Dear Bears, Let’s talk about finals! They may not be the most popular things on your calendar, but they are important. I’m not saying I’m an expert, but I have had six semesters of trial and error here at Missouri State and I think I have found the top five things needed to thrive during finals time. Make a priority list Who doesn’t love a good list? I enjoy making to-do … [Read more...]
This month's tradition is the Bear Claw, or the Center for Learning and Writing. Located on the first floor of Meyer Library, it is an interactive space which offers tutoring, the Writing Center, the Absent Professor program and many more services. It is a great space to visit for assistance with many different classes. Another fun perk is that all of the furniture is movable … [Read more...]
Excellent question. It’s a little unnerving for family members to start the “letting grow” process. This is especially true when it comes to your students grades. For the past 12 years, you saw the grades on report cards, tests that had to be signed, you knew their schedule. You attended parent/teacher conferences which provided insight in to ways you could help your student. … [Read more...]
As your student starts the second semester of classes, the subject of "where to live next year" comes up in conversation. As you talk with your student about options, keep in mind the top 10 reasons your student should continue to live in the MSU residence halls: For over 15 years, students living on-campus have a higher GPA than students living off-campus. The … [Read more...]
College parenting means being concerned about many things when your student heads off to school. Naturally, one of the major areas of focus is your student’s academic success. You want your student to learn. You want your student to get good grades. You want your student to take the appropriate courses to be able to find a good job or get into a good graduate program. … [Read more...]