Posted by Matt Alley, Associate Director of Student Services Culture. The word we all throw around but rarely pin down. Everyone’s favorite catch-all, because it can mean everything … and sometimes nothing. We know it drives learning, behavior and the overall feel of a building. But it…

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Student Leadership Collaboration with Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan  Who we are  DMUM is a student-run nonprofit organization at the University of Michigan that raises funds and awareness for pediatric programs at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Despite the…

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Knowing that all schools handle the process and procedure of Homecoming differently, this list might not fit your program 100%, but a final checklist can’t hurt! The Week Before Homecoming Finalize Spirit Week Themes & CommunicationDouble-check themes are inclusive, clear, and promoted. Push reminders…

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The primary purpose of this document is to help provide context and build a working concept that advisers can use as you get back to business. No need to jump on every item on the agenda, but it will be here for you if…

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The Balanced Leader: A Path to Sustainable Success By: Colin Ripmaster, Deputy Executive Director MASSP As you step into leadership roles in your school, you’ve likely already felt the demands of juggling responsibilities—planning events, supporting peers, representing your class, and tackling unexpected challenges. It’s…

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It’s clear that our public education system should leverage the talents of high-achieving high school students to support underperforming elementary populations, especially considering the critical academic milestones in grades 3 and 4 and their impact on the trajectory of academic aptitude. With the growing…

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Homecoming Week Checklist for Advisers 1. Confirm Event Details Ensure all dates and times for Homecoming events (dance, parade, pep rally, spirit days) are finalized. Double-check venue bookings (gym, football field, parade route, etc.) are confirmed with the necessary staff and administrators. Verify security…

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It may seem odd that I am writing an article on the topic of period hygiene. I have to admit I wouldn’t have anticipated it to rise to the top of my list of concerns but it has … and why, you ask? Because…

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My entire life I have worked with technology, from Google Classroom for schoolwork to using my phone to connect to friends far and near. Therefore, I understand a lot of concepts in my life through the lens of technology. In this metaphor, I believe…

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BE with CVFC is a podcast crafted by a few of the college students that make up CVFC each month. Each episode focuses on a main theme, each playing off the level two camp curriculum, BE Goals. The members converse about the importance of…

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