Parent Orientation Leta Beard Senior Lecturer Marketing and International Business Michael G. Foster School of Business

Goal “Our goal is for every student to have the best learning environment and enable them to take on any challenge. We encourage the active interest and involvement of parents and families in their students’ experiences.” Parent & Family Programs washington.edu/parents

THIS POWERPOINT THEME  A UW color palette is built into this theme.  There are three layout styles and three designs in this theme: Purple, Gold and White Introduction My Background Parent Suggestions Student Tips for Success

My Background Student Undergraduate and graduate school Faculty Marketing and International Business Faculty Director – Undergraduate Women in Business, American Marketing Association Faculty Coach for Domestic and International Business Case Competitions Freshmen Collegium Seminar Study Abroad Faculty Director, MBA – Argentina, Puerto Rico Undergraduate – UW Rome Center, Exploration Seminar – Ireland Parent Two Sons – History and Business

Parent Tips Ground the helicopter Expect change (growth) major, maturity, friends, activities Be supportive (not critical) grades, relationships, challenges If local – invite friends to dinner or to hang out

1.Manage Time College is different than high school – pace, complex and challenging 2.Get Involved Student organizations (leadership), FIGS, Greeks, Dorms 3.Explore Different Academic Options Find your passion 4.Utilize UW Resources Academic advising, writing center, peer tutoring, career center, mental health 7 Student Keys to Success

5.Meet your Professors Office hours 6.Study Abroad Many different options, financial aid available, learn about how to become a better global citizen 7.Have fun and be safe Best years of one's life

Questions? Leta Beard