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With over 160 students in attendance, the Tennessee State University Honors Program hosted its fourth annual Student Leadership Conference on February 19 - 20, 2010 with the theme, "Your Brand; Fact or Fiction." This year's conference was by far the best of all the previous conferences. The conference is the brainchild of Dr. William U. Latham who serves as the associate director of the honors program.

New students who have been accepted to Tennessee State University for fall 2010 are beginning a new and exciting chapter in their lives. Many opportunities to become the best they can be will be presented to them. For new students whose ACT/SAT scores place them in Developmental Studies courses, this is a unique opportunity to improve their placement before they begin classes in the fall. Academic Enrichment's Summer Success Institute, a non-residential, pre-college program, can provide an opportunity for them to attain higher placement plus an opportunity to complete some course work before school starts.

Exams are a time when stress levels are higher than usual. Many students feel stressed at exam time - having to revise a lot of information in a short amount of time and add to that not understanding course material can lead to added pressure. Some stress can be positive; helping your student stay motivated and focused. However, too much stress can be hurtful and unhealthy, making your student feel overwhelmed, confused, exhausted and edgy.

External pressures around exams can be huge – and it can be hard to deal with. Things that might help your child manage expectations:

There are many ways parents can help their students manage exam stress, including those that not only improve their ability to perform on the tests, but also help them stay healthy in the process.

One of the first things parents can do to help their students through their exams is to make sure they don't wait until the last minute to prepare [link to article on procrastination]. Exam dates are typically set in the class syllabus and provided on the first day of class. Parents can help their student organize a schedule to stay on top of their work, and provide reminders throughout the semester to make sure they don't procrastinate.

It is time to get ready to celebrate! If your son or daughter is planning to walk in June 2010 Commencement ceremonies, then your graduate must reserve guest tickets for their ceremony beginning 9 a.m., April 12, through 5 p.m., April 16 via the ZotPortal. Tickets are free but must be reserved.

UCI Parent & Family Association members joined Vice Chancellor Manuel Gómez, Associate Vice Chancellor Dan Dooros, and Dean of Students Rameen Talesh for P&FA's second annual Breakfast with the Vice Chancellor on Saturday, January 30 at the UCI Student Center. Parents had an opportunity to enjoy a wonderful meal, discuss key concerns and hear from Vice Chancellor Gómez.

UC Irvine's 2010 Homecoming celebration on Saturday, Feb. 27, turned victorious when the Anteaters beat Cal State Northridge's Matadors. The annual Anteater get-together, which began in 2005 with 150 guests in the Bren Events Center's Koll Room, features a pregame street festival that has grown large enough to require closing Mesa Road. And last year - for the first time - UCI's Homecoming moved into the Twitterverse, with attendees tweeting from the event.

UC administration and student leaders forged a united front in Sacramento when they joined forces to press lawmakers to fully fund the university and student financial aid.

“The students were on point, passionate advocates for the university system,” UC President Mark Yudof said after a day of joint meetings with legislators that culminated in a discussion with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. “I think together with the chancellors and regents, we were a formidable team and made our case.”

The message for the March 1 advocacy day was to fund UC's budget, fully support Cal Grants to keep up with rising fees and reinvest in the state's Master Plan for Higher Education.

Article written by: Sisi Aguila, FIU, Office of External Relations

The Worlds Ahead message will be woven into FIU's communication from here forward.

Nearly 700 faculty and staff members packed the Graham Center ballrooms March 2 curious to hear what FIU's new branding campaign was all about. Those who'd been here for years seemed sure they'd be underwhelmed.

Then President Rosenberg asked the audience, "How many of you have heard FIWho?" Almost everyone raised their hands.

As the spring semester hits the halfway mark, the University begins to plan for Summer and Fall semesters. The Department of Housing and Residential Life is no exception.

During March 1-5, current residents can sign their 2010-2011 housing contracts. This process is online through a student's My FAU site. If your student does not currently live on campus, they can apply for housing by stopping by our office with a $200 deposit and signed contract.

Give your children more than just a great education, give them a membership to the Florida Atlantic University Student Alumni Association (SAA)!

The SAA directly connects students to the FAU National Alumni Association (FAUNAA), giving them the same membership benefits, which can save your son or daughter money every day! Some of the benefits include: 10 percent off merchandise at all FAU campus bookstores; 20 percent off at Coyote Jack's Grille on FAU's Boca Raton campus; and 10 percent off at Starbucks on FAU's Boca Raton campus, just to name a few!  Members also will receive special invitations to alumni events where they will have the opportunity to network with successful FAU graduates.

There are many ways parents can help their students manage exam stress, including those that not only improve their ability to perform on the tests, but also help them stay healthy in the process.

One of the first things parents can do to help their students through their exams is to make sure they don't wait until the last minute to prepare [link to article on procrastination]. Exam dates are typically set in the class syllabus and provided on the first day of class. Parents can help their student organize a schedule to stay on top of their work, and provide reminders throughout the semester to make sure they don't procrastinate.

For the sixth straight year, Western Kentucky University has achieved continuing Degree Program Eligibility status based on the eight categories of the Kentucky Plan for Equal Opportunities by meeting the goals in all eight.



By surpassing the minimum level of successful achievement, WKU is automatically eligible to offer new degree programs. The report, which was presented today to the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), is based on data from 2008-09 which showed that WKU successfully met all eight objectives.

When Ali Wright was considering her college choice, she had plenty of options close to her North Carolina home.

She chose Western Kentucky University because the Biology Department provides opportunities for incoming students to participate in hands-on research activities. "I wasn't sure I could have had that opportunity at a school back home," Wright said.

There are many types of communities around campus, and programmed housing epitomizes the way a residence hall can serve as a hub for passionate conversation, active and engaged learning, and valuable friendships. There are three categories for programmed housing: residential learning communities, Living/Learning Center programs, and ResLife special interest housing.