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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
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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
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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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