College students across the world pick up on some pretty bad habits and may not have recognized how these habits have evolved. Ninety MCC students were polled and asked to list their top three worst college habits. Among the most popular answers were "not wanting to be at school," "not exercising," and "losing focus in class" because of things such as being distracted by the opposite sex.
The Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board signed a $1.14 million contract with efficiency consultants Alvarez and Marsal on Aug. 17. In a 3-2 vote, the MCCCD Board approved A&M over two other candidates. Over the next four months, the firm will conduct a districtwide evaluation of the Maricopa Community College system, identifying inefficiencies and recommending reforms.
Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 2 million members. The Omicron beta, MCC's own has been honored with many awards and has been trying to gain student support, however students often wonder what exactly is Phi Theta Kappa? "Phi Theta Kappa is the International Society of two year colleges.
With the recent economic downturn, students can expect to see the cost of tuition go up across the country. Budget cuts are forcing colleges to make up the deficit in funding by increasing the cost of higher education. Meanwhile, families are already suffering financially due to a rise in unemployment, recent home foreclosures and general economic instability.
With final exams just around the corner, it's easy for students to lose sight of getting that last 'A' with daydreams of soaking in the rays of summer. However, there are many tips for staying focused and passing those tough classes with flying colors. First, it's suggested to study in a quiet and television-free room.
Life's hard enough dealing with school, hunting for that dream career and trying to create a fulfilling social life would put even Paris Hilton to shame, right? If everyday life were only that easy for Kelly Gibbs and Delanie Pacheco. Both Gibbs and Pacheco are disabled and though their lives are far from simple, they strive to make the most out of each and everyday.
MCC offers a wide range of summer courses for students at both the Red Mountain and Southern and Dobson campus. Course can be taken online or at either of the two campuses depending on the course availability and what the student may need. Corky Palacios, an advisor at the Red Mountain campus said that there are many advantages to taking a course over the summer and students should definitely take advantage of them.
Summer is almost here and it's finally time to let the fun begin. Memorial Day is the first holiday to kick off the student's timeout from the nine months of grueling class schedules. "I'll be back home in Nor Cal where I will have a beer or two in honor of all the Veterans who served for our illustrious country," said 22-year-old ASU student Clint Rose.
The Fire Science/EMT program at MCC continues to evolve, offering students a variety of career opportunities. Started in 1994 at the MCC Dobson campus, the at the time program only covered classroom study, and was housed in temporary buildings. After a few moves, the program finally settled at the Downtown Center and at the Williams Center, offering not only classroom study, but hands on EMT, paramedic and firefighting training as well.
Craig Newmark and Jim Buckmaster, the CEO and founders of Craigslist.com, never intended for their website to become a hot spot for horror stories. While most links on the site are legitimate offers, users should always be cautious about what they're searching for because some advertisements have led to scams and even murder.