We can, and must, replicate the vibrancy of campus life – beyond bricks and mortar. That’s one of 27 points worth noting, highlights from a recent Chronicle of Higher Education issue.
Read MoreEven college students want to return to campus, to see their friends, interact with faculty, and pursue their futures. No offense to Zoom, but its centrality to education at the present time is growing old, and nearly a fifth of more challenged students have not had easy access to online learning and are surely falling further behind.
Read MoreHow can we help our teachers and support staff provide on-line, text, or dare I say, on-phone assistance to more challenged students who are less able to take full advantage of online platforms?
Read MoreEvery holiday break or summer for the last four years, I repeatedly was asked the same questions: How do you like college? Can you believe you are a [insert grade]? What do you want to do after graduation?
Read MoreOf the questions that preoccupy incoming college students — financial, scheduling, housing, belonging — advisors report that the choice of major and career path is the most anxiety-inducing. After all, isn’t choosing the right major the ticket to a successful career and life? Unfortunately, most students feel undue pressure to discover the perfect major.
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More College Graduates are Staying in Connecticut
By nearly every metric, student mental health is worsening.
The American Psychological Association examines what’s happening on campus…
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