Welcome Parents, Family and Friends

1. 2013 Parent & Family Orientation Welcome Parents, Family and Friends Dean Strauss, Ph.D., Dean of Students Office (DOSO) Linda Seatts, M.A., Coordinator of Student Life, Parent Programs and Student Community Initiatives

2. Morning Session: ► Learn about the transition to college life for you and your student ► Learn about the resources available to you and your student Orientation Overview

3. ► Afternoon Session: ► Understand the special needs of Commuter and Residential Students ► Academic Matters/Academic Advising and other Academic Support services on campus. ► Public Safety on Campus ► Resource Fair Orientation Overview (Cont’d.)

4. Stay connected and informed. Join the free Parent Information Network (PIN). Monthly e-newsletters (Fall/Winter terms). For “Orientation 2” (O2) join us on August, 27, 2013 for new student convocation. www.doso.wayne.edu. Parent Information Network

5. Email: parents@wayne.edu Website: http://wayne.edu/parents/ Phone: (313) 577-2923 http://wayne.edu/parents/ www.doso.wayne.edu Parent Resources

7. Realities of the adjustment. Parents need to be Ambassadors and Fans at home. Students need your support, and encouragement. The Adjustment Process

8. They are already okay. You will be okay. But you must emotionally prepare yourself for this separation. Letting Go

9. E-mail or text. Cards or notes. Care packages. Keep in Touch

10. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Campus Resources

11. Retention & Campus Connectors “The three major sources of student departure: (1) academic difficulties; (2) the inability of individuals to resolve their educational and occupational goals and (3) their failure to become or remain incorporated in the intellectual and social life of the institution.” -Vincent Tinto

12. Connector Expectations (Cont’d.) • Make contact with your student a minimum of four times, e.g., phone, email, meeting. (you can make contact more if you want). First contact should be when you receive your group information over the spring/summer. • Second contact will be the official connection on August 26.

13. Provides free clinically appropriate counseling for currently registered students. Offers groups, and workshops for currently enrolled students. Room 552, Student Center Building. As a parent, you can request Consultation about resources. We provide Coordination of Care for any student who needs local mental health providers. Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

14. Open Monday - Friday 9-6. Closed weekends. Staffed by Nurse Practitioners. Physician in clinic limited hours but available by phone for consultation if needed. Located in Helen DeRoy Apartment Building…right across from Einstein Bagels! campushealth@wayne.edu Campus Health Center

15. Workshops-interviewing skills, resume writing and career planning. On-Campus and Off-Campus job postings. Design your Future Course. Career Services

16. Virtual “pipeline” at www.pipeline.wayne.eduipne.wayne.edu Gives students access to most WSU online services and resources like: Campus news and announcements E-mail Blackboard Library databases Registration Tuition Payment …and more. WSU PIPELINE

17. Multi-purpose ID card. Provides a “cashless” environment. Used all over campus for a variety of services including parking, door access, copying printing, food and more! One Card-Parking Service Center\

18. Parking & Transportation

19. Parking Help • Disabilities/Handicapped. • Parking Assistance (313-577-1979). • Emergency Assistance. • For more information please visit • www.parking.wayne.edu

20. 407 student organizations. 23 sororities and fraternities. Thursdays in the “D” Campus Activities Team Exciting events throughout the year Visit the Resource Fair for details. www.doso.wayne.edu Get Involved!

21. Announcements & Questions Lunch time Wrap Up

22. Commuter Students

23. Parking & Transportation

24. Types of Parking • Assigned $280 / $360 a semester (+ $20 hangtag fee) • General (student OneCard) $3.50-$4.50 per entry • Visitor (cash/credit) $6.50-$10.00 per entry • Reduced (student OneCard) $1.50 per entry

25. General Rules • Hours and regulations • Commuter: 7 a.m.-midnight Monday through Friday • Additional weekend hours • Check signage at each facility • Resident: 24-hours, 7 days a week (PS# 2&8) • Violations • Issue both warnings and tickets for violations (minimum $10 ticket) • Parking in unassigned lot/structure, parking overnight in unauthorized areas, etc. (for more rules and regulations see website)

26. Parking Help • Disabilities/Handicapped (313-576-7275) • Parking Assistance (Lock outs/Jumps)(313-577-1979) • Emergency Assistance (313-577-2222)

27. Campus Transportation • Complimentary campus shuttle • Show your OneCard to ride • Main campus shuttle: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri , Fall/Winter • Medical campus shuttle: 7:00 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Fri, Fall/Winter 7:00 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon-Fri, Spring/Summer • Runs in 15 and 30 minute intervals • Free transfers to DMC and HFH shuttles • No need to move your car

28. Alternative Transportation • DDOT/SMART Bus Routes • Ridesharing available through SEMCOG and Zimride • Bike racks available across campus • Zipcar: car sharing on Campus • Discounted memberships for WSU students • catmap.wayne.edu

29. More Information • For more information please visit • parking.wayne.edu • catmap.wayne.edu Questions? • parking@wayne.edu

30. Parent Orientation Academic Matters University Advising Center 1600 Undergraduate Library (313) 577-2680 www.advising.wayne.edu

31. Presentation Agenda • Advising Services • A WSU Degree • Freshman Year Hurdles • Success Strategies

32. Your students will meet with advisors School of Business Administration College of Education College of Engineering College of Fine Performing Communication Arts Honors College University Advising Center College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Pre-Medical and Health Sciences Exploratory Majors Advising Services

33. Advising Services Today • Acclimate students to advising services • Review degree requirements • Assist with Fall 2013 class schedule • Register

34. Advising Services Future Advising • Progressive in nature: Meet at least once a semester • Review progress towards a degree -degree audit • Assist with course planning and goal setting -plan of work • Review student’s academic progress -strategies to improve GPA

35. A WSU Degree Minimum 120 Credit Hours • General Education (approx. 60 credits) • Major Requirements (approx. 40 credits) • Electives or College Requirements or Minor (approx. 20) General Education Major Electives College Requirements or Minor

36. College Readiness • Course placement through college readiness benchmarks. • ACT scores / SAT scores • Advanced Placement Exams • International Baccalaureate Credits • WSU Placement Exams • English, Math, Biology and Chemistry courses assigned based on performance results from above.

37. Possible English Sequence English

38. Possible Mathematics Sequence • Math • Math • Math Math 0900 Math 1000

39. A Typical Schedule • English • Mathematics • General Education • General Education or Major or Pre-Professional Requirement Enrollment • Full time enrollment is 12 or more credits per semester - Average enrollment is 15 to 18 credits, 4 or 5 classes per semester - 30 credits per year equates to 4 years of school Study Time • Minimum 2 hours (per week) for every credit hour - 15 credit hours, equates to 30 hours of study per week

40. Freshman Year Hurdles • Challenging curriculum. • Scheduling classes throughout the week; day, night, web based, location. • Making choices among general education classes. • Adjusting to independent college environment; managing time.

41. Student Support Services Student Academic Success Services (SASS) 1600 Undergraduate Library Academic Success Center http://success.wayne.edu/index.php Student Disability Services http://studentdisability.wayne.edu/ University Advising Center http://advising.wayne.edu/

42. Parent Success Strategies • Recognize this is a time of transition http://www.advising.wayne.edu • Encourage Involvement with the University Community - Learning Communities - Student Organizations - Intermural Sports - On Campus Employment - Volunteer Opportunities through Dean of Students’ Office - Study Groups • Encourage behavior that leads to academic success • - Adequate study time • - Good attendance, preparation and participation • - Sound body and mind, Fitness Center • -Encourage student to meet with academic advisors

43. Aim Higher Support + Responsibility = Success • Support is all over the university community. • The student and the university share the responsibility. • The achievement of the student’s academic goals is the measurement of success.

46. 2011 Uniform Crime Report

47. Reported Crimes Macomb County - 2011

49. Reported Crimes Oakland County – 2011