Student Expansion (FIU)

Our society revolves around the intelligent and prestigious; not because they make more money or demand respect due to their title, but because the amount of knowledge and experience they portray to the community does not only benefit their own livelihood, but ours as well. To reach these levels of prominence, being a college graduate will increase your chances of doing so. Although college expenses might seem overwhelming, it is a smart investment that will lead to more opportunities, such as higher paying jobs, rewarding intellectual aspects, and above all provides a consistent and steady income.

Florida State University’s mascot, the Seminole, was modeled after the Seminole Indian tribe of Florida. The NCAA feels that this mascot is racist and oppressive to the Seminole tribe. At first, The NCAA was not in favor of Florida State University having a Seminole as their mascot, but later on they discovered that the Seminole tribe of Florida was actually in favor of this mascot because it accurately represented their culture and traditions and they felt it was a tribute to them. After gaining that knowledge, the NCAA removed Florida State University from their list of colleges with racist Native American Mascots. The Seminole Tribe’s chief said it is an honor for them to be identified with a university. Meanwhile, the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma appeared highly offended of this mascot. A leader from that tribe felt that Florida State University was exhibiting extreme levels of stereotypical racism upon them. Florida State University always has been seen under a controversial light due to their mascot, but an important thing recognize is that the Seminole chief of Florida felt honored that this University was paying this tribute to them.

Florida State University is one of 145 colleges in Florida. The history behind it just makes it ever so unique and more differentiating from those other colleges. Florida State University gained its beginning in 1823, where the “Territorial Legislature began to plan a higher education system” (Florida State University: History,

Being a first generation college student is something that I hold very close to my heart, growing up watching my parents struggle is what drives me to work hard and do better everyday. When I envision my future, I see a strong independent woman who works hard to give back to the community and the people that helped shape the person she is.

The article written by ESPN reporter Jemele Hill explores the tumultuous story of Chris Webber and the University of Michigan. Chris Webber was a basketball star in the early nineties at the University of Michigan and was a major contributor to the university reaching the NCAA championship game two years in a roll. After his career at Michigan, allegations were raised and then founded that Webber received thousands of dollars from than booster Ed Martin while attending Michigan. The receiving of these benefits is a violation of NCAA rules per NCAA by-law 12.3.1.2 and 12.1.2.1.6. The NCAA punished Michigan with several sanctions and loss of scholarships, monetarily, and a vacation of several seasons including the school vacating their appearances

I want to join the FIU Honors College because it offers its students the opportunity to obtain a greater involvement in FIU and the community as well as being able to pursue their academic interests with a diverse group of individuals. This is something I would love to be a part of and contribute to during my upcoming years at FIU.

The public University I choose to research was the University of South Florida. USF was one of the two universities I choose to pursue my undergraduate degree my first choice was UF (University of Florida). USF has the same mascot as my high school, which are the Bulls. Founded in 1956, USF is the fourth-largest public university in the state of Florida. The University of South Florida is a major metropolitan research university located in the heart of Tampa Bay. USF has three campuses, which serves nearly 48,000 students at its institutions combine and has about 1,700 instructional facilities.

SPPV (1949) focuses on the education of a student being the responsibility of the student but responsibilities of student affairs professionals in coming to the forefront of the education process (Carpenter, 2011). SPPV (1937) focus on the student as a whole person including physical condition, relationships, vocational skills, emotional stability, and moral and religious values (ACE, 1937). However, SPPV (1949) was written shortly after the end of World War II and the authors seemed to focus more on democracy and the change in student population at the university level (ACE, 1949). After World War II many of the returning veterans took advantage of the GI Bill and now student affairs professionals were dealing with a more

Florida State University is one of the oldest sites in Tallahassee with a great future for their upcoming students while still accomplishing many goals today. An American public space grant and sea grant research university located on a 1,391.54 acre campus in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.Well if you didn’t know what a space grant university is, here you go Sandra May say it 's an institution who are working to expand opportunities for Americans to understand and participate in NASA’s aeronautics by enhancing science and engineering education(nasa.gov/space grant).

University of florida was established 1905 in gainesville florida. There mascot is a gator. Majors it specialise in are arts, agriculture and life sciences, business, and all types of different ones, the school is best known for the well- regraded graduate programs through science and building offices. Tutiotion for students is

In my opinion, minorities should not have a lower admission standard in order to racially balance college populations; however, I am not supporting the denial of a minority to a college education just because of their financial abilities. A financial aid program should be implemented to address any issues on racially balanced college populations. Although some financial aid programs run by the College or University can result in price discrimination by awarding some students more financial aid just because of their better records and test scores (Lawson, & Zerkle, 2006).

How did my college student inventory turn out to where I think I am actually at today? This examination turned out pretty well to what I am actually. There is a few I disagree with but, I don’t think it is totally wrong. This examination actually shocked me in a couple areas how exact it was to me from a questionnaire it could tell you all of this. The examination surpassed my thought of taking these multiple questions that had no point, but actually pin pointed me pretty closely.

Just for fun I not only completed the Student Interest Inventory I also filled out the Who I AM PDF. While these two survey had many like questions in particular about favorite food, favorite color and favorite sport, the Who I AM PDF was more in-depth as it ask about pets, accomplishments, and also the qualities of a good teacher. The first survey (Student Interest Inventory) was fun and light hearted. However I confess that I stalled on my favorite color choice. Although I selected red I was really thinking about purple and royal blue, so maybe a change is taking place within me or maybe I have favorite colors for different seasons. Interesting! The Who Am I PDF felt more personal and emotional as opposed to rote. During this I listed my

Many colleges and universities throughout the United States and several other countries face a common problem. Student retention is a growing problem across the nation for all ethnic groups and all ages. Each individual who chooses to drop out of school has their own personal reasons as to why they do. However, many drops out can be completely avoided. When students drop out they are not clearly thinking about how it’s going to affect their future, the future of their children and even grandchildren. Although there are several reasons as to why students drop out of school, we will be exploring a few as it relates to why student retention is a growing problem.

Student personnel point of view encompasses the student as a whole. The concept of education is broadened o the student’’s well rounded development- physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually as well as intellectually. (sppv) Student affairs not only emphasize on academic excellence but to shape each individual as a unique human by providing a holistic learning and living environment. Student Affairs professionals play a pivotal role in the development of the students. By applying different theories in student development, they can foster student learning to help them shape their identity. Student affairs staff members must view themselves as educators to refute the belief that learning is held only in the classroom. (contested issue, 29). Learning does not only occur in the classroom but through out of class activities as well. Student affairs staff should talk about student learning and development to enhance the multiplicity of growth areas for students in higher education. These learning and development experiences do not simply happen to students. They happen with their active involvement. There are numerous branches of fields in student affairs that attend to the unique needs of each individual. Residence Director trains Residence assistance to cater to the needs of first year students who are new to the college environment. RA plays a major role of introducing the life of college through building relationships and community to help them develop their sense of