Supporting Transitions Calendar

A Guide for Parents and Families 2012-2013 • The Division of Student Affairs

ISSUESStudent and Family

HELP?How Can Families

TALK?Can We

(Conversation starters for you and your student)

• Helpyourstudentunderstandthatchangeisexciting,butitcanalsobestressful.Whetheryourstudentisafirst-timeortransfercollegestudentorlivingoffcampusforthefirsttime,acknowledgetheimpactofchangeinhisorherlife.

• Letyourstudentknowbywhatyousayanddothattheirimportanceinthefamilyhasnotchanged,butyourinteractionsmaychange.

• Planatimewhenyouandyourstudentcansortthroughincominginformationandtakeappropriateaction.

• Dialogueaboutexpectationsregardingacademics,studentemployment,friends,livingarrangements,finances,andotherimportanttopics.

• Beawareofyourownandyourstudent’semotionalupsanddowns.

• EncourageyourfirstyearortransferstudenttosignupforaFirst-YearMentoringProgramorTransferMentoringProgram.Moreinformationcanbefoundatwww.otp.colostate.edu.

Preparation for College

Julycanbeamonthfilledwithmixedemotionsasyourstudentpreparesforcollege.Itcanbeabusyandexcitingtimeasyouandyourstudentpackandshopforschool.Ontheotherhand,itcanalsobeatimewhenfamilymembersandstudentsexperiencefeelingsofsadness,nervousness,oranxiety.Familiesshouldbeawareofthemanyemotionalupsanddownsofthistime.Increasecommunicationwithyourstudentanddiscussyourconcernsandexpectationsforthecomingmonths.Check out the parent and family website for more information and great resources: http://parentsandfamily.colostate.edu/.

• Howareyoufeelingabouttheupcomingschoolyear?

• Whataresomechallengesyouthinkyoumightfacethisyear?

• Arethereanygroupsororganizationsyouarethinkingofjoining?

WelcometotheRamFamily!Manyofyouattendedanon-campusPrevieworNextStepOrientationpriortoyourstudent’senrollmentandmetoneofusduringtheParent&FamilyTransitionsSession.BlancheHughes,VicePresidentofStudentAffairs,JodyDonovan,DeanofStudentsandExecutiveDirectorofParentandFamilyPrograms,andKaceeCollardJarnot,AssistantDirectorofParentandFamilyProgramsareapartofalargerteamdedicatedtosupportingstudents’learninginandoutoftheclassroom.Wearepartnerswithyou,focusedonyourstudent’ssuccess,academicexcellence,andultimately,graduation!

Thiscalendarservesasa“handbook”forparentsandfamilies.Itincludeshelpfulinformationregardingtypicalmonthlystudentissuesandconcerns,deadlines,programs,andstrategiestosupportstudentsthroughouttheirColoradoStateUniversityexperience.Eachpagealsoincludessuggestionsforkeepingthelinesofcommunicationopenbetweenyouandyourstudent.ThispublicationisjustonecomponentofourcomprehensiveParentandFamilyProgramatColoradoState.Pleasevisittheparentandfamilywebsiteathttp://parentsandfamily.colostate.edutoseethevastsupportservicesandinformationavailabletoyou.Weencourageyoutousetheseresourcesbecauseweknowyouplayanintegralroleinyourstudent’ssuccessatColoradoStateUniversity.

We’dliketohighlighttheRAMFAMAssociationasanexcellentwaytolearnmoreaboutCSU,contributeyourtimeandtalentstoimprovingprogramsandservicesforprospectiveandcurrentstudentsandtheirfamilies,andbeconnectedtotheUniversity.Oneparententhusiasticallyshared,“beingapartofRAMFAMallowsmetogettheinsider’sinformationandbeinvolvedwithoutmystudentfeelinglikeI’mhovering.”DatesandtimesofthemonthlymeetingsaswellasadescriptionoftheRAMFAMprioritiesareprintedinthiscalendarandarelistedonline.

Inclosing,youhavetwodirectliaisonswiththeUniversity:JodyDonovanandKaceeCollardJarnot.Weareavailablebyphoneat(970)491-5312,email([email protected]@colostate.edu)orinperson(201AdministrationBuilding).Wecananswerquestionsorconnectyoutootherswhocanprovideadditionalassistanceregardingyourspecificquestionsorconcerns.ThankyouforsharingyourstudentwiththeColoradoStateUniversitycommunityandwelookforwardtointeractingwithyouduringyourstudent’sacademiccareer.

Sincerely,

BlancheHughes

Left to right: Kacee Collard Jarnot, Blanche Hughes, and Jody Donovan

Jody Donovan andKacee Collard Jarnot

Parent and Family ProgramsPhone:(970)491-5312

E-mail:[email protected]

[email protected]

Location:201 Administration Building

VicePresidentforStudentAffairs JodyDonovanDeanofStudents/ExecutiveDirectorofParentandFamilyPrograms

KaceeCollardJarnotAssistantDirectorofParentandFamilyPrograms

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• Talkwithyourstudentabouthowoftenyouwillcommunicatebyphone,letter,textmessageoremail.

• Talkaboutvisitshomeorfamilyvisitstocampus.Thistendstochangesemesterbysemester.

• Ifyourstudentislivingintheresidencehalls,encouragehim/hertogettoknowtheResidentAssistant(RA).Ifyourstudentislivingoffcampus,encouragehim/hertogettoknowtheirneighborsandvisitOff-CampusLifeintheLoryStudentCenterfortipsonhowtobeagoodneighbor.

• EncourageyourstudenttoparticipateinRamWelcomeactivitiesfourdaysbeforeschoolstarts.Gotowww.ramwelcome.colostate.eduforalistingofthisyear’sevents.

• Reassureyourstudentthatadjustmentsarecommonandexpectedforfirst-yearandcontinuingstudents.

• Encourageyourstudenttolookintojoiningafraternityorsorority.RecruitmenthappensinlateAugustorearlySeptember.Formoreinformation,visitwww.csugreeks.colostate.edu/.

• Establishorreestablishexpectationsforbudgetingandfinances.

• RegistertoattendHomecoming&FamilyWeekendOctober5-7,2012andencouragegrandparents,siblings,etc.toalsoattend.

Transition

Collegeisatimeoftransitionforstudentsandfamilies.Yourstudentmaybefeelingabitoverwhelmedwiththecampus,newandunfamiliarservices,differentpoliciesandprocedures,anewroommate(s),andfewfamiliarfaces.Changesforfamilymemberswhoarestayingathomecanalsocauseconcernforyouandtherestofthefamily.Frequentphonecalls,emails,textmessagesorletterswillhelpeveryoneinthistimeoftransition.Returningtocampusbringsaboutchoicesanddecisionsregardingnewrelationships,academicandsocialchallenges,aswellasopportunities.

Acknowledgingthethreephasesoftransitionmaybehelpful:lettinggooftheold,theneutralzoneinbetween,andthenewbeginning.CheckoutWilliamBridges’Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changesasahelpfulresource.

•Howwasyourfirstweekofclasses?

•Canyoufigureoutorunderstandtheobjectivesofeachofyourclasses?

•Tellmeaboutyourfriends…


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• Askyourstudentifyoucancometovisitandgooutfordinnerifyouarenearby.Besensitiveaboutyourstudent’sschedule.

• Reassureyourstudentthatfeelingoverwhelmedisnormalforstudentslearningtomanagenewacademicdemandsandpersonalresponsibilities.

• Suggestexplorationofopportunitiesforinvolvementintheresidencehallorastudentorganization.YourstudentcanasktheirRAaboutinvolvementopportunitiesinthehalls,and/orcanvisittheSLiCEOfficetolearnaboutthevarietyofwaystogetinvolvedatCSU!

• Talkhonestlywithyourstudentaboutfamilyissues,butavoidcreatingguiltbecauseheorsheisnotathomeoravailabletohelp.

• Anticipatethatyourstudentmaycallhometoletoffsteam,shareworriesorsortthroughsituationsoutloud.Usethesemomentsasopportunitiestoletthemdotheirownproblem-solvingbylistening,askingquestions,andaffirmingyourbeliefintheirdecisionmaking.

• Isyourstudentoryourstudent’sroommatestrugglingwithdepression?VisittheCSUHealthNetworkwebsiteandclickontheMentalHealthlink(www.health.colostate.edu)forideasonhowtosupportyourstudent.

Safety

HelpingyourstudentstaysafeisahighpriorityforfamiliesandColoradoStateUniversity.Thereareseveralwaysyoucanencourageyourstudenttotakepersonalresponsibility:

• Advisethemtolocktheirdoorswhentheyleavetheirrooms,apartments,housesandcars.

• Checkyourhomeownersinsurancetoseeifitcoverspropertyinyourstudent’sresidencehallroomoroff-campusresidence.Ifnot,purchaserenter’sinsurance.

• Remindyourstudentnottoleavevaluablesinplainsightorunattendedinvehiclesorrooms.

• EncouragethemtousetheCSUPoliceDepartmentSafewalkprogram(491-1155)iftheyareoutlateatnightoncampus.

• Remindyourstudenttousesafepracticeswhensurfingtheinternet.EncourageyourstudenttousesoundjudgmentandnotpostpersonalorincriminatinginformationonsocialnetworkwebsitessuchasFacebook,MySpace,etc.SeetheACNSAcceptableUsePolicyatwww.acns.colostate.edu.

• Howdoyoudecidewhensomethingisn’tsafeforyouoryourfriends?

• Whatcommunitiesand/orgroupshaveyougotteninvolvedwithoncampus?Ifyouhaven’tgotteninvolvedyet,haveyoufoundgroupsyouwouldbeinterestedinjoining?


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17RoshHashanah(begins at sundown)

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• AttendHomecoming&FamilyWeekendactivities,October5-7,2012.

• Conveyyourconfidenceinyourstudent’sabilitytonavigatethiscomplexenvironment.

• EncouragecontactwiththeSLiCEOffice,locatedintheLoryStudentCenter,tobecomeinvolvedhelpingothersinthecommunity.

• Acknowledgethatyourstudentmaybesadaboutmissingfamilybirthdaysandholidaycelebrations.

• Remindyourstudentofprevioussuccessinmakingfriendsandhavingrelationships.

• EncourageyourstudenttoapplytobecomeanOrientationLeaderorRamWelcomeLeader.

• TheservicesprovidedbyParent&FamilyProgramsaremadepossiblethroughtheParentsFund.IfaCall-A-Ramcallercontactsyou,pleaseconsidermakingadonation.

• Bysophomoreyear,yourstudentshouldbegintoselectamajor,refinecareeroptions,andbegindefiningtheirpurpose.Encourageyourstudenttoparticipateinthemanyemploymentfairs,workshops,andservicessponsoredbytheCareerCenter.

• Byjunioryear,yourstudentshouldseekaninternshipexperienceintheircareerfield.TheCareerCentercanassistyourstudentinthisprocess.

• Bysenioryear,yourstudentshouldattendCareerFairsandGraduateSchoolFairstogainexposuretoalloftheopportunitiesthatawait!

Credit Cards and Student Employment

Manycollegestudentshavecreditcardsandcheckingaccounts,andhavingacreditcardforemergenciesmaybeagoodidea.Creditcardcompaniesfeelthatstudentsareagoodriskandwillinundatestudentswithapplicationsassoonastheyarriveoncampus.Creditcardsandtheirpitfallscanbecomeaseriousconcern.Talkwithyourstudentabouthowtochooseacreditcard,anddiscussthevariousinterestrates,applicationandannualfees,etc.Also,talkabouthowheorsheintendstopayforexpenses.Studentemploymenthasbeenshowntoassiststudentsinstructuringtheirtimeformoreproductivity.TheAmericanCouncilonEducationstatesthatfull-timestudentswhoworklessthan14hoursaweekaremorelikelytostayincollegethanthosewhoworkmorethan15hoursaweekorwhodon’tworkatall.

•Whatdoyouandyourfriendsdoforfun?

•Whathaveyounoticedaboutyoursleepingpatternsthisyear?

•Whatskillsdoyounowknowyouneedtobeabetterstudent?


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17AlternativeSpringBreakInformationalMeetings(SLiCEWebsite)

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• Encourageyourstudenttovisitprofessorsduringofficehourstogethelpordiscussacademicperformance.

• Ifyourstudentseemstobedepressedoranxious,encouragehim/hertotalktoacounseloratCSUHealthNetwork.

• Shouldyoubecomeawarethatyourstudentisusingalcoholasawayofdealingwithstress,suggestthathe/shegatherinformationandtalktoacounselororstaffmemberatCSUHealthNetwork.

• Encourageyourstudenttoachieveasenseofbalanceincludingahealthydiet,adequatesleepandexercise,andrelaxation.

• FrequentlysharewithyourstudentthatyoutrustthemtomakegoodchoicesandthatthemajorityofCSUstudentsarealsomakinggoodchoices.Thepowerofpositivemessagesismuchstrongerthanfearordistrust.

• Encourageyourstudenttoreadthecampusnewspaper,The Collegian,andseekorganizationsoractivitiesthatinteresthimorher.

• Bysenioryear,studentsshouldhaveacurrentresumelistingpart-timeemploymentandinternshipexperiences.CareerCounselorsareavailableattheCareerCenterintheLoryStudentCenter.

Communication and Involvement

Youhaveanewroleasaparentorfamilymemberofacollegestudent;youarebecomingamentorforyourstudent.Heorshewillbeencounteringadultresponsibilitiesandchoicesandyoucanbecomeatrustedadviserintheprocessofmakingthosedecisions.Anessentialpieceofmentoringiseffectivecommunication.Trytolistenwithoutevaluationorjudgment.Listenwithout“fixing”theproblem.Takenoticeofverbalandnonverbalbehavior.Askingopenendedquestionswillencouragedialogueandassistwiththeadjustmenttothesenewroles.Askyourstudentaboutinvolvementoncampus.Researchindicatesthatstudentswhoareinvolvedoncampusaremoreinvestedintheircollegeexperience,havehighergrades,andarebetterpreparedforlifeaftergraduation.Atremendousamountoflearningtakesplaceoutsideoftheclassroom.

•Areyouworriedaboutanyofyourfriends?Whatresourcesareavailableforthem?

•Whatareyoudoingtostayhealthy?


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• Reassureyourstudentthatthenextfewweekswillbestressfulandchallenging,butyouaretheretosupporthim/her.

• Beawarethatstudentsmaynotearnthesamesuperiorgradesincollegethattheydidinhighschoolorwhentheircourseswereeasier.

• EncourageyourstudenttoapplytobecomeanRA,ASCSUsenator,RamWelcomeLeader,orofficerinastudentorganization.

• Offersupportbyphoning,textmessaging,sendingemails,orvisitingcampusifyoucan.However,avoidputtinganotherdemandonhis/hertimeunlessabsolutelynecessary.

• Sendacarepackagewithenoughtreatsforyourstudenttosharewithfriends,roommates,orclassmates.

• Tensionsareoftenarehighduringthefinalexamperiod,encourageyourstudenttoavoidmakinganimportantdecisionsduringthistime.

• Encourageyourstudenttoreservenextsemester’stextbooksthroughtheCSUBookstore.

• Makesureyourstudent’svoiceisheard!Encourageyourstudenttoparticipateinassessmentstoprovidefeedbackoncampusservicesandacademicexperiences.

Coming Home for Winter Break

Decemberisahecticmonthforyourstudent.Whenfinalexamsarefinished,manystudentsheadhomeforthewinterbreak.Theymayhaveconcernsabouttheirfamiliesandhowtheywilladjusttoroutinesathome.Itisimportanttodiscussexpectationswithyourstudentbeforehe/shereturnshomeforwinterbreak.Prepareyourselfandotherfamilymembersthatthestudentwhoreturnsmaynotbethestudentyousentofftocollege.Itmayhelptorenegotiatecurfewhoursandfamilyresponsibilities.Itisanimportanttimeofadjustmentforeveryoneasyourfamilygrowsandchanges.Discussionsandfamilymeetingsbeforeandafterthestudentreturnscaneasetheadjustmentforallfamilymembers.AlsonotethatsomestudentschoosetoremaininFortCollinsoverwinterbreaktoworkand/orsavemoney.Talkwithyourstudentaboutthesedecisionsaswell.

•Doyoufeelitisyourresponsibilitytoaddressyourfriends’drinkinghabits?Whyorwhynot?

•WhatareyoudoingforyourselftoensureyoustaywellduringFinalsWeek?


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• Congratulateyourstudentonhisorheracademicsuccessesandprogresstowardgraduation.

• Encourageyourstudenttotakearenewed,invigoratedlookatnewclassesandpotentialclassmatesasopportunitiesfornewconnectionsandimprovedacademicperformance.

• Ifyourstudentisseekingresourcesorhasconcernsregardinganaspectoftheiridentity,haveyourstudentutilizeoneofthestudentdiversityprogramsandservicesoncampus.Theyinclude:ElCentro;Black/AfricanAmericanCulturalCenter;Asian/PacificIslanderCulturalCenter;NativeAmericanCulturalCenter;WomenandGenderAdvocacyCenter;Gay,Lesbian,Bisexual,TransgenderResourceCenter;andResourcesforDisabledStudents.TheMen’sProjectishousedwithintheWomenandGenderAdvocacyCenter.

• Discusswithyourstudenttheacademicandtutoringservicesavailableoncampusiftheydidnotdoaswellastheyhadexpectedtheprevioussemester.ThedirectoryofcampustutoringservicescanbefoundonTheInstituteforLearningandTeaching(TILT)website.ClickontheTutorialProgramslinkat:http://tilt.colostate.edu/learning/tutorialPrograms/index.cfm.

Changing Majors and Possible Internships

Nowthatyourstudenthascompletedfallsemestercourses,changingmajorsmaybeonhis/hermind.Thisoftencreatesworryandconcernonthepartofbothyouandyourstudent.Choosingamajorisadifficultprocess.Thiscanbeagoodopportunityforyourstudenttoexploreinterestsanddeterminewhathe/shereallywantstostudy.Yourstudentmayalsobenefitfromaninternshiporotheremploymenttohelpdeterminecareeroptions.Nationalstudiesestimatethatstudentschangetheirmajorsseveraltimesduringtheircollegeyears.Itisimportanttorememberhowever,thatstudentsaremorethantheirmajors.Thebestwaytoprepareforacareeristogetasoundeducationandgaincareer-relatedexperiencethroughinternships,communityservice,part-timejobsandcampusinvolvement.EncourageyourstudenttocontactanacademicadviserandtheCareerCentertoexplorethevarietyofavailableoptions.

•Whatareyourrulesifyoudecidetodrinkalcohol?

•HaveyouvisitedtheStudentRecreationCenter?Whatareyourfavoriteareas/equipmentthere?

C reatedin2009,theColoradoStateUniversityRAMFAMAssociationismadeupof

volunteerparentsandfamilieswhoserveasliaisonstoColoradoStateUniversityandrepresentparentsandfamilymembersofundergraduatestudents.BroughttoyoubytheParentsFund,theAssociationmeetsregularlytodiscussissues,learnmoreaboutUniversityprogramsanddevelopmentsaffectingstudents,andassistinplanningprogramsandeventsthatinvolveCSUparentsandfamilies.

RAMFAM’sprimarygoalsaretosupportfamiliesandstudents;enhancetheconnectionbetweenfamilies,studentsandtheuniversityadministration;providefeedbacktotheUniversityonstudentandfamilyissues;communicatefamilyconcernstoelectedgovernmentalofficials;andassistwiththerecruitmentandretentionofstudentsandRAMFAMAssociationmembers.

Duringeachmeeting,wecreateprogrammingbasedonyourfeedbackfromassessments,emailsorotherconnections.Ourextensivecampusrelationshipsallowustofindspeakersonprogramsyoufindinterestingorservicesoncampusyou’dliketolearnmoreabouttobettersupportyourstudent.Inthelastthreeyears,we’vetackledeverythingfromfinancialaidtohealthandsafetyoncampusandwecontinuetolookforwaystosharemoreinformationwithyouasfamilymembers.

TherearemanyopportunitiestobecomeinvolvedwiththeRAMFAM

Association.First,weencourageyoutoattendourmeetings.Duringthe2012-2013academicyear,RAMFAMwillmeetfrom10:00am–noononthefollowingdates.LocationswillbepostedontheParentandFamilywebsite(www.parentsandfamily.colostate.edu):

• september 15, 2012• october 5, 2012 (Homecoming/FamilyWeekend)

• november 10, 2012• February 9, 2013• April 6, 2013

Second,forfamilieslivingoutsideofnorthernColoradoweofferwebcastingandbloggingopportunitiesduringRAMFAMAssociationmeetings.Wehopeyou’llparticipatevirtuallyandwedoourbesttoworkyourquestionsandcommentsintotheon-campusmeeting.

YoualsohavetheoptionofcreatingaHometownRAMFAMClubinyourarea!WecanhelpyouconnectwithotherColoradoStatefamiliestohosteventsandcreaterelationshipsclosertohome.WecurrentlyhavethreeHometownRAMFAMClubsthatare‘upandrunning’intheMaryland/DCarea,intheDallasarea,andinSouthernCalifornia.IfyouareinterestedinstartingaHometownRAMFAMClubinyourarea,orinconnectingwithanexistingclub,pleasecontactusat970-491-5312orbyemailingjody.donovan@[email protected].

Third,wehopeyou’llengagewithParent&FamilyProgramsonFacebook.Wehavetwoavenuesinwhichtoparticipate:

• Inthe2010bi-annualsurveytoparentsandfamiliesofallCSUstudents,weasked:Howwouldyouprefertocommunicatewithotherparents/familymembersofCSUstudents?Manyofourfamiliesindicatedanonlinediscussionboardwouldworkbest,sowecreatedapageasaspaceforyoutoconnectwithoneanotherandusethewisdomofthecollectivegrouptodiscussissuesandconcerns.Itismeanttobeapeer-to-peerresource,butwemaychimeintoaconversationifwehavesomehelpfulinformation.YoucanjointhegroupbysearchingfortheColoradoStateParents&FamiliesGroup,orbyusingthisURL:www.facebook.com/#!/groups/149586165060088/.

• Wealsowanttoadvertiseupcomingprograms,eventsandhelpfulinformationforparentsandfamilies,soplease“like”theColoradoStateParents&FamiliesfanpagebysearchingforColoradoStateParents&FamiliesPageorbyusingthisURL:www.facebook.com/pages/Colorado-state-Parents-Families/175477532525545.

We look forward to connecting with you!

Division of Student Affairs

TheParentsFund

TheDivisionofStudentAffairsatColoradoStateUniversitysupportsyourstudentoutsideof

theclassroombyfosteringacampuscommunitythatinspiresstudentstobeactivelearners,successfulgraduates,andengagedglobalcitizens.

WeneedyourhelptocontinueprovidingandadvancingservicesforallstudentsatCSU.

TheParentsFundexiststoserveourstudents’greatestneeds.Thisinvolveskeepingparentsandfamiliesupdatedaboutcriticalcampusinformation,includinghealthandsafety.WearealsoabletoallocateParentsFundgiftstoensureCSUstudentsgetthemostoutoftheireducationalexperiencethroughgrantstostudentorganizations.Thesefundssupportexperiencesfocusedonleadership,wellness,service,diversity,andcommunityoutsidetheclassroom.

Ourgoals,allsupportedbytheParentsFund,areto:

• Assure excellence in academic programs. WesupportacademicsthroughLivingLearningCommunitiesintheresidencehalls;internshipsthroughtheCareerCenter;andFAMweb,atoolforstudentstograntaccesstotheiracademicrecordstotrustedindividuals.

Bridges’TransitionModel

Bridges, W. (2003). Managing transitions: Making the most of change (2nd ed.). Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press.

The NewBeginning

Ending,Losing,Letting Go

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• Create distinctive undergraduate experiences. ThroughtheStudentLeadership,Involvement,andCommunityEngagementOffice,studentscancustomizetheirCSUexperiencewithleadershipclassesandretreats,volunteeropportunities,andmorethan400studentorganizationswithwhichtogetinvolved.

• expose students to diverse cultures. StudentDiversityProgramsandServicescomprisessevenindividualofficesoncampusdesignedtoinspirestudentstobeengagedglobalcitizensbylearningaboutpeoplewhoaredifferentfromthemselves.

• integrate academic and co-curricular experiences. Weoffermultiplein-depthleadershipopportunitiesaimedatcombiningacademictalentswithpassionanddrivethatallowstudentstoextendthelearningthathappensintheclassroomtoourcampuscommunity.

• Provide quality venues and related services that support learning. Studentslive,learn,anduseallthe

programsaffordedbytheLoryStudentCenter,theCampusRecreationCenter,HousingandDiningfacilities,andtheCSUHealthNetwork.

WebelievekeepingparentsandfamiliesapprisedofimportantstudentissuesthroughRAMFAMAssociationmeetings,themonthlyParentandFamilye-newsletter,ourannualSupportingTransitionsCalendar,andindividualconversationsviaphoneore-mailiscriticaltosupportingstudentsuccess.ParentandFamilyProgramsaremadepossiblebyyourgenerousgiftstotheParentsFund.

Parentsandfamiliesareanimportantcomponentofsuccessinastudent’seducationandwehopeyou’llhelpussupportyouandyourstudentonthejourney.Ifyou’dlikeadditionalinformation,pleasecontactJodyDonovanandKaceeCollardJarnotinParentandFamilyProgramsatanytimeviaphone(970-491-5312),email([email protected]@colostate.edu)orinperson(201AdministrationBuilding).

If you would like to join other parents and families who contribute to the Parents Fund, please make your gift payable to the Colorado State University

Foundation, P.O. Box 1870, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1870 or online at https://advancing.colostate.edu/parents

Student&FamilyIssues:AlcoholandOtherDrugs

ColoradoStateUniversitytakesseriouslytherisksassociatedwithunderagedrinkingand

illegaldruguse.Althoughresearchshowsalargemajorityofstudentsdonotdrinkorusedrugs,otherstudentscometocollegewithwell-establishedpatterns,increasingtheirriskforanumberofissuesincludingpooracademicperformance,relationshipviolence,accidents,addictions,depressionanddeath.ColoradoState’sprogramsaredesignedtocreateahealthyculture,reduceriskybehavior,andprovidethesupportstudentsneedtobesuccessfulatCSUandbeyond.

•Prevention–TheCSUHealthNetwork’sHealthEducationandPreventionServices,incollaborationwithonandoffcampuspartners,coordinatesacomprehensivecampusalcoholandotherdrugpreventionprogram,usingevidence-basedpractices.Severalprogramsarespecificallydesignedforfreshmanstudents.Forexample,allincomingstudentsarerequiredtocompleteastate-of-the-art,web-basedpreventionprogramcalledAlcoholEdu.

•early intervention –Theseprogramsaredesignedforthestudentexperiencingmildtomoderatenegativeimpactsofalcoholandotherdruguse.Studentslearnskillsnecessarytocopewiththepressuresofcollegeandmakehealthierchoices.TheseservicescanbearrangedthroughtheCSUHealthNetwork’sCounselingServices.

•treatment –Unfortunately,somestudentsexperiencesignificantproblemswithalcohol/otherdrugabuseoraddiction.Forthosestudents,gettingtheproperleveloftreatment,attheappropriatetime,iscriticalforacademicandlifesuccess.Tomeetthisneed,theCSUHealthNetwork’sCounselingServices’DAYProgram(Drugs,AlcoholandYou)

isthenationalleaderinon-campus,out-patienttreatmentforstudentsexperiencingsubstanceabuseanddual-diagnosisproblems.

How families can help?

Researchshowsthataparentorfamilymembercanhaveapowerfulimpactonastudent’salcoholand/ordruguse.Despitehowitmayseemattimes,yourstudentcaresaboutyouropinionandwillcontinuetoseekyourguidance,evenawayfromhome.Herearesomebasictipstohelp:

• talk–Beforeyourstudentcomestocampus,haveanopenconversationaboutthepressurestheymayexperience,thechoicestheywillhavetomake,andthepotentialconsequences.PerhapswaituntiltheycompleteAlcoholEduonlineandthenstartupaconversation.

• make healthy Choices–Keepthelinesofcommunicationopenwithyourstudentwhiletheyareoncampus.Newstudentsoftenfeelanamazingamountofindependenceduringtheirfirstyearincollege.Youmayfindyourstudenttestingboundariesandexploringnewbeliefsandbehaviors.Sometimes,however,theyareunawareoftheconsequencesoftheirdecisions.Yourstudentwillneedyoursupportandguidancetomaketherightchoices.Yourexpectationsandopinionsstillmatter!

• stay involved–Asaparentorfamilymember,youcanstayinvolved;inquireaboutcampusalcoholpolicies,callyourstudentandaskabouttheirroommatesandlivingarrangements.Payattentiontoyourstudents’experiencesandactivities,especiallyduringthefirst6weeksoncampus.

• Get the Facts–Researchshowsthatmanyparentsandfamilymembersunderestimatetheamountand

frequencytheirfirst-yearstudentsdrink.Also,studentsactuallyoverestimatetheamounttheirpeersaredrinkingandmaytrytodrinkmoretofitin.Inordertosupportyourstudentintheirchoices,havingaccurateinformationisimperative.Afewresourcestohelp:

uAlcohol,OtherDrugsandCollege:AParent’sGuide:www.higheredcenter.org/services/publications/alcohol-other-drugs-and-college-parents-guide

uWhatParentsNeedtoKnowaboutCollegeDrinking:www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/niAAACollegematerials/parentBrochure.aspx

• Know the warning signs–Beawareofthesignsofpossiblealcoholand/orotherdrugabuse(e.g.,lowergrades,neveravailableorreluctanttotalkwithyou,unwillingtotalkaboutactivitieswithfriends,troublewithcampusauthorities,seriousmoodchanges).Helpyourstudentfeelcomfortablegettinghelpforthemselvesorafriend.

Your student can connect with a caring professional by:

•Visiting CSU Health Network Counseling Services in 123 NW Aylesworth Hall with walk-in hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

•Calling CSU Health Network Counseling Services: (970) 491-6053

•Know as a parent or family member, you can call Student Case Management at (970) 491-8051 for help with locating resources and referrals for your student.


ReSOuRCeSfor Concerned Parents and Families

Astudent’swell-beingisoftenattheheartoftheirpersonalandacademicsuccess.ColoradoState

Universitycaresaboutyourstudent,andwehaveanumberofresourcestohelpthemiftheyaregoingthroughadifficulttime.Asaparentorfamilymember,consider:

•Engagingyourstudentinconversationsabouthowtheyaredoingonaregularbasis.

•Lettingthemknowabouttheanonymous,studentmentalhealthscreeningoptionsavailable: www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/CoLorADo.

student Affairs Case management • 491-8051Supportandreferralservicesforstudentsandconsultationforfacultyandstaff.

Dean of students • 491-5312Concernsaboutindividualstudentsorsafetyofthecommunity.

Csu Police • 491-6425or491-7111 or 911Immediateconcernsforanindividual’sand/orpublicsafety.

Csu health network • 491-7121 • AfterHours491-7111Medicalandmentalhealthservicesforstudents,includinghealtheducationandpreventionservices,and24-hourmentalhealthemergencyresponse.

tell someone • 491-1350Reportconcernsthatsomeoneyoucareaboutmightbetoostressed,sad,orangry.

Conflict resolution and student Conduct services • 491-7165Mediationanddisciplinaryservicesforstudentsandconsultationforfacultyandstaff.

Victim Assistance team • 491-6384 • AfterHours491-7111Advocacyservicesforvictimsofsexualassault,including24hourresponse.

Please use the CSU’s Public Safety site, http://safety.colostate.edu/, to become informed about campus safety situations and public health emergencies. If you are concerned about the

immediate safety of your student, contact the CSU Police Department.


•SharingresourceslikeUlifeline,anonlineresourcecenterwherecollegestudentscanbecomfortablesearchingfortheinformationtheyneedandwantregardingmentalhealthandsuicideprevention:http://ulifeline.org/page/main/studentLogin.html.

•UsingStudentCaseManagementforhelpwithlocatingresourcesandreferralsforyourstudent.

Theremaybetimeswhenyouhaveconcernsaboutindividuals(student,faculty,orstaff)orthesafetyofothersinourcommunity.Thebestinitialstepistoreportyourconcernstoacampusresourcethatcanansweryourquestions,

helpdevelopaplan,or,insomecases,takedirectaction.Belowisabriefchartofsomeimportantresourcestohelpyoudecidewhomtocalldependinguponthelevelandtypeofyourconcern.However,anyoftheseofficescanhelpyouordirectyoutotheappropriateresource.

TheFederalEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA),doesnotinhibituniversityemployeesfromspeakingtooneanotherwhenconcernsaboutstudentsexist.


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• Communicatetheimportanceofbalancingacademicandsocialdemands.

• SuggestthatyourstudentvisittheCareerandInternshipFairs.

• Decisionsaboutreturningtotheresidencehallsnextyearneedtobemadeinordertoreserveaspace.

• Studentsmayalsobeginseekingroommatesforoffcampushousingduringthistime.EncourageyourstudenttovisitOff-CampusLifeintheLoryStudentCenterforassistance.

• Ifyourstudentdecidestoliveoffcampusnextyear,checkouttheStudentLegalServiceswebsite(www.sls.colostate.edu)fortipsonevaluatingleasesbeforesigning!

• Youmaywanttoreevaluateyourstudent’sfinancialstatusandlookintoadditionalon-campusemploymentopportunitiesoradjustingyourfinancialsupport.

• EncourageyourstudenttocheckouttheStudentRecreationCenterandOutdoorAdventureProgramtopreventthewinterblues.

• Thismaybeagoodtimetorevisittheideaofhavingavehicleoncampus.Isithelpingorhinderingyourstudentacademically?

• Encourageyourfirst-yearstudenttoattendthe“GettingtoYear2@CSU”conferenceinFebruary!Studentscangetmoreinformationandregisteratwww.otp.colostate.edu.

Study Abroad Opportunities

TheglobalsocietyyourstudentwillbeenteringisreasonenoughforyourstudenttoconsiderStudyAbroadprograms.Itisalsorememberedbystudentsasoneofthemostinfluentialandpositiveaspectsoftheircollegeeducationandmanyfindittobeanexperiencethatchangedtheirlives.Whentheyreturnfromtheirstudiesabroad,theconfidencegained,independence,globalawareness,andknowledgeofamulticulturalworldwillenhanceeverythingtheydointhefuture,personally,academically,andprofessionally.Checkoutthewebsiteatwww.studyabroad.colostate.edu.Theworldiscalling,whenwillyourstudentanswer?

•DoyouhaveaFacebookorTwitteraccount?Whatdoesitsayaboutyou?

•Whatwillyoudoifyouarefeelingsickoncampus?


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• Takethetimetodiscusslivingoptionsfornextyearwithyourstudent.Listentoideasaboutwhathe/shewouldliketodoandwhatmaybefeasible.

• Askyourstudentabouttheiracademicadvisermeetinginpreparationfornextfall’sregistration.

• Encourageyourstudenttothinkthroughhis/herchoicesregardingspringbreakactivities.

• Understandthatyourstudent’spassageintoanindependentandsuccessfuladulthoodwillbegradualandcanbebestaidedbyyourrespectfulandsimultaneouschallengeandsupport.

• Ifyourstudentisexperiencingtroublesomeconflict,directthemtotheOfficeofConflictResolutionandStudentConductServicesintheLoryStudentCenter.Trainedmediatorscanassiststudentstoresolvetheirconflicts.

• Talkwithyourstudentaboutwhatheorsheislearningbothinandoutoftheclassroom.

Spring Break Expectations

•WhatchoiceshaveyouexploredforSpringBreaktostaysafe?

•Howdoyoudecidewhensomethingisn’tsafeforyouandyourfriends?

Studentscanbecomeveryexcitedabouttheupcomingprospectofspendingaweekawayfromthepressuresofschool.Manystudentsmakeplanswiththeirfriendstotaketripsduringthistime.ManystudentschoosetoparticipateinanAlternativeSpringBreakdoingcommunityserviceandlearningaboutdifferentpopulationsandgeographicareas.AlternativeSpringBreakisaweekofimmersionintodifferentcultural,environmentalandsocioeconomiccommunitiesacrossthenation.

Sometimesstudentsexperienceasenseofdisappointmentiftheyare“justgoinghome.”Otherissuesmayarisewhenyourstudentisfacedwithmakingdifficultchoicesaboutbehaviorsinwhichtheymaynotnormallyengage.Talkaboutyourstudent’schoicesopenlyandencouragethinkingthroughthechoicesandconsequences.Ifyourstudentmakeswisechoices,he/shecancomebackfrombreakrefreshedandrenewedtofinishtherestofthesemester.


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• Keepthelinesofcommunicationopenandsupportive.Oneofthebeststrategiesstudentshaveagainststressandfatigueistalkingwithsomeonetheytrust.

• Sendcarepackagescompletewithsnacks,multivitamins,andencouragingnotes.

• Ifyouhavethecapability,sendatextmessagetosayhelloandletyourstudentknowyoucare.

• Emphasizethewisdomofapproachingfinalswiththeattitudeofdoingtheverybesthe/shecan,andnotworryingtediouslyaboutwhathasorhasnothappenedsofarinthesemester.

• Encourageyourstudenttospeaktoprofessorsaboutdifficultclassesorexamsonwhichhe/shedidnotperformwellbeforetheendofthesemester.

• Encourageyourstudenttolookintojobshadowing,volunteering,workingorinterningintheirprofessionalfieldofchoiceforthesummer.Itisnottooearlyforyourstudenttolookintosummereducationalopportunities.

Relationships

Personalstrugglesarearealityformostcollegestudents.Relationshipissuesandmanagingstressconsumeagreatdealofyourstudent’senergyandcancauseworryforyouasafamilymember.The“instant”friendshipsdevelopedinitiallyduetoproximityinactivities,classesandlivingarrangementsmaynotwithstandthetestoftime.Theremayalsobeabrokenheartortwoalongtheway.Itiscrucialtounderstandthesestrugglesareanimportantandnaturalpartofyourstudent’sdevelopment.Offeringanunderstandingandsympatheticearmaybethebestthingyoucandotohelpyourstudentdealwithrelationshipissues.

•Howareyoudealingwithanystressoranxietyassociatedwiththeendofthesemester?

•WhatopportunitieshaveyoutakenadvantageoftoexploreFortCollinsand/orColorado?


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CurrentStudentApplicationsforPLPDue

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• Talkwithyourstudentaheadoftimeaboutyourexpectationswhenorifhe/shereturnshome.

• Beawarethatyourstudentmaybeexperiencingsadnessoverleavingnewfriendshipsand/orsignificantrelationshipsatschool.

• Independenceisassertedmoreinthefirstyearthaninalltheotherpreviousyearscombined.

• Bothyouandyourstudentmayhavearealizationofhowcollegeinfluenceslifedecisions.Discussyourinsights.

• Talkwithyourstudentabouthowyourrelationshipmayhavechangedoverthepastyear.

• Askyourstudentaboutwhatwasmosthelpfulintermsofyoursupportandcommunication.Beopentoyourstudent’sfeedbackaboutthosethingsthatmaynothavebeenhelpful.

• Helpyourstudentlookatgradesinthecontextoftheentireyear.Didhe/shestudyandnotsocialize?Didhe/shesocializeandnotstudy?Arehis/hergradesmoderate,buthe/shetookadvantageofleadershipopportunities?

• Celebratethismajormilestonethatanotheryearhaspassed!

Reentry Transition

Mayisanothermonthofhighpressureforyourstudent.Whilefinalsarelooming,soisthethoughtofreturninghomeandleavingnew-foundfriendsorperhapsremaininginFortCollinsandmissingfamilymembers.Yourstudentmaybeconcernedthatrelationshipsmaynotsurvivethesummerbreak.Somestudentsareconcernedaboutnotbeingabletomaintaintheirindependence.Thisisagoodtimetoincreasecommunicationwithyourstudent.Encourageyourstudentthroughfinalsanddiscussplansforthesummer.

•Whatwaysmayyousafelycelebratetheendofthisacademicyear?

•Whatkindofrelationshipshaveyoudevelopedoverthisyear?Howaretheydifferentfromtheonesyoudevelopedlastyear?


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• Reviewtheeventsofthepastyearwithyourstudent.Identifyproblemareasandencourageyourstudenttoconsiderpossiblesolutions.

• Reviewyourstudent’sfinancialneedsfortheupcomingyear.

• Evaluatechangesthatmaybeneededformoneymanagement.

• Examinetheneedforcareercounselingtoestablishcareeroracademicgoals.

• Discussstrategiesfortimemanagementand/orthebalanceoftimedevotedtoschool,work,andrecreation.

• Talkaboutthechangingfamilydynamicsasyourstudentmatures.

• Increaseexpectationsforpersonalresponsibilityandtakingcareofacademicbusiness.

• Continuetoexpresstrustandabeliefinyourstudent’sabilitytobesuccessfulatColoradoState.

Home for the Summer

Summerathomewithareturnedcollegestudentcanmeanmajoradjustmentsforyou,yourstudent,andtherestofthefamily.Youmaynoticechangesinyourstudentincludingappearanceandbehaviors.Nowisagoodtimetodiscussexpectationsregardingcurfew,socialactivities,andfamilyresponsibilities.Clarity,consistency,andcompromisecangoalongwayinfindingcommonground.Itisalsoanadjustmentifyourstudentchoosesnottoreturnforthesummeroptinginsteadforaninternship,summerschoolorotheropportunitiesawayfromhome.RememberadjustmentstaketimeandbeforeyouknowityourstudentwillbeheadingbacktoColoradoStateUniversityforanotherschoolyear.

•Whatareyourownearlywarningsignalsthatyourinternetuseiscausingdifficulties?

•Whatresourcesdidyouuseoncampuslastyear,whichoneswouldyouliketouseinthecomingyear?


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BooksArnett, Jeffrey Jensen: Emerging Adulthood: The Winding

Road from Late Teens through the Twenties. (2004)

Barkin, Carol: When your kid goes to college: A parent’s survival guide. (1999)

Bridges, William: Transitions: Making sense of life changes. (2004).

Coburn, Karen and Treeger, Madge: Letting go: A parent’s guide to understanding the college years. (5th ed.) (2009)

Coombes, Michael and DeBard, Robert: Serving the millennial generation: New directions for student services. (2004).

Howe, Neil & Strauss, William: Millennials rising: The next great generation. (2000).

MacKay, Jacqueline and Ingram, Wanda: Let the journey begin: A parent’s monthly guide to the college experience. (2001)

McGarry, Kaye: A new beginning: A survival guide for parents of college freshmen. (1998)

Moustaki, Nikki: 10 things you gotta know about your first year of college. (2005).

Newman, Barbara and Newman, Philip: When kids go to college: A parents guide to changing relationships. (1992)

Pasick, Patricia: Almost grown: Launching your child from high school to college. (1998)

Savage, Marjorie: You’re on your own (but I’m here if you need me). (2003)

Web SitesClery Act (safety reporting) –

http://safety.colostate.edu/cleryact/index.aspx

College Parent Central FERPA Tips – http://www.collegeparentcentral.com/2009/06/what-ferpa-means-for-you-and-your-college-student/

Colorado State University Website – http://www.colostate.edu

Comprehensive Housing Website – http://www.reslife.net

CSU Parent & Family Website – http://www.parentsandfamily.colostate.edu

CSU Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policies – http://registrar.colostate.edu/faculty/ferpa.aspx

Higher Education Center Parent Connection Website – http://www.higheredcenter.org/services/audiences/parents

Membership Organization for Parents of College Students – http://www.collegeparents.org

Nationwide Campus Safety Issues – http://www.securityoncampus.org

RAMFAM Association – http://parentsandfamily.colostate.edu/ramfam.aspx

970 is the Area Code for Colorado State University.

Admissions ............................................................................491-6909Adult Learner and Veteran Services ........................................491-3977Alumni Relations, Office of ....................................................491-6533Athletics .................................................................................491-5300Bookstore ..............................................................................491-6692Campus Activities ..................................................................491-6626Career Center ......................................................................... 491-5707 Cashier’s Office ..................................................................... 491-2767Center for Advising and Student Achievement (CASA) .......... 491-7095Colleges Agricultural Sciences ............................................491-6272

Applied Human Sciences ......................................491-6331Business ............................................................... 491-6471Engineering ...........................................................491-3366Liberal Arts............................................................ 491-5421Warner College of Natural Resources ..................491-6675Natural Sciences ....................................................491-1300Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences ........ 491-7051

Colorado State Police Department (non-emergency) .............491-6425 Emergencies ............................................................................ 911

CSU Health Network ................................................................491-7121Division of Continuing Education ........................................... 491-5288Financial Aid ...........................................................................491-6321Greek Life, Office of ...............................................................491-0966Health Education and Prevention Services ..............................491-1702Housing and Dining Services .................................................. 491-6511Information Services ..............................................................491-6444International Student Services ................................................ 491-5917Lory Student Center ................................................................491-6395Off-Campus Life ..................................................................... 491-2248Orientation and Transition Programs ..................................... 491-6011Records and Registration .......................................................491-4860Recreation Center ...................................................................491-6359Student Accounts Receivable ................................................. 491-2697Student Diversity Programs and Services

Asian/Pacific American Cultural Center .............................. 491-6154Black/African American Cultural Center .............................. 491-5781El Centro .............................................................................. 491-5722Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center .491-4342Native American Cultural Center ..........................................491-1332Resources for Disabled Students ........................................491-6385Women and Gender Advocacy Center .................................491-6384

Student Employment Services ................................................ 491-5714Student Leadership, Involvement and

Community Engagement, Office of ...................................491-1682Student Legal Services ...........................................................491-1482Transfer Evaluations ...............................................................491-4860Vice President for Student Affairs ........................................... 491-5312University Counseling Center ..................................................491-6053University Parking Services .................................................... 491-7041

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