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Mickey Fitch

A little mail goes a long way…

by Mickey Fitch April 19, 2010 For College Parents

As a student affairs professional, I’ve spent many an hour working orientation fairs and booths, greeting and meeting new parents and their students. One of the questions I hear most from parents: “What can I do to help make college better for my student?” My answer is always simple: be supportive….and send mail.

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Spring(ing) into the last six weeks!

by Mickey Fitch March 29, 2010 For College Students
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As a student, I always really looked forward to the springtime. I attended University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for my undergrad and Minnesota State University, Mankato for my grad program.  These states fall into the category of “more winter than warm”, so once March rolled around, I always got really excited.  As temperatures rose, my concentration [...]

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Part two: Difference IS good!

by Mickey Fitch March 12, 2010 Difference is Good

This is a two-part series on helping scratch the surface of dealing with difference for the first time on campus. Here are some tips for the new student, as well as the family/hometown friends on how to help their student adjust to and embrace this newfound diversity on campus.

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