Schools and Colleges

Deciding Whether to Attend a Delayed Graduation Ceremony: Considerations and Insights Graduation is a significant milestone in one’s educational journey, symbolizing achievement, transition, and new beginnings. However, what happens when the scheduled ceremony doesn’t align with your actual graduation date? If you’ve recently completed your degree requirements but the formal […]

Understanding and Healing After a Campus Shooting: Strategies for Survivors Experiencing a traumatic event such as a school shooting can have profound and lasting effects on students. While each individual’s journey to healing is unique, sharing experiences and coping strategies can be invaluable. This article aims to provide insights and […]

September: National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month — Understanding and Addressing a Preventable Issue As we observe September as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it is imperative to shed light on a pressing yet addressable challenge faced by college communities nationwide. Statistics reveal that approximately 1 in 8 college […]

Navigating Group Project Challenges: Managing Unequal Contributions and Team Dynamics Group projects are a common component of academic and professional development, fostering collaboration, communication, and shared responsibility. However, they can also present significant challenges, particularly when team members contribute unequally, leading to frustration and stress. If you’re finding yourself in […]

Assessing Property Damage and Determining Reporting Procedures When a Roommate Leaves Experiencing property damage caused by a roommate can be a stressful situation, especially when it involves damage to shared living spaces and potential financial implications. If you’re facing such circumstances, understanding your options and the proper steps to take […]

Creating a Respectful and Supportive Classroom Environment: Navigating Grade Visibility and Student Privacy Starting college is an exciting milestone, but it often brings with it new experiences and questions about classroom practices and student privacy. Recently, a freshman student shared a concern about a situation that occurred during an Anatomy […]

Enhancing Study Productivity: The Benefits of Changing Your Environment For many students, finding an effective study environment can be a game-changer in boosting focus and productivity. While dorm rooms offer convenience, they often come with numerous distractions—clothes to fold, snacks to grab, or the irresistible lure of social media scrolling—that […]

Assessing Bathroom Availability After a Flood: What Residents Should Know Experiencing a plumbing issue in dormitories or shared residential facilities can be challenging and raises important questions about safety, access, and communication. Recently, a resident shared their experience after a flooding incident on their floor, highlighting the complexities of managing […]

Balancing Content and Mechanics: Rethinking Grading Priorities in Upper-Division Ethics Courses In higher education, grading criteria can significantly influence how students approach their coursework. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on how assessments are weighted in my Ethics and Justice class, and I believe this opens up an important conversation about effective […]