Apr 10, 2018 | Article, Campus Safety |
The concerns of college parents about the well-being and safety of their students has a paramount issue for college families. As a result, we are pleased to recognize and thank the Clery Center for the 30 years of dedicated service to the schools, students and...
Nov 21, 2017 | Article, Campus Safety, College Tips, Living idependently, Resources |
College families and their students are wise to consider some practical questions about campus safety. The Clery Act requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near...
Oct 12, 2016 | Article, Campus Safety, Completing, Financial Literacy, Insurance, Living idependently, Preparing, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning |
Part of our work at College Parents of America is to complete research work that helped identify trends important to college families. This summer our interns helped identify a trend where a growing number of state insurance commissioners recommend the purchase of...
Aug 14, 2016 | Article, Campus Safety, Completing, Financial Literacy, First Weeks of College, Preparing, Transitioning |
College students are heading back to school, many with the help of their parents who have invested thousands of dollars in laptops, smartphones, bicycles and textbooks on students’ packing lists. Consider this – how will your student and family replace these...
Aug 9, 2016 | Article, Campus Safety, Completing, First Weeks of College, Preparing, Transitioning |
2016 feels unique. In truth every year is unique, but modern media makes certain trends more obvious. Just think for a moment, the world is unstable. There is needless violence. Police shootings and terrorist attacks. Conflicts among religions and races. Enormous...
Jun 18, 2016 | Admissions, Article, Campus Safety, Checklists |
While your child may be eager to visit colleges to check out the dorms, the study and athletic facilities, the food and the social atmosphere, what shouldn’t be overlooked is the level of security provided on campus. Most high school students would not rate this...
Jan 23, 2016 | Article, Campus Safety, Research & Advocacy |
College Parents have a natural interest in the campus safety and security of their students. The Clery Act is a great example of how the expectations of parents can transform public policy and provide greater transparency for students and their families. The law is...
