Parent Information Session UBC Okanagan Campus Parent Conference 2015 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A O K A N A G AN CAMPUS

Overview Review some frequently asked questions Give you some information Provide some resources T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A O K A N A G AN CAMPUS

Top Questions from Parents 1. Are they going to be safe? 2. Are they going to be happy? 3. Are they going to be successful? 4. Changing Roles 5. Finances T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A O K A N A G AN CAMPUS

Are they going to be safe? Architecturally designed campus and buildings On campus – blue phones “Safe-”walk program Campus Security present 24/7 Health Resources on campus and extended medical coverage UBC Alert T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A |O K A N A G AN CAMPUS

Are they going to be happy? It’s our sincere hope that the answer is yes Rollercoaster of emotions: Monthly Tips Collegia Program Peer Mentor Program Residence Life Campus Life Athletics & Recreation T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A O K A N A G AN CAMPUS

Are they going to be successful? First Year Drop Resources: Faculty Academic Advising Study Groups Supplemental Instruction Counselling Math and Science Assistance Center Writing Center Librarians Early Alert T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A O K A N A G AN CAMPUS

Changing Roles Third Party Authorization Trust your intuition T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A O K A N A G AN CAMPUS

Finances 1. A university education is a four or five year Investment 2. There are on campus resources for budgeting assistance and emergency assistance 3. Part-time Employment – no more than 12 hrs per week 4. Specific Resources 5. SSFS 6. Housing T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A O K A N A G AN CAMPUS

Staying in Touch ? Facebook / Skype / Texting / Instagram / Twitter / Google Hangout / G –Talk Letting Go (5 th Edition): A Parent's Guide to Understanding the College Years by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger (2009) Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money by Helen Johnson and Christine Schelhas-Miller (2011) You're on Your Own but I'm Here if You Need Me: Mentoring Your Child During the College Years by Marjorie Savage (2009) When Your Kid Goes to College: A Parent's Survival Guide by Carol Barkin (1999) A larger list is available for those interested T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A O K A N A G AN CAMPUS

Thank You! TAKE AWAYS This is a campus where we send our own children – we believe in the value and the community. We want what you want – happy, healthy, successful students. Your role is changing but it is important that you keep on being there. Connect with us if you are concerned. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A O K A N A G AN CAMPUS