Chelsea Petree (PhD ’13) launches guide for parents of college students

Chelsea Petree, director of the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Parent and Family Programs, has edited “College Ready,” a guide to prepare parents and families during the transition to college, from the summer through the first visit home. Topics include balancing access needs and student privacy, how to have tough conversations, preparing students for adult responsibilities, packing, and supporting students through the first semester. Petree, PhD ’13, family social science, is a 2019 CEHD Rising Alumni Award winner.