Parents Orientation: Arrival Day 2014
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Welcome to Acadia August 30 th 2014 Parent Presenta9on
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These are my slides from the parent orientation presentation at Acadia University on 30th August 2014
Transcript of Parents Orientation: Arrival Day 2014
Welcome to
Acadia
August 30th 2014
Parent Presenta9on
First year is a 9me of transi9on
…for students …and for parents How can we all work together to help ensure students succeed?
Student
Parents Acadia
Student
Parents Acadia
Academic
Social Wellbeing
Academic Challenges Varying class size Emphasis on cri9cal thinking Less 9me in class; more independent study Am I smart enough?
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
Time management becomes increasingly important
No-‐one will chase them to do the work
The phone call….
Stressed phone call Week 5 or 6 Listen and acknowledge Offer reassurance Don’t let them come home
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
Students learn to balance social ac=vity and academics
Form friendships, fallout and get annoyed by roommates
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
You know your student well. You know what they like to do. Suggest ac=vi=es.
Many rewarding volunteer ac9vi9es
Residence Programs
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
Are you ea9ng well?
Are you fi^ng in 9me to exercise?
Get outside
Maintain the balance
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
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
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
Many resources to help students succeed Some=mes tough to know when to ask for help Balance of academic, social and wellbeing helps
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
