February 2008

Seasonal Student Issues: February There’s a seasonal ebb and flow when it comes to student issues. Here are a few things your student may be experiencing this month: More...

Spirituality on Campus: The Search for Meaning & Purpose What are students experiencing spiritually on campus these days? More...

Helping Your Busy Student Put Things in Perspective If your student seems caught up in a frenzy, there are a few discussion points you can tap into. More...


February Celebrations to Share February is full of celebrations that you can share with your student! More...

Alternative Spring Break Possibilities More and more students are choosing to participate in alternative break trips to do community service More...

Federal Tax Incentives for Education-related Expenses According to the Department of Educations's Federal Student Aid page, the following are available for this tax season... More...


Freshman to Senior - 4 year Career Plan: Guidelines to help students plan their career from freshmen to senior. More...


Logan, UT: Safest Metropolitan Area in the Country USU students have a renewed reason to feel safe, as Cache Valley was named the safest metropolitan area in America for the second time in three years. More...

Eating Disorders The transition into college life brings new anxieties, feelings and emotions, along with a newfound sense of control over how one treats his or her body... More...

Warning: Prescription Drugs Available Online-Without a Prescription! How do college students access supplies of Oxycontin, Librium, Valium, Vicodin, Adderall, Ritalin and Xanax when they don't have a prescription... More...

Making Smart Choices About Alcohol College is all about choices. And some of the most important choices your student will make this semester involve alcohol. More...

Utah State University Ranks in Top 10 in Value Utah State University is among the best values in the country, according to the May/June 2004 issue of Consumer's Digest. More...

Notes on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) This law, commonly referred to as the Buckley Amendment, (1) provides that students will have access to inspect and review their educational records and (2) protects the rights of a student to privacy by limiting access to the educational record without express written consent. More...

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