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EDU 08 — A Smarter Way to Think About College

Quarter: Spring
Instructor(s): Louis E. Newman
Duration: 4 weeks
Location: Online
Date(s): Apr 13—May 4
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Mondays
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 6:00—7:30 pm (PT)
Tuition: $250
   
Refund Deadline: Apr 15
 
Unit(s): 0
   
Status: Registration opens Feb 23, 8:30 am (PT)
 
Quarter: Spring
Day: Mondays
Duration: 4 weeks
Time: 6:00—7:30 pm (PT)
Date(s): Apr 13—May 4
Unit(s): 0
Location: Online
 
Tuition: $250
 
Refund Deadline: Apr 15
 
Instructor(s): Louis E. Newman
 
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
 
Recording Available: Yes
 
Status: Registration opens Feb 23, 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
This course is not designed to help students or parents with the college application process. It does, however, provide fresh insights to help parents and students choose wisely, prepare thoughtfully, and embark on the college journey with confidence.

LOUIS E. NEWMAN
Former Dean of Academic Advising and Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Stanford

Louis E. Newman expanded the advising program at Stanford, 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. 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. He is the author of Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success.