Kevin Donaldson, coordinator of student activities and intramurals, shares tips on supporting students as they learn to balance co-curricular activities with their studies.
A note from the dean of students, Jamie Swank, on asking the right questions about college life.
Jubilee is a 3-day conference (February 16-18, 2024) for students who want their college experience to mean more. Jesus Christ changes everything, discover how at Jubilee!
Homesickness is a common struggle for students and can typically last anywhere from 3 weeks to over a year. There are a few supportive steps parents, guardians, and caretakers can engage in when their student is missing home.
You may not be taking exams or finishing up final papers and projects, but you can choose to have an active role in supporting your student through intense exam periods.
One of the most intimidating aspects of nearing graduation is understanding where to start in determining options and knowing what all the options are. One of the more often overlooked opportunities is a faith-based program called The Fellows Initiative (TFI).
One thing we value highly at Geneva College is getting students engaged outside of the classroom. It is a well agreed fact in Higher Education that typically, the more a student is invested in their college community, the better they perform in classes.
Regardless of where your student finds themselves in their academic journey, you might observe your student shifting towards independence, especially this time of year, and becoming less reliant on you.
Whether you have already experienced the journey of having a child graduate from college or this is the first time, it is important to remember that just like every child is different, every post-graduation path will also look different.
Often parents hear about the challenges and negatives of their student's experience, but getting the full picture can be difficult. Our Director of Residence Life offers some helpful tips to engage in meaningful conversation.
Hear from our Director of Calling & Career about Geneva College's unique relation-building approach to student development and how that impacts our students.
Talking to your student about grades and academic success can be challenging! Read some tips from our Director of Student Success about these conversations.
Director of Campus Ministries, John Wilhelm, gives advice on how to welcome your student back home for the summer after they have been away at college.
Director of the Center for Calling & Career, Krista Autrey, shares advice on how to help your student plan for their future career.
Director of Health & Counseling Services, Amy Solman, shares on the importance of reflection now that another academic year has come to a close.
Director of Health & Counseling Services, Amy Solman, shares advice on how you can support your student's mental health while they are in college.
Director of Residence Life, Kelsey Murphy, shares helpful questions to ask of a potential or future roommate to aid a smooth housing experience.
Director of the Center for Student Engagement, Becky Case, outlines student opportunities to imagine what campus life could be like. Read now!
Connecting with your student in college can be a difficult transition. Our Director of Campus Ministry offers insights on things you can do to engage with your student more deeply and build your relationship with them in college.