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Parent/Family Outcomes 1)Understand Campus Resources 2)Understand UT’s Expectations of Students 3)Info to Support Your Student’s Goals 4)Able to Empower Your Student 5)Build an Affinity for UT = YOU are a Trusted Advisor/Resource

College Experience Teaches… Appreciation for Diversity Leadership Creativity Critical Thinking Teamwork Cultural Awareness Appreciation for service, different/new ideas, and points of view

Students Involved in College… Graduate at a higher rate Do better academically Learn marketable skills Have a better college experience Graduate on time

Student Transitions Study Skills Time Management Staying Healthy Making Good Choices Making Friends Independence Money Management

Family Transitions Separation Staying Connected Financial Being Supportive While Letting Go Transition from parent-child to adult-adult relationship

Time of Transition Foster student development and personal responsibility; encourage independence Your student still NEEDS you! Start the conversation today

Parents/Families Reinforce and Add Value to Orientation Messages Forms of Communication Cell Phones Texting Social networking Snail Mail

Why Families Contact Institutions 1)Financial/Billing = Rocket Solution Central 2)Health & Safety = UTPD, Office of Health Promotion 3)Academic Reasons = Academic College 4)Career Planning = Career Services 5)Physical/Mental Health Concerns = Med Center, Counseling Center, Accessibility 6) Housing/Roommate = Residence Life

Financial Matters Discuss financial responsibility with your student over the summer Establish a budget Consider a local bank (joint acct): Huntington Rocket Card funds July 10 (Bills Viewable) – Health Insurance, Parking, Meal Plans – Contact Rocket Solution Central for help! August 10: Payment Due Date

Health & Safety Safety Office of Health Promotion Health/Medical Services Counseling Center Student Rec Center Office of Accessibility

Student Academic Success Use Resources Ask for Help – EARLY Get to Know Faculty; Office Hours Time Management Skills Study Skills Communicate! College = Full-Time Job!

Academic Support Tutoring Writing Center Career Services TRIO Study Abroad/Away/Camp Adventure Academic Advising

Things to Do… Sign up for Family Listserv Review Family Folder & Checklist Review Orientation Presentations/Videos Finalize Processes (financial, etc.) Attend Parent & Family Day: October 20, 2012