PACED Decision Making ModelBESSIE MOORE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION

DR. RITA LITTRELL

What’s an Education Really Worth

High School Graduate/GED

Some College/ Professional Training

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate School

Student Profiles

Maria Montez LaQuanta Laney Todd Taylor Mark May Rodney Roark Elizabeth (Elly) England

P – Define ProblemA – List Alternative C – Determine Criteria E – Evaluate AlternativesD – Make a Decision

Where to Study in Arkansas?

Four-Year Public Colleges

Four-Year Private Colleges

Technical Schools

Two-Year Colleges

ARKANSAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

4 Year Public Universities Arkansas State University Arkansas Tech University Henderson State University Southern Arkansas University University of Arkansas at Fort Smith University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas at Monticello University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Arkansas for Medical

Sciences University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Central Arkansas

4 Year Independent Universities Arkansas Baptist College Central Baptist College Crowley’s Ridge College Harding University Hendrix College John Brown University Lyon College Ouachita Baptist University Philander Smith College University of the Ozarks Williams Baptist College

ARKANSAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

2 Year Public Universities Arkansas Northeastern College

Arkansas State University – Beebe

Arkansas State University – Mountain Home

Arkansas State University – Newport

Black River Technical College

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

College of the Ouachitas

East Arkansas Community College

Mid-South Community College

National Park Community College

North Arkansas College

Northwest Arkansas Community College

Ozarka College

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Pulaski Technical College Rich Mountain Community College South Arkansas Community College Southeast Arkansas College Southern Arkansas University – Tech University of Arkansas Community

College at Batesville University of Arkansas Community

College at Hope University of Arkansas Community

College at Morrilton

Possible College Criteria:

Majors offered & Accreditation Location (e.g., close to home, urban or suburban) Affordability (a combination of costs and aid) Size Faculty to Student Ratio Campus Activities (e.g., theater, symphony, Greek Life) Prestige Graduation Rate Admission Standards Athletics Graduate School Opportunities Career Center Success

Where are the Jobs?

Health Care - $62, 210

Entrepreneurship – varies

Technology - $63,070 for computer systems analyst $73,550 for software developers

$102,670 for information systems managers

Education - $44,580 for elementary

What They Pay?

If you want to be a ___________ in Arkansas, you’ll make $_____.

Where Can I Study My Chosen Degree?

PACED Decision Making Model Worksheet:

Define the Problem: Where to study higher education?

Make a Decision: Note Opportunity Costs:

Determine the

Criteria:

List Alternatives:

Alternative 1:University of Arkansas

Alternative 2: Arkansas State University

Alternative 3: Phillips County Community College

Alternative 4:????

Alternative 5: ????

Criteria 1:Cost

Criteria 2:Program of study

Criteria 3:Location

Criteria 4: Graduation Rate

Criteria 5: Student to Faculty ratio

Criteria 6: ??

Value of Criteria 1:

Value of Criteria 2:

Value of Criteria 3:

Value of Criteria 4:

Value of Criteria 5:

Value of Criteria 6:

Evaluate Alternatives:

Paying for College

1. Fill out the FAFSA

2. Apply for the Arkansas Academic Scholarship

3. Apply for scholarships from your college of choice

4. Search and apply for other scholarships

5. Use the YOUniversal form1. 20 scholarships with just one application

2. Mobile application

6. Arkansas Governor’s Scholars Program1. Governor’s Distinguished Scholars - $10,000/year

1. 32 ACT; 3.5 GPA; or National Achievement Finalist or National Merit Finalist

2. Governor’s Scholars - $4000/year

Student Loans:

Should be last resort

Research to get the best ones

Beware of Debt!!!!

5 Nontraditional Ways to Pay for College

1. Begin at a community college

2. Find a work study program

3. Become a resident assistant

4. Pursue an accelerated degree

5. Join the military

What Degree is Right for You?

1. What’s your favorite subject in school?a) Music or Drama

b) Political Science or History

c) Economics or Speech

d) Wood Shop or Art

e) Anything math – or science-related

f) Biology or Health

g) P.E. or high school sports

Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.

What Degree is Right for You?

2. Which statement best describes you?a) You love being the center of attention.

b) You like participating in all the extracurricular activities you can.

c) You have a lot of hobbies and interests.

d) you love making or fixing things – then showing them off.

e) You have to have the latest gadgets as soon as they’re released.

f) You enjoy volunteering, helping those in need and taking care of your siblings when they're sick.

g) You love to be active and seek recreation and/o9r athletic activities often.

Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.

What Degree is Right for You?

3. How do you plan to spend your next summer vacation?

a) I’ll be performing at the community theater.

b) I’ll be campaigning for a local politician.

c) I’ll work part-time and read everything on my summer reading list.

d) I’ll be helping my dad restore the old car in the driveway.

e) I’ll be blogging and building up my Twitter followers.

f) I’ll be volunteering with a local nonprofit or going on a mission trip.

g) I’ll be playing sports, swimming and staying active.

Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.

What Degree is Right for You?

4. Who do you admire most?a) Justin Beiber

b) Barack Obama

c) Oprah Winfrey

d) Your parents

e) Bill Gates

f) Mother Teresa

g) Michael Phelps

Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.

What Degree is Right for You?

5. Your dream job is to…a) Be a celebrity

b) Make a difference in the world.

c) Own your own business.

d) Create things.

e) Invent new gadgets.

f) Heal people and serve others.

g) Not be stuck behind a desk all day.

Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.

If you answered mostly A’s:

So you want to be the next big star on TV, on the radio, in the movies or on the stage? Go for it at an Arkansas college or university!

Degrees to consider: Theatre

Radio Broadcasting/TV Production

Music Performance

Broadcast Journalism

If you answered mostly B’s:

Your goal is to impact change in the world. Maybe you’ll seek justice in the courtroom, work to protect the environment, create new laws in Washington, D.C., or maybe you’ll keep the nation informed with your news stories.

Degrees to consider: LawPolitical ScienceJournalismCriminal JusticeWildlife Management or EcologySociologyPhilosophy

If you answered mostly C’s:

Your natural gravitation to the role of leader in group assignments or in student clubs proves you’re on the track for a young businessman or businesswoman – maybe even a future entrepreneur.

Degrees to consider: Business

Accounting

Economics

Public Relations

Marketing

Human Resource Development

If you answered mostly D’s:

You’re a creative type who has a knack for art and design. Or maybe carpentry or cooking is more you thing. Either way, you love having something tangible to show off after an assignment – something that truly represents you and your talents.

Degrees to consider: Art

Architecture

Construction Management

Graphic Design

Welding

Interior Design

Automotive Technology

Culinary Arts

Cosmetology

If you answered mostly E’s:

Do you love dissecting computers or working on cars, or are you fascinated by the inner workings of electronics? A career in science and technology might suit you.

Degrees to consider: Computer Science or ProgrammingPhysicsIndustrial Electricity Civil Engineering Chemistry Automotive TechnologyAviation

If you answered mostly F’s:

It’s like you were born to help and care for others. You’re fascinated by medical mysteries and are always working for a good cause. You just can’t stop caring – and that’s a good thing!

Degrees to consider: Elementary EducationHospitality Pre-MedNursingEmergency Medical Technology/ParamedicDental HygieneOccupational TherapySocial Work

If you answered mostly G’s:

You can’t stand to sit in front of the TV, but if you have to, sports are all you watch. Of course, you’d rather be playing basketball with your friends or training for that half-marathon, but reading up on the best ways to stay fit and eat healthy are important too.

Degrees to consider: KinesiologyRecreation & Sport ManagementPhysical TherapyAthletic TrainingExercise ScienceNutrition

ACT or SAT

ACT = American College Testing SAT = Scholastic Aptitude Test

Determine which test is right for you.

Despite the differences between the two neither the ACT nor the SAT is more likely to produce a greater score. The best way to choose a test is to investigate each to determine which is right for you.

ACT Practice

1. Sales for a business were $3 million more the second year than the first, and sales for the third year were double the sales for the second year. If sales for the third year were $38 million, what were sales, in millions of dollars, for the first year?A. 16

B. 17.5

C. 20.5

D. 22

E. 35

SAT Practice

1. Subservient is most nearly opposite in meaning to A. Raucous

B. Onerous

C. Commanding

D. Illustrious

Campus Visits

Schedule in advance

Check out places of little interest – you may be surprised!

Speak Up!

Bring Your Parents – this is a family decision

Scout Out the Dorms – would you like to live there?

Locate the Essentials

Go Social

Stick Around

Have Fun!

The Volunteer Advantage

Giving back to others w

ill give you joy

And boost your resume!

Social Network To-Do List

DOBe aware of what’s public.

Assume that once you’ve posted it, it’s online (and findable) forever.

Safeguard personal information.

Use good grammar and spelling.

Follow pages that’ll demonstrate your academic/career interests.

DON’TPost things you might regret.

Over share personal information.

Tolerate bullying.

Forget common sense.

Ignore networking opportunities.