When someone new comes over to our house, my parents drag out a video of me from the fourth or fifth grade. In the video, I introduce myself and tell everyone that my favorite subject in school is math.

I grew up in a high-crime area in suburban Baltimore. Violence, drugs, and alcoholism were rampant — a fertile recruiting ground for street gangs.

Important stats on costs and benifits of going to college.

A part of every National Conference that focuses attention on the important work of AISES is our collective pause to recognize extraordinary accomplishments of our members. Congratulations to all the 2018 award winners!

National Conference sessions give AISES members, sponsors, and exhibitors an engaging platform for sharing their knowledge, wisdom, and experience. For many attendees, learning from session presenters as they offer information on specialized topics is one of the best parts of a National Conference. In Oklahoma City, there was truly something for everyone in a wide range of sessions. Here’s a sample of just some of them.

Conquer the clock to improve your effectiveness and increase productivity

Work smarter, not harder, and you’ll be well on your way to academic success

A little give and take can go a long way toward reaching a satisfactory compromise

Finding a path to compromise is half the battle

There’s no doubt that despite challenges like chronic economic disparity and a shortage of capital (both start-up and expansion), the number of Native American–owned businesses is growing across the board.