College Campuses & Safety: How to Read Media and How to Evaluate Campuses for Yourself
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A Tribute to Moms
Our recent online surveys of current and future college parents confirm what we suspected: the majority of our members and supporters at College Parents of America are women, especially among those of you who are actively engaged in our group.As you might have guessed from my name, I am not.But I am lucky to have a marvelous Mom, and a wonderful wife who is a great Mom to our two sons, so I thought it appropriate to write a Mother’s Tribute, to all of you out there who are struggling to do your best to support your children on the path to and through college.
College Parents of America Surveys College Parent Programs
In its continuing efforts to assist college parent programs, College Parents of America recently conducted a survey of parent programs on campuses around the country to identify the most significant challenges they are facing. The survey also requested college and university administrators to share any perceived trends among their parent constituency that may impact future directions for parent programs.
A Q&A You Can Use With Your Friends
Since September 2003, with your support, I have been steering College Parents of America's advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., supporting legislation and rule-making that reduces the complexity of the education planning process and makes college more affordable for families. If your family members, friends and neighbors can be convinced to join you as a member of our organization, then our advocacy efforts can become even more effective, as they will be "on behalf of" an even greater number of people.
