The current turmoil in American society is a reminder of the value of knowing the past. The past may not tell us exactly what to do about our present troubles, but it can certainly offer insight into how similar problems were dealt with in the past by the wise and even the not-so-wise.

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted all facets of society as businesses and schools close down worldwide. Emergency policies in Ohio have affected education at all levels, including colleges and universities. In addition to changing the way that instruction is provided to current students, colleges have had to adapt the processes for recruiting and admitting future […]

Uncertainty.  I think that might be the word I use most frequently in conversations, emails, Zoom calls – so much is uncertain and up in the air as a result of the global pandemic. Much of the focus during these chaotic times has been on high school seniors as counselors scramble to connect with them […]

With the rising cost of college tuition, many students opt to begin their higher education at a community college and then transfer colleges to a four-year school to save money. Others may recognize that their current school is not the right fit so choose to continue their education at a different one. Whatever the reason […]

Whether you’re applying to colleges or are already a college student, you are no stranger to the topic of focusing your studies. In other words, declaring a major. Selecting a college major is an important decision that will impact your future employment options and therefore can feel like an overwhelming and impossible choice. You might […]

As the name suggests, a gap year is typically a break in academic work between high school and the beginning of college. While traditionally a concept practiced in European countries, the gap year is becoming a more widely accepted concept here in the US as a way to engage in service programs, work experiences and […]

Long gone are the days when college students sat idly in a classroom, reading from outdated textbooks and addressing instructors only when called on. As employers move quickly toward an increasingly conceptual age, liberal arts colleges are taking notice and preparing students for a new, innovative workplace. The New Work requires us to question the […]