colleges and universities

Pursuing a higher education and obtaining a degree from any of a number of colleges and universities is an excellent first step in being able to compete for much sought-after jobs, especially the higher-salaried careers.

In today's world it is imperative for every able-minded individual to seek as much higher education as possible. Let it be known that many employers also wish to hire employees that not only have a single degree, but who also aspire to go the extra step into graduate school and earn their masters. Bachelors degrees are in many respects a dime a dozen, and any competitive advantage or addition to your core competencies and resume will definitely be well worth the effort expended.

In choosing between colleges and universities, study well your options, and carefully weigh the time commitment and expenses that will be incurred in the form of savings or a loan, or if you are lucky, a gift or scholarship.

Bloggers speaking on the subject of colleges and universities can be found at sites like universityparadise.com and online-schools-blog.com.

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• Despite lightheadedness, UNFs Brianna Frazier wins her 400-meter heat

  
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  North Florida’s Brianna Frazier overcame lightheadedness and the urge to throw up to win her heat in the women’s 400-meter race Thursday in the first day of competition in the NCAA Track and Field Championship East preliminaries at the University of North Florida. Frazier came into the meet with the sixth-fastest ...
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• N.C.A.A. Women’s Softball: Hofstra Carries Banner for the Underdogs

  
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  Hofstra advanced to the N.C.A.A. super regionals by defeating San Diego State, 2-1, last Sunday.
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• Caltechs day of mind games, amusements and crossbows

  
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  Laura Conwill and other Caltech seniors were up all night Wednesday preparing for the big day on campus: Not finals or graduation, but Ditch Day. Thursday morning they went from dorm to dorm, rousing undergraduates to the annual, cerebral craziness. Classes were canceled and odd looking contraptions sprang up amid ...
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• India Ink: Proposed Law Would Limit International Enrollment at University of California Schools

  
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  http://www.nytimes.com/ India Ink: Proposed Law Would Limit International Enrollment at University of California Schools A proposed law would prohibit public universities from enrolling more than 10 percent of international and out-of-state students as members of the freshman class. published date:Thu, ...
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• The Texas Tribune: Texas A&M Class in Qatar Savors College Station Connection

  
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  Texas A&M; University’s program in Doha is experiencing growing enrollment and a burgeoning research effort.
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• India Ink: Proposed Law Would Limit International Enrollment at University of California Schools

  
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  A proposed law would prohibit public universities from enrolling more than 10 percent of international and out-of-state students as members of the freshman class.
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• High & Low Finance: U.S. Subsidies to Profit-Making Colleges Keep Growing

  
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  While state and local governments spend less on higher education, the volume of federally guaranteed loans to students at commercial colleges continues to grow.
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• Fastest-Growing Careers You Can Get with an Online Degree

  
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  Want a career change but looking for a job in a high demand field? There are plenty out there. Even if you dont have the background or experience to switch to one of these jobs now, you can easily get the education through an online college . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), each of these fields ...
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• Sexting and the college student...

  
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  For most college students, sexting is no big deal. In fact, as many as four out of five engage in sexting. But sexting can lead to more than just embarrassment -- it can lead to legal consequences, especially if a minor is involved. The problem with sexting doesnt end there. It has become an epidemic among college ...
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• Cal State Chancellor Charles Reed to retire after 14 years

  
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  California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed announced Thursday he is retiring after 14 years leading one of the largest public university systems in the nation. The veteran educator has shepherded Cal State through one of the most tumultuous periods in its history, managing steep cuts in state funding, ...
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• Young, Educated and Seeking Financial Security

  
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  Above all other major life goals like marriage or fulfilling careers, todays college students and recent graduates are looking for financial security, a new survey finds.
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• Economix Blog: Young, Educated and Seeking Financial Security

  
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  Above all other major life goals like marriage or fulfilling careers, todays college students and recent graduates are looking for financial security, a new survey finds.
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• Thanks @InsideHigherEd for the Feature

  
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  My colleague and friend, Dr. Katrina Meyer , just brought it to my attention that Inside Higher Ed has featured one of my recent articles in its May newsletter. I’m surprised and honored. My thanks to anyone at Inside Higher Ed that might read this note. “Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, ...
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• The Choice Blog: Lawmaker Proposes Limiting Out-of-State Enrollment at University of California Schools

  
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  A proposed law would prohibit the public universities from enrolling more than 10 percent of out-of-state and international students as members of the freshman class.
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• Employees’ strike cripples work in J&K; offices

  
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  Srinagar, May 24 (IANS) Work in most government offices across Jammu and Kashmir was crippled by the employees’ three-day strike that started here Thursday, an official said.“Work in all other government offices and schools came to a halt because of the employees’ strike. It had no effect on the functioning of ...
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• JU, UNF athletes excited about NCAA East preliminaries

  
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  About 1,600 athletes will compete in the NCAA Division I Track and Field Outdoor Championship East preliminaries beginning today at the University of North Florida’s Hodges Stadium. The top 48 times or marks, and the top 24 relay teams in the East region, includes 11 athletes representing Jacksonville University ...
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• UNF set to host East prelims of NCAA track championships

  
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  The most prestigious track and field event ever contested in Jacksonville begins Thursday when the NCAA Division I Track and Field Outdoor Championship East preliminary takes place at Hodges Stadium on the campus of the University of North Florida. read more
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• Body of O.C. college student killed in New Zealand returned home

  
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  The parents of Austin Brashears, the Huntington Beach resident who died this month in a New Zealand road accident, have returned home with his remains, a family friend said. Debbie Kagawa, an organizer of the Bring Austin Home fundraising campaign, said Brashears parents flew to New Zealand last week and returned ...
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• L.A. Times, Sacramento Bee sue for officers’ names in UC Davis pepper-spray case

  
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  The Los Angeles Times and Sacramento Bee filed suit Wednesday against the University of California Board of Regents demanding the release of officers’ names removed from a critical report on the controversial pepper-spraying of UC Davis students. The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento County Superior Court, contends ...
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• Impression Speech Sample

  
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  This was my impression speech in the very first  Association of Local Colleges and Universities  - Region 3 last May 11-12, 2012, held at Shanghai Palace Restaurant, Angeles City, Pampanga. It had a theme, Restrengthening the Local Colleges Subsystem in the Pursuit for Excellence. Hope this could serve ...
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