Swaying to the “Rhythm of the Freshman Year”
The rhythm of the freshman year. Your student will be acclimating to the ebb and flow of life on campus while your rhythm...

Reducing the Risk of Identity Theft
Chances are you’ve seen that commercial where the manly voice comes out of the young college student and...

Spreading the News
The Student Government Association has allocated funds to keep providing free newspapers to students on campus.

Writing Improvement
Does your student have a lot of papers to write this semester? Encourage them to...

Seasonal Student Issues
There’s a seasonal ebb and flow when it comes to student issues. Here are a few things...

Understanding Traditional-Aged New Students with the Beloit College Mindset List
Trying to understand this generation of traditional-aged college students? The folks at Beloit College (WI) have...

From the Dean of Students' Desk
Welcome to the second issue of the 2006-07 academic year for Staying Connected, a newsletter for parents of first-year students.

Here Are Some Ways for Commuter Students to Save Money While Eating on Campus
Commuter students all face a common dilemma- where to eat? Most of us have a lot of things going on and not a lot of free time.

Helpful Hints for Parents of First-Year Students

1. Suggest exploration of opportunities for involvement in student organizations