About Us
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Bridgette G. Cassidy, Ph.D.
Dr. Bridgette G. Cassidy earned her doctorate from the University of Florida. She has many years of experience in higher education supporting new and returning students in completing their college programs.
As a first-generation college student herself, Dr. Cassidy understands the power of community outreach and has spear-headed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by recruiting students from underrepresented groups, working with underrepresented students in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Her experience as a professor, advisor, and administrator is the inspiration for Next Semester Consultation. Consistent across her various roles in higher education, Dr. Cassidy observed first-generation, new college students and non-traditional students face challenges in navigating the college and university environment.
She has developed a series of hands-on workshops that help students transition to college or university. Through the services offered by Next Semester Consultation, Dr. Cassidy hopes to help students meet their educational goals and improve their overall quality of life.
25
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
As a first-generation college student herself, Dr. Cassidy understands the power of community outreach and has spear-headed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by recruiting students from underrepresented groups, working with underrepresented students in the undergraduate early childhood education program, and the Master of Arts in Early Childhood Programming and Development at the University of Delaware. Her experience as a professor, advisor and administrator is the inspiration for Next Semester Consultation. Consistent across her various roles in higher education, Dr. Cassidy observed first-generation and new college students face challenges in navigating the college and university environment.
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
Personalized planning for individuals or small groups, supporting college readiness and successful transitions.
PRIVATE GROUPS
Intensive workshop prepares high schoolers and returning students for college with skills, tools, and autonomy importance.
ANNUAL WORKSHOPS
Online program equips high schoolers and returning students for college, focusing on first-year success skills.
Philosophy/Values
We focus on clarifying the college transition process, guiding new students, returning students, and parents through the first year, and teaching the skills necessary to help students adjust, persist, and complete college.
Students will learn:
- The importance of autonomy in college success,
- How to use college tools and resources to successfully navigate their college experience, and
- The importance of communication to their college success. And much more!
