College Co-Curricular Programs, Speakers, Trainers & Experts
Socializing and alcohol are often integral parts of the college Greek experience, but they don't have to be negative parts of it. This interactive workshop educates student led Greek organizations about making lifestyle decisions that don’t compromise the integrity of their organization or their personal values. They will gain powerful life skills to use whenever they see unhealthy or negative … [Read more...]
From College Prep to Cap and Gown... Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Through College. The dynamic real world lessons of the Connect-5 Program are born of Tawan Perry's first-hand experiences as a struggling student, non-traditional student, successful student, student leader, and college administrator. Each presentation in the Connect-5 program specifically addresses the yearly needs of a … [Read more...]
"Don't even think about it! You're going to college!" There's no doubt that applying to college takes a well-informed mindset and confidence. Facing college's inevitable challenges takes even more of both. This program will fill you in on what to expect from college and how to get the most out of it. Whether the difficulties you face are academic, financial, or social, the Connect-5 College … [Read more...]
“WTF: Winning and Thriving as a Freshman” The first year of college can be incredibly overwhelming. First year students are at risk of performing poorly academically or even dropping out. In order to transition into the collegiate environment successfully, students need to know how to adapt to their new university life. The Connect-5 Freshmen Experience Guide is designed to be a … [Read more...]
"Major Decisions: Success for now and the future" While first and second year of college can be stressful times, the junior year requires major life decision-making that could make it the most daunting college experience of all. If they haven't already, students have to decide what their major will be, what classes they should take, whether they want to go to grad school or embark upon a … [Read more...]
"You're Not in Kansas Anymore: Successfully Transitioning Back to School” If you're a non-traditional student, chances are that you're already leery about returning to school. You might be prone to allow a small setback to veer you off course, never finishing an academic career that could have changed your life. This program is specifically for non-traditional students and is designed to … [Read more...]
"Cut the Hassle and Get Your Tassel" "Senioritis" is a common term on college campuses to describe students who are under the impression that their last year of school doesn't matter. These students tend to slack off, figuring that after three full years of grueling academics, they deserve a break. The Connect-5 Senior Experience Guide is designed to give college students like these a wake-up … [Read more...]
"Dump the Slump: Powering Through a Successful Sophomore Year" Many colleges offer first year students an overflow of supportive resources to choose from, but sophomore students don't always have this luxury. They may have trouble choosing a major they like and spend their second year of college in an unnecessary slump. Research shows that sophomores students have one of the highest drop … [Read more...]
This country is facing a national crisis. According to national statistics, 1 in 9 minority men ages 20-34 are incarcerated; minority males contribute to most school disciplinary problems, and they represent less than 50% of the college population. While this information is daunting, there is hope. This interactive program is specifically designed to decrease the school dropout rate of minority … [Read more...]
It’s a lot easier to do something after you’ve seen someone else do it first. Being the first person in your family to go to college is not easy. In this presentation, participants will learn about the challenges that first generation college students commonly encounter, the characteristics of first generations and most importantly how to succeed in college despite not knowing the terrain of … [Read more...]
Things that signal the need for change often pop up in student Greek organizations. Fraternities and sororities can lose sight of their objectives, become plagued with internal issues, begin to operate dysfunctionally or simply be faced with challenging projects that test their resolve. Even then, changing the culture of your fraternity or sorority can be a difficult task when organizational … [Read more...]
Community college environments often serve students with very unique and diverse needs. Whether you are a recent high school graduate, first generation or non-traditional age college student, graduation isn’t promised even to the smartest or gifted students. It’s knowing how to successfully negotiate your college environment by being able to identify and utilize your campus resources. In this … [Read more...]
