Receiving a phone call from your college student with a problem can be a distressing situation. Your first instinct is to jump to their rescue and solve the problem for them. However, it’s crucial to remember that these moments are an opportunity to provide them with your support and guidance, not fix-it skills. As your [...]
Sending your student off to college is an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for both of you. As your student begins their journey at Missouri Western, it’s essential that you work to maintain a strong connection with them. Here are some tips to help you stay connected and support your student during their first semester. Frequent [...]
Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are the heart of campus life. These groups go beyond the classroom, allowing students to explore their interests, discover new passions, and make lifelong friends. Being a part of these organizations promotes a well-rounded experience, fostering personal development in addition to academic achievement. The initial weeks on campus are a pivotal [...]
Your student may be asking themselves what is the purpose and meaning of life or what does their future hold. These answers will look different for everyone and is a personal journey to discover these answers. Spiritual wellness relates to our sense of life meaning and purpose. it includes possessing a set of guiding beliefs, [...]
Each year on April 22, Earth Day provides individuals with the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment and support for the environment. This can routinely be seen through volunteering to clean up a physical area, working in a community garden, and/or committing or re-committing to recycling. College students have the opportunity, though, to expand their holistic [...]
As the spring semester comes to a close, your student is likely anticipating the start of their summer break. While it's tempting to spend the entire summer lounging around and catching up on much-needed rest, there are plenty of reasons why you should encourage your student to make the most of their time off. Here [...]
Griffon 360 encourages people to view health and wellness from a holistic perspective. Intellectual wellness is one of the eight dimensions and is demonstrated by the ability to think creatively and find ways to expand knowledge. It is one of the keys to a well-rounded student. There are many components to intellectual wellness including the [...]
Submitted by Dr. Jerri Arnold-Cook, Director Career Development Center Blum Union 210, careercenter@missouriwestern.edu, (816)271-4292 You don’t often hear about occupational wellness. When you read or hear about wellness, traditionally the first thing many people think of is their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, or financial well-being. I always find that interesting because occupational wellness focuses [...]
As your student advances through their college career, they are transitioning from childhood to adulthood and beginning to make decisions that will shape their future. Setting and clarifying goals is an essential part of this process to ensure their future success and fulfillment in both personal and professional settings. Here are five tips to help [...]
Contributed by Patty Lashbrook My name is Patty. I am a non-traditional freshman with a very unique perspective. I am just wrapping up my first semester of college, but I am quite a bit older than most of my classmates. What makes this perspective unique? I am both a college freshman and a parent of [...]
