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Parent & Family Connections Phone: 419.530.2124 E-Mail: familyconnections@utoledo.edu Website: www.utoledo.edu/parentwww.utoledo.edu/parent Sign up to receive e-newsletters!
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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
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College Experience Teaches… Appreciation for Diversity Leadership Creativity Critical Thinking Teamwork Cultural Awareness Appreciation for service, different/new ideas, and points of view
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Students Involved in College… Graduate at a higher rate Do better academically Learn marketable skills Have a better college experience Graduate on time
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Student Transitions Study Skills Time Management Staying Healthy Making Good Choices Making Friends Independence Money Management
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Family Transitions Separation Staying Connected Financial Being Supportive While Letting Go Transition from parent-child to adult-adult relationship
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Time of Transition Foster student development and personal responsibility; encourage independence Your student still NEEDS you! Start the conversation today
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Parents/Families Reinforce and Add Value to Orientation Messages Forms of Communication Cell Phones Texting Social networking E-Mail Snail Mail
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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
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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
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Health & Safety Safety Office of Health Promotion Health/Medical Services Counseling Center Student Rec Center Office of Accessibility
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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!
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Academic Support Tutoring Writing Center Career Services TRIO Study Abroad/Away/Camp Adventure Academic Advising
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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
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