Rather there are myriad ways students can make the most of undergraduate study based on their majors, living situations, strengths, prior experiences, use of resources, and campus involvement. Each of…
Jennifer Tharp, Ph.D.August 16, 2023
FG parents and family members are one of our most valuable and important resources for their student’s success. Previous assumptions questioned if FG parents could provide guidance and support for…
Michelle Samuels-Jones, Ed.D.July 16, 2023
I didn’t know how to navigate college – including the acronyms, financial aid, registration, and more. I remember signing paperwork and mailing it back to campus to enroll and arrange…
Jonathon Yorkowitz, Ph.D.April 2, 2023
Students’ sense of belonging has also been linked to academic success, persistence, and overall well-being. In fact, students who report a sense of belonging at the end of their first…
Courtney Stevenson, MAApril 2, 2023
As powerful as this affirmation sounds, however, we must pause for a moment to consider—is this merely a great sounding statement, or do underrepresented students authentically own and take to…
Michelle Samuels-Jones, Ed.D.April 1, 2023
When various obstacles and struggles are intertwined with this transition, student success can be negatively impacted (Shreiner, Louis, & Nelson, 2012). In an effort to be proactive rather than reactive,…
Richie Gebauer, Ed.D.April 1, 2023
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.February 4, 2023
