Parent Program Module 3

Inform parents about experiences their students may encounter while at the University Partner and assist parents in a successful transition of independence for their students Encourage learning & involvement through extra curricular and various academic experiences Purpose

Roles of a Parent Leader Represent the University of Windsor in a positive manner Provide accurate information. If you don’t know it, refer them to someone who does Help parents feel comfortable with their students’ decision to go to the University of Windsor Convey information by linking it to your own experiences at the university Goals of the Parent Program Provide information to parents about the services available to them and their students (OL’s) Familiarize parents with the stages of personal development (EDC staff) Relieve parents’ anxieties and concerns Talk about the financial considerations of University

Schedule of the Day Meet in the Boardroom (2 nd floor of CAW Centre) at 7:45am When the introduction is complete in Ambassador Auditorium leave to set up for the Information Fair (main floor of CAW Centre) At 10:15am meet back at Ambassador to present – Dollars & Sense – Student Development: Learning Outside the Classroom – Campus Services & Safety – Communication for the Not So Tech Savvy Parent

WHAT TIME DO YOU HAVE TO MEET IN THE BOARDROOM TO PRESENT THE PARENT SESSIONS?

To make it even better! Know the Parent section of the manual! Be familiar with services and support areas on campus (check the UWindsor website for details) You’ll be more at ease if you are familiar with the materials in this section Arrive on time everyday and take the time to discuss your plan with your co-presenters Be energetic and personable Make sure you focus on the positives about the University but be genuine in your responses Allow parents to complete their questions before you respond THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK!

KNOW! Look on the website to find out what each of these provide to students VIP Advising Centre SOS Windsor Welcome Week (dates and activities) Windsor Welcome Week Educational Development Centre Centre for Career Education –job/experiential opportunities Centre for Career Education Work Study –through Student Awards Office Work Study Student Awards Office

Don’t skip these… Welcome Tent STEPS Workshops STEPS UWindsor Portal (Features and benefit?) UWindsor Portal UWinCARD UWindsor Alert Textbook and Technology Grant

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PARENTS AND STUDENTS PARENTSSTUDENTS Focus on Student Health Services Safety Focus on St. Dennis Centre The Pub/Thirsty Scholar Academic support Presentation will focus on Money matters Staying in contact with student Services Clubs/societies/extra-curricular Presentation will focus on Class information Services Clubs/societies/extra-curricular

Sessions Dollars & Sense (10:30 -10:50) –Parents will be informed of the financial portion of university OSAP SCHOLARSHIPS BURSARIES PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT –Give advice on how to save money Textbooks Traveling around (in or out of town)

Sessions Student Development: Learning Outside the Classroom (10:50 am - 11:20 am) –Share experiences of what you have learned being involved in campus activities –Inform parents about various opportunities available for the students S.O.S WWW Clubs & Societies St. Denis Centre Other leadership experiences

Sessions Campus Services & Safety (11:20 – 11:40) –Communicate the safety features and procedures that campus has implemented Campus Police ERT (Emergency Response Team) Emergency Poles (Blue lights) UWindsor Alert –Talk about the services on campus available to students Student government Part-time students’ organization Student Disability Services Health services Student Counseling Services

Sessions Communication for the Not-So-Tech-Savvy Parent (11:40- 12:00) – Hot websites for communication (Facebook, Skype, Twitter) – Cell phones – Parents and friends – the differences – Advice for your students – Modes of communication – what’s right for you and your student?

WHAT ARE THE FOUR PARENT SESSIONS?

If asked to be a presenter for parent program Your session will begin at 10:30am While the EDC staff is presenting the Transition to Leadership, you will help set up the information fair

TEST TIME!! GET READY! You can do it! Don’t be scared… Your answers will be submitted to Beth…if you think you are not ready…Please start over