“ Help! My Kid is Going to College!”

1. “Help! My Kid is Going to College!” Dr. Charles W. Mattis Dean of the First-Year Program (325) 674-2212 mattis@acu.edu

2. Our Purpose Today… • Discuss thoughts on assisting you and your student with their transition to college life • Highlight student support services • Discuss ACU’s philosophy of partnering with parents

3. First-Year Programhttp://www.acu.edu/fyp • Passport & Welcome Week • University Seminar • Peer Leaders • Learning Communities • Academic Advising • Academic Support Services • Parent Resource

4. Student Lifehttp://www.acu.edu/studentlife • Health Services • ACU Police • Residence Life • Career Center • Spiritual Life and Chapel • Student Productions • Volunteer and Service Learning Center • Student Organizations

5. Wildcat Parentshttp://www.acu.edu/parents • Parent resources • Monthly guide to the first-year • Important dates to remember • Upcoming events • Considerations of support and encouragement

6. Already… but not yet! • Are college students “adults”? • FERPA – Family Education Rights Practice Act • ACU takes a developmental approach (i.e. ACU expectations and environment for freshmen is different than that of seniors)

7. ACU… • Takes a holistic approach to Christian higher education (heart, soul, mind, strength). • Is a fairly safe place to practice independent behavior • Wants to help students become independent problem solvers

8. Team55 - Student Computing Support Location - Learning Commons Phone: (325) 674-5555 or x5555 Email: team55@acu.edu Website: http://team55.acu.edu Open weekends and until midnight on most weekdays Available via phone, chat, email, and walk-up

9. Team55 - How do we help the students? Computer software troubleshooting Assistance with account problems Help with network, phone, and cable issues Virus/spy-ware removal, operating system re-installs, and data recovery/backup iPhone/iPod touch troubleshooting and setup Apple warranty repair

10. What technology resources are available? Over 700 lab computers with printers/software Cable and unlimited local phone service Wired and WiFi connections $15 printing credit per semester myACU and ACU Mobile Google Apps for Education File Storage and Webspace

11. The Registrar’s Office • FERPA • Enrollment Verification • Drop/Add and Withdrawal

12. The Registrar’s Office The primary rights afforded to the Student are: • The right to inspect and review their education records • The right to have some control over the disclosure of information from the records • The right for the student to retain control of access to education records FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1976

13. The Registrar’s Office • Enrollment Verification Certificates can be obtained by the student from The Depot space on My.ACU • Verification for each semester begins two weeks before the first day of class. Enrollment Verification

14. The Registrar’s Office Dropping a Course • Day 1-5 is free; student should contact their advisor • Day 6-15 follows refund schedule; student uses withdrawal form • Day 16+ there is no refund; student uses withdrawal form • No drop/withdrawal after week 12 Drop/Add

15. The Registrar’s Office Withdrawing from the University • Dropping of all classes and leaving ACU • Student receives W grades • Student can contact the Depot Withdrawal or Dropping all Classes

16. The Registrar’s Office • Be aware of the academic calendar • Remind your student about ACU email • Students who are responsible for their own business learn problem solving skills that are very important • ACU is a great place for students to make mistakes Random Observations

17. Academic Development Center Services Include: SOS Program Discovery Program Academic Counseling and Skills Emotional Intelligence University Testing Center

18. The Career Center Coordination of On-Campus Employment Find on-campus jobs Student must find their job for themselves Guarantees a job not necessarily the job they want Career Readiness Career Connections

19. Questions?