As the world pushes past the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many virtual or remote adaptations that were propelled by necessity will likely increase in utilization even as the world opens up again. Higher education and being able to pursue virtually every type of degree online now, is a sizable example of this phenomenon. Obviously, Read More
Imagine UC was a person. If we met face-to-face, what would you want us to know about you? These personal insight questions allow you to tell us. You could write about your creative side. Your thoughts on leadership. A challenge you’ve faced. Whatever questions you answer, make sure you show us your personality—just as you Read More
It’s no secret that bullying can have a devastating impact on a person’s life. Bullying can lead to mental health disorders and addiction (substance use disorder) in adulthood. A study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), people who were physically bullied as children are more likely to experience drug abuse and alcohol abuse Read More
Character Video provides video lessons that address bullying, cyberbullying, racism, teen suicide prevention, and other tough topics. Their recent video addressed the topic of the high cost for students of dropping out of high school. Have any students this could apply to? Keith Deltano uses comedy to get his points across to students in a Read More
Do you use office assistants in your office? If yes, here is a template that can be crafted/adapted for your school to use to let the assistants know what is expected of them. This is provided courtesy of Brittanie Davis, a Counselor in Indiana. Thank you for your willingness to serve as an assistant in Read More
Are any of your students looking to work for a company that lets them work remotely after they graduate from college? If yes, Flexjobs has published their list of the top 35 employers that allow employees to work remotely. Here is a summary of each with direct links you can share with your students: 1. Read More
There is a mental health crisis on college campuses with students’ emotional needs not being met, and frustration is mounting. This is no longer “news” – there are articles about it everywhere you turn and features on TV news shows; but even with all this attention, the mental and emotional health of our college students Read More
As a school counselor, you have to juggle the needs of so many students at once. The role of a school counselor is to help students achieve academic and personal success so that they can continue on to their next step and pursue their dreams. While that might be as simple as coaching younger students Read More
A recent story in USA Today reports, “Average scores on the ACT from the high school graduating class of 2022 dropped to their lowest point in 30 years. … The national average composite score for the graduating class of 2022 was 19.8 out of a possible 36, down from 20.3 among the graduating class of Read More
For students who are getting ready to head to college or enter the workforce, the thought of creating a resume, building their professional network, or finding a job can be a bit intimidating. To help them solidify where they want to go and how they feel they can add value to their industry, a personal Read More
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