Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library College Success 2012
Economic Mobility Absolute –Measures average earnings over time Relative Upward –Rank of earnings relative to peers (age) Relative Downward –Rank of earnings relative to peers(age)
Economic Mobility: Geography
Economic Mobility: Oklahoma Absolute measure: Poor Growth Consistently: Lower Upward Consistently: Higher Downward
Economic Mobility More difficult to increase your earnings in Oklahoma than the vast majority of the nation. You’re more likely, as an Oklahoma, to actually see a drop in your earnings This study looked ages 35-39/45-49
Why? The state’s number of college graduates is far below the national average, approximately 23 percent compared to 28 percent, and the number has remained stagnant.
Solutions? Exodus Education
Assignment: Final Grade Name/Course/Date 3- 5 pages 12pt font/ double-spaced Title Page Spelling/Grammar DUE: 12/12/2012
Title Page Higher Education in the 21 st Century John Smith College Success 12/12/2012
Essay What is the purpose of higher education in today’s world? For yourself? For your community? What skills and habits are needed to succeed as a student in higher education?
Grading 3 pages maintains your current grade 4 pages takes your grade up 1 level 5 pages takes your grade up 2 levels
Class Evaluation Special Code: Course: GSTDY – 1441 Section: 6877 Semester: Fall 2012 Instructor: Murray FW College Success
Questions? Contact me: Frederic Murray
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