Rowan Finley
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Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
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Five Tips to Remember When Helping College Students
I have worked in student services for several years and there are a few tips that I would like to share if there is anyone out there who needs some help guiding the students that they see or work with. Also, you may have adult children who are just starting college and you are unsure how to help them. You may find this helpful. f
By Rowan Finley 6 years ago in Education
Apple and the Company's Strategic Planning
It has been said that “three apples changed the world: the one that Eve ate, the one that fell on Newton’s head, and the one that Steve built.” Founded in 1976, making net revenue of over two hundred billion dollars this past year, the company known as Apple certainly has revolutionized the process of strategic thinking and decision making. Not only has the company experienced impressive success over the years, but there are not really any other companies that are in that close of competition with it. What types of strategies has Apple employed that have ultimately aided it the company’s great success?
By Rowan Finley 6 years ago in 01
Comparing Apple and Sony and Their Approach to Social Responsibility
In order to maintain ethical standards, every company must decide whether they will conform to either the school of ethical universalism, ethical relativism, or the integrated social contracts theory. Obviously there are pros and cons to all three of these schools of thought. Also, every successful company should develop a strategy that exemplifies that they are socially responsible. The U.S. based company Apple and the overseas company Sony both have similar schools of thought when it comes to their corporate ethical standards. However, Apple and Sony have taken unique steps toward proving that they are socially responsible companies.
By Rowan Finley 6 years ago in Journal
10 Reasons Why You Should Attend a Community College
Working at a community college over the last several years has led me to believe that the majority of people should start their education at one rather than starting at a bigger university first. I remember when I was about to graduate high school and I was researching various colleges and universities all around the country. I did come very close to going to a private college in Florida. The private college was going to offer me several scholarships, however even with the scholarships I would have still had to take out loans in order to get through my degree. Even as a naïve 17-year-old, I decided that I did not want to have massive amounts of student loans to be paying on all throughout my adulthood and career. Instead of enrolling at the very tempting private college, I made a huge decision to attend a local community college. When I look back on my decision to attend a local community college, I am so thankful because, not only did I get a good education, but it is where I found a job and met my beautiful wife. Here are ten reasons why the average person should attend a community or state college versus going to a university first.
By Rowan Finley 6 years ago in Education
