Welcome to our very first episode of the PFN Podcast Series! This episode introduces PFN and our first expert guest is Mirra Anson, Director of Academic Support and Retention. She shares how this information came to be and why the data and themes shared during this podcast series is beneficial for all parents and families! Mirra is also a PFN regular guest expert, sharing her "Data Dives" about each month's topic. The data she shares provides the context to each topic and why they are essential for student success.
Mirra Anson, Director of Academic Support and Retention
Resources from Episode 1
- Parent Family Calendar
- Academic Support and Retention
- Tutor Iowa - For all things academic support and success at the University of Iowa! This website allows students to search for academic support across over 20 different campus help labs, connect with private tutors, and learn more about academic success strategies
- Lexicon of helpful terms and abbreviations
- How to Excel@Iowa Handout - Given to students at Orientation, this PDF shares top strategies on how to be successful at the University of Iowa