Financial Literacy and Giving Program (FLAG)

Spring 2012 Schedule

All seminars are held on Wednesday at 8:00 am and 9:00 am in the East Campus Commons, Room 112. Students should register online at http://www.bridgew.edu/Economics/flag/   

Wednesday, February 1
Instructor: Dr. Arnaa Alcon and Dr. Margaret Brooks
Topic: Welcome and overview, Pre-testing; Balancing one's personal or household budget

Wednesday, February 8
Instructor: Dr. Margaret Brooks and Guest speaker(s) from Bridgewater Credit Union
Topic: Introduction to banking basics such as saving and checking; Awareness of fees

 

Wednesday, February 15
Instructor: Dr. Jonathan White
Topic: Overview of social entrepreneurship principles

 

Wednesday, February 29

Instructor: Dr. Shannon Donovan
Topic: The entrepreneurial approach; Making a business plan

Wednesday, March 14 (Today’s class will be held in The Green Room, RCC, 119)
Instructor: Dr. Margaret Brooks
Topic: Income and taxes; Cost-benefit analysis and making wise choices 

Wednesday, March 21
Instructor: Dr. Shannon Donovan
Topic: Basics of investing; Retirement savings vehicles; Employee benefits and compensation issues including health, disability and life insurance.

Wednesday, March 28
Instructor: Dr. Arnaa Alcon
Topic: Borrowing; Understanding credit scores

 

Wednesday, April 4
Instructor: Dr. Jonathan White
Topic: Discussion and analysis of projects

 

Wednesday, April 11
Instructors: Dr. Margaret Brooks, Dr. Arnna Alcon, Dr. Shannon Donovan, and Dr. Jonathan White
Topic: Post-testing; Certificates awarded to students who complete entire program; Summary presentation of group projects