Student Financial Literacy: Campus-Based Program Development - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 148998805X ISBN 13: 9781489988058

Publisher: Springer, 2014

Synopsis

As much of the world faces recession, it is more vital than ever that today’s students are financially literate enough to make informed economic choices. This detailed reference, the first of its kind, expertly guides campus financial educators in their task.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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.

Review:

From the reviews:

"Student Financial Literacy: Campus-Based Program Development is packed with financial education and counseling information and guidance.It was very difficult to write this review as I wanted to share ALL the excellent direction this book provides... The editors and contributing authors have developed an excellent resource for not only those interested in developing or enhancing a campus-based financial education program. The survey conducted by the editors provides information and methods for improving all aspects of financial education. It is thought-provoking, educational, and challenging." (Rebecca J. Travnichek, Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, Vol. 24 (2), 2013)

“Dorothy B. Durband (Texas Tech University) and Sonya L. Britt (Kansas State University) present in their new edited volume, Student Financial Literacy: Campus-Based Program Development, a wide range of perspectives on how to implement successful financial literacy programs on college campuses. ... Durband and Britt’s edited volume highlights the challenges that schools face in the development of financial literacy programs and services. ... Student Financial Literacy: Campus-Based Program Development can be a useful resource in facilitating these important discussions and collaborations.” (David R. Smedley, Journal of Student Financial Aid, Vol. 42 (2), 2012)

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 148998805X
• ISBN 13: 9781489988058
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208
• Editor: Durband Dorothy B., Britt Sonya L.