OCR Text |
Show Volume XIII THE Issue X OGDEN VALLEY NEWS March DEGREE vary widely from student to student, those who choose to major in fields that develop highly demanded technical skills will obviously command higher starting salaries after graduation. Engineering and science panes along with business graduates, as a group,receive the highest starting salaries, while those graduates i in the liberal arts, humanitie: lowest starting salaries. [10 lemand for computer science and engiring graduates in Utah is especially apparent. Acoorting to DWS, ten of the thirteen “fi ive star” ’s degree without experience are in computer science and engineering fields. However, in 2004 only 9% of the graduates from Utah schools received degrees in either computer and information sciences or engineering. [11] Other Benefits to College Education The calculation of benefits from a college education is often limited to a financial analysis. Howe’ th f I d i beyond increased incomes and better job opportunities. According to a 2004 report published by the College Board, the individual benefits that college graduates enjoy include: lower poverty rates, better health, lower incarceration rates, better civic engagement (voting and volunteerism), and improved quality of life for their offspring. [12] Also, an article in the ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) Digest [SJK1] reports that college graduates benefit society by becoming “more open-minded, more cultured, more rational, more consistent, and less authori- ceeding generations.” he article also finds that a college degree “has been shown to decrease prejudice, enhance knowledge of world affairs and enhance social status while increasing economic and job security for those who earn bachelor’s degrees.” [13] Conclusion While the average Utah graduate in Utah Foundation’s 2005 survey earned less than $30,000 a year, those salaries will grow significantly in the future. Research shows that over the long-term, most college graduates benefit signifnen from their investment in a college educa. Graduates will enjoy better job opportuniti, increased job security, and better salaries efits P 11, 1 1, 2006 cont. from page 14 Wal P joy benmany non- monetary advantages that will not only benefit the individual, but society and future generations. Majors Computer Sciences Majors Majors Health Sclences Majors Majors Home Economics Majors & Natural Resources Majors Communications Majors Serve to Save Average Salary Offer $49,636 $49,110 $41,233 $39,499 $38,121 $33,565 $32,403 1,900 Humanities & Soclal Sciences Majors By Morgan Howe, Maria Rague, Emma Satterthwaite, and Ariel Froerer, Student Reporters $31,212 0,646 Source: Natlonal Association of Colleges and Employers [1] Calculations based on Utah Occupational Projections 2002 — 2012. Utah Department of eptember 2004. Fl Utah Job Trends: Statewide Occupational Outlook. Departmentof Workforce — i Pak, Richard. Recession and Recovery: Recent Challenges for Utah’s Workforce. Utah Foundation, October 2004. [4] In 2005 Dollars. Day, J.C., & Newburger, E.C. The Big Payoff: Education Attainment and Synthetic Estimates of Work-Life Earnings. (Current Population Reports, Special Studies, P23-210). Census Bureau. Jul 002. Available: tN COLLEGE |} no. pdf [5] Utah Occupational Sede 2002 — 2012. “Utah a of Workforce Services, September 2004. [6] Ib [7] pe J.C., & Newburger, E.C. The Big Payoff: Education Attainment and Synthetic Estimates of WorkLife Earnings. (Current Population Reports, Special Studies, P23-210). Census Bureau. July 2002. } x r 1) = t I 10. — [8] 2005 Pak, Richard. What is a Utah College Degree Worth? Utah Foundation, December 2005. [9] National Association of Colleges and Employers. 2005 Experiential Education Survey. ae /www,jobweb.conySalaryInfo/experiencepays. ae National Association of a A Employers. ummer Page 15 On March 22, Valley sixth graders with be hosting a “Serve to Save Dinner.” The dinner is for anyone who wants to buy a ticket. All tickets cost $30.00, although you can donate more if you want to! Last year, if you can believe it, sixth graders raised over $6,000 to help the Red Cross. All of the money raised this year will go to the Ogden Rescue Mission. About 20 sixth graders will be waiters or waitresses. The sixth grade mayors and assistants ma pe welcoming the guests and seatingt There will be others assisting with ss ing. The restaurants and places that are help- ing this year with donations are Red Rock Ranch, Alpine Pizza, Eden General Store, Snowbasin, Valley Market, Jackson Fork, The Oaks, Gray Cliff, Timbermine, Eats of Eden, Great Harvest, Wolf Creek, and The Greenery. While you may think a $30 is expensive, it is worth it! When you come to the dinner, you will have a whole evening of entertainment such as the musicians who will be playing music for you. The meal to be served is succulent chicken; hot fluffy, baked potatoes; tender veggies; Dutch-oven baked beans; Mormon muffins; tasty vanilla and pralines ice cream; and delicious giant sized cookies. If you come to this exciting event, expect to enjoy! Valley Market Donates to Valley Elementary ss ae Satterthwaite, Ariel Froerer, n Howe, and Maria Rague Sudent Reporters When Valley Elementary School children bring in receipts from the Valley Market, the market donates 5%, or up to $500, of the receipt amounts to the school. This means the school could receive $2000 this year! Well shoppers, thanks for shopping at a store that supports the community! Students brought in receipts that totaled the maximum amount for the first quarter! So, at a special award ceremony on Wednesday, February 15, Valley principal Mr. Lee and Weber School District assistant superintendent Mrs. Carver accepted the check from Valley Market owner Mr. Tom Ferguson. Thank you Valley Market! Not only do you sell great things, but you give back a lot to usa urvey. baruvivsljsbnodseouSeboyiniptvh premnesliee I 1] Calculated from data from Utah System of Higher Education 2005-2006 Databook. [12] Baum, S. & Payea, K. Education Pays 2004. The College Board. 2004. [13]Porter, a The Value of a College Degree. ERIC Diges This reseurch re a was written by Research Analyst Richard Pak. Mr. Pak and Executive Director Steve Kroes may be reached for comment at (801) 355-1400. ee ay also be contacted by ena at rich(@utahor steve(@utahfoundation.org. For more infor mae about Utah Foundation, please visit our website: www.utahfoundation.org Note: This copyrighted research brief has been reprinted courtesy of Utah Foundation. For more information, visit <http://utahfoundation.org> RESORT PROPERTIES www.wolfcreekresort.com Look at Life from the Bright Side!” The Highlands is Wolf Creek Resort’s premiere residential address. These spectacular building sites offer “Top of the World” views of Pineview Lake, Snowbasin and 10,000 ft. Ben Lomond Peak. Consider these valuable features: Strict design guidelines protect architectural integrity Sports membership to Wolf Creek’s club program included Within Wolf Creek Resort’s amenity filled master planned community Bathed in sunshine - literally enjoy the last sun in the valley! Water, sewer and all utilities provided by the developer Priced from $290,000 - $670,000 Wolf Creek Resort Properties (Toll Free) 1.877.492.1061 ext. 212 (Office) 801.745.2218 3900 N. Wolf Creek Dr., Eden, UT. Sales Offices in the Wolf Creek Clubhouse and Moose Hollow Discovery Center Elevation: 5,550 ft. Views: 360° V tas: Unbelievable! |