Recently, in a discussion with Dave Farrow, creator of the Farrow Study Method, I realized that students are in the same ‘memory boat’ as I am. Between classes, studying for tests, writing papers, trying to “get a life” and maybe working a full or part-time to keep a life; they also need study systems in place to help them learn easier and never forgets to remind them of what they really need to know. Dave and I talked about the different ways that students can cope with the pressure and perform more successfully in their academics.
Troy Stende’s Orientation with a Passion
October 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Troy Stende recently returned from what he calls ‘a crazy and amazing orientation tour.’ He visited 11 states in 15 days like a rock star on a mini tour… but without all the partying. His life is an example of one of the things he advises students to do, “Find something you love and do it with passion!”
Getting off to a Good Financial Start in College
October 12, 2009 By 1 Comment
What are the 3 Qualities of a Good Student Leader?
October 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
That’s the question I asked Dave Kelly, America’s Student Leadership Trainer. He’s been working with student leaders for 30 years – since the days he was a student leader himself. He keeps in touch and up to date by continuing to work with students clubs and organizations on college campuses and through his volunteer work with Kiwanis and their college branch, Circle K. Drawing on his relationship with thousands of students and student-led organizations across the country, here’s what he thinks are the three essential qualities of a good student leader.
7 Ways to Turn Your Guest Speaker into a Promotional Machine
October 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Believe it or not your speaker or other campus guest cares whether or not you get a good turn-out for your event. And many speakers are willing to get involved and help you promote your event to students, faculty, staff and the local community in any way they can. The best speakers know what draws people to their events and are often willing to devote extra time to insure your success.
Credit Cards for Students… a thing of the past?
September 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Interview: Dave Farrow – The Millionaire Memory Man – on Studying…
August 25, 2009 By 1 Comment
Where’s the Fun? We’re the Fun! (NYIT that is)
August 9, 2009 By 1 Comment
What the….? “Where’s the Fun?” is NOT the first thing I thought when I saw these four t-shirts comin’ at me. Then I thought, “How the… are they getting away with that?” Followed immediately by, “Oh, I gotta ask!” — “Hey! You guys! What the…?” — That’s a conversation starter every time – especially in New York City!
Here’s a Simple Strategy Using the Campus Email List
April 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you have access to a student email list on your campus, this simple but effective triple-action, strategy can put it to efficient use. By composing a repetitive, three-part email campaign to promote your campus speaker everybody will get the details about your event in logical intervals. Conducting a triple action campaign is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
8 Low-cost Ways to Draw Students to Your Event
April 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It can be hard to get students to come to a speaker-based event – no matter how well you’ve planned it. You’ve got to overcome that fact that they’ve been sitting in class all week and WILL NOT come to another boring lecture. First, don’t pick a boring speaker and second promote the heck out of it using every available channel. Budgets are tight, but these low-cost (and sometimes free) ideas can have a huge impact on the attendance at any student activities event.
