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A New Career Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Financial Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Online Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Affordable Community Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Driving Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Homeschool Friendly College & UniversitiesOral Roberts UniversitySt. John’s CollegeAnderson University-IndianaNorthwest UniversityLynn UniversityDavis CollegeChristendom CollegeBob Jones University

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Union UniversityOhio Christian UniversityAnderson University-South CarolinaHarding UniversityKeystone CollegeDean CollegeNorthwood UniversityRegent University

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At Anderson University, faith and science come together to prepare the next generation for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while also encouraging a heart for service.

Students who graduate from the AU School of Science and Engineering leave with theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

Relationships set Anderson University apart. Outside of the classroom, professors lead Bible studies and mission trips, organize study groups, and invite students to their homes for cookouts and other celebrations during the year. Class sizes are small and taught by full-time faculty. That means full-time professors — not graduate assistants — and students work alongside each other in the classroom and on research projects.

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At Anderson University, faith and science come together to prepare the next generation for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while also encouraging a heart for service.

Students who graduate from the AU School of Science and Engineering leave with theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

Relationships set Anderson University apart. Outside of the classroom, professors lead Bible studies and mission trips, organize study groups, and invite students to their homes for cookouts and other celebrations during the year. Class sizes are small and taught by full-time faculty. That means full-time professors — not graduate assistants — and students work alongside each other in the classroom and on research projects.


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Hands-on Learning Opportunities• Help build and race AU’s solar car.

• 24/7 access to the Engineering Center.Go to the lab and test your ideas any time!

• Participate in medical mission tripsaround the world.

• Study ecology at the Au Sable Institute ofEnvironmental Studies in the Great LakesRegion, Pacific Northwest, South India, orCosta Rica.

• Work as an intern at the Genesys TechnologyTraining Center on campus.

• Become a member of AU’s Pre-ProfessionalHealth Society and keep up on thelatest health issues, develop skills andleadership abilities, and learn aboutinternships, volunteer opportunities, andadmission to professional schools.

• Participate in technical skills training as amember of AU’s Engineering Club.

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Want to explore what’s new in cyber security? A recently launched website, California Cyberhub, presents a virtual, nimble online community dedicated to developing the future workforce of ethical cybersecurity experts in California.

As new and emerging technologies catalyze and reshape the ‘Internet of Things’ economy, the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to increase. A recent study reveals a demand for 45,000 cybersecurity positions in California alone. This demand is expected to grow by 10 percent year after year.

“The California Cyberhub website provides educators at all levels the resources and tools to support students to train for and excel in a cybersecurity career pathway while having fun as they learn,” said Amy Tong – Director and State CIO, California Department of Technology.

In addition to providing educational resources, the online tool www.ca-cyberhub.org includes a listing of cybersecurity competitions and events, including a recent California Cyber Innovation Challenge, which brought more than 100 student competitors from across the state to compete in a series of problem-solving challenges.

As students participated in the CA Cyber Innovation Challenge, representatives from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, the Department of Technology, the National Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Los Angeles Unified School District and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo met on the Cal Poly campus to lay out a plan for strengthening the cyber professional career pathway

infrastructure, including new training materials and online resources.

California has more than 900 teams in the CyberPatriot program, empowering thousands of students to learn valuable skills in a team setting similar to that of traditional high school sports. In addition to the CyberPatriot program, the California Cyber Training Complex created a first of its kind “Digital Forensics” Challenge at the California Cyber Innovation Challenge. Students collected and analyzed a combination of digital and physical evidence hidden in a car, thus simulating the process of a modern-day criminal investigation. This statewide competition included teams from an entrepreneurship school, a military academy, and two all-female teams.

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Tool for Educators

1. Start Early: Many parents make the mistake of waiting to teach their kids about money. We’ve met people who think even their teenage kids are too young to be bothered with such concerns. That’s far too late; most experts agree that kids should start learning about money as soon as possible. Depending upon the individual child and his/her aptitude, three years old is not too early to begin the process of instilling financial literacy.

2. Use an allowance: An allowance is the first, best tool for teaching your kids about money. Giving them a regular income will help train them for their working life. We believe it’s important to tie the allowance to household chores and tasks that are the child’s responsibility. This will teach them an invaluable lesson about the relationship between work and income.

3. Help them establish a bank account: After you’ve given your child his/her allowance, make sure it is deposited in a financial institution. Teach your children that the best place for their savings is in the bank or credit union, not under the mattress. Find a local bank or credit union that will set up custodial accounts for children. Wise financial institutions know that these kinds of accounts will help them create life-long relationships with their banking customers.

4. Involve them in the household finances: It’s crucial that you teach your children the value of money, and the value of purchases. They need to learn how far their allowance, savings, and eventually their paycheck will go. A great way to help them learn these lessons is by including them in part of the monthly bill-paying ritual. If they understand the costs associated with running a household, from mortgage payments to utilities, they’ll be less likely to take them for granted.

5. Let them get a summer job: Many parents don’t think their teenagers should have to work. Consequently, many teens grow into adults who don’t think they should have to work. The best way you can prepare your kids for their adult lives is to let them start early with part time or summer work. This will help them evolve from the allowance you set up in their childhood into the adult world of work. Good early experiences in a real workplace, even a minimum wage fast food job, will teach them how to handle themselves as part of the grown-up workforce.

6. Lead by example: Children learn everything from observing the world around them. This especially applies to the way their parents conduct themselves. Every time you go through a checkout line with your kids in tow, they are watching you and learning. That means it’s prudent to avoid impulse buys and frivolous

purchases in front of the kids. You can’t expect your kids to be good stewards of their money if you don’t manage yours well.

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Time magazine calls it “one of the best user interfaces available

in the retirement calculator world” and OnTrajectory offers pre-

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In essence, OnTrajectory is a tool to plan a healthy financial life.

It’s flexible, allowing teachers and students to project income, and

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Finances are important for everyone, and if you are smart enough to

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plan to follow to be financially stable in unstable times.

For more tips and advice on teaching your kids about money, download a .pdf of “Raising a Money-Smart Child” free of charge at www.credit.org.

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ONLINE COLLEGES: The Best Offerings

College students have a variety of needs. Fortunately, with improvements in technology and communication, online courses continue to improve. Many students consider the flexibility of online colleges ideal. Students who are ready to earn their degree are able to find the time and customize their school schedules to suit their particular needs.

OnlineCollegePlan.com compiled a list of the “best” online learning environments based on the following criteria:

• Freshmen Retention Rate

A school’s Freshmen Retention Rate is a strong indicator that students attending a school are satisfied with the quality of education that they are receiving.

• Graduation Rate

A school’s total graduation rate is a further indicator of how satisfied the attending students are with the quality of the education that they are receiving. The number of students that stick with a school for the entirety of their academic career strongly indicates if the school is a capable and quality educator.

• Average Cost of Attendance

The average cost of attendance for a school is an important ranking criteria due to the fact that the cost of education is one of the main limiting factors for many students. Additionally, an affordable education means a better return-on-investment for students.

• Overall Programmatic Flexibility

This is the overall delivery method of the education, or how well supported the online education is by the school’s educators and whether or not the degree program is fully asynchronous or only partially. Many distance learning students already have hectic schedules, so how well a school caters to these students by providing them with a flexible education is a very important aspect.

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The online program also offers more than two dozen graduate degree programs ranging from data science to strategic management. Additionally, students are able to earn doctoral degrees in nursing science, instructional systems technology, and nursing practice.

5. Arizona State University, ASU Online Tempe, Arizona

ASU Online offers myriad bachelor’s degree programs such as business, art history, justice studies, and film. They also offer master’s degrees in English, nutrition, legal studies, electrical engineering, and more. Students also have the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in bio-behavioral health, innovation, and leadership. ASU consistently ranks as one of the best online colleges.

The top 100 schools were ranked, and the top 10 schools are as follows:

1. University of Minnesota Crookston Crookston, Minnesota

Enrolling nearly 2,000 students, the University of Minnesota Crookston offers about 30 undergraduate degree programs through multiple academic departments. The school offers more than a dozen online bachelor’s degree programs such as communications, accounting, and quality management. Students also have the opportunity to pursue a handful of certificates and minors.

2. Oregon State University, OSU Ecampus Corvallis, Oregon

The online program at Oregon State University offers nearly 20 bachelor’s degrees ranging from sustainability to anthropology, and nine master’s degrees such as counseling and natural resources. They also offer a number of certificate programs.

3. Northeastern UniversityBoston, Massachusetts

Northeastern’s online program offers nearly 20 bachelor degrees in topics such as finance, English, and political science. They offer two dozen master’s degrees such as leadership, taxation, and homeland security. The online program also offers more than 20 different certificate programs in various topics.

4. Indiana University, IU OnlineBloomington, Indiana

Through IU Online, the university offers hundreds of online classes and more than 100 degree programs. Students are encouraged to explore the variety of associate and bachelor degree programs, as well as their nine degree completion programs such as nursing, political science, and business administration.

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6. University of North DakotaGrand Forks, North Dakota

The online program at the University of North Dakota offers 10 bachelor degrees such as communications, civil engineering, and psychology, as well as 20 master’s degrees in programs such as aviation, space studies, and education. The also offer two doctoral programs in nursing.

7. Fort Hays State University, Virtual CollegeHays, Kansas

Fort Hays offers 40 online degrees through its Virtual College. Students can complete associate’s degrees in general studies and applied technology, as well as two dozen bachelor’s degrees ranging from information networking to business education. Master’s degrees in areas such as health and human performance, liberal studies, and special education are also available.

8. Florida State University, Office of Distance Learning – Tallahassee, Florida

Through the Office of Distance Learning, Florida State offers bachelor’s degrees in computer science, public safety and security, criminology and interdisciplinary social science. They also offer nearly 20 master’s degree programs in topics including criminology, business administration, communication disorders, and much more.

9. University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Online Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The online program at UAB offers seven bachelor’s degrees in healthcare management and business topics, such as financing and marketing, as well as nearly 20 master’s programs including topics in areas of sociology, civil structural engineering, and elementary education.

10. Lewis UniversityRomeoville, Illinois

Lewis University’s online program offers bachelor’s degrees in business administration, information security and risk management, information technology management, and professional studies, as well as seven online master’s degrees in areas of aviation and transportation, business analytics, and organizational leadership. A doctoral in nursing practice is also offered.

For the complete list of 100, visit www.onlinecollegeplan.com/

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programs are located there. The next most represented state in the ranking is North Carolina with five schools.

AffordableSchools.net, an independent college search and rankings site with a focus on affordable colleges and programs within higher education, put the list together as part of its commitment to helping students find the most affordable and flexible solutions to higher education. Community colleges are regularly cited as being a good way to lower the cost of college, and online programs offer greater flexibility.

Many students will choose to save money by spending their first two years at community college, before transferring to a four-year University program. With the growing demand for online education, community colleges are increasingly offering an array of online programs. What follows is a ranking of community colleges committed to keeping costs low while offering the flexibility of online schooling.

Online Degrees 50 Most Affordable Community Colleges

1. Sinclair Community College Dayton, Ohio2. Holmes Community College Goodman, Mississippi3. Pitt Community College Winterville, North Carolina4. Clark State Community College Springfield, Ohio

5. Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, Pennsylvania6. Daytona State College Daytona Beach, Florida7. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, Pennsylvania8. Schoolcraft College Livonia, Michigan9. Carl Albert State College Poteau, Oklahoma10. Walters State Community College Morristown, Tennessee11. Florence-Darlington Technical College Florence, South Carolina

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12. Amarillo College Amarillo, Texas13. Richmond Community College Hamlet, North Carolina14. Chesapeake College Wye Mills, Maryland

15. Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville, Arkansas16. Cochise County Community College District Douglas, Arizona17. Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, Ohio18. Citrus College Glendora, California19. Coffeyville Community College Coffeyville, Kansas20. State Fair Community College Sedalia, Missouri21. Erie Community College Buffalo, New York22. North Arkansas College Harrison, Arkansas23. Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort, South Carolina24. Central Arizona College Coolidge, Arizona25. Middlesex Community College Bedford, Massachusetts26. Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee, Florida27. Southeastern Technical College Vidalia, Georgia28. West Georgia Technical College Waco, Georgia29. Central Texas College Killeen, Texas30. West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling, West Virginia31. Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, Georgia32. Fayetteville Technical Community College – Fayetteville, North Carolina33. Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, North Carolina34. Delta College University Center, Michigan

35. Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, Michigan36. Eastern Gateway Community College Steubenville, Ohio37. Harford Community College Bel Air, Maryland38. Wayne Community College Goldsboro, North Carolina39. Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, Georgia40. Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood, Pennsylvania41. Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, Georgia42. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, Georgia43. Pima Community College Tucson, Arizona44. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, Georgia45. Leeward Community College Pearl City, Hawaii46. Indian River State College Fort Pierce, Florida47. Olney Central College Olney, Illinois48. South Texas College McAllen, Texas49. Albany Technical College Albany, Georgia50. Oconee Fall Line Technical College Sandersville, Georgia

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U.S. News & World Report 2018 Best Colleges ranked Anderson University as the seventh “Most Innovative School” among Regional Universities in the South.

The Princeton Review named AU one of the “Best in the Southeast” and AU’s been listed as one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys”

Apple Inc. has recognized Anderson University as an Apple Distinguished School two consecutive times (2014 and 2016), a rare distinction for universities. This honor places AU in the forefront of educational institutions around the globe in the use of mobile technology as a teaching and learning tool.

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A “Top Tier” Regional University in the South – U.S. News & World Report

NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR AU

U.S. News & World Report 2018 Best Colleges ranked Anderson University as the seventh “Most Innovative School” among Regional Universities in the South.

The Princeton Review named AU one of the “Best in the Southeast” and AU’s been listed as one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys”

Apple Inc. has recognized Anderson University as an Apple Distinguished School two consecutive times (2014 and 2016), a rare distinction for universities. This honor places AU in the forefront of educational institutions around the globe in the use of mobile technology as a teaching and learning tool.



An interview with Nancy CampbellTwo of Nancy Campbell’s four children went to Anderson University for college after attending dual enrollment classes that AU offers to high school students. Mrs. Campbell says her two other children also attended dual enrollment classes at AU and found themselves well prepared for their college studies, thanks to the foundation laid by AU classes. She has been instrumental in Anderson University becoming the host site for the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) speech and debate regional competition.

WHAT ARE THE NAMES, YEARS AND MAJORS OF YOUR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND(ED) ANDERSON UNIVERSITY?

My daughter, Meg, (Class of 2015) took classes her junior and senior year (of high school): lab sciences and English, and she ended up majoring in English literature and minoring in Spanish! My youngest son, Ian, (Class of 2020) is currently in the honors program at Anderson University, majoring in psychology.

WHY HAS AU BEEN A GOOD FIT FOR EACH OF YOUR STUDENTS?

I loved that they could begin their college experiences in an environment which—in terms of the faculty and staff—was distinctly Christian. There were plenty of opportunities for a “soft fail“ and lots of teaching moments. The reputation of Anderson University continued to grow as each one of them began their journey, and that only added to their opportunities, wherever they went.

WHY HAS AU BEEN A GOOD FIT FOR THEM AS HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS?

The smaller size classes and caring faculty and staff made the transition into college not just easy, but joyful and even exciting. Also, having been homeschooled and participating (in) lots of different experiences we created just for them—a Civic Volunteer Association, English and Scottish country dancing societies, as well as National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) speech and debate and TeenPact programs, they were used to leadership roles. And this was a way of accepting larger ones. Meg became president of the Student Government Association at AU, started two separate societies on campus, and was granted the President’s Award on graduation. She is still thoroughly devoted to the school although she lives far away in Germany with her Air Force officer husband. She is pursuing a graduate degree while working at the Air Force Library. Ian is in the honors program at Anderson, and thoroughly loves it. He appreciates the academic rigor and Socratic interaction of those classes particularly. Thanks to the foundation they got at Anderson University, my first three graduated with honors, and Ian is on track to do the same. I am very, very thankful- to God be the glory!

WHAT, IF ANY, WERE YOUR CONCERNS FOR YOUR STUDENTS GOING OFF TO COLLEGE, AND HOW HAS AU BEEN FOR YOUR STUDENTS SOCIALLY AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY-WISE? WHAT SPORTS/ACTIVITIES HAVE THEY GOTTEN INVOLVED WITH AT AU?

Of course, poor decisions, or falling through the cracks, were our biggest concerns. The fact that we could manage some of that at home or from home when they took college classes in high school was helpful. I love the fact that AU knows its students. Zan’s and McBryde‘s experiences at (a different college) showed that they were just, for the most part, numbers on a grid. Of course, where they found their niches, that was less so, but the size and structure and policies of Anderson University keep that from happening, to a large degree. At the end of the day, we must just trust God to work his will in and through our children.

ANDERSON UNIVERSITY: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES AS THEY EVALUATE UNIVERSITIES?

PRAY. “You have not, because you ask not.” What if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously, and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5). Stay engaged with your student, giving them encouragement when they do well, observing as much as you can, praying more! Ask observational questions in an encouraging way. Speak to them in a trusting manner, but ask pointed questions, in love. Go to the school and get to know it well, if you possibly can. Volunteer.

I would encourage parents of any college-bound student to take a good hard look at Anderson University. It is a wholesome, academically challenging atmosphere, with a good culture and community. Its graduates consistently do well, both in work and in life.

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Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Keystone’s scenic 276-acre campus is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in Pennsylvania. While we realize you are a dedicated student, we also know you want to enjoy campus life. That’s why we offer more than 30 campus clubs, activities, and intramural sports and 20 NCAA Division III athletics teams.

We believe in the skills, talent, and dedication of our students and we back up our words with actions. Our Keystone Promise pledges that graduates will be accepted into a graduate program or receive at least one job offer within six months or have the option of returning to Keystone for additional coursework or career guidance. Our Keystone Commitment Loan Repayment Assistance Program pledges that graduates working 30 hours per week and earning less than $40,000 per year will receive loan repayment assistance based on their annual income.

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Eighty-eight Percent of Young Millennials Engage in Risky Behavior Behind the Wheel

A 2017 report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 88 percent of young millennials engaged in at least one risky behavior behind the wheel, earning the top spot of “worst behaved U.S. drivers.”

These dangerous behaviors increase the risk of a crash and include:

• texting while driving• running red lights• speeding

These findings come as U.S. traffic deaths rose by more than seven percent in 2015, the largest single-year increase in five decades.

“Alarmingly, some of the drivers ages 19-24 believe that their dangerous driving behavior is acceptable,” said Dr. David Yang, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety executive director. “It’s critical that these drivers understand the potentially deadly consequences of engaging in these types of behaviors and that they change their behavior and attitudes in order to reverse the growing number of fatalities on U.S. roads.”

Texting While Driving• Drivers ages 19-24 were 1.6 times as likely as all drivers to report having read a text message or e-mail while driving in the last 30 days (66.1 percent vs. 40.2 percent).• Drivers ages 19-24 were nearly twice as likely as all drivers to report having typed or sent a text message or e-mail while driving (59.3 percent vs. 31.4 percent).

Speeding• Drivers ages 19-24 were 1.4 times as likely as all drivers to report having driven 10 mph over the speed limit on a residential street.• Nearly 12 percent of drivers ages 19-24 reported feeling that it is acceptable to drive 10 mph over the speed limit in a school zone, compared to less than 5 percent of all drivers.

Red- Light Running• Nearly 50 percent of drivers ages 19-24 reported driving through a light that had just turned red when they could have stopped safely, compared to 36 percent of all drivers.• Nearly 14 percent of drivers ages 19-24 reported feeling that it is acceptable to drive through a light that just turned red, when they could have stopped safely, compared to about 6 percent of all drivers.The new survey results are part of the AAA Foundation’s annual Traffic Safety Culture Index, which identifies attitudes and behaviors related to traffic safety. The survey data are from a sample of 2,511 licensed drivers ages 16 and older who reported driving in the past 30 days.

For more information, visit www.AAAFoundation.org.

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