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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...
Dr. Brian Harke
Jun 26, 20194 min read
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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...
Dr. Brian Harke
Jun 2, 20196 min read
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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....
Dr. Brian Harke
Jul 24, 20186 min read
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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,...
Dr. Brian Harke
Jul 19, 20184 min read
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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...
Dr. Brian Harke
Jun 19, 20187 min read
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Parents, Lost In The College Transition
While researching and working with new college student transition, I have noticed that the transition can often be more difficult on...
Dr. Brian Harke
Jun 9, 20165 min read
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5 Tips to Getting Along With Your Roommate
One of the most important factors in your success as a college freshman is your rapport with your roommate. College officials say that...
Dr. Brian Harke
Jun 2, 20163 min read
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Between College and That First Job
Q. You’ve just graduated from college but couldn’t find a job or internship in advance — so you are moving back in with your parents. Can...
Dr. Brian Harke
May 4, 20164 min read
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Seven Tips For Repaying Your Student Loans
Graduation is an amazing and scary time. It is amazing because college is finally over! And it is scary because, well, you have to find a...
Dr. Brian Harke
Apr 19, 20161 min read
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Where's Your Head At?
Like most of you, I have experienced and/or studied the trends of emerging technology and social media. I have first hand experience with...
Dr. Brian Harke
Mar 3, 20166 min read
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March Madness: College Admissions
March madness is upon us, serving up nail biting, gut-churning, adrenaline fueled anticipation. But I'm not talking about basketball. I'm...
Dr. Brian Harke
Mar 1, 20164 min read
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Facebook Depression a Growing Problem for Students
There is a dark side to social media within which students are spending more and more time resulting in what is being called Facebook...
Dr. Brian Harke
Dec 2, 20154 min read
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"Mom, I Want to Come Home!"
For many college freshmen, this past week was the beginning of a new adventure. Freshmen Welcome Weeks are in full swing and new students...
Dr. Brian Harke
Sep 2, 20156 min read
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College is (not) a waste of time
Among today’s CNN headlines you’ll find the following: College is a waste of time, written by Dale J. Stephens, a 19-yr-old entrepreneur...
Dr. Brian Harke
Aug 29, 20152 min read
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It's Who You Know.
"Network, network, network." If you are getting ready to graduate, looking for a job or trying to find an internship, you've probably...
Dr. Brian Harke
Jun 25, 20156 min read
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How Tutoring May Be Harming Our Students
Yesterday, a parent of a high school student asked me if I thought her daughter should have a private tutor to help prepare for college....
Dr. Brian Harke
Jun 23, 20154 min read
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Are you wise to cheatng?
During the holiday break I had a discussion with a student from a large university in Arizona. She shared with me how angry she was at a...
Dr. Brian Harke
Jun 4, 20156 min read
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