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     Wal-Mart has just announced its new College Program for employees: Wal-Mart will sponsor an college program for employees. The announcement was made at the Bud Walton arena, where 4,000 employees attended various events surrounding the meeting. Wal-Mart plans to partner with American Public University, an accredited online school with about 70,000 students enrolled in online programs. The program will offer Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club employees credits toward a degree for hours they work performing their regular jobs.
     With college become increasingly unaffordable, Wal-Mart employees will have the opportunity to take advantage of a 15% discount off tuition fees and earn their online degrees.  In addition, Wal-Mart will invest $50 million in the next three years to offer tuition assistance for those who participate. The goal: to get as many employees educated as possible and create a better work force.
     For most employees, this program offers an aspect of scheduling flexibility with online classes that was not available before. Now students, if enrolled in this program, will earn credits towards their degree as they work. For example, a Wal-Mart cashier would be eligible to earn 6 credits towards an associate’s degree (61 credits) or even a bachelor’s (120 credits). In order to participate in the program, individuals are required to be employed by Wal-Mart for at least one year if full time or three years if part time. They also must earn a positive score on their most recent evaluation.
      Wal-Mart’s innovative strategy toward public education may be the first of its kind, but they are definitely not the only ones. Check with your company to see what education programs may be offered through your employment. If there isn’t one available, don’t give up hope. Collaborate with other employees to express interest in education programs with your superiors. Who knows, maybe your employer will follow in Wal-Mart’s footsteps.

As the demand environmentally friendly energy resources continues to grow in the United States and abroad, the need for “green” training and education will continue to expand into universities across the country. A growing field means more job opportunities; if you’re looking for a job with excellent pay and room for advancement, an education in green technologies may be what you’re looking for.

Becoming a wind-turbine technician means a two-year college program where you’ll receive hands-on training in construction, maintenance and operation of wind turbines. Earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science will give you further training in high tech-low voltage, composite repair and diagnosis of turbine problems. After graduating from the two year program from a junior college you’ll be prepared for an entry level position but will have the skills and education to potentially advance to become a wind turbine operator or supervisor. Many schools offering wind turbine training will have you physically working on a turbine for real world experience. In the classroom you’ll be developing math and electrical skills essential to solving problems with computer systems and electronics. Without a basic background in algebra and trigonometry it may be difficult to get accepted into the program. A background in metalworking or construction management is expected of those looking into the construction aspect of the job.

Completing the program has a higher focus on the development of vocational skills than it does a standard textbook education. Institutes must become certified before they can offer a course on wind-turbine training. Because of this the number of schools is limited. However, the increasing demand for green energy is prompting for more opportunities in education and more schools to take the steps to become certified and offer the appropriate training.

You may be in the habit of staying up all night. But this can make writing a history essay difficult when your concentration and attentiveness is greaty diminished with such sleep deprivation. Most of you may think that history essay writing is only about dates, places and names. But in reality it is not so. There is no doubt that a college history essay, should include historical facts, but you should represent it in an interesting manner. Ideally, a standard college essay should be argumentative. Always present the facts in a unique and appealing manner. 

Facts are known to everybody. Take up an interesting historical fact, compare it with other different historical situations of your knowledge, and analyze it critically. The following guideline are helpful tips to write a research paper:

• Select a good topic: 

As historical essays deal with facts, select a topic on which you have sufficient knowledge. Do not select a topic you do not have sufficient confidence. 

• Collect information: 

Research on the topic you have selected.  This is your chance to exercise your note taking skills.  If you want to write on Napoleon, collect as much information you can. Now choose the facts you will deal with. Try to collect some contemporary facts, related to the topic you have chosen. 

• Arrangement: 

Arrange the information in a logical manner. Do not collect unecessary details. Sort them out and arrange the points according to your thought. 

• Logical progression: 

Write the essay in a logical manner. Link every line to the preceding line. There should not be any loss of discontinuity in between paragraphs. 

• Simple and lucid style: 

While you are writing an essay, read it over and over again from the reader’s point of view. See if the entire piece is clear and understandable in the very first reading. 

Overall while composing an essay; give a good introduction and a conclusion. Write the introduction, body and the conclusion in such a manner that the reader should understand that they are parts of the complete essay. Try to maintain a flow of writing from the beginning till the end. 

If you can follow the given steps to write a history essay staying up all night will be very easy for you.

Naturally, the public college will cost a little less than the private colleges since the government will pay half the amount and the student is required to pay only the other half. The college tuition fee is on the rise every year.

In Public Colleges the tuition fees have gone up to 10.5% while in the private colleges tuition fees have soared to 6%. In spite of the increment in the tuition fees, people prefer the public colleges more than private college. This is due to the fact that a large percentage of fees are paid by the Government in case of Public College.

22% of the full time students attend public colleges. In most cases, the net tuition fees of the public college are not more than 2% of the family income. About 2/3 rd of the students receive government funding. It is $ 2040 for 2 year colleges and $ 3600 for 4 year colleges.

According to a popular research, those people who have a diploma earn 60 times more than people who have a high school degree.

The Government grants a fair amount to students who move into private colleges. They also get a lot of help from the Federal Government. On a glimpse at their family income, the Government decides the amount which should be granted to them as loans. In some cases, the students who study in private colleges (4 years degree course) gets as much as $ 9045 every year for education funding.

According to popular research, private colleges are far more expensive than their Government counterpart. Students who get admitted into private colleges may not be able to continue their education if they are not provided government grants; this is applicable especially for those who come from an average family background.

By seeking out college-preparation information, you are making an important step on the path to higher learning. Preparing for college involves understanding and acting on a lot of information. In addition to finding out what grades, courses, exams, paperwork, activities, etc are needed before attending a college, there is the small task of choosing a college. Comparing colleges should be done with as much information in your arsenal as available, with close attention paid to what you want to get out of a college experience and at what cost.

notes to note:

-         courses you need to complete

Most colleges require incoming students to have completed the following courses:

• Four years of English
• Three years of Mathematics, including Algebra II and Geometry
• Three years of History or Social Science
• Two years of laboratory science
• Three years of foreign language

-         examinations you need to take

• SAT
• ACT
• AP exams

-         grades you need to earn for admission into a University, City College, State College

• Community Colleges are generally open enrollment, however you do need a HS diploma or GED equivalent.
• State Universities admit the top 33.3% of the HS graduating class
• Universities admit the top 12.5% of the HS graduating class

-         critical dates and deadlines for Admission and Admission Tests

 (FAFSA, SIR, etc)

• FAFSA deadline is March 2
• Statement of Intent to Register deadline is May 1
• SAT exams are held seven (7) times a year nationally in October, November, December, January, March, May, and June.
• ACT exams are administered on six national test dates in September, October, December, February, April, and June. Many students take the ACT twice, once as Juniors and once as Seniors, but students may take the ACT up to twelve (12) times.

The process of Research Paper Writing may be complicated and requires a lot of skill and attention. Before you start writing the Research Paper, follow the steps given below to make your Research Paper more interesting and accurate.

Choosing a topic: Select a topic on which you can write a number of pages. The topic must be challenging and interesting. The topic actually determines the amount of effort and enthusiasm that you are going to give to your Research Paper.

Focusing on a limited aspect: If you select a broad topic, then writing would not be easy. Therefore, focus on a limited topic. For example, you can write about American Landscape instead of America.

Surfing the Net: From the Internet, you can check the useful URLs as well as general information. You can consult Britannica and Encarta. You can also use the search engine and different search tools as the starting point of your Research Paper.

Keep a close look into the domain name extensions, e.g., .edu (educational institution), .gov (government), or .org (non-profit organization). These are the more reliable sites. Many of the .com sites are just brilliant. They can help you a lot during Research Writing.

Print materials in the libraries: Various print materials are available in the library. They will help you to organize your research material. Be sure to have good note taking skills.  You can consult various research materials like the following:

• Government Publications, Guides, Reports

• Magazines, Newspapers

• Almanacs, Atlases, AV Catalogs

• Encyclopedias and Dictionaries (hard cover texts)

• Vertical Files

• Yellow Pages, Zip or Postal Code and Telephone Directories

You have to organize the Research Paper into the following:

• Providing a proper introduction
• An opening line which conveys the idea on which you are writing
• Body of the paper which must be divided into several paragraphs
• Conclusion of the Research paper
• A concluding note

Staying up all night writing finishing an assignment is not for everybody. But if you have to submit your assignments by the next day, you may have no option. And if the assignment is to write an essay for your college, it may be more difficult for you. However to write an essay keeping yourself awake over night is not so difficult either. The following steps can help you:

Proper subject matter: 

Select the topic you can handle in the best possible manner. Remember, even if you select a topic that is very common and deal with it in a unique manner, your essay can be the best one. However if you can justify a unique topic with confidence, this can alse a good option.

Proper arrangement: 

After you select a topic, collect information points on that topic.  This is the most important step when dealing with research papers.   Do not choose too may points. Next arrange the points in a planned manner. Always arrange your thoughts rationally, before you start writing an essay. 

Correct expression: 

Your essay cannot be appealing unless you can express yourself properly. Use appropriate phrases and words while writing an essay. 

Linked progression: 

While writing an essay, write every step logically. Every single line you write should have a logical link with the preceding line. Even the paragraphs should have some connection. Write a new point in a separate paragraph. 

Lucid and simple style: 

Compose your essay in a simple and lucid style. Avoid using complicated phrases and jargons. This may distract the flow of reading. 

Overall, an essay should have a proper introduction, body and conclusion. The entire thing should be structured in such a manner that the entire write up should be a complete whole. If you follow the given steps and try to frame your easy, it would be a child’s play for you to write the essay staying up at night. You may also complete the entire topic faster.

2. GOTTA WORK.

3. CHOOSE A MAJOR QUICKLY…

4. … but CHOOSE YOUR MAJOR WELL.

5. GENERAL EDUCATION IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT.

6. HELP IS AVAILABLE.

7. YOU MUST HIT THE GROUND RUNNING.

Applying for college is sure to turn every student into a bundle of nerves. The admissions process is scary, but if you have all the right information, you can easily avoid the mistakes that detract from your chances of securing application at your favored college. Outlined here are some mistakes commonly made by college applicants.

Not paying attention to academics in the college preparatory level.

Every college will prefer a student with good grades. Classroom performance carries maximum weight in college applications, and might be the deciding factor in close cases. The first step towards ensuring admission is to take college-prep classes seriously and maintain a fair success rate.

Choosing easy elective courses.

The college preparatory curriculum includes classes in English, science, social studies, mathematics and foreign languages. College admissions invite stiff competition and if you have chosen easy electives, then even higher grades will not give you an edge over other students. Ignoring the more demanding college-prep classes can have grave consequences as this is one of the most common reasons why admissions are dcoolenied.

Ignoring resources.

Students often disregard information available to them during the college exploration process. Pay attention to every bit of information that comes your way and look out for more. Get in touch with current college students, counselors and financial officers. You can also use guides, directories, videos, software and even visit college fairs and seminars for guidance.

Choosing the “right” college.

There cannot be any one “right” college for you. Don’t narrow down your options unnecessarily. Match your qualifications and achievements with the profile of admitted students, and you will have a better picture of your chances of being accepted.

Treating your application carelessly.

You have to remember that during the admission process, admissions officers judge your candidacy through your application and supporting materials. Therefore, make your application neat, accurate and complete. Also, submit it on time.

So conduct a smart search and avoid the mistakes mentioned, and the entire admission process will seem like a cake-walk for you! 

The Student Senate is an autonomous body. Almost all educational organizations, such as universities and colleges, run a student senate.

General functions of a Student Senate 

They work for the welfare and benefit of the student body. This way they serve the interest of the committees that comprise of the students, faculty and the administrators. 

• They maintain accounts of the body and distribute the mandatory fees to the clubs, organizations and campus offices for the student activities. 

• They sponsor the different programs that take place in the campus. The programs include events such as homecoming, concerts, parades, speakers and entertainment. 

• They regulate student organizations. 

Different Student Senates follow different structures. However the fictions are almost the same for the different hierarchical bodies. A better understanding of the Student Senate work pattern is possible if you know the different roles the different hierarchical body follows.

Function of the President

• Call meetings on different issues; preside over the meetings of the Student Senate. Play the role of a team leader of an executive board, and call executive meetings according to requirement.
• Frame committees according to requirement and appoint chairperson for each committee.
• Communicate with the faculty and administration of the educational institution.
• Meet with the President of the university or college at least once a month.
• Design the agenda of meetings.

Function of the Vice President

• Preside over meetings in the absence of the President
• Represent the Student Senate at all general Assembly.
• Work with the college or university administration and faculty to promote quality education.
• Play the role of an official representative of the Student Senate organization.
• Encourage the community student union.
• To promote educational interest and attainment
• To maintain, stimulate, and organize activities with the student communities.

Function of the Secretary

• Record the events of all the Student Senate meetings.
• Update the bulletin board with updates of the meetings.
• Maintain official record of the Student Senate meeting.

Function of the Treasurer

• Present financial report in every meeting.
• Submit bills in the meeting for approval.
• Offer a budget report in the meetings.