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Navigating University Events While Divorced or Separated

For parents who were already divorced or separated, you may have some systems that you created, and some of you may need to process relationship transition during your student’s academic…

Megan FisherJune 26, 2024

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How To Get It All Done!

These activities are beneficial if they don’t replace the core reason for attending college: earning a degree. As your student prepares for college life, having a few tips and tools…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.June 20, 2024

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Invest in Yourself

As your student considers what the college experience will look like for them, I would like to offer a letter of encouragement based on my experience. Now, as a college…

Oscar Espinoza-Parra, Ph.D.June 15, 2024

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Dorm Room Shopping: Tips to Enjoy this Rite of Passage

As you embark on this adventure together, keep the following tips in mind to make the most of your experience. 1. Make a detailed list before you shop. Most schools…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 14, 2024

Student Life

What’s Greek Life All About?

Perhaps you're not familiar with Greek Life on a college campus and what it involves. You might wonder if you should encourage or discourage them from learning more about Greek…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.February 26, 2024

Student Life

Finding a Place of Belonging Through Student Organization Involvement

An excellent way for your student to get connected and feel part of the campus community is by joining a student organization. Regardless of where your student attends college, numerous…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.January 2, 2024

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5 Tips for Helping First-Year Students Make Connections

If they are like every other student who arrived on campus, there will be some bumps along the way as they embark on this new journey. In today’s connected and…

Gregory Bish, Ph.D.July 28, 2023

Parenting Senior Student Student Life

Although you and your student’s campus administrators do everything possible to prevent them from encountering sexual assault on campus, the process and people involved in an investigation may be helpful…

Neil Best, Ph.D.July 27, 2023

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5 Pieces of Advice to Share with Your First-Generation College Student

College is an amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and make life-changing friends and memories. But since many parents of first-generation college students can’t speak from experience about thriving in college,…

ScholarShare 529July 25, 2023

Parenting Senior Student Student Life

The Gap Year

Your son is graduating high school, but he’s freaked out by the idea of jumping into college right away. In fact, he’s not even certain college is for him.

ScholarShare 529July 17, 2023

Senior Student Student Life

Sexual Assault Reporting Requirements

The Clery Act is named in memory of Jeanne Clery, a Lehigh University student who was raped and murdered in her Residence Hall in 1986. At the time of the…

Neil Best, Ph.D.July 3, 2023

Student Life

Sexual Violence on College Campuses

We’re here to help and want to make sure your family is safe and knowledgeable about the resources that colleges offer to keep students safe. This page will provide you…

Neil Best, Ph.D.June 29, 2023

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