As your child prepares for their transition into college one of the best ways you can help them is to encourage them to develop their self-advocacy skills. This means encouraging…
Sharia Hays, Ed.D.March 26, 2023
Whether faced with indecision about which school to attend, disappointment resulting from a dream school rejection, and/or uncertainty associated with being placed on a waitlist, soon-to-be college students may need…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 1, 2023
I have served in higher education for almost 20 years in various settings, from a small private school to a large state school. Through my diverse experiences in student affairs,…
Jason Castles, Ed.D.February 10, 2023
This was the outcome I had been planning for. It took nearly two decades of saving up, and a relatively few short years of spending, but my sons are now…
Vivian M. Tsai, CIMA®February 8, 2023
In addition to my full-time position as assistant professor of higher education leadership, I am also a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) (idiinventory.com). Through my work with…
Jason Castles, Ed.D.January 3, 2023
Ages ago when I was a freshman in college, I went to dinner at the Santa Monica Cheesecake Factory with my entire suite to get to know one another. Despite…
Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.January 2, 2023
I have served in higher education for almost 20 years in various settings, from a small private school to a large state school. Through my diverse experiences in student affairs,…
Jason Castles, Ed.D.December 27, 2022
Here are some ways to prepare as you get ready to move your student into their new community! 1. Take Your Time. Many universities will assign students a day and…
Megan FisherDecember 19, 2022
The pressures from outstanding college application deadlines coupled with the demands of senior year coursework can really ratchet up the stress level. Throw in concerns about admissions decisions not yet…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.November 29, 2022
College students are taught that the next four years are the ones to look forward to and will someday be the ones they wish to return to. However, by encouraging…
Sharia Hays, Ed.D.November 28, 2022
In my role of helping students succeed in college, I usually interact with parents in three different scenarios: during new student orientation, Family Weekend, and when parents are really upset.…
David Q. Hao, MA, JD,October 16, 2022
