The band on the steps of Bond Hall on a football Saturday.Saturday, May 31, 2008
Goodbye, Kevin White
I was a little surprised when, at about 1:00 this morning (hey, I haven't been out of college that long, and 1:00 AM isn't that late on a Friday!), a friend and fellow Notre Dame graduate called to exclaim, "Kevin White's going to Duke!"
It's not that my friends and I track every move of athletic directors, but it is a big news story when the head of an athletic department, especially Notre Dame's athletic department, leaves for another program.
The official response from Fr. Jenkins is found here, and if you have any other news or information about this story, I would appreciate it if you do not call me at 1:00 tonight!
It's not that my friends and I track every move of athletic directors, but it is a big news story when the head of an athletic department, especially Notre Dame's athletic department, leaves for another program.
The official response from Fr. Jenkins is found here, and if you have any other news or information about this story, I would appreciate it if you do not call me at 1:00 tonight!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Most parents want their kids to go to college
A report prepared by the Institute for Higher Education Policy shows that most (about 9 out of 10) parents want their kids to attend college. However, not all parents have the information or resources to make that dream a reality.
The report, while interesting, is quite long, and I would be lying to you if I said I read the entire thing (so far--I just started!). But, if you have some time and want to skim through it, I have uploaded a .pdf version for you to download/read.
The report, while interesting, is quite long, and I would be lying to you if I said I read the entire thing (so far--I just started!). But, if you have some time and want to skim through it, I have uploaded a .pdf version for you to download/read.
Important Dates
As we shift to summer, here are some important dates to keep in the back of your mind in case you are asked by an incoming freshman:
June 2: First Year of Studies will send course selection information to incoming freshmen
June 23: Course selection forms are due
August 1: Advisor information sent and course schedule available online
August 22: First Year orientation begins
Students have already received instructions for activating their netID and obtaining an e-mail account (sound familiar? They have to do it, too!).
A bit more information is found on the First Year of Studies website here.
The First Year of Studies FAQ page (and some really old pictures) is here.
June 2: First Year of Studies will send course selection information to incoming freshmen
June 23: Course selection forms are due
August 1: Advisor information sent and course schedule available online
August 22: First Year orientation begins
Students have already received instructions for activating their netID and obtaining an e-mail account (sound familiar? They have to do it, too!).
A bit more information is found on the First Year of Studies website here.
The First Year of Studies FAQ page (and some really old pictures) is here.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Students paying their way
According to this article from the Chicago Tribune, more and more students are paying their way through college without the assistance of their parents.
This poses an interesting scenario, especially for a school, like Notre Dame, where all financial aid is need-based. The Office of Financial Aid requires financial information from a student's parents before a package is created, and usually, the parents are expected to reasonably contribute to their child's education.
But what about the students who "fall through the cracks"; that is, students who are told by their parents that they are "on their own"? As the article mentions, there are only a very small number of students in such a situation at this time, but what happens if the trend continues to grow?
This poses an interesting scenario, especially for a school, like Notre Dame, where all financial aid is need-based. The Office of Financial Aid requires financial information from a student's parents before a package is created, and usually, the parents are expected to reasonably contribute to their child's education.
But what about the students who "fall through the cracks"; that is, students who are told by their parents that they are "on their own"? As the article mentions, there are only a very small number of students in such a situation at this time, but what happens if the trend continues to grow?
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