st. thomas university parents presentation may 2015
TRANSCRIPT
Change is inevitable.
Let’s embrace it.Privacy laws protect your students. We can’t share information with you.
BUT you can share information with us.
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YOUR STUDENT’S DEVELOPMENT
Learning - in and out of the classroom• Developing competence• Managing emotions• Moving through autonomy towards interdependence• Developing mature interpersonal relationships• Establishing identity• Developing purpose• Developing integrity
THE ACADEMIC YEAR
• Anticipation, excitement, nervousness• Building connections, developing a support network• Adapting to a new learning environment
September – New Beginnings
Important Dates5 Residence Move-in 5 - 12 Welcome Week7 Labour Day10 Classes begin. Opening Mass.18 Last day to confirm registration by arranging payment of fees.
Last day to add courses.
Tips for success… Welcome Week Peer Mentoring Program Accessibility Services Financial Aid
• Preparation for midterms• Overwhelmed with all they have to do• Send an extra bit of love from home
October – Reality
Important Dates12 Thanksgiving Day - University Closed17 Deadline to opt out of Health Plan30 Last day to withdraw from first-semester courses without
academic penalty. Last day for partial refunds of first semester fees.
Tips for success… Care package from home Peer Tutoring Writing Centre Counselling Services
• Importance of finding a balance• Involvement in activities outside of the classroom• Getting marks back
November – Getting Involved
Important Dates11 Remembrance Day - University Closed12 Fall Term Reading Day – No Classes27 Last day to hold class tests in first semester
Tips for success… Student Success Workshops Students’ Union - Clubs & Societies Volunteering Study Abroad
• Increased anxiety and stress• Will need encouragement to push to the finish• Anticipate changes in family dynamics
December – Exams, Finals and Holidays
Important Dates9 Last day of classes for first semester10—13
Reading Days – no classes
14-19 Christmas exams 22 Residence closes for the Christmas break.
Tips for success… De-Stress Fest UNB Health Centre STU Mental Health (Facebook)
Breathe….
• Rejuvenated and looking forward to seeing friends• Following-up on feedback from last term• Reflect on your role in supporting your students
January – Reconnecting, Starting Fresh
Important Dates4 Residence and the University open5 Classes resume15 Last day to add courses and last day to withdraw from full-
year courses.22 Celebration of Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas, patron saint
of the University
Tips for success… Academic Advising Accessibility Services Athletics Financial Aid Counselling Services
• Planning for second year – courses, accommodations• Search for summer employment• Encourage your student to ask for help before they need it
February – Thinking Ahead
Important Dates12 Chancellor’s Day – no classes26 Last day to withdraw from second-semester courses without
academic penalty12 Chancellor’s Day – no classes26 Last day to withdraw from second-semester courses without
academic penalty
Tips for success… Academic Advising Employment & Financial Aid Study Abroad Residence Life
• Winter – mountains of snow and work!• Importance of using their support networks and resources• Reminder to take breaks – go to a show, festival, skate
March – Balance and Focus
Important Dates7-11 Mid-term break - no classes24 Last day to hold class tests in second semester25-28 Easter – University closed
Tips for success… Peer Tutoring Writing Centre Students’ Union
• Round two of finals – increased confidence in skills• Students may be tired, just wanting to be done• Remind your student to get outside, enjoy spring
April – End of the Year
Important Dates6 Last day of classes in second semester7-10 Reading days – no classes11-16 Final exams19 Residence officially closes for the year
Tips for success… Library Study Hall Student Lounge Peer Tutoring Accessibility Services
YOU MADE IT!
Campus Resources
Important Dates in OctoberImportant Dates in April
Aboriginal Student Services [email protected] 506-452-9669 JDH 208Academic Advising [email protected] 506-453-7213 GMH 311Accessibility Services [email protected] 506-453-7207 GMH 104Campus Ministry [email protected] 506-452-0636 GMH 203Campus Sexual Assault Team [email protected] 506-453-4820 UNB CampusCounselling Services [email protected] 506-453-7213 GMH311Counselling Services (shared service STU/UNB) [email protected] 506-453-4820 UNB CampusHealth Services (shared service STU/UNB) [email protected] 506-453-4837 UNB Campus
Employment and Financial Aid [email protected] 506-452-0423 GMH311International Students [email protected] 506-452-9593 GMH 303Residence Life [email protected] 506-452-0578 GMH 303Registrar’s Office [email protected] 506-452-0530 GMH 101Student Engagement and Retention [email protected] 506-452-2119 GMH303
Student Services and Residence Life [email protected] 506-453-7202 GMH [email protected] 506-453-7213 GMH 311
Writing Centre [email protected] 506-452-0480 ECH102
Community Resources
Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital 700 Priestman Street, Fredericton 506-453-2132
Chimo Helpline Toll Free Number24 Hour Service 450-HELP (4357)
Fredericton After-Hours Mobile Crisis Team 506-453-2132
Fredericton Mental Health Services 65 Brunswick St., Fredericton 506-453-2132Fredericton Addiction Services 65 Brunswick St., Fredericton 506-452-5558
Capital Region Mental Health and Addictions 65 Brunswick St., Fredericton, Ste. 292 506-458-1803
Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre 506-454-0437www.fsacc.ca
Suicide Prevention Committee 403 Regent StreetOffice Phone 506-455-5231Crisis Phone [email protected]
Q & A
See you again:
Parent WelcomeSeptember 5
2-4pm
