This month we visited a variety of Lincoln community organizations to distribute financial education resources.
We were excited for the start of New Student Enrollment. It was fun to create our information fair display and our "Money Secrets" hand-outs for both the students and their parents. We were so happy to get to meet the parents of our new UNL students and
help them understand how they can help their students be money smart
while they are in college and throughout their lives. We received
many positive comments about our Money Smart workshop, which we greatly appreciate!
We started our financial education class for the Upward Bound program, a group of high school students from the Lincoln community. This summer they are competing in the Money Olympics, which includes a variety of fun activities aimed at teaching students how to build good financial habits.
We are also busy organizing a UNL Student Affairs Poster Session, which is part of our involvement in tour Student Affairs What Matters Research Group.
Our own Erin Wirth was recognized by the Lincoln Journal Star for being one of Lincoln's 20 Under 40. This award is based on her professional achievements and community involvement. Congrats!
Monday, July 1, 2013
Saturday, June 1, 2013
May 2013
This month we were honored to receive an award from the American Marketing Association for building a financial education brand.
We had a great SMMC Board of Directors meeting, where we reviewed our program accomplishments and challenges from the spring semester and discussed our future program strategy.
We wrote articles for financial literacy professional journals highlighting what we've learned about financial literacy and college students. We also wrote articles for University publications aimed at the parents of our students.
We had the opportunity to network with financial professionals who conduct research on the financial literacy of Americans through our leadership role in the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education's Annual Research Conference.
We also spent time at Lincoln high schools and community organizations, including the People's City Mission, presenting financial literacy workshops and helping with job-readiness activities.
We had a great SMMC Board of Directors meeting, where we reviewed our program accomplishments and challenges from the spring semester and discussed our future program strategy.
We wrote articles for financial literacy professional journals highlighting what we've learned about financial literacy and college students. We also wrote articles for University publications aimed at the parents of our students.
We had the opportunity to network with financial professionals who conduct research on the financial literacy of Americans through our leadership role in the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education's Annual Research Conference.
We also spent time at Lincoln high schools and community organizations, including the People's City Mission, presenting financial literacy workshops and helping with job-readiness activities.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
April 2013
This month we helped organize Money Smart Week, a state-wide public awareness
campaign. We had the opportunity to promote financial literacy and Money Smart Week at the State Capital and received recognition from our Governor.
Other Money Smart Week events included performing Financial Health Check-ups at the Nebraska Heart Health Fair. On campus we held UNL Reality Checks, where we helped graduating seniors create financial plans. We also had a great time at the UNL Health Center's Stress Free Zone, where we shared ideas for budget-friendly Mother's Day gifts.
Other Money Smart Week activities included a money smart pledge contest, money saving tip contest, money smart quiz, media campaign, and social media campaign, which received over 1,900 views.
We held fun money workshops for several campus groups, including the Order of Omega. We had our money machine out at the Campus NightLife End of Year Carnival. We also helped complete tax returns at the UNL Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site.
We were also busy creating resources, including a Student Loan Money Boot Camp, which we distributed at the UNL Housing Student Debt event. Additionally, we completed several personalized financial education resources for student organizations, which they have found to be useful and entertaining!
This month was also filled with one-on-one appointments with students of every age. Following is a quote from one of our students:
"Going through a session at the SMMC gives you another perspective, helps make you aware of options you may not have been aware of, and helps you make better decisions."
Other Money Smart Week events included performing Financial Health Check-ups at the Nebraska Heart Health Fair. On campus we held UNL Reality Checks, where we helped graduating seniors create financial plans. We also had a great time at the UNL Health Center's Stress Free Zone, where we shared ideas for budget-friendly Mother's Day gifts.
Other Money Smart Week activities included a money smart pledge contest, money saving tip contest, money smart quiz, media campaign, and social media campaign, which received over 1,900 views.
We held fun money workshops for several campus groups, including the Order of Omega. We had our money machine out at the Campus NightLife End of Year Carnival. We also helped complete tax returns at the UNL Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site.
We were also busy creating resources, including a Student Loan Money Boot Camp, which we distributed at the UNL Housing Student Debt event. Additionally, we completed several personalized financial education resources for student organizations, which they have found to be useful and entertaining!
This month was also filled with one-on-one appointments with students of every age. Following is a quote from one of our students:
"Going through a session at the SMMC gives you another perspective, helps make you aware of options you may not have been aware of, and helps you make better decisions."
Monday, April 1, 2013
March 2013
This month was filled with one-on-one money coaching sessions. Popular topics were rebuilding credit scores, managing debt, creating spending plans, completing taxes, and student loan repayment plans.
We were delighted to be involved in several UNL events, including helping to kick off UNL Women's Week by sponsoring a luncheon. We had a great panel of guest speakers who gave tips for how women can become successful in their professions. We also promoted the importance of financial literacy and how being a good money manager will help women achieve overall well-being.
We were happy to be one of the sponsors for the DN's Housing Fair. We want to help students be smart about choosing off-campus housing through our Budget-Friendly Off-Campus Housing campaigns.
We had a great workshops with WH Thompson Scholars, UNL Student Legal Services, PSYCH 100 classes, UNL Wellness Advocates, and other student groups. We always have a lot of laughs! Workshop activities included money quizzes and decorating piggy banks.
We completed several resources, including a Guide to Off-Campus Housing and several Money Challenges activities. We helped education parents on off-campus housing through the Parent's Association newsletter.
We also were excited to be guest columnists in the UNL Credit Union's newsletter. We wrote about how parents can help their teenagers build good financial habits. Additionally, we were honored to be included in an article about financial literacy that was published on NewsNetNebraska.
We finished up our first money management class at the People's City Mission. We will miss all the amazing women we met. Additionally, we were happy to help out at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site at the Malone Center, as well as judge a business plan contest for the Nebraska Future Business Leaders of America. Congrats to all the participants!
We also attended Cause Camp, an event designed to help non-profits creatively market their programs and services and worked on compiling research results to showcase at the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education's annual conference.
We were delighted to be involved in several UNL events, including helping to kick off UNL Women's Week by sponsoring a luncheon. We had a great panel of guest speakers who gave tips for how women can become successful in their professions. We also promoted the importance of financial literacy and how being a good money manager will help women achieve overall well-being.
We were happy to be one of the sponsors for the DN's Housing Fair. We want to help students be smart about choosing off-campus housing through our Budget-Friendly Off-Campus Housing campaigns.
We had a great workshops with WH Thompson Scholars, UNL Student Legal Services, PSYCH 100 classes, UNL Wellness Advocates, and other student groups. We always have a lot of laughs! Workshop activities included money quizzes and decorating piggy banks.
We completed several resources, including a Guide to Off-Campus Housing and several Money Challenges activities. We helped education parents on off-campus housing through the Parent's Association newsletter.
We also were excited to be guest columnists in the UNL Credit Union's newsletter. We wrote about how parents can help their teenagers build good financial habits. Additionally, we were honored to be included in an article about financial literacy that was published on NewsNetNebraska.
We finished up our first money management class at the People's City Mission. We will miss all the amazing women we met. Additionally, we were happy to help out at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site at the Malone Center, as well as judge a business plan contest for the Nebraska Future Business Leaders of America. Congrats to all the participants!
We also attended Cause Camp, an event designed to help non-profits creatively market their programs and services and worked on compiling research results to showcase at the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education's annual conference.
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