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Parent and Family Meeting August 22, 2013

Parent and Family Meeting August 22, 2013. WHAT’S GOING ON?. During The Next Few Days…. Pick up their folders and hats at Sims Hall, Room 337 Thursday Dean’s Welcome Reception at 4pm in Lyman Hall Friday Chancellor’s Convocation at 10:30am in the Dome

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Parent and Family Meeting August 22, 2013

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  1. Parent and Family Meeting August 22, 2013

  2. WHAT’S GOING ON?

  3. During The Next Few Days… • Pick up their folders and hats at Sims Hall, Room 337 • Thursday • Dean’s Welcome Reception at 4pm in Lyman Hall • Friday • Chancellor’s Convocation at 10:30am in the Dome • Falk College Convocation (for students only) at 1:00pm • New Student Meetings (following the Falk Convocation) • Saturday & Sunday – • Meet with Peer Advisors at 10am • Schedule Adjustments with peers or faculty/staff

  4. How Does The Falk College Support Students?

  5. What’s A Peer Advisor & What Do They Do? • Contacted your student through email during the summer to introduce themselves • Meet with students on Saturday to answer general questions and to help with schedule adjustments • Gateway Leaders • Provide pre-registration support • Resource throughout their whole first year

  6. Academic Advisors • All students are assigned Academic Advisors in their major • Undeclared students’ Academic Advisors are in the Office of Student Services • Work with students to determine their areas of strengths (StrengthsQuest) and interests so they can declare a major.

  7. What’s a Gateway? • HSH 101 • Large Gateway Lecture Class taught by Dr. Joe Fanelli • Students also break down into smaller Gateway sections by major or undeclared status.

  8. The Falk College Office of Student Services • Your One Stop Shop

  9. The Office Of Student Services • Mission StatementThe Office of Student Services strives to provide a caring, comfortable and confidential environment where students can discuss academic, social and/or emotional concerns.  In addition, we provide advising for undeclared students and track all requirements for degree completion. • Our ApproachOur department uses a strength-based advising and counseling approach when working with students so we listen to your concerns, identify your strengths and challenges and work towards positive solutions.  We like to take a proactive (rather than reactive) approach to situations, both academic and personal, so we prefer to see students when their concerns first arise so we can work on solutions before a crisis occurs or things are “too far gone” to make an impact in the semester.

  10. General Student Support Services Typical issues that students talk to us about are: • Concerns with their classes/grades • Time management (fitting everything in and developing a balanced schedule for school and play) • Study and learning strategies • Learning disabilities (whether already diagnosed or suspected) • Relationship issues (roommates, friendships, romantic) • Depression and anxiety • Drug and Alcohol Issues • Homesickness • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity issues • Getting connected and making friends on campus • Lifestyle concerns (sleeping, eating, developing routines, etc.) • Health issues (personal and/or family) • We also collaborate with many other resources on campus and may connect you to them if it would be helpful for your particular concerns (see Campus Resources on our website)

  11. Specific Support Opportunities • Academic Learning Coordinators provide support to students with various disabilities • Skill Building and Support Groups (stress & time management, study skills, test anxiety • Support Counseling for students on academic probation • Facilitating referrals to other relevant services on campus or in the community

  12. How Can We Work Together To Promote Your Student’s Success?

  13. Your Relationship is Changing • You are moving from a Parent-Child to a Parent-Adult relationship • College students need to learn how to do things on their own and figure things out (problem-solving) • Will they always be successful and make the right decisions? • Maybe not, but our job and yours is to help them learn from their mistakes

  14. Some Tips to Promote Communication • Do communicate your caring and support • Do set up communication expectations • Do ask more general and open questions like What kinds of things did you do today? What kinds of things are you learning? • The goal is to get your child to have a two way conversation with you • Share what’s going on in your life • Don’t ask a lot of “parental type” questions • Help siblings stay in touch (e. g. Skype)

  15. Tips for Academic Success • Go To Classes (Duh!) • Time Management (Readings, Assignments, Studying, Preparing for Test & Projects) • Encourage them to talk directly to their Professors and/or Instructors, Teaching Assistants. Everyone has office hours or they can make an appt.

  16. Tips for Social Success • Join a club or organization • Connect with other students in your classes – find study buddies • Room and Dorm Mates • Participate in campus activities – speakers, movies, exhibits, sport and art events • Daily SU email newsletter • Participate in community activities

  17. What should I do as a parent if my child is having difficulties? • Listen, Listen, Listen…. • Provide support and ask them what they want to do. Help them talk it through • Offer “gentle reminders” • Tell them it’s okay to ask for help & encourage them to seek assistance before they get too lost or too far behind • Falk College Office of Student Services • Tutoring • Counseling/Mental Health/ Alcohol/Drug Services, Office of Disabilities

  18. What Info Can Be Shared With Parents? • SU complies with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) to maintain the confidentiality of student records • Students can give consent for parents to view their grades through MySlice • Generally, students will need to sign consent forms to share other information with parents • However, parents will be notified in emergency situations or if the well-being of a student is in question

  19. When To Say Goodbye • Usually after lunch on Friday. Students will be heading to College Convocations and Departments Meetings • They need time to meet people in their dorms and get organized for classes on Monday.

  20. Parental Support • Check out the Parent Link on our website • Contact the Parents Office at 443-1200 • Check out their website at http://parents.syr.edu • Family Weekend is Nov 1-3.

  21. Questions and Sharing • Other Questions or Concerns? • Advice from parents who have already been through this.

  22. Dean’s Reception • Please attend the Dean’s Welcoming Reception in the Lyman Rotunda (across from Bird Library) from 4 to 5pm.

  23. Chancellor’s Convocation • In the Carrier Dome on Friday at 10:30am

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