Welcome Everyone to Fall 2020! With all that we as individuals and a community have been dealing with around COVID-19 and the restarting of the academic year we thought that, as a committee, we could share some of our personal… Continue Reading
My dearest fifth born, As I look back at your childhood, I am struck at how easy keeping you healthy and safe was when you were young (and I was young). I would establish boundaries and limits, share them with… Continue Reading
The transition to college can seem overwhelming for a multitude of reasons: new living situations, new people, academics, freedom, and responsibilities to name a few! It would seem the statement “Get involved” would be the last advice we would give… Continue Reading
Many departments within the university utilize Facebook pages to share information with the world. The Office of Parent Services (OPS) has a Facebook page for the purposes of sharing family/student support information, announcements, and tips. Many student clubs/organizations/individuals also have… Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered how students like my daughter successfully graduate when there is so much to overcome in adjusting to college life. How do they manage their time? How do they study effectively? How do they make life-long friends? … Continue Reading
One of the scariest moments in my parenting journey was when I received a call that my son had been in an accident at school and was in need of medical care. He had managed to stay in a little… Continue Reading
Everyone has a story. This story has a past, present, and future. In the early years, you and other adults are the authors of your child’s story. You hold the pen and choose the story’s setting, the characters that they… Continue Reading
As the countdown to graduation begins, so many memories flood my mind. Our youngest of three, our “baby,” is graduating from college. How did this happen? Some background: It wasn’t always easy. Among our three children, our youngest was always… Continue Reading
As a parent and a professor in higher education, the topic of “wellness” is one I have come to see as critically important for all members of a higher education community to understand, especially students. I want- to take this… Continue Reading
Many families dread the day when their college student says to them, “I want to live off-campus.” Months later, they realize that their initial dread is being replaced by the “move-in day” dread. This often comes about a week… Continue Reading