Using Campus Resources

Prepare to Let Go

It’s time! They’re going off to college, and now you’re faced with a dilemma: how to help them with their…

2 years ago

Should My Student Study Abroad?

This is the time of the year when students apply to leave their county and travel abroad for a semester…

3 years ago

How to Recover From a Bad Semester

Bad grades happen, sometimes even to really smart students. And while not everyone fails out, many students find themselves asking…

3 years ago

When to Call the College About My Student

Parents of college students often struggle with a thorny question: when to call the college on their student’s behalf? The…

3 years ago

Should My Student Take Summer Classes?

As your student continues to track their progress toward their degree, they may find themselves behind the pace they set…

3 years ago

Keeping Stress in Check

The provost (chief academic officer) of my college sent out an email to students at the end of the Fall,…

4 years ago

Bouncing Back After a Tough Academic Term

Difficult semester or quarters in college aren’t unusual, and that’s increased with COVID-19. And college students, whether they live at…

4 years ago

Student Involvement is Important

One of the pitfalls for students is how to balance their schedules in college. Many students find that setting their…

4 years ago

Connecting Your Student to the World of Work

One of the goals of college attendance is to help your student find a good job after graduation. In fact,…

5 years ago

Succeeding in Online Courses

For a number of years now, many colleges and universities have been promoting themselves as great for adult learners or…

5 years ago