The College Parent Podcast

Should Your Student Join a Greek Organization?

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On today's episode RDs Derian Hamblin and Jordan Cooper interview Kara Rex, the Assistant Director of Greek Life at the University of Georgia, and discussing whether or not your student should consider joining a Greek Life Organization during their college experience! 

The Costs of Going on a Semester Abroad

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On today's episode RDs Cody Cline and Shelby Delay interview Dr. Thandi Dinani the Director of Global Education at Belmont University and discuss all of the costs associated with signing up for a semester abroad, and what your student might get out of the experience for better or for worse!

Disordered Eating in the College Environment

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On today's episode RD Callie Edwards interviews both Campus Dietitian Kara Miller and Certified Counselor / Eating Disorder Specialist Laura Deneen and discuss disordered eating in the college setting, the best ways to support students experiencing this, and the resources parents and students can use to find healing.

Resources discussed:

 

National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

 

The Renfrew Center: https://renfrewcenter.com/

 

Anchored Counseling Co: http://www.anchoredcounselingco.com/

Renewed: https://renewedsupport.org

 

Questions You Should Be Asking on Admissions Tours

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On today’s episode, RDs Jordan Anderson and Jessica Rice interview Faith Vaughn, the Assistant Director of Admissions at The University of the South and discuss the types of questions your students should be asking while on college admissions tours. 

Understanding a College Athlete’s World

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Hannah Hanson and Katherine McCann interview Associate Athletic Director Renee Shultz discussing the realities of what it means to be both a student, and a college athlete, and how parents can best support their student in navigating this balancing act. 

What Not to Do as a College Parent: Part 2

This is part two of our series where RDs Cody Cline and Keaton Smith interview a whole host of higher ed professionals and discuss what parents should never do when supporting their college student. Interviewed today are Dr. David Sneed: Director of Growth and Purpose for Students, Debbie Sprang: Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Dr. Susan West: Vice President and Chief of Staff, and Dr. Jason Rogers: Vice President for Administration and University Counsel. All of our guests in this episode are parents and will share their wisdom from having college students of their own!

What Not to Do as a College Parent: Part 1

In this special episode, RDs Cody Cline and Keaton Smith interview a whole host of higher ed professionals and discuss what parents should never do when supporting their college student. Interviewed today are Joe Mankowski: Assistant Director of Athletics, Maren Bishop: Assistant Director of Student Care and Support, Ryan Holt: Director of Student Engagement, and Illeia Hook: former Director of Parent Engagement. 

Using the Wellness Wheel for Meaningful Conversations

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RD's Shelby Delay and Keylan Myers interview Hannah Peterson, LMSW and discuss how to use the wellness wheel to have meaningful conversations with your college student about their wholistic health! 

The Impact of Social Media on Your College Student

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! In today's episode, RDs Lis Bordulis and Katherine McCann interview former Rutherford County Tech coach, and current MTSU SGA assistant Caroline Huff and former collegiate YouTube influencer and Social Media Guru Meredith Edwards. They discuss social media pressures on college students and best practices to help them navigate these platforms!

Helping Your Freshman Prepare for Graduation and Beyond

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! In this week's episode RD's Jessica Rice and Kat Roshong interview Elizabeth Parolski from UMass Amherst and discuss what steps Freshmen can take to best prepare for their graduation and future in their first year of college!