PACED 2 Decision Making Model - Arkansas Business Education
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PACED Decision
Making Model
BESSIE 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 Problem
A – List Alternative
C – Determine Criteria
E – Evaluate Alternatives
D – 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
4 Year Independent Universities
Arkansas State University
Arkansas Baptist College
Arkansas Tech University
Central Baptist College
Henderson State University
Crowley’s Ridge College
Southern Arkansas University
Harding University
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Hendrix College
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Monticello
John Brown University
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Lyon College
University of Arkansas for Medical
Sciences
Ouachita Baptist University
Philander Smith College
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
University of the Ozarks
University of Central Arkansas
Williams Baptist College
ARKANSAS COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES:
2 Year Public Universities
Phillips Community College of the
University of Arkansas
Arkansas State University – Mountain Home
Pulaski Technical College
Arkansas State University – Newport
Rich Mountain Community College
Black River Technical College
South Arkansas Community College
Cossatot Community College of the University of
Arkansas
Southeast Arkansas College
College of the Ouachitas
Southern Arkansas University – Tech
East Arkansas Community College
Mid-South Community College
University of Arkansas Community
College at Batesville
National Park Community College
University of Arkansas Community
College at Hope
North Arkansas College
Northwest Arkansas Community College
University of Arkansas Community
College at Morrilton
Ozarka College
Arkansas Northeastern College
Arkansas State University – Beebe
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?
Determine the
Criteria 1:
Criteria 2:
Criteria 3:
Criteria 4:
Criteria 5:
Criteria 6:
Criteria:
Cost
Program of
study
Location
Graduation Rate
Student to
Faculty ratio
??
List Alternatives:
Value of
Criteria 1:
Value of
Criteria 2:
Value of
Criteria 3:
Value of
Criteria 5:
Value of
Criteria 6:
Value of
Criteria 4:
Alternative 1:
University of Arkansas
Alternative 2:
Arkansas State University
Alternative 3:
Phillips County
Community College
Alternative 4:
????
Alternative 5:
????
Make a Decision:
Note Opportunity Costs:
Evaluate
Alternatives:
Paying for College
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Fill out the FAFSA
Apply for the Arkansas Academic Scholarship
Apply for scholarships from your college of choice
Search and apply for other scholarships
Use the YOUniversal form
1.
20 scholarships with just one application
2.
Mobile application
Arkansas Governor’s Scholars Program
1.
Governor’s Distinguished Scholars - $10,000/year
1.
2.
32 ACT; 3.5 GPA; or National Achievement Finalist or National Merit Finalist
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?
Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.
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
What Degree is Right for You?
Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.
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.
What Degree is Right for You?
Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.
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.
What Degree is Right for You?
Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.
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
What Degree is Right for You?
Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also.
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.
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:
Law
Political Science
Journalism
Criminal Justice
Wildlife Management or Ecology
Sociology
Philosophy
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
Interior Design
Architecture
Automotive Technology
Construction Management
Culinary Arts
Graphic Design
Cosmetology
Welding
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 Programming
Physics
Industrial Electricity
Civil Engineering
Chemistry
Automotive Technology
Aviation
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 Education
Hospitality
Pre-Med
Nursing
Emergency Medical Technology/Paramedic
Dental Hygiene
Occupational Therapy
Social 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:
Kinesiology
Recreation & Sport Management
Physical Therapy
Athletic Training
Exercise Science
Nutrition
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
DO
Be aware of what’s public.
Assume that once you’ve posted
it, it’s online (and findable) forever.
DON’T
Safeguard personal information.
Post things you might regret.
Use good grammar and spelling.
Over share personal information.
Follow pages that’ll demonstrate
your academic/career interests.
Tolerate bullying.
Forget common sense.
Ignore networking opportunities.