mellichamp’s book Ministering in the Secular University-A Guide for Christian Professors and Staff. It was nice to see how concerned they are about encouraging students during college and letting Christian students [...]
Higher Campus
Posted: 3rd February 2009 by Trevor in Higher InternationalTags: campus, college, higher education, Higher International, student organization, University of Arkansas
Thanks to 6 students, 1 professor, and 1 staff member , Higher International, a non-profit whose primary aim is to develop spiritual leaders on college campuses, became a Student Organization at the University of Arkansas this semester. I’m interested to see how our plans (see our initiatives) will play out this semester.