parents orientation: arrival day 2014
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These are my slides from the parent orientation presentation at Acadia University on 30th August 2014TRANSCRIPT
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Welcome to
Acadia
August 30th 2014
Parent Presenta9on
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First year is a 9me of transi9on
…for students …and for parents How can we all work together to help ensure students succeed?
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Student
Parents Acadia
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Student
Parents Acadia
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Academic
Social Wellbeing
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Academic Challenges Varying class size Emphasis on cri9cal thinking Less 9me in class; more independent study Am I smart enough?
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It will be very different from High School Grades may drop (takes 9me to adjust) Trust them to be responsible Talk to them about how they will share grades with you
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Time management becomes increasingly important
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No-‐one will chase them to do the work
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The phone call….
Stressed phone call Week 5 or 6 Listen and acknowledge Offer reassurance Don’t let them come home
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We have many supports available to students ü Wri9ng Centre ü Math and Stats Help (MASH) ü Faculty Office Hours ü Academic Advisors ü Student Advisor in Student Services ü Disability Access Services ü Resident Assistants ü Student Resource Centre ü Tutoring ü Chaplain
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Students learn to balance social ac=vity and academics
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Form friendships, fallout and get annoyed by roommates
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Students get homesick The answer is not to come home Set regular check-‐in 9mes Ask us to check-‐in Encourage involvement in campus life
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You know your student well. You know what they like to do. Suggest ac=vi=es.
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Many rewarding volunteer ac9vi9es
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Residence Programs
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Do they know what supports are available to you at Acadia? Resident Assistants Residence Dons Student Health Centre Counselling Student Community Development Coordinator Friends Parents Acadia Pride Womens Centre
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Are you ea9ng well?
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Are you fi^ng in 9me to exercise?
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Get outside
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Maintain the balance
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Adjustment takes 9me and there are bumps in the road some9mes
It is ok: To struggle some9mes To make mistakes To feel sad We have many supports to help
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Do you know the supports available?
• Resident Assistants • Residence Dons • Student Health Centre
• Student Resource Centre (counselling)
• Safety and Security
• Friends • Parents • Acadia Pride • Womens Centre • Mental Health Club • “My wellness” website
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Safety and Security Work Closely with Student
Services Proactive policies
Immediate Response
911 connection
Town/Gown
On/off campus presence
Walk home service/shuttle
Building security
24/7
Emergency preparedness
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Many resources to help students succeed Some=mes tough to know when to ask for help Balance of academic, social and wellbeing helps
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Your rela=onship with your child will change Provide guidance and encouragement Empower your student to make responsible choices They are on a road to independence
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