Student financial literacy : campus-based program development / Dorothy B. Durband, Sonya L. Britt, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Durband, Dorothy B.

Britt, Sonya L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College students--United States--Finance, Personal.

College students.

Financial literacy--United States.

Financial literacy.

Student loans--United States.

Student loans.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (202 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2012.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Between the global economic crisis, rising tuition costs, and the shaky job market, financial literacy is fast becoming a necessary student skill regardless of major. And given the startling statistics on student loan and credit card debt following students long after graduation, the time for personal financial mastery is long overdue . The first full-length reference of its kind, Student Financial Literacy: Campus-Based Program Development is designed to guide professionals in implementing a new financial education program or enhancing an existing one. Its contributors are experts in personal finance and authorities on financial literacy education. The book sets out a real-world, evidence-based model complete with tools, resource lists, and websites, and covers ground-level basics as well as advanced innovations (employing and training student volunteers; research opportunities within programs; finding funding). Chapters cover all key aspects of program development, including: Staffing and recruiting considerations. Training and development of staff. Content and delivery issues. Marketing strategies. Assessment of financial literacy. Evaluating financial education programs. For college and university personnel tasked with improving students’ economic education, Student Financial Literacy: Campus-Based Program Development brings the steps into clear, realistic focus for successful long-term results.

Contents:

Student Financial Literacy; Foreword; Preface; Identifying the Need; Looking Forward; References; Acknowledgments; Contents; About the Editors; Contributors; Chapter 1: The Case for Financial Education Programs; Introduction; Reasons to Offer a Program; Potential Uses of This Book; Financial Help-Seeking Among College Students; Book Overview; Getting Started; References; Chapter 2: An Overview of University Financial Education Programs; The Need for Financial Education Programs; Financial Education Programs: A National Review; Providing Services; Reasons for Program Implementation

Delivery MethodsRequested Educational Topics; Location of Services; Marketing Issues; Charging for Services; Regional Distribution of Programs; Practicum Experience for Peer Counselors; Outcome Assessments; Staff Size; Academic Training for Staff; Staf fi ng Issues; Ongoing Funding Issues; Summary; Program Structures; Financial Education/Counseling Centers; Peer-to-Peer Programs; Programs Delivered by Financial Professionals; Distance Learning Programs; Effective Practices; Location; Eliminate Barriers; Outreach; Student Involvement; Behavior Change; Summary; References

Chapter 3: Staffing and Recruiting Considerations for Financial Education ProgramsIntroduction; Executive Director; Roles/Responsibilities; Selection Criteria; Program Director(s); Roles/Responsibilities; Selection Criteria; Clerical Staff; Roles/Responsibilities; Selection Criteria; Mentors; Roles/Responsibilities; Selection Criteria; Financial Counselors and Educators; Roles/Responsibilities; Selection Criteria; Staff Demands; Full-Time Needs; Part-Time Needs; Other Staff Considerations; Staff Recruitment; Summary; References

Chapter 4: Training and Development of Financial Education Program StaffTraining; Core Competencies; Basic Financial Knowledge; Interpersonal Skills; University and Program Policies and Procedures; Resources Available to Students; Training Content; Referrals; Safety; Client Con fi dentiality; Ethics; Training Manual; Training Format; Training Duration; Teaching Methods; Presentation Training; Presentation Preparation Training Topics; Presentation Execution; Tough Questions Training; Mentoring; Summary; References; Chapter 5: Obtaining Financial Education Program Support; Introduction

Defining Your PurposeDetermining the Need for a Financial Education Program; Types of Support; Institutional Support; External Support; Summary; References; Chapter 6: Content and Delivery in Financial Education Programs; Introduction; Programming Content Resources; Outline of Potential Program Content; Outline of Potential Program Delivery Mechanisms; Students as a Target Audience; Action Plans; Financial Empowerment; Investment Education; Tracking Spending; UGA Peer Financial Counseling Program; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Financial Education; Conclusion; References

Chapter 7: Marketing Strategies for Financial Education Programs

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-79804-1

9786613708434

1-4614-3505-6

OCLC:

798208890