The Ultimate College Experience

Many individuals have the opportunity to attend college, but not everyone makes the most of it. During this presentation, Paul shows current as well as college-bound students how to make this period a defining chapter of life. Paul speaks from his own experiences of being the president of his college fraternity, vice president of the student body, a baseball letterman and a student orientation director. He demonstrates effective ways of: (1) communicating successfully with roommates; (2) developing a true balance between social activities and academics; (3) establishing effective study habits; (4) becoming involved in campus organizations and activities; (5) managing finances; (6) having the best time of your life; and (7) surviving different types of relationships. Having the privilege of attending college is an everlasting experience. Students will be encouraged to make the best of each situation that is presented and to remember that a good education is powerful.

The Greek Influence

Making the decision to become involved in the Greek community is a major step for anyone. The opportunity to learn and exercise a variety of skill sets while developing and maintaining healthy relationships are just a few benefits of the entire process. To make your own campus chapter more relevant and successful, Paul shares a number of his own personal successes and failures as the president of his fraternity while intertwining the following: (1) the power of influence; (2) the perception of your chapter; (3) becoming actively involved in campus activities; and (4) developing strong skill sets. The significance of the sorority and fraternity experience has powerful implications for success in life far beyond the campus. Each individual who wears the letters of a Greek organization must always remember the great responsibility for the generations he or she represents.

Are You Puzzled by the Puzzle of Life?

We all have dreams and ambitions; however, at times it is easy to become baffled and challenged by the jigsaw puzzle of life. Paul takes the precepts outlined in his national best-selling book, Are You Puzzled by the Puzzle of Life? and gives participants a user friendly roadmap for making sense of their life-puzzle. Paul illustrates four basic concepts that enable us to make the best out of each opportunity while navigating through the ever-changing puzzle of life: (1) the power of choice; (2) all you have is your name; (3) perception is reality; and (4) you only live once. Each day we are given the chance to encourage people through positive actions and reactions. Paul will remind the attendees that we will all leave some type of mark on the world around us.

Parental Involvement – What a Difference It Makes

According to the National Education Association, when parents choose to be involved in their children’s education positive results occur. From improved student achievement to reduced absenteeism, parental involvement is critical for the longevity of success in our education system. During this interactive presentation, Paul encourages open discussion and shares a number of pertinent ideas and concepts such as: (1) defining true parental involvement; (2) parental involvement is imperative; (3) sustaining and encouraging parental involvement; and (4) communities, parents and teachers as allies. Enlisting the aid and support of parents provides a better chance to develop the social, emotional and academic growth of children. Paul reinforces these and other ideas related to the importance of what takes place in the classroom and what takes place at home.