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Welcome to
Acadia
17th October 2014 Acadia Open House
Student
Parents Acadia
Student
Parents Acadia
First year is a =me of transi=on
…for students …and for parents How can we all work together to help ensure students succeed?
University Success Needs Skills Study skills Social skills Personal resilience skills
h0p://teenmentalhealth.org/toolbox/transi;ons/ Or search “Transi;ons Teen Mental Health”
Summer Orienta=on
Explore the three themes in more detail Ask you to have three conversa=ons over next summer:
Academic Social Wellbeing
Academic
Social Wellbeing
What can you expect? Mixed emo=ons Change in rela=onship Big journey for the student Passenger or greeter at each end of the journey?
Parents provide guidance, encouragement and empower them to make good decisions Check-‐in but not check-‐up?
Very different from High School
No report cards for parents Discuss ways to be part of the academic journey Grades may drop so it could be sensi=ve
More independent working Less =me in class More cri=cal thinking “Am I smart enough?” Time management
No-‐one will chase them to do the work
Social challenges
Roommates Extra-‐curricular ac=vi=es Sports Friends Rela=onships Social life
Residence Programs
Maintain the balance
Students learn to balance social ac;vity and academics
Learn to manage money
We have many supports available to students ü Wri=ng Centre ü Math and Stats Help (MASH) ü Faculty Office Hours ü Academic Advisors ü Student Advisor in Student Services ü Accessible Learning Services ü Resident Assistants ü Student Resource Centre (Counselling) ü Tutoring ü Chaplain
Supports
ü Friends ü Parents ü Acadia Peer Support Centre ü Acadia Pride ü Acadia Women’s Centre ü “My wellness” website ü Safety and Security
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
Parents can:
Watch for signs of stress Suggest strategies Suggest campus services (all part of the service) Ask Student Services to “check-‐in”
Ques;ons? Ma0hew Guy [email protected] h0p://parents.acadiau.ca 902 585 1417