Book cover for Connections Are Everything: A College Student's Guide to Relationship-Rich Education by Peter Felten, Leo M. Lambert, Isis Artze-Vega, and Oscar R. Miranda Tapia. An illustration of a female student in graduation cap and gown is surrounded by illustrations of various people (other students, professors, and many other people) -- all these people are connected by lines, forming a network.
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ISBN: 9781421443126

Johns Hopkins University Press, July 2023

Book Review in IJSaP

Three students and one professor from the University of Queensland (Australia) collaboratively review Connections Are Everything.

Chow, Marissa M. H., Ankita Patil, Gia Hao (Hao) Vo, and Kelly Matthews. 2024. “Book Review: Connections Are Everything: A College Student’s Guide to Relationship-Rich Education, by Peter Felten, Leo M. Lambert, Isis Artze-Vega, and Oscar R. Miranda Tapia.” International Journal for Students as Partners 8 (1): 284–87. https://doi.org/10.15173/ijsap.v8i1.5719.

ACUE Webinar

An hour-long discussion with Peter, Isis, and Leo by the Council of Independent Colleges and ACUE, from February 28, 2024. Free registration is required to view: Connections Are Everything: Fostering Campus Cultures of Learning, Belonging, and Thriving.

Teaching in Higher Ed podcast

Isis and Oscar discussed the book on the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast on September 7, 2023. Listen.

The Conversation

Building Relationships Is Key for First-Year College Students – Here Are 5 Easy Ways to Meet New Friends and MentorsThe Conversation, August 11, 2023

This brief article by all four authors is a great link to share with students, with practical advice for building relationships.

Chronicle of Higher Education – Teaching newsletter

Teaching: Help Students Unlock the Power of Human Connection on Campus” by Becky Supiano. Chronicle of Higher Education Teaching newsletter, July 27, 2023.

Becky Supiano included a discussion of Connections Are Everything in her weekly newsletter on teaching and learning.