families in transition: checklists, tips and resources for transitioning students and families
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Families in Transition: Checklists, Tips and Resources
for Transitioning Students and Families
Darby Plummer Director, ‘Cane Success Center
One-on-One Advising to address any challenges that you may face during your undergraduate years
Financial Concerns
Academic Challenges
How to Get Involved
Need time away from the University
Charting path to Graduation
Kim Martin, LCSW Outreach Coordinator, Counseling
Center Confidential Individual, Group, Couples
Counseling
Brief Assessment
Psychiatric Services
Clinical Care Coordination
Psychological Testing
Outreach & Consultation Services
Emergency Services
National Data College Students Over 80% of college students report feeling overwhelmed by all they had to do in the
past year (http://www.acha-ncha.org/docs/ACHA-NCHA-II_ReferenceGroup_ExecutiveSummary_Spring2012.pdf)
51.9% of freshman undergraduates reported finding it somewhat or very difficult to manage their time effectively (http://www.heri.ucla.edu/yfcyPublications.php)
65% of freshman undergraduates frequently or occasionally felt lonely or homesick and 50% frequently or occasionally felt isolated from campus life (http://www.challengesuccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ChallengeSuccess-DoYouKnow-College.pdf)
More than 25% of college students have been diagnosed or treated for a mental health condition (http://www.acha-ncha.org/docs/ACHA-NCHA-II_ReferenceGroup_ExecutiveSummary_Spring2012.pdf)
Nearly half of young adults who stopped attending college because of mental health related reasons did not request accommodations or mental health support (www.nami.org/collegereport)
The W Curve-First Year of College
UM Counseling Trends 2014-2015
25% of the undergraduate student population accessed Counseling Center services
Top 5 reported student client concerns:
Anxiety
Depression
Relationships
Substance Abuse
Adjustment
Tips and Checklists
For students, going to college can mean….
For families, sending a child to college can mean…
Saying many good byes Missing your childMoving out and/or leaving town Feeling left behind New experiences Having more free time New stressors Changing relationships at home Academic independence Transition from manager to consultantFinancial independence Loss of controlSocial independence Having to trustMore responsibilities Negotiating rules - curfew, drinking,
dating
Adapting to Changing Family Dynamics Communicate expectations before school begins
Develop plan for consistent communication
Set healthy boundaries
Be honest
Trust the process
Adapting to Changing Family Dynamics Resources
Chaplains Association 305-284-6088
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/dean_of_students/university_chaplains_association
Resident Assistant 305-284-4505
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/residential_life/about_us/employment/student_staff/resident_assistant/
Student Counseling Center 305-284-5511
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/counseling_center/
Trusted Faculty or Staff 305-284-2211
http://www.miami.edu/index.php/facultystaff/
Fellow ’Canes
Student Group Advisors
Adapting to Changing Family Dynamics
If Challenges Occur … Ombudsperson
305-284-4922
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/ombudsperson/
Dean of Students Office 305-284-5353
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/dean_of_students/
High School vs. College
High School vs College
Attendance Mandatory vs VoluntaryTime Structured by others vs Self-managed
Extracurricular ActivitiesNeed permission from others vs
You must decide whether to participate or not and how much time will be spent in these pursuits
Daily RoutineProceed from one class to the next -
spending approximately 6 hours in class each day (30 hours per week) vs
Time between classes and schedule varies - usually averaging only 12-16 hours in class each week
Student ResponsibilitiesYou can count on parents and teachers to
remind you of your responsibilities and to guide you in setting priorities vs You must balance your responsibilities and set your own priorities.
Teachers/ProfessorsWill approach you if they believe you need
assistance vsProfessors are usuallly open and helpful, but most expect you to initiate contact
if you need assistance
Study HabitsYou may study outside of class as little as 0-
2 hours a week vsYou need to study at least 2 to 3 hours outside of class for each hour in class. Note: If you are taking 12 credit hours, this is 24-36 hours of study per week
Tests Frequent and covers small amounts of material vs
Infrequent and cover large amounts of material, may be cumulative and you, not the professor, are responsible for organizing and understanding the material
needed to prepare for the test
GradesInitial test grades, expecially when they
are low, may not have an adverse effect on your final grade vs
Watch out for your first tests. These are usually "wake-up calls" to let you know what is expected - but they also may account for a substantial part of your course
grade. You may be shocked when you get your grades.
Graduation RequirementsYou are not responsible for knowing what
it takes to graduate vsGraduation requirements are complex and differ from year to year. You are
expected to know those that apply to you.
Guiding PrincipleYou are usually told what to do and are corrected if your behavior is out of line vs
You are expected to take responsibility for what you do and don't do and to understand the consequences of your decisions
* Above, based in part on a pamphlet prepared by Old Dominion University with funding from the Virginia Department of Education
Academic Success Take Responsibility for your learning
Be Assertive
Go to class EVERYDAY
Know the Syllabus
Be on time
Engage with your peers
Find a Study place
Treat College like a job
Set Goals
Evaluate the Fit of your Major
Academic Success Resources
Professors Per individual class
http://www.miami.edu/index.php/facultystaff/
Teaching Assistants Per individual class
Academic Advisors Per individual school
http://www.miami.edu/admission/index.php/virtual_counselor_faqs/how_do_i_contact_an_academic_advisor/
Academic Fellows 305-284-6641
http://www6.miami.edu/provost/oae/positionD.html
Peers
Planner Apps
iStudiez Pro
Evernote
Notella
SelfControl – blocks websites for certain periods of time.
Academic Success If Challenges Occur…
Academic Resource Center 304-284-2800
http://umarc.miami.edu/arc/About.html
Writing Center 305-284-2182
http://www.as.miami.edu/writingcenter/
Tutoring 304-284-2800
http://umarc.miami.edu/arc/Tutoring.html
Toppel Career Center 305-284-5451
http://www.sa.miami.edu/toppel/mainSite/
‘Cane Success Center 305-284-1807
http://www.miami.edu/index.php/cane_success_center/
Social Success Get out there! Get Involved!
Take care of yourself and others
Ease into things gradually
Engage with your peers
Expect and address challenges
Explore your Spiritual Side
‘Cane Buddy
Social SuccessResources
Department of Student Activities 305-284-4351
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/student_center_complex/
Butler Center for Service and Leadership 305-284-4483
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/service_and_leadership_center/
Peers
Housing and Residential Life 305-284-4505
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/residential_life/
Canes After Dark http://www.themiamihurricane.com/tag/canes-after-dark/
‘Canes Care for ‘Canes 305-284-4922
Social Success If Challenges Occur …
Counseling Center 305-284-5511
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/counseling_center /
Dean of Student’s Office 305-284-5353
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/dean_of_students /
‘Cane Success Center 305-284-1807
http://www.miami.edu/index.php/cane_success_center /
‘Cane Buddies http://umstudentactivities.orgsync.com/
University Trouble Shooters 304-284-2800
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/ombudsperson/what_is_a_university_troubleshooter/
Health and Wellness• Be aware and mindful
• Expect and prepare to for ups and downs
• Go to Doctor and Dentist for regular check ups
• Evaluate the fit-friends, interests, etc…
• Be physically active
• Participate and prioritize-know your limits
• Explore new interests and places
• Eat regular balanced meals
• Stay Connected to support system and ask for help when needed
• Establish sleep routine
Health and WellnessResources
Student Health Services 305-284-9100
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/student_health_center/
Wellness Center 305-284-8500
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/wellness_center/
Student Counseling Center 305-284-5511
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/counseling_center/
Chaplain’s Association 305-284-6088
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/dean_of_students/university_chaplains_association
Dining Services 305-284-3584
http://www.miami.edu/finance/index.php/auxiliary_services/dining_services/
Health and Wellness
If Challenges Occur… University Police
305-284-2211
http://www.miami.edu/ref/index.php/umpd/
Dean of Students Office 305-284-5353
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/dean_of_students
Ombudsperson 305-284-4922
http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/ombudsperson/
’Cane Success Center 305-284-1807
http://www.miami.edu/index.php/cane_success_center/
Kim MartinUM Counseling Center
(305) 284-5511Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30AM –
5PMTues & Thurs 8:30AM – 7
PM
Darby Plummer‘Cane Success Center
(305) 284-4500Mon – Fri 8:30AM-5PM