Parent Information Session

UBC Okanagan Campus

Parent Conference 2015

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Overview

Review some frequently asked questions

Give you some information

Provide some resources

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Changing Roles

• Third Party Authorization• Trust your intuition

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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

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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

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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.

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