DOS 101: Introduction to the Dean of Students Office and Student

Success

The Dean of Students Office Student Conduct Community of

Concern Fraternity & Sorority

Affairs New Student &

Family Programs Off-Campus Student

Services Student Involvement Wellness Initiatives

for Student Empowerment

Pop Quiz: Employer SurveyAbility to:

• Work in a team• Make decisions and solve problems• Plan, organize, and prioritize work• Communicate verbally with people

inside and outside the organization

• Obtain and process data• Influence others

www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/04/16/the-college-degrees-and-skills-

employers-most-want/

June and July

June and July

• Getting ready

• Setting up a new living space

• Some fear and anxiety

• Time for goal-setting conversations

• What resources does your student anticipate needing?

Disability Resource Center• Provides reasonable

classroom modifications and testing accommodations

• Physical disabilities, learning and psychological disorders, ADHD, chronic health conditions

• Temporary disabilities or illnesses

• David Beach, Director

• Room 407 Multidisciplinary Science Bldg., 725 Rose St.

• (859) 257-2754• www.uky.edu/DRC

Why take UK 101?

• Learn how to succeed in college

• Small class setting• 1 credit hour• Students who take

UK 101 are more likely to become sophomores.

Topics include:• Study strategies• Time management• Library skills• Campus resources• College life • Academic

expectations

UK Parent & Family Association

• Open to all parents, guardians, grandparents, and family members

• Annual membership: $35 (less than $3 a month!)

• Career membership: $125

• Join today!

Membership Benefits

• Insider’s Guide handbook

• Cat Chat emails

• Family Weekend perks

• Member Discount Program

• Parent Advisory Council

• Tote bag of goodies

– Special offer only good while you are on campus today!

Support for All Families• Family Weekend: October 2 – 4,

2015

• Website: www.uky.edu/parents

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/UKparents

• Twitter: twitter.com/UKparents

• Support from Parent & Family Assoc. staff• Email• Phone• Facebook

Contact the Parent & Family Assoc.

Nancy StephensParent & Family

Ambassadors567 Patterson Office

Tower(859) 257-6597

parents@lsv.uky.eduwww.uky.edu/parents

AlcoholEdu and Haven• AlcoholEdu – substance abuse education

• Haven – sexual assault and violence prevention

• Important dates• Monday, July 13 – Site goes active• Monday, August 17 – Deadline for Part One• Monday, October 19 – Deadline for Part Two

• Students who do not complete these programs will have an academic hold placed on their accounts.

• Students will receive an email with more information – they need to regularly check their UK email!

August

August

• Homesickness

• New living situation

• Responsibility

• Forming new relationships

• Maintaining old relationships

• New academic environment

Counseling Center201 Frazee Hall(859) 257-8701Monday – Friday8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Phone consultationsWalk-in assessments 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/Counseling

Nine days designed to help students successfully transition to UK: August 21 – 29, 2015 Second step in orientation

process Activities for parents and

families on August 21 and 22

K Teams More information coming in

early August KWeek@lsv.uky.edu

www.uky.edu/KWeek

K Book New Student Handbook

• Written by students for students

• Received a copy at check-in

• Addresses student experience both in and out of the classroom

• Used in many sections of UK 101 as a textbook

www.uky.edu/KBook

Getting Involved

September

September

• Time management

• Balancing academic and social

• Encourage use of campus resources

• Encourage staying on campus

• Make plans to attend Family Weekend in October

Substance Education and Responsibility

Annual averages for college students between 18 and 24 in the U.S.:

• 2.8 million report driving while intoxicated (DWI)• 1,825 unintentional alcohol-related deaths• 690,000 students are assaulted by another

student who has been drinking• 97,000 reported victims of sexual assault and

rape• 599,000 unintentional injuries• Estimated 27% of college dropouts are because of

alcohol• Between 1.2% and 1.5% report attempted suicide

within past year due to alcohol or drug use- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and

Alcoholism, 2013

• Promote safe and responsible behaviors pertaining to alcohol, drugs, and holistic wellness.

• Encourage peers with problems to seek assistance from campus resources.

• Serve as educational resources and role models for youth in the greater Lexington community through school and community programs.

• Interested? Have your son or daughter contact Drew.Smith02@uky.edu or visit www.uky.edu/substance.

Student Wellness Ambassadors

• Use, possession, or being in the presence of alcohol and illegal drugs is prohibited in residence halls.

• The use of tobacco products is prohibited on campus property.

• Suggestions for prescription drugs:• Purchase a lock-box for

certain drugs.• Remind your students that

selling, trading or giving away prescription drugs is trafficking and is illegal.

Substance Policies

Drew Smith, Director565 Patterson Office

Tower(859) 257-9687

www.uky.edu/SubstanceDrew.Smith02@uky.edu

Contact Us

October

October• Increasing academic

stress

• Encourage use of academic resources

• Midterm exams and final drop deadline

• Office hours

• Meet with academic advisor

Common Reading Experience • Complete the required

reading and assignment this summer

• Participate in a small group discussion during K Week

• Attend events throughout the school year, including the authors visit in October

• Students with a print-impaired disability can contact the DRC for an alternate format.

• Check out the flyer in your folder for more information.

October 2 – 4, 2015

Schedule of events includes:• Friday check-in• Family Weekend tent

party• Keeneland• UK football game• Lunch at Spindletop• Athletic and cultural

events• Exploring Lexington• Much more!

Family Weekend

November

November• Increasing academic pressure

• Procrastination

• Looming deadlines

• Stress

• Encourage good personal wellness

• Students need to take responsibility and ask for help

December

December

• Stress of final exams

• Returning home for break

• Discuss expectations for break

• Communicate about break plans and holidays

• Encourage stress-reducing activities

Final Exams and Stress Relief

Final Exams Schedulewww.uky.edu/Registrar/finals.htm

What are seven things you and your student need to take care of between now and the start of the fall semester?

Complete AlcoholEdu and Haven Part One by August 17

Read Picking Cotton and complete QLC assignment

Read the K Book

Get ready for move-in and K Week in August!

IMPORTANT!! – Check UK email

Have important goal-setting conversations

Make plans to attend Family Weekend

Course Evaluation

Final Exam

Questions & Answers