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
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.
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.
Scholarships for Community Service!?
April 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Got Any FUN Ideas For Community Service?
April 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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
April 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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
April 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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?!
