Student and Academic Life 101 | Merit Weekend 2017
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The document provides information for parents about supporting their student's transition to college at the University of Kentucky. It outlines many campus resources available to students and important dates for orientation programs like K Week in August and AlcoholEdu/Haven online courses. The document discusses common concerns students may face in their first year and encourages the use of academic and wellness resources. It also provides details about the Parent and Family Association and upcoming events like Family Weekend in October.
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Student and Academic Life 101 | Merit Weekend 2017
- 1. SAL 101 Introduction to Student and Academic Life and Student Success
- 2. Student and Academic Life • Bias Incident Support Services • Campus Recreation & Wellness • Chellgren Center • Community of Concern • Counseling Center • Dean of Students Office • Disability Resource Center • First Generation Initiatives • Fraternity & Sorority Life • Gaines Center • K Week • Leadership Education • Off-campus Student Services • Parent and Family Association • Residence Life • Service Learning • Stuckert Career Center • Student and Academic Support • Student Center • Student Conduct • Student Financial Wellness Center • Student Organizations & Activities • Transitions & First-Year Programs • UK 101 Academic Orientation Course • Violence Intervention & Prevention Center
- 4. June and July • Getting ready • Setting up a new living space • Some fear and anxiety • Time for goal-setting conversations • What resources does your student anticipate needing?
- 5. Why take UK 101? • Learn how to succeed in college • Small class setting • 1 credit hour • Students who take UK 101 are more likely to become sophomores. Topics include: • Time management • Financial literacy • Campus resources • Stress and wellness • Academic expectations
- 6. Parent & Family Association • Open to all parents, guardians, grandparents, and family members • Membership is FREE! • See the brochure in your folder to activate your free membership, and stop by the PFA table to pick up free goodies!
- 7. PFA Programs and Services • Cat Chat emails • K Week reception • Family Weekend: Oct. 6-8 • Student events – First Day of School Photos – Big Blue Thank You • Parent Advisory Council • Website, Facebook, and Twitter • And more!
- 8. Contact the Parent and Family Association Office of Transitions and First-Year Programs 109 Miller Hall 859-257-2752 parents@lsv.uky.edu www.uky.edu/parents
- 9. AlcoholEdu and Haven • AlcoholEdu – substance abuse education • Haven – sexual assault and violence prevention • Important Dates Monday, July 17 – Site goes active Monday, August 21 – Deadline for Part One Monday, October 23 – Deadline for Part Two • Students who do not complete these programs will have an academic hold placed on their accounts. • Students will receive an email with more information – they need to check their UK email regularly!
- 10. August
- 11. August • Homesickness • New living situation • Responsibility • Forming new relationships • Maintaining old relationships • New academic environment
- 12. Counseling Center 106 Frazee Hall 859-257-8701 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Phone consultations Walk-in assessments 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. www.uky.edu/counselingcenter
- 13. K Book New Student Handbook • Written by students for students • Merit Weekend students will receive a copy by mail in late summer. • Addresses student experience both in and out of the classroom • Used in many sections of UK 101
- 14. K Week: August 18 - 22 Five days designed to help students transition to UK: • Second step in orientation process • Attendance taken at some events • Activities for families • K Teams • More information coming this summer • www.uky.edu/KWeek • KWeek@lsv.uky.edu
- 15. Getting Involved
- 16. September
- 17. September • Time management • Balancing academic and social • Encourage use of campus resources • Encourage staying on campus • Make plans to attend Family Weekend in October
- 18. A National Problem National statistics on college student alcohol abuse (ages 18-24): • 1,825 deaths • 690,000 assaults • 97,000 sexual assaults
- 19. Our Response • Wellness Workshops – Educational programs geared toward developing holistic wellness while emphasizing the role of substance abuse • Recovery Community – Provides support for students in recovery for substance dependency in what can be a high-risk environment – Encourages non-recovery peers to become allies • Youth Outreach – Allows college students to serve as role models for community youth through programs and events – Helps decrease the social expectation of high-risk drinking and substance use while in college
- 20. Student Leadership Opportunities • Student Wellness Ambassadors – c.hoffman@uky.edu – www.uky.edu/recwell • Financial Wellness Coaches and Educators – MoneyCATS@uky.edu – www.uky.edu/ financialwellness
- 21. Contact Student Health & Well-Being 230D McVey Hall 859-257-9687 www.uky.edu/wellness Drew.Smith02@uky.edu
- 22. October
- 23. October • Increasing academic stress • Encourage use of academic resources • Midterm exams and final drop deadline • Office hours • Meet with academic advisor • Complete FAFSA for following year
- 24. Family Weekend Schedule of events includes: • Friday check-in • Family Weekend tent party • Keeneland • UK football game • A Taste of the Kentucky Doughnut Trail • Lunch at Spindletop • Athletic and cultural events • Exploring Lexington • Much more! October 6 – 8, 2017 Book hotels now!
- 25. • AlcoholEdu and Haven Part One • August 21 • Move-in • August 12, 17, or 18 • K Week • August 18 – 22 • Family Weekend • October 6 – 8 Pop Quiz: Important Dates
- 26. November
- 27. November • Increasing academic pressure • Procrastination • Looming deadlines • Stress • Encourage good personal wellness • Students need to take responsibility and ask for help.
- 28. December
- 29. December • Stress of final exams • Returning home for break • Discuss expectations for break • Communicate about break plans and holidays • Encourage stress-reducing activities
- 30. Final Exams and Stress Relief Final Exams Schedule www.uky.edu/Registrar/finals.htm
- 31. Final Exam What are seven things you and your student need to take care of between now and the start of the fall semester? Complete AlcoholEdu and Haven Part One by August 21 Activate your free Parent and Family Association membership Read the K Book new student handbook Get ready for move-in and K Week in August Check UK email – IMPORTANT!! Have important goal-setting conversations Make plans to attend Family Weekend – book your hotel! Course Evaluation
Editor's Notes
- Need new Crunch Brunch picture Old URL doesn’t send people where it needs to now…is there a shortened URL that will remain up-to-date and not be semester specific?