Category Archives: Education

Educator Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Jones, Villanova University

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Debra Eckerling | Leave a comment

Dr. Stephen Jones is college administrator at Villanova University. He received his bachelor’s degree in community psychology and doctorate in education from Widener University, as well as a masters in education from Howard University and an MBA from Philadelphia University. Dr. Jones is the author of Seven Secrets of How to Study, the Parent’s Ultimate Education Guide and the Ultimate Scholarship Guide.

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Tagged Admissions, Business, College Planning, Dr Stephen Jones, Education, High School, Howard University, Philadelphia University, Studying, Villanova University

Choosing A Major

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Debra Eckerling | Leave a comment

Some students know from the time they are young what they want to study in college. Most, however, have absolutely no idea. Although most colleges don’t require you to declare a major until junior year, it’s helpful to have a sense of direction early in your education.

There are many ways you can explore the career choices and the educational paths that can get you there. Continue reading →

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Tagged Careers, Careers in Business, Choosing A College Major, Education, Mathematics Programs, Research

Spotted on (and off) Campus: Summer Reading

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Debra Eckerling | Leave a comment

The summer is a fabulous time to catch up on reading books you missed during the school year. It’s also the perfect time to get ahead on your reading for your fall courses.

What are you planning to read this summer? Is there a book you read recently that you highly recommend? It can be college-related, life-related or just for fun.

Post your book recommendations in the comments.

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Tagged Campus LIfe, Education, Reading

Educator Spotlight: Professor and Musician Ja-Naé Duane

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Debra Eckerling | Leave a comment

Ja-Naé Duane is a professional opera singer and faculty member at Northeastern University. She has four degrees – all in opera. Duane earned her bachelor’s degree from Northeastern and New England Conservatory by creating her own major in a collaboration between the institutions. Duane completed her graduate studies at Carnegie Mellon University, and obtained her Master of Arts degree in a collaborative program with the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh. Additionally, she holds an Associate Degree from Boston University’s Opera Institute.

Why did you design your own major?
I believe that we are the creators of our own destiny. If I was paying for college (even a fraction of it), I wanted to be able to learn as much as possible and apply it to an area of expertise. Northeastern did not have a strong music performance major. However, freshman year, I saw the opportunity to create my own major in the college handbook. So, I set out to get the education I wanted. Continue reading →

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Tagged Arts Education, Boston University, Career, Carnegie Melon University, Degree in Music, Educator Spotlight, Ja-Naé Duane, New England Conservatory, Northeastern University, Opera, Panning for College

Chronicle Study: Degrees of Leadership

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Debra Eckerling | Leave a comment

The Chronicle of Higher Education released a study, detailing where each of the 7,000-plus state legislators in America went to college—if they went at all. According to the report, 74.4% of state lawmakers have a bachelor’s degree or higher, 79.6% of state lawmakers went to a public college, 55.3% went to school in-state and 17.2% have a law degree.

The Chronicle started with data from Project Vote Smart, a nonpartisan research organization, and expanded with research into more than 1,000 individual legislators.

The goal: To see which is the least-educated legislature (New Hampshire), which is the most (California), and why it may or may not matter.

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Tagged Education in Media, Government, Higher Education, Project Smart Vote, The Chronicle of Higher Education

Education Week: “Diplomas Count 2011″

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Debra Eckerling | Leave a comment

Education Week today released Diplomas Count 2011: Beyond High School, Before Baccalaureate: Meaningful Alternatives to a Four-Year Degree.

The report, which was conducted along with the Editorial Projects in Education Research Center, notes an increase in graduation to 72%. This, after two years of decline or stagnation, is expected to continue to gain momentum. (The data came from graduation year 2008.)

The increase in graduation lends itself to the ongoing discussions of alternatives to traditional higher education. On Tuesday, June 7, education experts and Education Week researchers held a four-hour discussion on the report, , and the “Is College Worth It?” debate. Watch it here.

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Tagged College, Diplomas Count 2011, Education Week, High School Graduation, Higher Education, Is College Worth It?

Educator Essay: Duke Pasquini on Grades vs Knowledge

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Educator Explorer | Leave a comment

Grades without knowledge is like a jar full of sand, while a jar packed with knowledge is filled with treasure beyond measure.

I was a public school teacher for 35 years. Most of that was at the high school level. I have worked in the graduate school for a private non-profit university for the past 10 years. On occasion I experienced pressure to increase a student’s grade when teaching high school, but have found that the pressure for students to get A’s at the college level is much greater.

Part of the problem is students are taking out loans and paying “big bucks” to attend college, so some believe that if they attend class regularly and submit their work, they should get an A. They respect the grade more than the knowledge. Continue reading →

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Tagged Career Planning, Duke Pasquini, Educator Essay, Grades, Knowledge

RSA Animate Video – Changing Education Paradigms

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Debra Eckerling | 2 Comments

Sir Ken Robinson is a leader in the field of education, creativity and innovation. He speaks to audiences throughout the world on the creative challenges facing business and education in the new global economies.

Sir Ken’s RSA Animate video on Changing Education Paradigms is a must-watch for everyone, especially those interested in improving our education system. This animate was adapted from a talk given by Sir Ken at the RSA.