Dr. Stephen Jones
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- Main Areas
- Education Consulting, study skills, how to study,college preparation, K12 academic success
- Best Sellers
- Seven Secrets of How to Study, Parent's Ultimate Education Guide, Ultimate Scholarship Guide
- Career Focus
- Author, keynote speaker, business owner, college preparation
- Affiliation
- SAJ Publishing
Dr. Stephen Jones is an outstanding educator who has spent his career helping economically disadvantaged students to succeed in college. Dr. Jones received his Bachelors Degree in Community Psychology from Widener University, Masters in Education from Howard University, Masters in Business Administration from Philadelphia University, and a Doctorate in Education from Widener University. He has been instrumental in helping thousands of students to realize their dream to earn a degree.
For twenty years, Dr. Jones has delivered presentations on numerous topics including how to study, leadership, effective communication, and innovative management practices. He is the author of three books titled “Seven Secrets of How to Study” the “Parent’s Ultimate Education Guide” and the “Ultimate Scholarship Guide.” The book provides an easy understanding of the seven pillars that are essential to learning effective study techniques. After twenty-five years of working in higher education, he decided to create a tool to help students to achieve their goal to graduate. Working with students has enabled Dr. Jones to have a complete understanding of the challenges they are facing.
Dr. Jones is currently President of SAJ Publishing. He is also the Associate Dean of Student in the College of engineering at Villanova University. For thirteen years he worked at Drexel University as Director of the SUCCESS/ACT101 program. He has received numerous awards for his dedication to students. Some of his awards include Distinguished Toast Master, Toastmasters District Award Winner, National Society of Black Engineers Award and Black Engineer of the Year Award. The Drexel University chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers recently named an award after him to acknowledge his efforts. The award is titled the Dr. Stephen Jones Award for Academic Excellence. It is presented to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence throughout their enrollment.
Dr. Stephen Jones has dedicated his life to diminishing the academic gap that prevents students from achieving their dreams. Within a span of twenty years he has used his understanding of students to help each of them to reach their full potential. He has reshaped the landscape for students whose families lack the financial resources for their students to remain in college. He has broken the barriers that have limited the intellectual capacity of America’s future workforce. Dr. Jones has two education oriented websites www.studyskills2u.com and -jones
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Obama Pushes College Priority for 2020
In a speech at the University of Texas, President Obama highlighted the dramatic drop in college graduates. According to a recent College Board report the United States ranks 12th among 36 developing nations in the number of college graduates ages 25-34. Not only are we losing college graduates we are faltering as an economic power. We can no longer wait to reposition ourselves by investing so little of the nation’s budget in K12 and college education.
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School Superintendents And Community College Presidents A Great Marriage
There is a tremendous opportunity to enhance our competitive edge in the global economy that is often overlooked. It’s time for community college presidents and school superintendents to form new relationships. This relationship should consist of something greater than traditional dual ...
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13 Education Dreams to Achieve During 2013
The best way to achieve your dream is by making a commitment to start today. Determine that you will not let another year go by where you have not pushed the limits to achieve your dream. Even if you get half way there during 2013 you will be closer than you have ever been. The greatest thing that you should fear is procrastination. It will be your greatest enemy on the days when you do not feel like working toward your dream. There are many outstanding and creative ways to get started. I suggest that your start by keeping a weekly list of things to do.
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Students Making Difficult College Choices
Most students have come to expect an annual rise in tuition. The cost of a college education can increase from 3.5 percent to 6.0 percent. Increasing cost of energy and the struggle to compete with colleges that have large endowments is putting colleges out of reach for certain students. ...
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Athletes Drop Out Rate a Crisis in the Making
Springfield, Pa. According to Dr. Stephen Jones each year more than 50 percent of African American students drop out of high school and college. This has a significant impact on athletes who play sports. The drop out rate is greatly affected by poor college preparation and study skills. The ...
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How to Eliminate Your Fear of Speaking
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10 College Freshman Success Tips
Every year millions of students go off to college with all kinds of hopes and dreams. During their high school graduation they are told the future is bright. As is common with any new experiences there are a lot of adjustments that students must make. There are a lot of encounters with ...Every year millions of students go off to college with all kinds of hopes and dreams. During their high school graduation they are told the future is bright. As is common with any new experiences there are a lot of adjustments that students must make.
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High School Students Need A Bridge To College
Annually, over 10 million high school students begin the process of applying to college. Their expectation is that college will be the same as high school. They remember getting 15 minutes of homework and studying on the bus on their way to the first class of the day. Everything seemed so ...
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How to Write an Effective Speech
Once you’ve received the official notice that you are the keynote speaker it’s time to prepare for your speech. One of the biggest challenges is deciding how to get started. Too many presenters wait until the last minute to put their speech on paper. Even seasoned speakers can fall into this trap. You need to write a speech that will engage the audience and leave them with a greater pursuit of excellence. The important part of writing is staying true to your values and the personal philosophy that distinguishes you.
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The Seven Habits of Motivational Speakers
There are important habits that help motivational speakers to excel as they expand their speaking career. Some get so motivated that they forget the basic speaking principals. There is a great need to help speakers to spend their preparation times in the right places. You can increase your visibility and create more opportunities to speak by finding ways to distinguish yourself. You do not have to feel overwhelmed when you consider the speech that you must give for a special occasion. In order to have success as a speaker there are seven things that you must do to succeed.
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How to Start Your Speaking Career
Becoming an effective speaker is one of the most fascinating experiences you will encounter. It is a process that all starts with self-examination. It’s important to identify your goals and your areas of expertise. Identify the things that you enjoy talking about the most. You’ll notice topics that create enthusiasm when you speak about it. Other people will comment on your presentation and the value of your topic. Take time to seek their feedback so that you can increase the success of your presentation.
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Obama's Education Opinion is the Right Stuff
Springfield, Pa. According to Dr. Stephen Jones each year more than 50 percent of African American students drop out of high school and college. This has a significant impact on athletes who play sports. The drop out rate is greatly affected by poor college preparation and study skills. The ...
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Those who fail to plan are planning to fail.
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Dr. Stephen Jones has dedicated his life to diminishing the academic gap that prevents students from achieving their dreams. Within a span of twenty years he has used his understanding of students to help each of them to reach their full potential. He has reshaped the landscape for students whose families lack the financial resources for their students to remain in college. He has broken the barriers that have limited the intellectual capacity of America’s future workforce. Dr. Jones owns two education oriented websites www.sevenbooks.com and www.myedunetwork.com.
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I conduct study skills and parent workhops for K12 schools, colleges and community groups. Dr. Stephen Jones and His family was recently featured on “Good Moring America”. Dr. Jones is featured in the September 2007 edition of Essence and Ebony Magazine and has been a nationally recognized guest on numerous television and radio stations including: Good Moring America, CN8, WPVI Channel 6, Pennsylvania Cable Network, WHAT, WDAS and WURD Philadelphia, PA,: Radio One, Dayton, Ohio,: KNUS, Denver, Colorado; Incharge Radio, Orlando, Florida, KXIC, University of Iowa, KJLA, Los Angelas, Califo ia; WMM, Miami, Florida. LIBRadio Inglwood, Califo ia. He will also be featured in the November 2008 Edition of Essence Magazine.