Financial Literacy & Wellbeing at MC
Thanks to a grant received from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) in the fall of 2022, financial literacy has been promoted extensively across campus and students have been given many opportunities to engage.
- Through the required Quantitative Literacy core course (MTH110)
- By taking an optional Personal Finance course (BUS344)
- Through selecting to minor in Accounting
- Through the financial literacy materials offered within many other courses
Angela Delozier, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, is spearheading the development of financial education efforts at Maryville College. Students enrolled in MTH110 Quantitative Literacy learn about budgeting and sound financial habits during several weeks of the semester.
Maryville College incorporates financial education into other subjects that do not directly relate to math or finance. The Maryville College Career Center, in its sections of the career development course entitled Maryville College Works 400, offers students the opportunity to complete modules on CashCourse as an optional assignment. Access to CashCourse for all students was made possible through NEFE.
Members of the MC faculty in the divisions of Math and Computer Science and Social Sciences are exploring different ways to strengthen students’ financial literacy. Additionally, faculty and staff are exploring additional pathways for the inclusion of financial education outside the areas of finance, business, and math.
Selected websites for learning more about financial topics:
- https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/overview
- https://www.nerdwallet.com/ (see personal finance and learning options)
- https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en
Obtaining individual in-person help / advice with finances:
- Schedule a local appointment with Leslie Danehy (Operation HOPE)
To learn more about Operation Hope, get help or volunteer, visit their website: https://operationhope.org/ - John Nolan at Y12 (john1719@y12fcu.org)
- Allen Rathbone at Pinnacle Financial (allen.rathbone@pnfp.com)
All people mentioned above are willing to lend help without obligation! Also contact your personal bank as there is most likely someone there for you to talk to!
Spring 2025 Financial Literacy & Wellbeing EVENTS for students!
***APRIL IS FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH***
| MARCH (topics are tentative) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3/18, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Sutton 231 | IMPORTANCE of CREDIT | John Nolan, Y12 Credit Union |
| 3/20, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Sutton 113 | MAKING the MOST of your INCOME | Micah Long, US Bank |
| 3/25, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Sutton 231 | INSURANCE BASICS | John Nolan, Y12 Credit Union |
| 3/27, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Sutton 201 | BORROWING BASICS | Micah Long, US Bank |
Weeks of March 31 and April 7: FINANCIAL SCAVENGER HUNTS – info and materials may be found outside Sutton 214 (they will be posted through April 15th)
| APRIL | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4/2, 12:00 – 12:55 p.m., Sutton 231 | GAME OF LIFE | Leslie Danehy, Operation Hope / First Horizon |
| 4/3, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Sutton 201 | PROTECTING MONEY & IDENTITY | Micah Long, US Bank |
| 4/7, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Sutton 101 | UNDERSTANDING HEALTH INSURANCE | Angela DeLozier, MC |
| 4/8, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Sutton 231 | CASHY GAME SESSION | John Nolan, Y12 Credit Union |
| 4/8, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Downtown Center | ROUNDTABLE with area financial partners | Various |
| 4/9, 12:00 – 12:55 p.m., IH 301 | Smart Money, Global Experience: Funding Your Study Abroad Plan | Kirsten Sheppard, MC |
| 4/10, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Lawson Auditorium | Debt-ucation: Surviving Student Loans and Budgeting 101 | Melanie Croft & Brie Kalivas, MC |
| 4/14, Special session for licensure students | John Nolan, Y12 Credit Union | |
| 4/15, 4 p.m., Sutton 113 | ‘Price is Right’ game session with cool prizes | Dr. Sylvia Turner, MC |
| 4/16, TBD, Pearsons Lawn | BRONZE MELT & POUR plus food, games, prizes! | Ronda Wright, MC |
Students who participate in 5 activities (credits also awarded for being in a course promoting financial literacy) will have the opportunity to melt bronze and pour a keepsake (and fairly valuable!) bronze medal!
