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“Making a Difference” Presidents Annual Report. 1 June. 1999. Report. 27 March. 2014. In “Making a Difference” Brescia College gives special thanks to a group of individuals that gave foundation to the college that Brescia is today. It starts off with naming their values and what they have offered for 50 years. Then it gives thanks to various individuals who has been apart of Brescia’s success they then give a particular group of individuals a special thanks. They give credit to the Ursuline sisters whose contributions to Mount Saint Joseph Academy are still an inspiration to all those who have been touched by Brescia. Next, they talk about St. Angela Merci who noticed children had little knowledge of religion. There were no religious orders for sisters teaching back then so she opened the first religious school for children. The teaching order she formed in 1535 has spread across the world and thankfully to Western Kentucky. The Ursuline commitment to education was reaffirmed with the creation of Mount St. Joseph Junior College in 1925. The school’s reputation grew and the sisters began getting request to come to Owensboro. In 1948 a new sign reading BRESCIA announced the arrival of the college in Owensboro. Since then the sisters have given everything to Brescia as they served as faculty. They still inspire many Brescia staff today and the Ursuline commitment is still strong.

“Academically…” Generations. 2 November. 1984. Pamphlet. 27 March. 2014. In “Academically…” Brescia College lists the advantages and opportunities one can have by attending their school. Brescia is a liberal arts college emphasizing the tools of learning and communication. The big city opportunities within the small class sizes of faculty to students being 15:1 the faculty members have time for each student. 30 academic programs are directed toward preparing for the world and work. They also offer counseling services to help with life choices as well as career. A Brescia college education puts one at an advantageous position in the job market. The pre-professional programs have an acceptance rate of over 90 percent. Also you can choose from various academic opportunities. They also offer internships which give college credit for time working in your field. Hands on training is available for majors in speech and hearing clinic. Computer labs are open during and after school hours and music students participate in concerts on and off campus.

Best, Robert “Brescia College Forty Years of Service” Brescia College Campus Center Dedication. 12 may. 1989. Pamphlet. 27 March. 2014 In “Brescia College Forty Years of Service” Robert Best explains the great history of Brescia College. In 1950 there were 111 students, 16 faculty and staff, and two campus buildings. In fall of 1989 there are 800 students, 100 faculty and staff, and a reputation of excellence in education. The history of Brescia reaches back to 1874 when the Ursuline sisters came to Louisville to start a school near St. Joseph Kentucky. The school flourished and they were soon offering postgraduate studies. In 1925 the sister established Mount St. Josepgh Junior College for Women forming the foundation for Brescia College. The sisters began moving to Owensboro in 1940 and finished the move in 1950. In 1960 Brescia received a new president with Sister Joan Marie Lechner, with her arrival began an intense development period a 12 member board of trustees was developed. In 1968 this advisory merged under the Ursuline Board of Directors. In 1969 the first capital campaign was accomplished as the science building was built. The Brescia program kept flourishing and received various grants allowing for the extension of the campus and it to further its borders and give a more complete education to the students attending.

Jacobs, Deborah.”Public or Private College. Is the Outcome Any Different?” Forbes. 2 October. 2013. Web. 19 March. 2014. In “Public or Private College. Is the Outcome Any Different?”author Deborah Jacobs questions if paying an abundantly more for a private college education will deliver a different and enhanced outcome than going to an economical public college. Jacobs begins with referencing Toby Alfred, a mother of two and a high level executive at Progressive Direct Insurance in Cleveland, and how she has setup a 529 plan to pay for her sons tuition in college. This seemed to be an incomplete story with no relevance to the main topic since it just stopped with what she had saved for her children and had nothing to do with the differences in public or private schools and if they produced a different outcome or not. Jacobs then went on to write about her former high school class of 1971 from Bronx High School for Science and how they are having their fortieth reunion and how they have a Facebook page to talk about the decisions they have made after receiving their diploma. One of the topics caught her eye. The topic was “private university or public? Is the outcome any different?” she then contacted several of her former classmates and interviewed them about what college they went to, what they’ve been doing since, and how their own experience influenced their role as parents in the college application process. This was a good way of getting accurate information from normal people but isn’t necessarily the most credible sources. This gave insight as to what their problems were and mostly it wasn’t about the college they went to but mostly about the amount of money spent and the troubles of job searching after school. Charlie was on of the parents and her statement was “we thought we were good parents to let our kids go anywhere,” she adds. “We were seduced by that. And at the end of the day, it wasn’t worth it.” “Dedication Of Brescia Science Center Is Memorial For College and Community” Messenger Inquirer. 29 March. 1969. Newspaper. 27 March. 2014. In “Dedication of Brescia Science Center is Milestone for College and Community” the Messenger inquirer describes the science center and how it memorializes the college and the community. The Brescia College Science Center is a double milestone because it shows progress of Owensboro and the growth in the College. The science center was a product of the college and a project of the community because a major portion of the funds for the building came from the citizens of Owensboro. The building enabled the college to provide technical knowledge to students searching for a career in industry and education. The demand for science trained personnel was growing so the college decided to accommodate this trend and was expected to get an increase in the enrollment rate. Surveys showed people would rather go to a school close to home and because of this Brescia was expecting a rise in Owensboro citizens enrolling to Brescia.

Woodruff, Mandi. “Public Vs. Private College: Which Is Better For Your Wallet? Buisness Insider. 22 May. 2013 Web. 27 March. 2014. In “Public vs. Private College: Which Is Better For Your Wallet?” Mandi Woodruff reviews the cost of both public and private colleges. College now cost more than ever and we’re facing a $1 trillion dollar dept bubble. Tuitions for public college is usually around $20,823 for a year which is about $8,000 less than private institutions. it looks as if public would be much cheaper but private institutions offer robust financial aid offerings which could make it cost less than most public schools. The prestige of private campus lends an allure of exclusivity and prestige. The top 20 schools on U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best College rankings consistently go to private colleges and that is for a reason. The class sizes are smaller, admission is selective, individual student attention is valued, and the curriculum is tough to attract talent from around the world. College graduates in general have a better chance of getting a job as long as you hold a bachelor’s degree.

Nailon, Buffy “The Advantages & Disadvantages of Studying At a Private University” Global Post Web. 27 March. 2014 In “The Advantages & Disadvantages of Studying At a Private University” Buffy Nailon states the pros and cons of attending a private college. A common goal of ambitious college-bound students is to attend a private college. Getting a diploma from one of these means you have reached the highest pinnacle of academic excellence. Private universities give you the opportunity to have small class sizes and give you more of a one on one interaction with the teacher. This offers you more engaged and spirited class discussions. With the high paying parents sending their kids to the private college you may be able to meet them and engage a connection so hopefully they might attain a high ranking position at a company you’d like to work at and he could help give you the job. Sadly these universities come with higher cost than their public counterparts. There are always student loans but this could affect your ability to buy a home or car after you finish college. Students applying to a private university can expect some fierce competition. Acceptance rates are very low for a prestigious private school and can range between 2 to 8 percent.

“Benefits of Going to a Private College” Campus Grotto Web. 27 March. 2014. In “Benefits of Going to a Private College” Campus Grotto reviews the benefits of a private college. The prestige of a private college looks better on a resume and is more looked at as an excellent academic school. Anyone who attends a public college has to sit in classes with 200 plus students in them and the professor has no time for individual teaching but with smaller class sizes like in private colleges that are a lot smaller giving you a more individualized experience. There are experienced professors also. Since private colleges and universities are known for highly competitive academic environment you can be sure professors teaching the classes are knowledgeable and experienced. If you are receiving a private school education you are receiving a top notch education.