With college tuition skyrocketing, it’s not surprising that kids are graduating from college owing a fortune. And, many of these loans were guaranteed by their parents- which is one of the reason why so many folks in their late 50s and early 60s are saddled with unpaid college debt.
Continue reading Education- or Job Training?
It’s tax time. No, really.
Corporations have to file by the ides of March. And, those entities that need to provide K-1’s to their stockholders (S entities, LLC’s operating as S) incur substantial penalties for late filing. About $ 100 per K-1 per month. (Yes, it can amount to thousands of dollars for those entities with numerous stockholders.)
I was blessed with a visit from my eldest (daughter), her husband, and my grandson. It’s amazing to see the innocence, the insouciance, the love, and energy that this almost 4 year old has- and how he infects his parents with his essence. It made my home resonate.
Continue reading How is college changing?
It’s that time of year again. No, I don’t mean the aggravation (or glee, in my case) of completing one’s (or all of your!) tax returns. No, I mean completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Don’t let the name fool you- almost every institution of higher learning demands its completion, as a determinant in the awarding of financial aid.
Continue reading It’s that time of year again
Over the past four decades, college education has changed a lot. I’m not sure it’s for the better. As I’ve written, the requirements for a B.S. in chemical engineering (my primary degree) have decreased from 144 to 120 credits. And, this is while chemical engineering has expanded to include medical and biological applications, which means additional courses of study need to be added. Now, courses in electrical engineering and aeronautical engineering could be cut to be replaced by these new areas. But, that’s only part of the issue.
Continue reading College Life Today…
Many of you know that I still have a child in college. (Go Wolverines!) And, given his course load, his extracurricular activities, and the fact that he is just out of teenager, study habits are still a topic of discussion. What is the best way to study? (I will leave my own habits on the back burner; I am the anomaly.) Continue reading A test? Did you say a test?
The President’s Job Council is meeting right before the start of the college year (very soon) in Portland (OR). The desire is to hear from America’s top engineering colleges to discern issues affecting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) curricula. The goal (this is business, as well as political) is to get colleges and universities to produce the world’s brightest workers.
Continue reading Let’s stem the STEM problem