September 4, 2010

A system that doesn’t forget to remind me

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.

Getting off to a Good Financial Start in College

Jordan is a financial guru and his son is just starting his freshman year at Dartmouth. Jordan’s been dealing with money for years as an expert in the field, but for his son it’s a whole new territory. And arming his own son with the right financial tools is new territory for Jordan as well.

What are the 3 Qualities of a Good Student Leader?

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.

Where’s the Fun? We’re the Fun! (NYIT that is)

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

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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

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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.

Scholarships for Community Service!?

Now that the Serve America Act has been passed does it mean scholarships in exchange for community service? That’s what the president has promised. Is it a good idea? Will it work? What do you think that will mean to you?

Got Any FUN Ideas For Community Service?

VIDEO: Obama Calls For Renewed Spirit Of National Service

Last year, I was dedicated to watching the presidential debates, avoiding the news and making an informed decision for myself. In the middle of it all I was pleased with the ‘time out’ both candidates took to turn the country’s focus to community service. I’m no longer interested in sitting on someone’s board and want to do something much more fun and interactive. Any suggestions?

6 TEAMWORK Tips for Planning Student Activities

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When the outcome is on you, you may feel pulled in a thousand directions dealing with all the details, disruptions, headaches and nightmares of your next campus event. Dealing with the details is necessary, but we can do without the disruptions, headaches and nightmares. Let’s go for ‘teamwork,’ ‘smooth sailing,’ and ‘a good time was had by all’ with these six ‘big picture’ leadership tips.

7 Ways to Get Faculty Buy-in for Your Campus Events

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If you’re gonna pull of your next campus event you need everybody’s support! The faculty, the staff, the dean, the chancellor, the provost, the president, the librarian, the janitor, the lawn maintenance guys – I mean everybody! We spend lots of effort trying to get students to attend, but what if we got professors, staff and advisors totally on board?!