Student Success: The Power of Thank You
As I was cleaning off my desk I ran across a handwritten thank you note I received from a student. I quickly reread the note and went to...
Failure is not an option! Who says?
Failure is not an option. Why not? Who says so? The pressure to succeed and never fail has become so ingrained in society that its...
How to Make a Smooth Transition to College
Getting into college was supposed to be the hard part. Then, with mom at a distance, weeks until the first research paper is due, and...
The Freshmen 21
It’s that time of year again when many students begin their first year of college. It’s an exciting, but also a stressful time for many....
High School to College Transition, Part One: The Freshman Myth
The month of June is a time of celebration for high school seniors. As they cross the stage in cap and gown to receive their diploma,...
High School to College Transition, Part Three: Social Challenges
In Part One of this series, I examined the freshman myth, which refers to the overly optimistic and confident mindset that many high...
I’m A Failure!
During my career in Academia, I have noticed an unhealthy trend among students. It’s not drinking or the latest designer drug, but it can...
