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This week we welcome Jacque Bollinger to Clepable. Jacque is Senior Associate Director of Residence Life at the University of Illinois-Chicago and comes with a wealth of experience working at a slew of institutions that differ in location, size, and student make-up. Jacque has worked in Student Housing and Residence Life for 33 years so she knows what she is talking about.On this episode you will learn:The benefit of living on campusWho you should talk to on a campus to learn about housing optionsWhat questions you should ask about student housingWhat an RA actually isHow to make living on campus more affordableHow parents can help their kids with the search and selection process

Lilly Bermudez is the Associate Dean of Students at Oklahoma City University. Lilly joins us for our Dear Student series featuring college professors, staff and administrators sharing the one piece of advice they want all of their students to know.

Madison and Amelia join us again to share how their fall checklist is going. They talk about their top college factors and what colleges they are interested in at this point. We also talk about the importance of studying for your ACT/SAT while also stressing the importance of making a plan for how to study.Show Notes:Checklists

Clepable welcomes back Andy Vaught, the Director of Initiatives at NACCAP (North American Coalition of Christian Admissions Professionals), to give advice to Seniors in high school on what they should be doing to prepare for college.On this episode you will learn:Tasks you should be doing to prepare for collegeHow to narrow down your college searchThe importance of a college visitThe importance of creating a timeline of deadlinesShow Notes:NACCAP College FairsNACAC College FairsClepable ResourcesDownloadable Checklists

While you still have a little less than 2 years before attending college, assuming you're on the traditional path, there are a number of things you can/should be doing to prepare. On this episode we talk with Andy Vaught, the Director of Initiatives at NACCAP (North American Coalition of Christian Admissions Professionals). Andy has a wealth of knowledge and shares with us tips, advice, and life hacks to make sure you are on the ball on your college search journey.On This Episode You Will Learn:Tasks you should be doing to prepare for collegeWhat a college fair is, how to find them, and how to prepare for themHow to research schools you are interested inTips on how to narrow down your college searchResources available to help you on your college search journeyShow Notes:NACCAP College FairsNACAC College FairsClepable ResourcesDownloadable Checklists

Financial Aid seems intimidating, but I don't think this should be a scary process. I am excited to welcome Sherry Schonauer, Director of Financial Aid at Lincoln College, to Clepable to answer all your questions.On this episode you will learn: The answers to the following questions that were submitted by our listeners. What is Financial Aid?How Financial Aid is Determined?What does FAFSA stand for?When does the FAFSA application open and close?Do I really need to fill out a FAFSA?You will also learn:The different aspects of FAFSAResources for filling out your FAFSAShow Notes:https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsaRepayment CalculatorNational Student Loan Data System

Amelia and Madison, our CC's, are back on the podcast to talk about their experience signing up for RaiseMe.On this episode you will learn:How to make a profile,What questions were asked,How much money they received so far in micro-scholarships,Future tasks they can do to win more micro-scholarships.Show notes:RaiseMe

We are excited to bring Kyle Prescott, District Partnership Manager at RaiseMe, on this Highlights Episode of Clepable. RaiseMe allows students to earn micro‑scholarships from colleges for their achievements as early as 9th grade.On this episode you will learn:What RaiseMe isThe definition of micro-scholarshipsHow to use RaiseMeWho RaiseMe is forThe benefits of starting earlyShow NotesRaiseMe

In this episode we hear from Dr. Deb Musser (PsyD, LMHC) about counseling centers on college campuses. She explains why universities often provide counseling centers on their campus, how a student could benefit from using them, and the importance of taking care of your self—your whole self.On the episode you will learnThe reason why universities often offer counseling servicesHow students can benefit from utilizing the counseling centerHow emotional and mental health is just as important as physical healthWhat parents can best support their college age student who might be dealing with stress or anxietyShow NotesCollege Students (And Their Parents) Face A Campus Mental Health 'EpidemicThe Stressed Years of Their Lives: Helping Your Kid Survive and Thrive During Their College YearsBrené Brown, A Call to Courage (Netflix)

The 80/20 Rule: In high school teachers provide 80 percent of the information and students are responsible for 20 percent. In college, that number flips leaving students responsible for 80 percent of their learning. It is not uncommon for that transition to be difficult. Luckily, many colleges and universities offer various academic support resources. It was a delight having Tami Goodrich, the Coordinator for Academic Success Center at Lincoln College, on the podcast to explain about their resources offer to the students at Lincoln College.On this episode you will learn:The mission of Lincoln CollegeThe services that are offered through the Academic Success CenterWhat services they don’t offer (hint, they do not write your papers or do your homework)How students can benefit from utilizing these resources on their college campus(Bonus ) Tami’s advice to incoming college students

In the first episode of the Resource Series we talk about Amanda Carey who is the Access Specialist in the department of Disability Resources & Educational Services at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Amanda lists the resources that are typically offered to students who need accommodations while in college.On this episode you will learnWhat disability services are and why they exist on a college campus.What disability services typically offersHow someone can utilize the servicesHow disability services can work with other parts of campus (professors, residence life, student life) to help a students with their college experience

On this episode we meet Madison and Amelia, our first Clepable Collaborators. Madison and Amelia are finishing up their sophomore year in high school and are just beginning their college search journey. They will be hopping on the podcast( and social media handles) every now and then to report how and what they are doing. They will share the things they have learned and give advice to listeners. Today, we get acquainted with our newest team members.

On this episode we bring on co-creator of Scope Messenger, Brennan Stark, to explain his great resources to college seekers. We also welcome high school student, Jack, as he shares his experience using the app.On this episode you will learn:What Scope Messenger isWhere to download the appHow to use itThe benefits of using itA student’s firsthand experienceDownload Scope Messenger today

Dear Students is a new series on Clepable featuring college professors, staff and administrators sharing the one piece of advice they want all of their students to know. This week Nathan Geer, Dean of Students at Corban University, advises his students to REST.

On this week’s episode we are joined by Dr. Stephen John Quaye, Associate Professor in Student Affairs and Higher Education at Miami University in Ohio. Dr Quaye will soon be transitioning to a similar role at The Ohio State University. He also is the co-editor of Student Engagement in Higher Education.Dr. Quaye shares the value of being fully engaged while in college. It is one thing to be involved, but to fully engage will allow you to grow substantially more.“When students are engaged in the activities in which they are involved, they experience these outcomes that essentially enable them to be better citizens in society who are able to navigate adulthood, careers, complexity, and differences in ways that students who are not engaged are not able to do in the same ways” - Dr. Sephen John QuayeOn this episode you will learn:The difference between involvement and engagementThe benefits of fully engaging during you college experienceThe challenges special populations may have to being fully engagedAdvice on choosing the right college to ensure you can engage fully

On this episode, Chris Wallace, K-State Alum, shares how he grew as a person and as a professional by getting involved while in college....while also having fun. He also shares stories of how him getting involved led to some pretty exciting phone conversations. (NOTE: this is probably the exception and not the rule) On this episode you will learn:Skills Chris developed by getting involvedHow getting involved helps Chris in his current professionAdvice Chris would share to his younger selfWays Chris got involved while in campusThat Katie uses the word “involved” too much

This week, we chat with Megan Canfield, Director of Student Activities and Orientation at Hollins University, on the importance of getting involved on campus. On this episode you will learn:What getting involved meansHow it compares to getting involved in high schoolThe ways you can get involvedThe benefits of getting involved(Bonus) Megan defines orientation and how it differs from campus to campus

On this episode you will hear how creative Grace College, in Indiana, gets at giving their students options for cross-cultural experiences. On this episode you will learnWhy Grace College a places importance on their students gaining cross-cultural experiencesWhat Mystery Trips are

Sarah Clark, 2006 college graduate, and Cara Glass, 2009 college graduate, share about there experiences, or lack there of, with study abroad. On this episode you will learn:How Sarah studied abroad with a different institutionHow Sarah used summer study abroad to get ahead of her creditsHow Sarah studied “abroad” in HawaiiHow Sarah kept her scholarships while studying abroadWhat organization Sarah went through to study abroadHow studying abroad benefited SarahWhat Cara missed by not studying abroad in collegeMusic: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed

Clara Arent, International Student Advisor at Austin Peay University, talks Study Abroad with us. In this episode you will learn:What study abroad isHow students can study abroadHow students can pay for study abroadWhat resources are available to students interested in studying abroadThe many benefits of studying abroad(Bonus) Lessons I learned from my study abroad experienceMusic: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed

Frank Myers , Becca Bunjter, and Melody Ress share about how they benefited, in college and after college, from a well developed relationship with their professors. In this episode you will learn:How a good relationship can shape your career pathHow a good relationship can lead to summer internshipsHow a good relationship can lead to full time jobs after collegeHow a good relationship can enrich your experience as a student.Music: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed

Dr. Krista Milich, Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology at Washington University in St Louis, joins Clepable to talk about what her relationships with students look like. On this episode you will learn:The purpose of office hoursHow students can utilize office hoursHow students can stand out to professorsSeveral resources available to all students(Bonus) personal experiences from Dr Milich’s journey to finding the right collegeMusic: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed

Dr. Doughty, Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, joins Clepable to share his ideas on the importance of a good professor/student relationship. On this episode you will learn:How far back the teacher/student relationship goesDr. Doughty’s recipe for developing a good relationship with your professorDr. Doughty’s classroom pet peeveMusic: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed

Dr. Mark Fairchild, Department Chair and Professor of Bible and Religion at Huntington University, joins Clepable to give his thoughts on the relationship dynamic of professors and students. On this episode you will learnDr Fairchild’s recipe for successThe purpose of office hoursThe value of a good relationship with your professorWhere to sit in class to have the best successMusic: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed

This episode outlines the next series focusing on relationship between students and professors. Episodes 7-11 will all feature guests dissecting this topic.Show Notes:Week One of the series will include:Episode 7: Dr. Mark FairchildEpisode 8: Dr. Del DoughtyEpisode 9: Dr. Krista MilichMusic: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed

On this episode we talk with Noah and Darron (our first two examples). They share about their individual scholarships that led to them going to college for free.On this episode you will learnAbout the Chick Evans Golf Caddy ScholarshipsAbout the ROTC programHow their scholarships impacted their life after college.Show Notes:Noah’s Personal Finance Blog- Money MetagameArmy ROTCNavy ROTCAir Force ROTCMarine ROTCMusic: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed

Jim Wang, founder of Wallet Hacks, joins Clepable to talk about his article "10 Really Obscure and Weird Scholarships" On this episode you will learnAbout some weird scholarshipsTo think outside of the box when searching for scholarshipsScholarships are as diverse as the people in this country(Bonus) Tips on keeping costs low in collegeShow Notes:Jim Wang, Wallet Hacks10 Really Obscure and Weird ScholarshipsBlog Entry on EpisodeMusic: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed

Kevin Ladd, C.O.O. of Scholarships.com joins Clepable to share about the scholarship matching tool, scholarships.com. On this episode you will learnWhat scholarships.com isWhy it is beneficialHow to use it(Bonus) essay tips for scholarship applicationsShow Notes:Scholarships.comScholarship checklistBlog Entry on EpisodeMusic: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed

On this first episode in our Scholarship Series we are joined by Brenda Dally, Director of Admissions at Cameron University. On this episode you will learnWhat scholarships areHow to applyWhen to applyHow to physically get the moneyWhat scholarships can be used for(Bonus) advice for people interested in winning them.Show Notes:Blog Entry for this EpisodeDepartment of Labor’s Free Search ToolMusic: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed

Welcome to Clepable, a podcast dedicated to getting people ready for a college experience without regret. On this episode you will learnWhat Clepable isWho is this podcast forWhat we will cover on this podcastWho you will hear fromWhy this is beneficial for youMusic: Blue Claw PhilharmonicArtwork: Homeseed