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Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library frederic.murray@swosu.edu College Success 2012
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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)
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Economic Mobility: Geography
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Economic Mobility: Oklahoma Absolute measure: Poor Growth Consistently: Lower Upward Consistently: Higher Downward
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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
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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.
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Solutions? Exodus Education
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Assignment: Final Grade Name/Course/Date 3- 5 pages 12pt font/ double-spaced Title Page Spelling/Grammar DUE: 12/12/2012
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Title Page Higher Education in the 21 st Century John Smith College Success 12/12/2012
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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?
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Grading 3 pages maintains your current grade 4 pages takes your grade up 1 level 5 pages takes your grade up 2 levels
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Class Evaluation Special Code: 99914976877 Course: GSTDY – 1441 Section: 6877 Semester: Fall 2012 Instructor: Murray FW College Success
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Questions? Contact me: Frederic Murray 774-7113 frederic.murray@swosu.edu
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Thanks!
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