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Academics 101/LU CAREs

Academics 101/LU CAREs. How to provide support for your first year student. …programming unique to First Year Students helps them become part of our learning & living community. New Lancer Days First Year Common Reading (FYRE) Longwood Seminar General Education, Goal 1

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Academics 101/LU CAREs

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  1. Academics 101/LU CAREs How to provide support for your first year student

  2. …programming unique to First Year Students helps them become part of our learning & living community • New Lancer Days • First Year Common Reading (FYRE) • Longwood Seminar • General Education, Goal 1 • Introduction into the habits of the mind that characterize an educated person. • Help students make the transition to college life at Longwood.

  3. …all students change & experience transition

  4. …being involved on campus & in the community enhances in-class learning & vice versa

  5. …it is important for family members to create their own connection to LU • Parents Association—membership is automatic and with no fee. • Talk to a member of the Parents Council today. • Meal plan use • Longwood website, Facebook • Family Weekend will be September 21-23, 2012.

  6. …experiencing diversity helps prepare students for the 21st century world • Course work/majors/minors • Residence Hall programming • Office of Diversity and Inclusion • Office of International Affairs

  7. …the more you know, the better support you can offer • Follow the school’s academic calendar and offer support during times you know will be stressful for them, such as mid-terms and finals. • Undergraduate catalog

  8. …challenges create opportunities for growth • Don’t panic at the first sign of an academic related problem. Give them a chance to work it out on their own. • Professor/advisor • Department Chair • Dean • The Skinned Knee Effect

  9. …students can exercise their independence & be connected to their families • Support their major decisions. • Encourage exploration into internships and/or independent studies • Consider study abroad • Help process living off campus/on-campus decisions

  10. …it is important to have difficult dialogues with your student • If you are assisting with paying for your student’s college education, negotiate expectations upfront about things like grades, spending money, etc. • Financial Aid • Discuss important family issues before they leave for college

  11. …you should trust your instincts • If you think that something is wrong….CONTACTus.

  12. …your relationship will change • Be open to the possibilities. • New phase in your relationship. • Communication expectations • Trust that they are getting good advice. • Know enough to recommend that they ask more questions.

  13. Your questions…

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