FYE Class Wins Pizza Party as 'Most Engaging' in Discussion of Financial Savvy

Congratulations to instructor Jennifer L. McCracken’s students for receiving the Fall 2014 Financial Literacy Challenge Award as the most “engaging” First-Year Experience class based on presentations by Career Services' Dana R. Suter. (Second and third place, respectively, went to Ivy R. Avery and Shelley L. Moore.) “I started this friendly competition among the classes as I know talking about finances – budgeting, credit card debt, investing and student loan repayment – isn’t the most exciting topic of conversation, but a conversation that is needed," Suter said. "Being financially healthy and understanding the importance of making smart financial choices while in school (and after graduation) is so important, and how those choices may impact you in getting that 'rock star' job!  Jennifer’s class asked very suitable questions throughout the presentation, as well as offering feedback about the financially healthy practices that they have experienced." Suter, coordinator of part-time student employment and career programming, provided pizza and refreshments ... and had fun with some additional awards, including honors for both perfect attendance and consistent tardiness. McCracken, assistant director of The College Store, is among the many faculty/staff who work with new students through the required FYE sessions.
Photos by Erin S. Shultz, coordinator of career development