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Feb 8 2013

Academic futures require serious consideration

 

Dennis Gosnell

Assistant Editor

 

 

Academic advisor Lisa Will assists student Jacob Keefover in choosing his next step in his academic career. Photo By Josi Weaver

Academic advisor Lisa Will assists student Jacob Keefover in choosing his next step in his academic career. Photo By Josi Weaver

At the end of the spring semester, students will go into the world. Some students will transfer to a four year universities, and others may join the work force using their education to fulfill their dreams.

 

For those students moving to a four-year university, planning ahead and getting information early can smooth the transition.

 

“It is essential for a student to plan early and contact the college or university that they are planning on attending, if they are anticipating a smooth transition.  It is helpful to know program requirements, processes and deadlines that are pertinent to the transfer process,” Carla Robison, coordinator of Student Success said. “A student will benefit by having a contact person at the college or university to ensure they are on the right track.”

 

Pick the right college for you

 

Learn about prospective colleges. Ask about the school’s rating, requirements for entering a particular program, whether course work from a different college will be accepted, and remember no question is too small or stupid.

 

It might benefit students to talk with professors who teach the courses, as well as with the deans of the programs to get an idea of what is required. Gathering this information provides students with the needed knowledge to decide if a college is right for them.

 

Online Resources

 

Check online websites such as studentsreview.com to see what other students have to say about colleges.

 

There are also other sites like usnews.com/rankings that would serve to give an idea of where a college ranks nationally. However, students should not use only one source to determine which school is higher ranked, as many ranking systems use different criteria to determine a college’s ranking.

 

Students should talk to other students that go to different colleges, to get perspectives about the college’s programs.

 

 

Students should be proactive in making these types of decisions and research thoroughly. For this is the first step on the path of adulthood, and for others it is a means by which to effectively change their lives for the better. It is not something that should be taken lightly or without consideration.

Nov 5 2012

RSC aids in early detection

Jennifer Byrd

News Editor

Chris Leland excitedly hands out breast cancer awareness key chains to attendees. Photo by Jennifer Byrd

The Oklahoma Breast Care Center and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation were on campus Oct. 31 to help combat breast cancer, which kills approximately 41,000 women each year.

The Wellness Center raised $1,000 for the Komen Foundation by selling breast cancer shirts during the month of October, and served lunch for all participants. They also gave away Wellness Center t-shirts and hats.

The Oklahoma Breast Cancer Center’s Mobile Mammography Unit performed 15 digital mammographies during the event. They come to campus every October to provide convenient access to the cancer detection procedure. An all female staff performs the mammograms and the Oklahoma Breast Center is accredited by the American College of Radiology and approved by the FDA.

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Apr 11 2012

March of Dimes inmates bail from jail

Chelsea Ratterman, Assistant Editor
The Health and Wellness Center served as the detention center for the March of Dimes Jail and Bail, on Wednesday, March 23. Dr. Bret Wood, Dr. Wayne Jones Edmund Gert & Mr. Chris Meyer all agreed to be the inmate representatives for their departments, and had to raise $100 each for bail money.
March of Dimes originally started as an organization to fight polio. After becoming one of the only organizations to meet their goal of nearly eradicating the disease, they turned to babies as their new cause. Their goal is to reduce birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality rates through research and education.
Division Director Kelli Null, from the Oklahoma Chapter, was on hand to oversee the event. She set up a table of information for those interested in March of Dimes and their cause.
“March of Dimes is here to help moms have healthier babies and pregnancies,” said Null,” I became involved through a friend who had gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. The baby was born 7 weeks early with an underveloped lung. He is healthy now, but suffers from asthma as a result.”
This case, like many others, drives the March of Dimes in its cause. Their advocay has led to the passage of many acts within Congress, such as the PREEMIE Act, which brought together experts to speed the development of prevention strategies for premature labor and delivery.
Rose State joined forces with this organization by imprisoning some of their department heads in the Wellness Center Jail, which was set up on the east side of the basketball court, along with the March of Dimes table. Dr. Bret Wood and Edmund Gert achieved their bail amount before the kickoff of the event, which left Dr. Wayne Jones and Chris Meyer to serve time until they were bonded out. The department that raised the most bail money retained bragging rights for a year. The overall total of the event came to $647.52.
The Oklahoma City 2 mile March will be 9:00 a.m. May 5 at the State Fairgrounds.

Photo by Chelsea Ratterman
Chris Meyer serves his time for the March of Dimes: Jail and Bail.