...Best College or University for African American Students Brittany Jones Business Research Methods Dr. Beckles December 4, 2009 Table of Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Literature Review 5 Methodology 6 Conclusion 7 Limitations 7 Recommendations 8 References 9 Appendix 10 Abstract For many African Americans the idea of attending college is usually a dream, unless he/she plays a sport. Now it is much easier for high school graduates to attend college and it is no longer just limited to those who play sports. A lot of those students are first generation college students. While it is important to attend college a lot of African American students do not finish college. So when choosing a university or college it is very valuable to know the retention and attrition rate of that particular institution. This paper will discuss the importance of attending college in the African American community, the factors that contribute to the decision of what college to attend and the role diversity plays in that decision. Introduction Attending College is an observable, positive trend in the African-American community. The decision to attend college results in several important choices for future students, such as deciding which type of college to attend. There are approximately 1,800 four year colleges nationally. Certain factors students African Americans in particular should...
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...College at Its Best College is one of the most important milestones in anyone's life. It serves as a stepping stone in doing what you love and loving what you are doing. But college life is no walk in the park; it takes determination and an ounce of willpower to do well in college. Here are just some tips to enjoy college at its best: Tip #1: Manage your time well. Be an expert in multitasking. With all the things that are happening simultaneously, it is a must to learn how to manage your time well. Prioritize, that's the essential key to use your time wisely and efficiently. Give yourself a time goal, keep track on your progress and focus on the things that should be finished immediately. Tip #2: Find your own studying style. Some prefer studying in the morning, while others prefer studying during the evenings. We all have different styles of learning, and we are different in our study habits. There are some who can concentrate more when they study alone, while some can concentrate more with study groups. Finding your own study habits can be extremely helpful because you can focus more on your studies. So, the next time your buddy ask you to join their study group? You'll know what works best for you. Tip #3: Maintain a positive outlook. You are feeling down because you have failed on you LIT 101. You have studied so hard the night before, and you still managed to scrape a D. It can be overwhelming and daunting, but take a deep breath - inhale and exhale...
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...NAME : ARIKRISNAN A/L GNASEGARAN COURSE : DMC201601 STUDENT ID : 005003 SUBJECT : COMMUNICATION ENGLISH 102 Pre-writing Why Is IACT The Best? Location * Strategic place,Public Transport * LRT,Bus and Taxi stands * Places to hangout&purchase electronics stuffs * Shopping mall Facilities * Gym,Café and PC Labs * To keep the students’ body in shape,variety of food * Free for students,cheap * Saves students’ time and Learning Method * Project Learning Method * Creative and Critical Thinking * Industry based practices * Widen students’ knowledge Outline Introduction-Why pick IACT?How does IACT College became the number one choice for creative study?According to the students’ they choose IACT College due to its Location,Programmes,Facilities and Learning Methods. Body IACT is in the strategic place as it becomes handy for the students. * Petaling Jaya – Number of places to eat (eg.KFC,PIZZA and Subway) * Lots of places to hangout(eg.Jaya Shopping Centre,Jaya One and Digital Mall. * Public Transports – Asia Jaya LRT Station,Bus and Taxi stands IACT provides plenty of facilities to give the students a happy campus life. * Recreational facilities such as Monster Fit Gym to keep fit,Swimming pool to cool off and Bat Cave to relax and release mind tension. * Study facilities such as PC Labs and Mac Labs for the students to do their assingments. IACT provides programmes that...
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...The Best Way to Study in College Organization is Key * Use a To Do List, either with a digital device or paper (ex. Franklin Covey). * Schedule study dates on your calendar and keep to your schedule. * Track your study hours in a “study log” to see how much time you are really committing per class and/or project. * Scan books and articles into PDF’s for your tablet or computer when applicable. How to Study * Study in quiet areas where you can keep 100% focus (no music, TV, Internet, and Friends). * Study daily in small chucks, building up “study strength” while also laying a strong knowledge foundation. * Always carry your books and study materials with you. * Stay healthy – watch the junk food and get regular exercise. * Have a study buddy – someone who can cover you with notes if you miss a class or can study with you and keep you on track with assignments. * Make sure every hour to take at least a 10 minute break to clear your mind and re-energize. * Look for overall themes in your studies: “What” questions and “So What”. Participate in Class * Make sure the professor knows your name: Say hello and goodbye, ask questions during breaks or after class, etc. * Pay attention to the lecture, because the professor does notice who is attentive and who is not. * Ask questions in class. * Use the professor’s office hours to ask questions and to get to know you. * Email/alert your professor of current events...
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...CULTURE SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS FOUNDATION LEARNING TIER ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT Contents Page College Vision, Mission and Values 3 Existing Cultures 4 Overarching College Priorities 4 Bringing about culture change 5 The 5 step journey 6 Roles & Responsibilities 8 Communication & embedding the values 9 Benchmarking 9 Training & Development needs 9 Significant barriers and overcoming them 10 Priorities 11 College Vision, Mission and Values The Strategic Vision For The Merged College Is: “An inspirational organisation that delivers excellence” Mission Statement: “To provide high-quality education and training that is inclusive, and which matches and supports the needs of our diverse learners and the local and regional economy” Corporate Values: ▪ Place learners at the heart of everything we do ▪ Promote a progressive, inspirational and dynamic approach to teaching and learning which responds to learners ▪ Create an environment and ethos which encourages learning and skills development ▪ Promote and provide opportunities for successful participation in education for people from all backgrounds and abilities ▪ Strive for excellence in all aspects of college business ▪ Encourage staff to embrace challenging professional standards and raise achievement ▪ Promote the principles...
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...environment that occurred were related to technology, computers, software, communications, entertainment, and social factors such as demographics and cultures, all things he came to realize during his consulting years. While Stephens was attending college and working towards earning a degree in computer science, he also worked as a consultant repairing televisions, computers, and several other items; however his main focus was computers. Through his consulting experience, he came to realize that most people needed help with technology, such as, how it works, its operating system, how to install software, and especially how to read and understand the manuals. 2) What changes in the purchasing patterns of (a) all consumers and (b) woman made the acquisition of Geek Squad particularly important for Best Buy? Changes in social factors such as demographics and culture helped make Geek Squad very popular. In the past, many manufacturers and retailers focused primarily on men. However, they found that woman were becoming increasingly more and more interested in the personal computing and home entertainment. Best Buy’s consumer research began indicating that woman will more than likely outspend men in the near future. Furthermore, Best Buy’s consumer research has proven that women tend to expect personal service during the purchasing and installation after the purchase, just what the Geek Squad is designed to provide. 3) Based on the case information and what you know about consumer’s...
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...control of their diet. Athletes mostly eat subway. I would say people who are mid-30 to older age would mostly eat subway. Sure young teen adults do but not nearly as much as older adults. | Oak-court Mall | The Oak-court mall is a place where you can shop with friends, family, and if you just want to shop by yourself that’s good too. It’s a fast-paced area. Can find all your shopping needs. They have great parking as well. Where ever you are trying to shop there is a parking lot available to meet your walking needs. | Anyone can shop at the mall but you want see to many older adults in the mall. Older adults meaning late 50 and older. You will mostly see young teen adults and middle age adults in the mall. | BestBuy | Has great parking. Best buy has a big...
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...had studied the product to the extent that we felt satisified in what we knew. We also found that we tended to look for the best price after we had done the necessary research. We also found that if it was a bigger decision like a computer or higher ticket product we would study out the product more, but if it were a lower ticket iteam we worked more on inpulse. We belive that this holds true for the whole of the consumer world. Most of us before purchasing wanted to either use the product or try it to ensure that we liked what we were about to buy. Most of us found that Best Buy satisfied this end very well. Best Buy constatly has products out of the package so that you can play around with the product before you buy it. This helps their marketing plan, because as they sell you they can show you what the product does and why it is helpful for your needs. We all found this very helpful and even helped us to become more educated in our purchase as well as begin some loyality to Best Buy. As stated in the text book many consumers buy based on past experience, price and service. The consumers first create a want of the product and this is what Best Buy specilizes in, creating and satisfying the want. When looking at the Characterstics of the Consumer Purchase Decision process in the book, Best Buy has a high to a routine problem solving pattern. Best Buy has many brands that they represent, also due to their Geek Squad they tend to focus on making sure the customer is satisfied...
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...is just use my walkman to enjoy Eric’s beautiful lyrics! I will have a blast! And, According to my mom’s memory, I have been enjoying singing in the public ever since I was a kindergarten boy! Then, I started my own rock band and made several records of my songs and used them as gifts to my friends in my high-school graduation ceremony. And now I still love singing songs but only to myself but to my beloved girl as well. I am nuts about music! (119) 2.政治/ 一次XX的经历 I may go into politics, just like Bill Clinton. I used to run for student body president of my university. Because if I want to become a politician one day, I should get some experience under my belt now. On that day, I gave an election speech in front of 1500 people including my best friends and my teachers. It so was fortunate that none of them noticed I was so nervous that my voice couldn’t help trembling. I kept telling myself that I must hold on, and at last I won it by a hair, just 10 votes. My girlfriend Alexandre rushed onto the stage and gave me a quick kiss. That really made my day! (117) 3.礼物,发明>>电脑 I am a frequent user of computer. If I intend to get access to a variety of information around the world, I will usually surf the Internet with my computer, browsing and downloading everything interesting or useful to me. When I want to write and edit some articles, I use the word processor on the computer, which has a lot of functions that make my work much easier. If I need to make some statistic analysis, I also...
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...------------------------------------------------- University of Phoenix Material Stress Management Use the best practices shared by your classmates and from the text to create a stress management plan in the following table that you can implement immediately. Refer to Ch. 16 of Your College Experience to identify at least three areas of stress in your life. List these in the first column in the table below. In the second column, identify stress management best practices or techniques you can use to address the stressors you listed in the first column. Briefly indicate how you will use that best practice. Stressor | Stress management tip | Working | Working intails money and not having enough at times, I can use a practice of not worrying about money all the time and just continue to move forward so I can complete my degree and earn more money. | Family | Management practice would be worry about my wife and children before the rest. I will use this practice of making sure my wife and children are takeing care of before I worry about what is going on in the rest of my family that doest directly affect me. | School | Management practice would be creat a goals sheet with a time line on completeing said goals. I will use this practice to keep myself from stressing out when assignments are doing and making sure they get completed. | In 50 to 100 words, explain the link between time management and stress. How can time management help with stress management...
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...“Life’s not out to get you, despite the things you’ve been through…” A quote I will never forget. As a young aspiring musician, there will always be hardships and sinkholes. Three years of work turned to six, and now to nine. Although I fell apart after these fateful days, my achy bones tell a story along with my tattered clothes from each night after that December. 13 year old Jenaro, a wannabe local musician, has his first show only days away from turning 14. The event drew closer and I envisioned it being the best time of my career, possibly my life. That fateful night brought panic attacks, anger, and my deep seeded self-loathing up front to the masses, and I failed myself. A tightly packed crowd watched on as a younger me broke down under my internal turmoil reaching its boiling point. Repression set in, I was certain I’d never pursue music after that night. Secluded, I hid myself for close to a year after that day. I was humbled by my experience, but deeply I knew I couldn’t just give up forever. Mid way through the spring, my phone vibrated in my...
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...In 1994, Robert Stephens, was a computer science college dropout that founded Geek Squad with $200 and a bicycle in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dressed in white button-down shirts, too-short black pants, white socks and clip on ties, Geek Squad technicians (known as Agents) repaired computers in local businesses and in customer homes. Stephens had the idea that pulling up on a bicycle dressed like a “geek” would inspire a weird confidence in his computer repair skills. It did. Eight years later, Geek Squad was acquired by Best Buy for an undisclosed amount. Today, Geek Squad is comprised of over 20,000 highly skilled and specially trained computing Agents, home entertainment installers (GSI), Autotechs and appliance repair technicians (GSR’s) located in all U.S. Best Buy stores, at Geek Squad stand-alone locations as well as at service centers located nationwide. Geek Squad provides residential and commercial product repair, support, and installation services both in store and on site. Best Buy acquired Geek Squad to help develop a technological support system for its customers. At the time of acquisition, Best Buy sold computers but didn’t have an effective way to service them. It’s one thing to know the difference between two computers, but another to be able to effectively diagnose a wide range of problems and have the required parts to do so. This related acquisition allowed Best Buy and Geek Squad customers to get a premium level of customer service for their technology...
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...Current Club IT Club IT was founded by two college graduates, Ruben and Lisa, who had played live music in several clubs throughout their college years. Armed with their Business Administration degrees and their own experiences playing in nightclubs, Ruben and Lisa decided to open up their own nightclub. That is how Club IT was born. They wanted to offer the best music, a great atmosphere, and an enjoyable experience to all of their customers. According to "About Club IT"(n.d.), "We, Ruben and Lisa, offer you live music, DJ's, dance space and refreshments that suit your lifestyle. You are our friends, and we seek to build a community that meets regularly at Club IT."(para. 4). Club IT offers a user-friendly website that can be browsed by current and potential customers. It offers a variety of information about the establishment. Included information is: About Club IT, Club IT Music, Dining & Menus, Merchandise, Club IT Staff, Club Layout, and an Employee Portal. This information allows customers to know what type of music is being played on what dates, what food and drinks are available, buy Club IT branded merchandise, know who is serving them, and what the floor plan is of Club IT. The Employee Portal offers a variety of information that is accessible to employees using their own personal user name and password. Under the Employee Portal, employees can see all of their own personal information, wage, bonus, vacation time, and sick time information, and also download forms...
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...release of this phone the cellular market is expected to change or shift just like it did when the iPhone from AT&T. When the iPhone was released Sprint lost thousands of customers who changed service to purchase the new Apple iPhone. Since Sprint has a larger network across America and a 4G connection speed we are expecting a shift in customers when this phone gets released. The market plan will target a specific audience, new sale promotions, new tactics to compete against our competitors, and the distribution plan should be fairly easy with a timeline with safeties to catch any hiccups. The target audience I am going to initially market the Palm Pre is America’s college students because I think that they would be the most receptive to the new cellular calling packages I want to offer with the new Palm Pre. The college student population across America in 2008 was 12 million plus according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This market has the right demographics and is strong market in size, age, gender mix, ethnicity mix, and education. By having a target audience this strong we can release Sprint’s exclusive Palm Pre, which is the new high speed application phone with the latest gadgets, applications, and widgets with the notion that we will be able to compete in the cellular market of this genre. The cellular market is...
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...ROWE Program at Best Buy Schantee’ D. Sales Dr. Mensah-Dartey Leadership and Organizational Behavior September 1, 2011 Describe the culture of Best Buy. Organizational culture is determined by the allocation of core values among the extreme numbers of employees in any organization. The culture of Best Buy can be described as a fast-paced, high energy team orientated business that strives to appreciate the essentials of their consumers, but its culture has immensely changed. The company at one time worked long hours. Because Best Buy addressed issues on the spot this required numerous hours, there were individuals who would work 24 hours and miss out on important family dates because the commitment and long hours Best Buy required of them. Prior to the ROWE program being implemented employees had to solve the problem before their day was over, regardless of the number of hours it took. For example, the guy who stayed up for 72 hours straight to write a report that was due. Yes, he was given a vacation because of the time he put in, but unfortunately he ended up in the hospital. There is a possibility that this individual may not have ended up in the hospital had the ROWE program been implemented. He would have been able to work from home. Just the change in environment could have made a difference. Discuss the approach to organizational change that the ROWE program illustrates. The ROWE program illustrated the organizational development approach...
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