Colgate Family Talk Series

Campus subject experts and experienced parents provide insight on topics to help support their emerging adults as they enter and navigate college.

Alcohol & Other Drugs

A conversation with Stephen Elfenbein, alcohol and drug services counselor; Lou Kaminski, assistant dean of student conduct, Ellie Marotta' 25, a Shaw Wellness Institute ambassador, and Amanda Mullenax, community opioid outreach coordinator BRiDGES-Madison County Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse

 

Preparing For More Independence

Featuring Melissa Sporn P’22, a clinical psychologist with a speciality in emerging adults, and Dawn LaFrance, assistant vice president of Counseling and Psychological Services

Transitions at College

Featuring Sarah Jones, associate dean for administrative advising, and Kerra Hunter, associate dean and director of International Student Services



Supporting Student Health

Featuring Dr. Ellen Larson ’94, director of Student Health Services

Eating and Nutrition at College

Featuring Allison Bowers, Colgate’s registered dietitian



Supporting First-Generation Students

Featuring RaJhai Spencer and Tabisha Raymond, Director and Assistant Director of the First@Colgate program

Managing Safety and Emergencies

Featuring Joe Hernon, associate vice president for emergency management, campus safety, and environmental health and safety, and Terri Stewart, director of campus safety

Full Playlist: Family & Parent Videos


What topics would you like to see covered in our series? Send an email to parents@colgate.edu.

Special Events

A panel of experts share insight about the mental health challenges that college students may be facing, how families can support them, and how students can help each other. We recommend that students and their families watch it together and discuss what resonated with each of them.

Information Sessions

Learn about the programs, opportunities, and processes for planning an off-campus study experience. For first-year and sophomore families.