EDU 08 — A Smarter Way to Think About College
Quarter: Spring
Instructor(s): Louis E. Newman
Date(s): Apr 3—Apr 24
Class Recording Available: No
Class Meeting Day: Thursdays
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 6:30—8:00 pm (PT)
Tuition: $245
Refund Deadline: Apr 5
Unit(s): 0
Status: Registration opens Feb 24, 8:30 am (PT)
Quarter: Spring
Day: Thursdays
Duration: 4 weeks
Time: 6:30—8:00 pm (PT)
Date(s): Apr 3—Apr 24
Unit(s): 0
Tuition: $245
Refund Deadline: Apr 5
Instructor(s): Louis E. Newman
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Recording Available: No
Status: Registration opens Feb 24, 8:30 am (PT)
College is an exciting time of growth and opportunity—but supporting your student’s path can feel daunting. The constant buzz from admissions offices, private counselors, and test-prep companies has never been more intense. This course provides parents with reliable guidance on evaluating college choices and empowering students to make the most of their college education. Led by the former dean of academic advising at Stanford, the course will help you focus on what truly matters for success, both academically and personally. The course will cover the following topics:
- Setting meaningful goals
- Selecting a school, cutting through misconceptions and pressures
- Examining the leap to college-level thinking
- Offering strategies to support your student’s well-being, independence, and personal growth
Stanford Continuing Studies has lowered the tuition for this course as part of our mission to help broaden opportunities and access to higher education.
LOUIS E. NEWMAN
Former Dean of Academic Advising and Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Stanford
Louis E. Newman, during his time at Stanford, expanded the advising program, promoted a holistic approach to academic advising, and advocated for liberal education. He is the John M. and Elizabeth W. Musser Professor of Religious Studies, emeritus, at Carleton College, where he taught for 33 years. During his tenure at Carleton, he also served as associate dean of the college and as director of the Perlman Center for Learning and Teaching. Textbooks for this course:
There are no required textbooks; however, some fee-based online readings may be assigned.