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Meet a GREAT example of what a COLLEGE should be. This is the Model we need

Posted on 3/16/18 at 12:11 am
Posted by Jjdoc
Cali
Member since Mar 2016
55377 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 12:11 am
First, lets talk programs:

Majors:

Agriculture
Art
Biblical and Theological Studies
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Communication Arts
Computer Sciences
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Education
Engineering
English
Family Studies and Social Services
Foreign Language
Graphic Arts
History
Hotel and Restaurant Management
Mathematics/Physics
Military Science
Music
Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Physical Education, Health/Wellness, and Recreation
Psychology
Theatre

Minors:

Accounting
Agribusiness
Animal Science
Art History
Biblical and Theological Studies
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Child Development
Christian Ministry
Christian Apologetics
Coaching
Computer Science
Computer Information Science
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Family Studies and Social Services
General Agriculture
Graphic Arts
History
Horticulture
Hotel and Restaurant Management
Journalism
Literature
Mathematics
Media Production
Military Science
Music
Psychology
Rhetoric
Speech
Studio Art
Theatre

Pre-Professional Programs:

Allied Health Science
Conservation and Wildlife Management
Nutrition and Dietetics
Medical Technology
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physician's Assistant
Pre-Veterinary

All of that is great.... what's even better... ZERO gov funding..... and students graduate DEBT FREE

That's right... your taxes do not pay for it.

Students graduate debt free. No loans....

Here's what happens:


quote:

All full-time resident students, and commuting students carrying at least 12 hours, work 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. In addition, each full-time student works two 40-hour weeks chosen from the weeks when classes are not in session. Resident students who demonstrate financial need may participate in the 12-week summer work scholarship program. Summer work will be credited toward room and board expenses for the following academic year.

A daily record of work hours completed by each student is maintained by the area work supervisor. A cumulative record of the student work hours is maintained by Cash Accounts in the Business Office so students may know the total of their work hours at any time. Work hours cannot be sold, given away, or transferred; nor is cash given in exchange for work. However, limited extra work hours earned over and above the charges for any term are accumulated in an "incidental" account and may be used to offset charges for laundry service and medical expenses at the campus hospital. Students may also purchase milk from the Dairy with extra work hours.


That's right. You WORK! Plus maintain your grades!

quote:

Special Recognition:
U.S. News & World Report, "Best College" yearly since 1989,
Forbes, "Top Colleges" and "Best Buy Colleges,"




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College of the Ozarks relies heavily on charitable support to meet its annual budget. Whereas most colleges and universities charge tuition, College of the Ozarks is a no-tuition college. Approximately seventy percent of the College’s revenue comes from gift income and earnings from endowment. Annual support from benefactors keeps the “Gates of Opportunity” open wide.



Known as Hard Work U.


BTW... the President stated that there are no snowflakes here!
Posted by Jjdoc
Cali
Member since Mar 2016
55377 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 12:27 am to
Bump for your review.....
Posted by TheCheshireHog
Cashew Chicken Country
Member since Oct 2010
41449 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 12:48 am to
Great school. I’ve interviewed many kids from there for my company and usually come away impressed. I’d highly recommend them, if you’re looking for a new school to recruit from.

They run a great bed and breakfast too near campus that has a killer brunch. Definitely a must visit, if you’re in the Branson area.
This post was edited on 3/16/18 at 12:50 am
Posted by Jjdoc
Cali
Member since Mar 2016
55377 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 12:53 am to
quote:

I’ve interviewed many kids from there for my company and usually come away impressed. I’d highly recommend them, if you’re looking for a new school to recruit from.


They are ready to work that's for sure. With an 11:1 student to staff ratio.... They get more from the classes.

If we could duplicate that across the US, I think we could turn things around in our youth and our debt!
Posted by GeorgeWest
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2013
14751 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:33 am to
COO has about 1550 students. It is tiny as colleges go. It is a Christian school.

I think how they operate is admirable, but they only service a tiny portion of college students. Most Christian colleges do not use their model.

Is COO producing research that is improving life in the country like so many universities are?
Posted by DrunkerThanThou
Unfortunately Mississippi
Member since Feb 2013
2846 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 2:35 am to
You bring up a good point. I think a lot of the issues people seem to be having with higher education is a disconnect between the idea of a college educating people (with the intent of preparing them to enter the workforce) and a higher ed's research objectives. In this instance I think this school is specializing on the former opposed to the latter. Still, itd be nice for more universities to shift more focus on that goal.
Posted by unbeWEAVEable
The Golf Board Godfather
Member since Apr 2010
13637 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 3:00 am to
Sounds like a Rep. Lyndon Johnson initiative
Posted by Jorts R Us
Member since Aug 2013
16891 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 3:31 am to
Looks good. I like the work component of it.

I’m being super-specific here but at first i was puzzled why they wouldn’t have an Accounting major but it looks like it was just omitted from the OP’s list:

They do have the major.

quote:

Business Majors:

Accounting
Business Administration -
-General Business Emphasis
-Marketing Emphasis
-Management Emphasis

Business Minors:

Accounting
Business Administration
Christian Mission


Still would like to see a Finance concentration offered for that business curriculum, though.

ETA: Apologies to Dead End. I forgot the trigger warning.
This post was edited on 3/16/18 at 3:48 am
Posted by Dead End
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2013
21237 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 3:37 am to
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Is COO producing research that is improving life in the country like so many universities are?


Who cares?

How about they just educate people on how to make a career in the real world without forcing their liberal agenda down their throats...
Posted by keakar
Member since Jan 2017
30152 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 4:54 am to
quote:

Rhetoric


WTF is "Rhetoric" and why is it even a college course?


that said thank GOD there are no courses in protesting, loving Muslims, and how america is whats wrong with the world
Posted by LG2BAMA
Texas
Member since Dec 2015
1252 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 5:03 am to
Aggies only hire aggies.. it’s how they keep their mith alive..
Posted by ChineseBandit58
Pearland, TX
Member since Aug 2005
48081 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 5:04 am to
I have been there - fantastic place. Had dinner in their restaurant - all student wait staff, chefs, using foods they raised. Excellent meal - fantastic service - great ambience.

Hard Work U. - what a concept - it is a marvel to observe. Really pleasant experience. Everyone super friendly and helpful. Would go miles out of my way to visit there again if I am ever in the area.

This place gives hope for America.

Posted by Stingray
Shreveport
Member since Sep 2007
12441 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 5:09 am to
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WTF is "Rhetoric" and why is it even a college course? 


Oh for frick's sake.
Posted by ChineseBandit58
Pearland, TX
Member since Aug 2005
48081 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 5:10 am to
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WTF is "Rhetoric" and why is it even a college course?


When I was at LSU in the late 50's I took a course called "Rhetoric" - it was essentially public speaking. I think it had something like "Technical Rhetoric" as it's title.
This post was edited on 3/16/18 at 5:11 am
Posted by Stingray
Shreveport
Member since Sep 2007
12441 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 5:11 am to
Rhetoric is what you earn your master's in if you come to the PT daily, for years, and argue with an open mind.
Posted by LG2BAMA
Texas
Member since Dec 2015
1252 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 5:15 am to
Posted by ShortyRob
Member since Oct 2008
82116 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 5:25 am to
quote:

WTF is "Rhetoric" and why is it even a college course?


SMDH
Posted by Roger Klarvin
DFW
Member since Nov 2012
46671 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 5:27 am to
It's a tiny conservative christian school with a homogenous student body and a ton of private funding relative to its size. Any model they employ isn't going to be able to be extrapolated to large elite universities.
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
76732 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 5:29 am to
quote:

quote:

Is COO producing research that is improving life in the country like so many universities are?


Who cares?




And you think "liberal" schools are the problem?
Posted by Stingray
Shreveport
Member since Sep 2007
12441 posts
Posted on 3/16/18 at 5:36 am to
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And you think "liberal" schools are the problem?


Research and Education have often been at cross purposes. You can't laugh about that.
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