By: Peter G Levine

Peter G Levine
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 18:30:41 +0000

My child at OSU is struggling emotionally. I suppose this article suggests something will be done, but let me provide some suggestions. 1. Don't wait for a student-- who is is making it obvious to everyone they meet-- to find counseling... there should be a proactive recognition of the problem with a well defined course of action. The system for counseling has been sloooow and confusing. 2. Be careful with what seems to be an unending string of actionable emails to the student (many before they even start school!)-- emails that send them to difficult to navigate websites and confusing, complicated requirements. On one hand we say 'too much time in front of the screen is emotionally bad' and then the school forces them in front of the screen. OSU even demands they buy an additional screen (apple, natch.). I guess I expected better from a school that makes claims of excellence.