Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Earnings, Focus, Global View


How much more does a college graduate earn than one with just a high school diploma?  Adults--young and old, male and female--who have a bachelor's degree or higher have twice the annual median income than someone with only a high school degree.  For more the full article, see: http://www.military.com/education/getting-your-degree/facts-about-the-income-of-graduates.html?ESRC=education.nl

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The top tips for staying calm and focused are: stop multi-tasking, fully focus on taking deep breaths for five minutes a day, enjoy a quiet meal by yourself with no distractions, choose to focus your attention on one activity/avoiding disruptions, and be realistic in what tasks you can complete in time available. See the full TalentSmart article on calm/focus at: http://www.talentsmart.com/articles/How-to-Stay-Focused,-Calm,-and-Productive-299644652-p-1.html 

Northern Arizona University is featured in an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education (5/22/12) about its focus on the “Global Curriculum.”  Students from all majors have a global component embedded in their studies, which allows them to problem solve and understand worldwide connections and implications of their future work.   See the full article at: http://chronicle.com/article/Northern-Arizona-U-Overhauls/131925/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en 

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