Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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(#150) Connecting With Students: Principles of Student Success

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

Creating a conducive college classroom climate does not happen by accident. It happens on purpose.  “If only my students were motivated to learn!” Perhaps you have heard that lament. Sometimes the discussion devolves into a search for “techniques” to move … Continue reading →

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(#149) Are You Unique? Well, Isn’t That Special!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

Demonstrate what you have done (what action you have taken) rather than getting caught up in hyperbole. Words matter. What we say, how we say it, why we say it, and when we say it create a message.  Whether you … Continue reading →

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(#148) Finding Your Kokomo

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

The calendar provides a gentle reminder of the many people and experiences for us to enjoy and embrace. My favorite time of the year is spring. Each day becomes more vibrant: flowers brightly blooming, ocean water warming, and the sunshine … Continue reading →

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(#147) Consistency

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

Intentional growth, evaluated experience, and consistency are keys to personal development. In this month’s issue of Success Magazine, publisher Darren Hardy conducted an interview with leadership guru John C. Maxwell.  They focused on the topic of personal development—what it means … Continue reading →

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(#146) Do You Have The “Goods”?

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

For my readers this week, I would love to hear how you implement the GOOD life. Last week’s blog post looked at placing people over technology. I related a lesson learned from a former student (Vik) I had run into … Continue reading →

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(#145) People Before Technology

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

The doctor has spoken; the prescription is simple. What a wonderful reminder—for all of us. In their book Generation on a Tightrope, Arthur Levine and Diane R. Dean assert that our newest generation of college students is more connected and … Continue reading →

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(#144) College Retention and Persistence: Ask the Correct Questions

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

Before we can solve a problem we have to ask the right questions. Today I facilitated a workshop session at the 32nd Annual Conference on the First-Year Experience.  We examined why students stay in college and why they might leave … Continue reading →

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(#143) It’s Not Rocket Science!

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

What examples do you have? When would you like to tell someone “Hey, it’s not rocket science!” You’ve heard the cliché It’s not rocket science! Or perhaps a variation of the same theme that states This ain’t brain surgery!  Each … Continue reading →

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(#142) One More Word to Censor?

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

Are there words we should never say? Are there words we should never hear? And who makes that decision? Back on August 22, 2010, I posed the following questions on this blog: Are there words that we should NEVER say … Continue reading →

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(#141) Reimagining Education for Students and Their Communities

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

We need a fresh set of eyes on how to make education work for the benefit of the students and the communities in which they live. Arthur Levine and Diane R. Dean’s study of college students over a six-year period … Continue reading →

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