As a higher education administrator whose work focuses on creating college student support systems, I’ve experienced the power of parental and familial roles for young adults in college. In my…
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.…
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,…
Certainly, writing papers, studying for exams and doing assigned homework will occupy a percentage of your student’s week. However, students will spend more time outside the classroom than in the…
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…
The future seems far away, and TikTok is distracting. Even the best advice will usually land better if it comes from a peer instead of a parent. So, I rounded…
In California alone, there are 176 HSIs. HSIs can be found in 25 states across the nation. If you are interested in viewing a list of HSIs, the Hispanic Association…
Mission is about teaching and learning and that happens primarily through relationship. It is embodied in the faculty, staff and students who serve or attend colleges and universities around the…
Being the first at something can be a noble feat and a daring act. First-generation college students are the first in their families to earn a college degree. While there…
Service centers such as the library, advising, campus dining, public safety offices, and student life or campus recreation offices are obvious standard ways colleges support students’ physical, social, and academic…
When I meet with students for academic coaching, they often tell me about areas of life where they are attempting to achieve in new environments. Students experience stress because they’re…
Here are a few suggestions: Bedding: Before you buy sheets, find out in advance what size bed your kid will have in her dorm. Twin? Or twin extra-long? In addition…