“AC is almost like high school. You go to a few classes for an hour or two and study. Nothing is really different,” Sarah explained during a conversation among her friends. Sarah, like many suggest, observes Angelina Community College lacking uniqueness and an inviting atmosphere. Although community colleges are generally defined as simply building blocks or prerequisites toward bigger-and-better things, Angelina College would benefit from a well-invested dedicated student activity center. A dedicated student center could ignite that “Campus-Life” generating motivation within an individual’s work ethic and Roadrunner esprit de corps while promoting the college’s name.
Angelina College’s current student center illustrates a shortcoming of commitment to student satisfaction. The center blends in with the surrounding buildings near the origin of the campus. One of the few discrepancies is its sign, “Student Center”, which, in context, may be misleading due to the lack of actual consistent student affiliation. Inside, the student center accommodates a miniscule cafeteria, a cramped campus store, and an array of faculty offices. Although enclosed inside inhibits some basic elements of a student center, its deficiencies cannot be hidden. Not a single section welcomes students to relax or gather thoughts. The only close, yet unorthodox, constellation comprises of the faculty office’s waiting areas, the cafeteria tables, or the stairs on the stairwell. Recreation seems non-existent and only accessible for the represented sports at their respective training facilities scattered across campus. Lastly, the faculty offices amount for a biased percentage of the building. As a result, everyday students survey limited choices regarding their a...
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...issal for the reason they have no justification to stay any longer. A dedicated student center grants students another option to participate in a form of extracurricular activity amongst their peers or cooperate in study groups which can effectively improve absorbed learning; an option not once existed.
Angelina College yearns for innovation of the student activity center. Erecting a new student center proves to people, such as Sarah, this community college isn’t inferior to other colleges and is resourceful to the student’s voice. A dedicated student activity center promotes a way of life, a stress reducing environment, deeper scholastic value, and a sense of pride every person should understand when attending a college.
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As can be seen, The many negative assumptions about community college students were clearly proven to be wrong and misinformed. hopefully, I have put these unfair claims to rest. However, no matter what assumptions people may have about community college students, I can safely say that we will prove them to be wrong by continuingly be hardworking students in order
In “Two Years Are Better than Four”, Liz Addison argues against Rick Perlstein’s article “What’s the Matter With College?”. While Perlstein questions the value of college as it currently is, Addison argues that the “community college system is America’s hidden public service gem”(Addison 257). By way of that, she defends the value of college. Unsurprisingly, as with most situations, the truth is somewhere in between ends of a spectrum created by these two articles. While I agree with Addison’s idea of community college being an accessible starting point for everyone, she fails to appropriately represent the unique culture often found in these types of colleges. Also, I think that she also fails to look at the overall purpose of attending school and then neglects to acknowledge the benefits of a four year university.
How imperative is it that one pursues a traditional college experience? Although it might appear that Charles Murray and Liz Addison are in agreement that the traditional college experience is not necessary for everyone, Addison provides a more convincing argument that higher education is necessary in some form. This is seen through Addison’s arguments that college is essential to growing up, that education is proportional to the life one lives, and that community college reinvents the traditional college experience. Not only does Addison have her own opinions about college, but Murray does as well.
Every year there are thousands of students planning and tracking their goals. Seniors in high school are faced with the tough challenge, while the Juniors are left to worry another year. Finally, the point comes a student’s life where they must make one of the most important decisions in their educational lifetime. That choice is, which college to attend, and it is a very scrutinous process. Two of such colleges are the University of Iowa and St. Ambrose University, and although similarities like majors and minors are evident, there are many other differences including student life.
Over the past few years, Crescent School has made several changes due to stakeholder dissatisfaction. Some of these changes include high school advisory, activities/sports offered, and the graduation ceremony length. The administrative team heard from student and other stakeholders about concerns of the number of activities and sports offered. The team worked together to develop new clubs that students have requested. The time of day the club met was also altered to accommodate additional students participating in the club. Dr. Mork and the administrative team listen to suggestions as they come from stakeholders and do all that is available to implement the change, if deemed possible.
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In conclusion, the school should solve the housing problems for students regarding cost and small dormitories. To do so, the school should contract with apartments near Seattle central or extend the small dormitory. Furthermore, the school should stand up for student’s positions. The school should acknowledge the necessities of needing to improve these problems. If these problems are solved, students can put all their effort into studying and the school can retain competent students.
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Colleges and Universities play a major role in developing the behavioral patterns of young adults. In addition to developing young minds, colleges help to cultivate character, responsibility, and social acceptable behavior. Students who attend Carlford have expressed their dissent with the current environment of the university. Because of these underling issues, Carlford’s retention rates amongst minorities have suffered. If Kirsten is unable to handle the situation, there will be a trickledown effect to all areas of the university. Being a new professional in the field of Higher Education can be challenge. There are times where an incident directly affects your position and there are other times where there issues that affect the entire institution. Because the issue directly pertains to Greek Life, the Coordinator of Fraternities and Sororities has the responsibility of identifying the concerns and implementing initiatives that will allow the college to be proactive in future situations of this nature.
A recreation center is a basic standard at most universities. The student recreation center at The University of Idaho is a valuable resource for students with both indoor and outdoor activities to suit the needs of many. There are many universities that just supply gyms, nothing more. The University of Idaho has one of the most modern and high-tech facilities in the Pacific Northwest, with attractions like an indoor rock climbing wall and an indoor track. This state-of-the-art facility is available to any student free, and it is even available to the public via membership. Running, maintaining, and gaining a reputation for a student recreation center is vital to a fully functional recreation center. In order to have a successful and functioning student recreation center there are many criteria to meet. Some of the most prevalent and important criteria include: Proper and safe equipment, knowledgeable staff, and a variety of activities and programs for varying student’s interests.
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