Empower Radio : Empowering You for a Better Life!: How to Prepare and Help Your Child For College with Dr. Chelsea Petree

How to Prepare and Help Your Child For College with Dr. Chelsea Petree
================================================================================
Brent Carey on 16/07/2021 09:30:00
 
The first year of college is full of excitement and uncertainty. And this Fall
brings additional challenges and stress. Dr. Terri talks to Dr. Chelsea Petree,
Director of the Parent & Family Programs at Rochester Institute of Technology
(RIT), and the editor of the new book, "College Ready 2021: Expert Advice for
Parents to Simplify the College Transition." Each chapter is written by a
university official, who works with parents to enhance student success at the
collegiate level. The book is an essential guide to prepare parents and families
during the transition to college, and covers topics such as, packing, money,
staying connected, promoting responsible independence and supporting academic
success.
[Click Here to Listen]
Chelsea Petree (PhD) is the Parent & Family Programs Director at Rochester
Institute of Technology (RIT). Chelsea moved to Rochester in 2015 to establish
the Parent & Family Programs office, including developing a comprehensive parent
communications plan and implementing family events and engagement opportunities.
She has worked to establish a "parents as partners" culture at RIT, increasing
support of families across the institution. Chelsea serves as the President of
AHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education, where she is proud to lead the
organization and create new opportunities to support and build community with
its members. She is the editor of the book, "College Ready 2021: Expert Advice
for Parents to Simplify the College Transition."