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Will Going to College Actually Set Your Student Back?

April 19, 2022November 11, 2022Jace Bower

For years, college has been regarded as the stepping stone to a great career, a higher salary, and a fulfilling life. It’s been marketed as the threshold of the American…Continue readingWill Going to College Actually Set Your Student Back?

How Servant Leadership Empowers Young Adults to Be People of Influence

March 29, 2022November 11, 2022Jace Bower

You’ve probably heard the term “servant leadership” before. It’s a model of leadership that places more emphasis on service than on top-down authority. It’s based on distinctly Christian principles. Leadership…Continue readingHow Servant Leadership Empowers Young Adults to Be People of Influence

Here Are 5 College Alternatives to Traditional Higher Education That Move Students Forward For Less

March 9, 2022November 11, 2022Jace Bower

College alternatives to traditional higher education are numerous. Let’s examine just a handful of them. A generation or two ago it was unheard of to not go to college if…Continue readingHere Are 5 College Alternatives to Traditional Higher Education That Move Students Forward For Less

Should College Make Students Feel Comfortable?

February 8, 2022November 14, 2022Jace Bower

This week I read a thought-provoking article from Inside Higher Ed. The article describes the programs being initiated by a few colleges and universities to provide some students with extra…Continue readingShould College Make Students Feel Comfortable?

3 Questions to Maximize Your Student’s Gap Year

August 11, 2021November 15, 2022Jace Bower

Last weekend, while running errands, I saw a lot of families doing back-to-school shopping. It’s about that time of year. While many high school graduates are also preparing to go…Continue reading3 Questions to Maximize Your Student’s Gap Year

Community-Building Requires Skill, Here’s Your Practice Turf

July 14, 2021November 15, 2022Jace Bower

One of my favorite quotes comes from American novelist Kurt Vonnegut: “What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to…Continue readingCommunity-Building Requires Skill, Here’s Your Practice Turf