June Post: Positive outcomes associated with Helicopter Parents

Many of us are in the midst of welcoming new families to our respective campuses. During this time, much of our energy is geared toward helping not only students but many parents and family members also understand campus culture, expectations, and traditions. As we continue to work with parents, it is helpful to know that recent research has suggested high levels of parental involvement correlates with students having positive college experiences.

Visit the College Board's webpage http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/plan/getting-ready/155044.html to learn more as well as the benefits of parental involvement and a discussion about keeping a healthy balance. The webpage also includes a quiz for parents to assess their level of involvement.

This information might be helpful to use as you help parents and family members create positive relationships with their college students and the campus community.