PACED Decision Making Model

1. PACED Decision Making Model Bessie Moore Center for Economic Education Dr. Rita Littrell

2. What’s an Education Really Worth Graduate School Some College/ Professional Training Bachelor’s Degree High School Graduate/GED

3. Student Profiles • Maria Montez • LaQuanta Laney • Todd Taylor • Mark May • Rodney Roark • Elizabeth (Elly) England

4. P – Define Problem • A – List Alternative • C – Determine Criteria • E – Evaluate Alternatives • D – Make a Decision

5. Where to Study in Arkansas? • Four-Year Public Colleges • Four-Year Private Colleges • Technical Schools • Two-Year Colleges

6. ARKANSAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: 4 Year Public Universities 4 Year Independent Universities Arkansas Baptist College Central Baptist College Crowley’s Ridge College Harding University Hendrix College John Brown University Lyon College Ouachita Baptist University Philander Smith College University of the Ozarks Williams Baptist College • Arkansas State University • Arkansas Tech University • Henderson State University • Southern Arkansas University • University of Arkansas at Fort Smith • University of Arkansas at Little Rock • University of Arkansas at Monticello • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville • University of Central Arkansas

7. ARKANSAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: 2 Year Public Universities Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Rich Mountain Community College South Arkansas Community College Southeast Arkansas College Southern Arkansas University – Tech University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville University of Arkansas Community College at Hope University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton • Arkansas Northeastern College • Arkansas State University – Beebe • Arkansas State University – Mountain Home • Arkansas State University – Newport • Black River Technical College • Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas • College of the Ouachitas • East Arkansas Community College • Mid-South Community College • National Park Community College • North Arkansas College • Northwest Arkansas Community College • Ozarka College

8. Possible College Criteria: • Majors offered & Accreditation • Location (e.g., close to home, urban or suburban) • Affordability (a combination of costs and aid) • Size • Faculty to Student Ratio • Campus Activities (e.g., theater, symphony, Greek Life) • Prestige • Graduation Rate • Admission Standards • Athletics • Graduate School Opportunities • Career Center Success

9. Where are the Jobs? • Health Care - $62, 210 • Entrepreneurship – varies • Technology - $63,070 for computer systems analyst • $73,550 for software developers • $102,670 for information systems managers • Education - $44,580 for elementary

10. What They Pay? • If you want to be a ___________ in Arkansas, you’ll make $_____.

11. Where Can I Study My Chosen Degree?

12. Criteria 2: Program of study PACED Decision Making Model Worksheet: Define the Problem: Where to study higher education? Criteria 2: Program of study Criteria 1: Cost Evaluate Alternatives: Criteria 5: Student to Faculty ratio Criteria 3: Location Criteria 4: Graduation Rate Criteria 6: ?? Determine the Criteria: List Alternatives: Value of Criteria 3: Value of Criteria 5: Value of Criteria 6: Value of Criteria 1: Value of Criteria 2: Value of Criteria 4: Alternative 1: University of Arkansas Alternative 2: Arkansas State University Alternative 3: Phillips County Community College Alternative 4: ???? Alternative 5: ???? Make a Decision: Note Opportunity Costs:

13. Paying for College • Fill out the FAFSA • Apply for the Arkansas Academic Scholarship • Apply for scholarships from your college of choice • Search and apply for other scholarships • Use the YOUniversal form • 20 scholarships with just one application • Mobile application • Arkansas Governor’s Scholars Program • Governor’s Distinguished Scholars - $10,000/year • 32 ACT; 3.5 GPA; or National Achievement Finalist or National Merit Finalist • Governor’s Scholars - $4000/year

14. Student Loans: • Should be last resort • Research to get the best ones • Beware of Debt!!!!

15. 5 Nontraditional Ways to Pay for College • Begin at a community college • Find a work study program • Become a resident assistant • Pursue an accelerated degree • Join the military

16. What Degree is Right for You? Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also. • What’s your favorite subject in school? • Music or Drama • Political Science or History • Economics or Speech • Wood Shop or Art • Anything math – or science-related • Biology or Health • P.E. or high school sports

17. What Degree is Right for You? Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also. 2.Which statement best describes you? • You love being the center of attention. • You like participating in all the extracurricular activities you can. • You have a lot of hobbies and interests. • you love making or fixing things – then showing them off. • You have to have the latest gadgets as soon as they’re released. • You enjoy volunteering, helping those in need and taking care of your siblings when they're sick. • You love to be active and seek recreation and/o9r athletic activities often.

18. What Degree is Right for You? Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also. 3.How do you plan to spend your next summer vacation? • I’ll be performing at the community theater. • I’ll be campaigning for a local politician. • I’ll work part-time and read everything on my summer reading list. • I’ll be helping my dad restore the old car in the driveway. • I’ll be blogging and building up my Twitter followers. • I’ll be volunteering with a local nonprofit or going on a mission trip. • I’ll be playing sports, swimming and staying active.

19. What Degree is Right for You? Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also. 4.Who do you admire most? • Justin Beiber • Barack Obama • Oprah Winfrey • Your parents • Bill Gates • Mother Teresa • Michael Phelps

20. What Degree is Right for You? Write the letter of your best answer. You can include your second choice also. 5.Your dream job is to… • Be a celebrity • Make a difference in the world. • Own your own business. • Create things. • Invent new gadgets. • Heal people and serve others. • Not be stuck behind a desk all day.

21. If you answered mostly A’s: So you want to be the next big star on TV, on the radio, in the movies or on the stage? Go for it at an Arkansas college or university! Degrees to consider: • Theatre • Radio Broadcasting/TV Production • Music Performance • Broadcast Journalism

22. If you answered mostly B’s: Your goal is to impact change in the world. Maybe you’ll seek justice in the courtroom, work to protect the environment, create new laws in Washington, D.C., or maybe you’ll keep the nation informed with your news stories. Degrees to consider: • Law • Political Science • Journalism • Criminal Justice • Wildlife Management or Ecology • Sociology • Philosophy

23. If you answered mostly C’s: Your natural gravitation to the role of leader in group assignments or in student clubs proves you’re on the track for a young businessman or businesswoman – maybe even a future entrepreneur. Degrees to consider: • Business • Accounting • Economics • Public Relations • Marketing • Human Resource Development

24. If you answered mostly D’s: You’re a creative type who has a knack for art and design. Or maybe carpentry or cooking is more you thing. Either way, you love having something tangible to show off after an assignment – something that truly represents you and your talents. Degrees to consider: • Art • Architecture • Construction Management • Graphic Design • Welding • Interior Design • Automotive Technology • Culinary Arts • Cosmetology

25. If you answered mostly E’s: Do you love dissecting computers or working on cars, or are you fascinated by the inner workings of electronics? A career in science and technology might suit you. Degrees to consider: • Computer Science or Programming • Physics • Industrial Electricity • Civil Engineering • Chemistry • Automotive Technology • Aviation

26. If you answered mostly F’s: It’s like you were born to help and care for others. You’re fascinated by medical mysteries and are always working for a good cause. You just can’t stop caring – and that’s a good thing! Degrees to consider: • Elementary Education • Hospitality • Pre-Med • Nursing • Emergency Medical Technology/Paramedic • Dental Hygiene • Occupational Therapy • Social Work

27. If you answered mostly G’s: You can’t stand to sit in front of the TV, but if you have to, sports are all you watch. Of course, you’d rather be playing basketball with your friends or training for that half-marathon, but reading up on the best ways to stay fit and eat healthy are important too. Degrees to consider: • Kinesiology • Recreation & Sport Management • Physical Therapy • Athletic Training • Exercise Science • Nutrition

28. ACT or SAT ACT= American College Testing SAT= Scholastic Aptitude Test Determine which test is right for you. Despite the differences between the two neither the ACT nor the SAT is more likely to produce a greater score. The best way to choose a test is to investigate each to determine which is right for you.

29. ACT Practice • Sales for a business were $3 million more the second year than the first, and sales for the third year were double the sales for the second year. If sales for the third year were $38 million, what were sales, in millions of dollars, for the first year? • 16 • 17.5 • 20.5 • 22 • 35

30. SAT Practice • Subservient is most nearly opposite in meaning to • Raucous • Onerous • Commanding • Illustrious

31. Campus Visits • Schedule in advance • Check out places of little interest – you may be surprised! • Speak Up! • Bring Your Parents – this is a family decision • Scout Out the Dorms – would you like to live there? • Locate the Essentials • Go Social • Stick Around • Have Fun!

32. The Volunteer Advantage • Giving back to others w • ill give you joy • And boost your resume!

33. Social Network To-Do List DO • Be aware of what’s public. • Assume that once you’ve posted it, it’s online (and findable) forever. • Safeguard personal information. • Use good grammar and spelling. • Follow pages that’ll demonstrate your academic/career interests. DON’T • Post things you might regret. • Over share personal information. • Tolerate bullying. • Forget common sense. • Ignore networking opportunities.