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Leonard M. Kokkila Center for Economic Education
The Leonard M Kokkila Center for Economic Education is a community outreach program of Robert Morris University promoting economic education in Beaver, Fayette, Greene and Washington counties.
The Center is affiliated with:
National Council on Economic Education
EconomicsPennsylvania
Economics America is the National Council for Economic Educations comprehensive economic education program.
The purpose of EconomicsAmerica is to prepare students to become:
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Productive members of the workforce;
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Responsible citizens;
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Knowledgeable consumers;
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Prudent savers and investors;
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Effective participants in the global economy; and
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Competent decision makers throughout their lives.
The Leonard M Kokkila Center for Economic Education provides a variety of services to promote the development of critical thinking skills. The services include:
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Teacher training through economic workshops and seminars;
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Technical assistance in curriculum development and the implementation of standards and assessment instruments appropriate for individual school districts;
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The Stock Market Game;
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Intensive partnerships with individual school districts;
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The Business Plan Competition;
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A resource center to provide instructional materials in economic education; and
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Technical assistance in the development of financial literacy programs.
For More Information, Contact:
Mark J. Eschenfelder, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics
Economics and Legal Studies
eschenfelder@rmu.edu
412-397-6380 Phone
412-397-2217 Fax
Massey Hall 327
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Denise C. Letterman, M.B.A.
Associate Professor of Finance
Finance
letterman@rmu.edu
412-397-6397 Phone
412-397-2172 Fax
Massey Hall 211
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