Is your degree valuable?

Click on the title of this post to read an article about how much more college grads earn than those with just a high school diploma. Discuss the value of your college education as you prepare for your second semester in school. Please respond by noon, Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Cheaters for life?

Click on the title of this post to read a summary of a report about high school character. Discuss your thoughts about the results. Please respond by noon, Wednesday, Nov. 18.

DRIWR service

Now that you've completed your service project at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, what do you think? Did you make a meaningful contribution? Would you like to have done more? If so, what? Please respond by Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Three-year degree

Click on the title of the post to read a story and view a video about changing the way Americans are educated in college. Share your thoughts about a three-year degree program and the push for a master's degree. You must respond by Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Halfway point

We're approaching the midpoint of your first semester in college. What has been your biggest surprise so far? Biggest disappointment? What are you thoughts as you ponder what classes to take next semester. Please respond by 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.

What's your type?

Click on the title of the post to take a brief survey to determine your technology aptitude. After you've taken the survey, reply to this posting with what you think about the results and where you fit in. Please respond by Wednesday, Oct. 21.

21 or 18?

Click on the title of this post to read an article that discusses the Amethyst Initiative. After reading the article, discuss what you think will happen if the drinking age becomes 18. Please respond by Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Enough hope?

Click on the title of this posting to read an update about Cedric Jennings from "A Hope in the Unseen."
He is quoted as saying "I've had colleagues recently tell me, 'Cedric, it's admirable that you're doing what you're doing, but you should be doing something else. You should be doing greater things.' I feel that way. But I feel what I'm doing now is great in its own way." After reading the story, explain what you think about his current efforts and if it qualifies as something "great." Please respond by 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Service with a smile

Click on the title of this posting to visit a Web site that talks about volunteer efforts. After reading the information, comment on how this information could change or reinforce your views about the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge project. You must post a response by 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Our Mission

Click on the title of this post to read the Mission Statement for Madonna University. How does it apply to your education here and your life outside of school? You must post a response by 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7.