As the only association dedicated to student success through informed parent and family engagement, AHEPPP is proud to endorse College Ready: Expert Advice for Parents to Simplify the College Transition. This parent resource written entirely by AHEPPP members.
These authors are:
Kristin Austin, Ed.D., West Chester University of PA
Lady Cox, Ed.D., Auburn University
Libby Daggers, Texas A&M University
Maureen Hurley, Emerson College
Nicki Jenkins, University of Kentucky
Andrea Mitchen, University of Houston
Mark Pontious, Ph.D., Miami University
Christine Self, Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Stephanie Stiltner, University of Pikeville
Amy Swank, Bowling Green State University
Brie Jutte Waterman, University of Colorado Boulder
Benjamin Williams, Georgia State University
Kesha Williams, Johns Hopkins University
The book is edited by Chelsea Petree Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology. Each chapter addresses a top-of-mind concern and includes conversation starters to empower parents to feel fully prepared for anything. A comprehensive checklist helps families and students stay on top of summer to-dos. It’s a perfect complement to your family orientation written by experts you trust.
“This year, more than ever, it’s extra nerve-wracking for parents to think of launching their nearly-adult child into the world. College Ready provides practical guidance on what should be done during the summer, at drop-off, and throughout the first semester.” – Chelsea Petree Ph.D., Editor
Just in time for parent/family orientation the publisher, Wise Action, is making electronic versions available to AHEPPP in bulk. AHEPPP member schools will receive a 60% discount from the Amazon list price.
The bulk sale rate for AHEPPP members is:
25 to 200 copies: $3 per copy
201-500 copies: $2 per copy
500-1000 copies: $1.50 per copy
1001+ copies: $1 per copy
You will be provided with a customized website and a code for your parents to download. Bulk paper copies are also available at a slightly greater cost if you'd like to hand out in-person. If you are interested, please visit the book's website at https://collegeready.guide and email Dan Solomon at [email protected]. You are also welcome to direct questions to Lindsay McKinney at [email protected].
More about College Ready can be found at https://collegeready.guide