The Health And Fitness Program At Sandhills Community College

In the New York Times article “I Owe It All to Community College: Tom Hanks on His Two Years at Chabot College” published January 2015, the author Tom Hanks talks about his experience in Community College. The article being published in the New York Times was directed at an older group of people. Hanks begins the article effectively persuading the reader that Community College changes the lives of the students who attend. Hanks addressed his experience at a two-year junior college in Hayward, California with positive critique. Hanks’ succeeds with his claims of community college being a alternative to students in search of a afforable higher education, through his use of ethos, pathos, and logos.

Similarly, in “Two Years Are Better than Four”, Liz Addison argues that Community College is a good option for those who are not prepared for college or are unable to pay for a traditional 4-year degree. “Community college welcome people who comes from different background” (Addison). Because how much affordable Community college is in comparison to a traditional 4-year college. Community College gives hope to those who parents are blue-collar workers trying to give a better future to their children or those like my stepmother, who cannot obtain a four-year degree from medical school because of how much it costs. However, she can look for

Modern students are taking a new path in obtaining their college education. With advances in technology access to courses has never been easier. Students now have the ability to access their class to work on assignments when convenient for them. Access to student resources are now only a click away. Learning has been revolutionized in the past few years. Online and hybrid courses are making it possible for students to go to school while also managing busy lifestyles.

In the field of education, there has also been a large increase in the use of technology. More and more colleges and universities are offering classes that are online and it is no longer unusual for students to take courses online. Some colleges even offer whole degrees that can be achieved solely online. Even in schools for younger students, there has been an increase in the use of technology. It is very common for students to be issued a tablet or an IPad for their classes (Ramey.)

Perhaps some student aren’t ready to jump into four year college right after high school. Perhaps some students don’t have enough money or funding to afford four year colleges. For those who trying start taking classes, a community college, two years colleges or vocational school might a good place to get adjusted for college or for training to enter the workforce early. Liz Addison, supporter for two-year community colleges, considers community colleges the ideal place to begin and that it is not important to make the jump into a four-year university. In her essay, “Two Years Are Better than Four,” Addison portrays the theory of the community college. She assumes “The philosophy of the community college, and I have been to two of them, is one that conditionally allows its students to begin” (256). Her assumption are based on her idea “the community college system is America’s hidden public service gem” (257). A similar idea that Charles Murray believes in. He also believes community colleges the ideal place to begin for those who are training to enter the workforce early. He states “Try to force her (for example, by setting up a demanding core curriculum), and she will transfer to another school, because she is in college for vocational training. She wants to write computer code. Start a business. Get a job in television. She uses college to take vocational courses that pertain to her career interests.”().These to supporters of two years colleges and vocational training are encouraging students looking for place to start or those who are trying to get certain skills to join the

Community college is a great institution for students to start their educational journey. Especially when they do not have the funds or lack some of the prerequisite that a university would require. Community college was created to serve the community, traditional and non-traditional students with the best higher education and lifetime learning opportunities. The faculty and staff members at a community college is there to provide leadership in education while going above and beyond to recognize the needs of the students and the community by providing excellent educational programs and support services that are available to all who have the opportunity to take advantage of them. “Student services now include recruitment and retention, counseling, student activities, student health, financial aid, academic support, career centers, transfer centers, and supplemental services such as transportation, child care, and services tailored for specific populations of students” (Cohen, Brawer, & Krisker, 2014, pg. 209). My philosophy in fulfilling the role and mission of the community college, is to establish the mission, vision, goals and values to guide all students on their journey to strive to become successful both in school and in today’s economy.

Community colleges in the United States develop rapidly and have become a vital component of the postsecondary education delivery system. As of 2011-2012 school year, 45% of all undergraduate students were enrolled in public two-year colleges, approximately 8.3 million students (Knapp et al., 2012. Cited by AACC Fast Facts). And it seems that with globalization and Obama’s education agenda, the trend of growing enrollment in community colleges won’t change. A high school graduate who decides to pursue postsecondary education may face with a dilemma--whether enroll in a community college or a traditional four-year college. Even within a community college, a student may be faced with a choice—enroll in a vocational program and enter workforce after graduation with a vocational certification, or choose an academic program with an intention of transferring to four-year institutions.

With a little fear in her eyes, Briana looked afraid of the first ball she would ever catch. Briana was a student of mine that I worked with through an Adapted Physical Education program taught by UNT’s Kinesiology Majors. Briana was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after birth and was hit by a drunk driver at the age of 5. Due to her previous condition and the accident, she obtained speech impairment and partially paralyzed right arm, and poor motor control. Although she enjoyed being active, she was very limited on what she could do physically, mentally, and financially. After a few weeks into the program, she proved to me that she had potential to progress physically and cognitively, but she lacked the resources and help she needed to continue. It was the hope and excitement Briana had when she learned to throw, catch, and kick a ball that made me eager to teach her everything I could in the span of 10 weeks. Throughout my time with Briana, I realized the passion I have for bringing hope, possibility, and opportunity into one’s life. In fact, three months later I was able to use that same passion and apply it to my job as a PT Technician. Becoming a technician gave me an insight to the field of Physical Therapy and a drive to further educate and succeed academically for my patient’s success. Being able to see the connection between my education and my clinical experience has helped me further understand the treatment my patients undergo and has increased my want to give more

Responding to stakeholders’ desire for more workforce related education; community colleges are changing. Christopher Mullin (2011) reports by 2020 there will be a person over 5 million between jobs and qualified workers. In 2013, Mullin and Kent Phillippe highlight that tomorrow’s jobs require advanced critical thinking across disciplines. Once held as gateways for some to enter into 4-year institutions, changes had to occur to meet the need of the communities served. Job

Community colleges have turned into a staple of numerous areas offering quality college-level courses for individuals not able to go to a traditional four-year institution. Then again, numerous students view community colleges in a negative light. Some trust it's an inviting zone for the average and "not sufficient."

After its establishment in 1901, community colleges have become one of our nation’s leading providers of associate degrees, certificate programs, developmental courses, vocational programs, distance learning opportunities, flexible scheduling, childcare, veteran resources, counseling, and employment for the communities (Darby-Hudgens, 2012). After researching how much its role has made profound changes over time, community colleges still remains to be a beacon for higher education.

Community college provides to students who have trouble deciding on a career path. Figuring out what you want to do for the rest of your life is an intimidating and expensive process, especially for students coming straight out of high school. More than often students who attend 4-year colleges, spend thousands of dollars towards a major that they aren’t 100% sure of. This is a risky situation, because a major change in an education plan can be very costly at a

The area of my life that I need to improve and change for a healthier lifestyle is to exercise consistently and make a conscience effort to reduce the stress I experience. Specifically, I chose my personal goal of developing a specific gym workout at the Payne Center on campus at Southern Miss, three times weekly. I chose this area of my life to change because I understand that exercise could help lessen the anxiety that I often experience. The influencing factors of selecting this particular goal include the knowledge of the negative effects of limited exercise, the positive aspects of increased exercise, the stages and processes of change necessary for implementation of my goal. Finally, the understanding how drastically my health will

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Community colleges serve many functions in the American higher education system. They serve local populations, offer foundational coursework, and serve as the home of many occupational training programs (Dougherty & Townsend, 2006). Recently, a new function has emerged: the granting of baccalaureate degrees, also known as the community college bachelor’s degree (CCB). This type of degree was established in 2001 by the state of Florida and is continuing to gain popularity throughout North America (Bemmel, Floyd, & Bryan, 2008).While there are several critics of the CCB (Eaton, 2005; Levin, 2004; Wattenberger, 2000), most of the literature is supportive of