STUDENT AFFAIRS & THE DEAN OF STUDENTS: A Partnership with Families

Partnership Shared goals – Academic success – Develop skills to find and succeed in a career – Contribute to society Provide a supportive environment for learning Provide challenges and opportunities for growth

Student Development ACADEMICS SocialHealthCultural Life & Career Planning Political Emotional SpiritualFinancial

Students spend hours a week in class Students should spend 2 hours studying for every hour of class: hours a week Students with work-study and part-time jobs: up to 20 hours a week Student life outside the classroom complements classroom learning Residence Life Living Learning Communities Student engagement opportunities

Social Meeting new people Acclimating to roommates and floormates Developing life- long friendships Setting boundaries and limits Intimate relationships

Health Seeking health care when needed Eating and sleeping well Learning how alcohol and drug use impacts their goals Engaging in safer sex practices, if sexually active

Cultural Learning about and from others who have different experiences Sharing one’s own history, culture and experiences Understanding one’s own privilege Living in a city Appreciating the arts

Life & Career Planning Living independently Developing time management and organization skills Setting priorities Exploring career interests Internships and work experiences Developing a sense of optimism

Political Better understanding the world around them Being active and engaged global citizens Formulating and sharing an opinion Taking a stand Helping others

Emotional Developing emotional intelligence Managing “normal” emotional challenges Break-ups, homesickness, roommate disagreements Identifying when they need help Seeking and using support and resources Moving toward adulthood and independence

Spiritual Practicing, exploring, questioning faith Being comfortable with ambiguity Reflecting on, accepting and embracing life’s challenges Coping with death and change

Financial Managing their own money Understanding student debt Participating in financing their education Consider purchasing tuition insurance: ht tps://

Challenges & Opportunities Taking advantage of involvement opportunities Developing leadership skills Attending campus events Talking with roommates and others in class Living in the gray

Student Affairs/Dean of Students Student advocacy Work closely with faculty and staff Provide referrals to Suffolk resources Inform faculty of student absences for a week or more Grant leaves of absence Respond to student academic grievances Manage student crises Support students of concern Administer the Community Standards

Talking with You About Your Student FERPA is a federal law that requires Suffolk University to protect students’ education records We may inform parents/guardians of: – Alcohol or other drug violations – Health and safety emergencies – Loss of on-campus housing or interim suspension We do not inform parents of grades

Buzzing Around

College Helicopter Parent Yes, mom. I told you I’m fine on my own at college….. Hey, could you log on and find my schedule, order my books and call and wake me up when it’s time for class?

Helping Your Student Fly Be a reference librarian – know campus resources Practice coaching – role play how students can advocate for themselves Pause before calling or texting them or us Empower students to advocate for themselves

Homework This Summer Discuss expectations for: – Grades, visiting home, – budget and working, – Student-parent communication Teach: – Laundry, healthy decisions, – coping strategies, planning ahead Practice: – Phoning and texting less, asking for help, independent decision-making, planning

Suffolk Family Resources Suffolk Scoop Newsletter SuffolkCHAT Events Suffolk University Parent Guide Suggested Reading List

Homecoming October 23-26, 2014 FallFest Suffolk Student Talent Show Night at the Boston Children’s Museum Tours Athletic Games

Resources Student Affairs – 12 th floor, 73 Tremont Street, (617) Counseling Center – 5 th floor, 73 Tremont Street, (617) Suffolk Police – Donahue Lobby, (617)

For More Information Contact Student Affairs & Dean of Students Ann Coyne, Senior Associate Dean of Students Elizabeth Ching-Bush, Assistant Dean of Students 73 Tremont Street, 12th Floor (617) Office