From the Water Tower to the Ivory Tower: Helping Rural Students Transition to a Liberal Arts College

Media has often painted exaggerated pictures of both rural and college life. These stereotypes can influence how colleges and universities understand the rural students that arrive on their campuses and in turn shape what those students believe their life at college will be like. While rural students have similar experiences to other student populations, such as needing to build community on campus and making the academic transition from high school to college, the roots of the challenges they face as they navigate these experiences can be very different. This workshop will move beyond the stereotypes and focus on practical ways that liberal arts colleges can help rural students thrive on campus.

Presenter

Dr. Ashley Stone, Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director of the M.Ed. in Higher Education at Southern Methodist University

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Hosted by the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, “Sustaining Belonging: Webinars on Cultivating Inclusive Residential Colleges” blends research with concrete strategies to prepare staff and faculty to support the multiple dimensions of student identity and experience. These webinars unite colleagues across ACM member institutions to engage with subject matter experts on relevant topics to foster more inclusive, equitable, and welcoming campus communities for all students. 

Participation is free. Sessions will be recorded and available for viewing below. Participants are welcome and encouraged to eat lunch while attending these midday virtual sessions.