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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 (5th Edition): A Parent's Guide to Understanding the College Yearsby 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 Yearsby Marjorie Savage (2009)
When Your Kid Goes to College: A Parent's Survival Guideby 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