Although I completed my doctorate almost four years ago, this is the first time I have had the chance to reflect on my doctoral journey.  If there is a quote to sum up my experienc[...]

My mom died before seeing me graduate with my PhD. It was the single most defining moment in my journey to becoming Dr. Farley. I began my program with so much enthusiasm and excit[...]

In my previous life as an admissions counselor at a small private institution, nothing concerned me more than allowing students to register late just so that we could meet our enro[...]

What are the needs of a first year student? At the moment, I am working with a grant funded program at Austin Community College (ACC). We focus heavily on the needs of first year s[...]

Congratulations to those who are earning master’s and doctoral degrees this spring! I applaud you. (Go to the ceremony. Hoods are cool.) If you’re just getting started in a program[...]