Christina Herrick’s Post

🌞 Summer is near, and it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll best engage your families who will be headed to your campus this fall. We've got an invaluable resource for you: our free Summer Toolkit designed specifically for colleges working with families of incoming students! 🛠️ It includes everything you need to effectively communicate with parents and ensure their students show up on campus ready to thrive. Don't miss out on these essential features: ✉️ Template emails for seamless communication 📝 Content topics tailored for family engagement 📅 Step-by-step guide to create your communication plan Get started today and set your incoming students and their families up for success.

For over a decade, I've had the privilege of guiding students in crafting standout college application essays. Many students find it challenging to express their unique stories, fearing their experiences aren't compelling enough or unsure of what admissions committees truly seek. Meanwhile, parents often feel overwhelmed in their efforts to offer support. That's where I come in! Join my Free Virtual Masterclass to discover simple yet powerful techniques for writing memorable essays that captivate admissions officers. 🗓 Date: Tuesday, October 29 🕒 Time: 5:30-6:30 pm PST 📍 Register: https://lnkd.in/gguBXbXQ  (Zoom link provided upon registration) ✨ What You’ll Learn: - How to confidently articulate your personal journey - Identifying and presenting experiences that highlight your individual strengths - Key insights into what college admissions are really looking for - Strategies to make your essay not just read, but remembered Let’s transform the daunting task of essay writing into an exciting opportunity to shine and make a lasting impression. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gguBXbXQ Feel free to share with any student or parent who might benefit from this session. Looking forward to helping you and your teen unlock theirstory!

Excited to be one of the Keynote Speakers for this momentous event!!! Please join me for a fun-filled, educational experience you'll never forget as I address student engagement. My session is entitled "If Instruction Isn't Engaging, I Quit." These are the words of our students if we fail to engage them during instruction. Don't miss what everyone will be talking about!! https://lnkd.in/eNGKpSWh

"Proud to have created this video capturing the highlights from our New Student Introductory Meeting! 🎬✨ From inspiring speeches by our faculty members to insightful words from senior students, this event was a great start for our new students. 💬👩🎓👨🎓 A big thank you to everyone who made this event a success! 💪🎥 #HigherEducation #WelcomeNewStudents #VideoEditing #EventHighlights"

You want your audience to see your video content and think, “Finally, a school that understands my family’s needs!” Whether it's a virtual campus tour, heartfelt testimonials, or exciting glimpses into extracurricular activities, videos let your school's culture shine and can help attract prospective families. Read Cheril's latest article about using video content to drive enrollment at the link. https://hubs.ly/Q02pw9_R0

If you're keeping an eye on the CITL blog this semester, you'll be seeing my name quite a bit! I kicked off the semester by writing about fostering #growthmindset, and this week I'm spotlighting #officehours. Take a look below, and come have snacks and chats with me next week! https://lnkd.in/g4umY8kr ("I Built It, but They Won't Come: Constructing Effective Office Hours Spaces") https://lnkd.in/gmtDtEZS ("Growth Mindset: A Key to Student Success")

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15 Things New College Parents Should NEVER Do (hosted by me). Sign up to get access to the live event and recording. Register here: http://bit.ly/3XJhqFx #college #classof2024 #helpmeharlan #event #parenting

Here's our new Happiness Workshop for Grad Students pub, along with access the the full pdf.

🎤🎧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 🗣️ Norman Jones, vice provost and dean for undergraduate education Take a listen and explore the strategies, programs and innovations that educators employ to foster a culture of achievement and empowerment among their students.