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Welcome to First-Year Seminar for Families and Guests
Mountaineer Parents Club and Office of the President - Parent Relations
BEFORE CLASS BEGINS…Complete your Mountaineer Parents Club sign up form to enter in the drawing for the $200 WVU Barnes and Noble Gift Card. We will collect these at the end of class. This is also a great time to complete your Letter from Home!Please use the restroom prior to class to limit disruptions.Please turn off all cell phones or turn to vibrate. When your students text, respond, “I’ll see you at 2:30 at the info fair!”Slide2
Review of Syllabus• Chapter 1: Overview - Goal Setting
• Chapter 2: June/July - Transitioning
• Chapter 3: August - Settling in• Chapter 4: September - Getting Acclimated• Chapter 5: October - Reality sets in• Chapter 6: November - Looking Ahead
•
Chapter 7: December - Making the Grade
Mountaineer Parents Club and
Office of the President - Parent
RelationsSlide3
Career Services Already?Career Services Center
Chapter 1: Goal SettingSlide4
Chapter 1: Goal SettingCareer Services Center
A Great Resume Takes Four Years to Build!Slide5
Chapter 1: Goal Setting
Career Services CenterSlide6
So, how does your student become 1 of the 6?
Chapter 1: Goal Setting
Career Services CenterSlide7
Chapter 1: Goal Setting
Career Services CenterSlide8
Chapter 1: Goal Setting
Career Services CenterSlide9
Students: Emerging AdultsChallenge: perception of "feeling in between"- clear of the struggles of adolescence and starting to feel responsible for themselves, but still
tied to their parents and familyParents/Family: Holding on and Letting goChallenge
: wanting to help/be involved while needing to allow room for student-to-adult development. Ex: parents shouldn’t call/e-mail faculty but rather guide students to do so, if needed. SUMMER HOMEWORK: Talk budgeting, time management, outline academic and social expectations, review and help students become familiar with policies/procedures. Mountaineer Parents Club and Office of the President - Parent Relations
Chapter
2: TransitioningSlide10
Stop by and pre-register today!
$912/sem
Complete Waiver, June 5-July 26Apply for jobs through MtneerTrakTechnology needs, Discounts, etc.Sign up online or Blue PlanStop by the WVU Barnes and Noble Bookstore today!Student Health – Page 32
Student Health Insurance –
Page 32
Student Employment/Payroll –
Page 18
Tech Resources & Assistance –
Page 54
Chapter
2:
Transitioning
Mountaineer Parents Club and
Office of the President - Parent
Relations
Time to tie up loose ends and start passing the baton!
Purchasing textbooks
–
Page 16
Dining Services Meal Plans –
Page 31
Refer to handoutsSlide11
Dining Plans – required if on-campus, optional for off-campus/upperclassmenFour plans: Mountaineer, Select 15, Gold Plan, Blue Plan
Nearly two dozen locations – coffee shops, dining halls, convenience stores, eateriesHealthy U and Staff Dietitian
Can change dining plan choice up to three weeks into each semester *cost changeExpire at end of each semesterMountaineer Parents Club and Office of the President - Parent RelationsChapter 2: TransitioningDining Plans/Dining Dollars/Mountie BountyDining Dollars – built into every dining plan “Flex-spending
money" that
is built in to every dining plan Purchase a snack or beverage instead of using a whole dining plan swipe Flexibility
to eat at any
location
at anytime
Expire at end of each semester
Tip: always use Dining Dollars before Mountie Bounty in eateries and for food!!Slide12
Mountaineer Parents Club and Office of the President - Parent RelationsChapter 2:
TransitioningDining Plans/Dining Dollars/Mountie Bounty
Mountie Bounty – Page 48 Declining balance plan that can be added to, as needed Track balance onlineStudents can get balance updates by adding phone or e-mailDeposit money online: wvucard.wvu.eduFamily members can do this also Uses: PrintingLaundryWVU Bookstores
*Off
campus locations, too *Limits what funds can be spent on!Mountie Bounty does not expire
!
Mountaineer Card – Page 48
Other uses:
Ride PRT and buses
Swipe into dining halls
Get into sporting events
Attend
WVUp
All Night
Enter residence halls at night
Work out at the Rec Center
Access Student Health/
Carruth
Counseling Center
Check out books from Libraries
If damaged: $15 fee
If lost: $25 for replacement
Deactivate lost card: 304-293-CARD or
mymountaineercard.wvu.eduSlide13
Call: 304-293-6700Apply online: accessabilityservices.wvu.edu
Visit: the OAS booth at the Info Fair today following this session or visit their new office location in B20 Stewart Hall.
Types of accommodations: - Extra time on tests, quizzes and exams - Notetaking - Transportation services - Early registration - Sign language interpreting - Real-time transcribing - Media captioning - Textbooks in accessible formatsMountaineer Parents Club and Office of the President - Parent RelationsChapter 2: Transitioning
Office of Accessibility Services –
Page 32Serving students with disabilities
HOMEWORK: If
your student has had an IEP or may need accommodations, complete
the application and documentation process
this summer so they may start the fall successfullySlide14
Endorse/mail outside scholarships ASAP Check renewal criteria for scholarships and maintaining financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) now!
Fall bills out Thursday, July 6; DUE – Wednesday, July 26 – suggested payment is E-checkSpring Bills out mid-November; Due mid-DecemberBill e-mails sent to student’s MIX account – they can add your email!
Bills are posted online to STAR accountsTuition Refund Insurance (due to a covered medical reason) by GradGuardChapter 2: TransitioningMountaineer Hub Reminders – Page 18 Home to the Offices of Student Accounts and Financial Aid/Scholarships/Student Employment
Call:
304-293-1988E-mail: WVUHub@mail.wvu.edu Online: financialaid.wvu.edu and
studentaccounts.wvu.edu
Visit:
Located at Evansdale Crossing – Second Floor – Bus stops here on way back to the car today!
WVU Mountaineer Hub
2nd Floor - Room 200
P.O. Box 6004
Morgantown, WV 26506Slide15
Parent/Guest Portal
Four steps! Students must: log on and grant individuals access
assign what specific access each person can haveSet/communicate a passphrase that you use if calling these officesAdd parent e-mail for billing purposes (students need to check MIX)Parents: Complete the process with time sensitive e-mail sent (30 day link expiration!)Provides real-time access.Access can be revoked by the student at any time.Other FERPA forms
still
exist for specific purposes such as the Office of Accessibility Services, Housing, etc.Move In Video
Chapter
2:
TransitioningSlide16
Chapter 3: Settling in MOVE IN DAY IS HERE!
Saturday, August 12 – Pages 21-29Exciting time – Hot Shots are here to help!
Tip: Bring along an extra dolly or cart if you have one!Reception for familiesResidence Hall Leadership Teams met with you & your students this morningMove in dates/time – Page 28Renter’s Insurance (Homeowner’s Policy?)Welcome Week – August 12-15Lots planned for studentsCookouts, FallFest, FoodFest
Service Learning Activities
First Day of Classes:
Wednesday, August 16Slide17
Adjusting to their changing surroundings Project 168Many resources are available to support them: WELLWVU/Student Health Services/Mountaineer Pharmacy/
Carruth Center for Counseling/ Collegiate Recovery Program – Pages 32-33
MyStrengthLiving Learning Communities – Pages 24-25Studying Abroad – Page 69Student Rec Center, Adventure WVStudent Organizations/Athletics – Pages 38-39Service Learning/Million Hour MatchLaunchLab EntrepreneursASPIRE Office, Student Support Services, Accessibility Services, Veterans AffairsAcademic Resource Centers/Tutoring
Chapter
3: Settling in Slide18
Mountaineer Parents Club – Page 42FREE to Join – Join today!
Local Club structure and eventsSummer Send OffsJuly/August annuallyParent Perks2017 Fall Family Weekend –
Page 57Save the Date: September 22-24, 2017The Campus Read – Page 9Hidden FiguresChapter 3: Settling in Tip: Check out the audiobook via “Overdrive” from WVU libraries for free and listen on your way back to campus this fall! Slide19
Parents Club Facebook PageParents Club Websiteparentsclub.wvu.edu
Parents Club NewsletterParent E-Newsletter check spam filtersGee Mails
Parent Helpline:1-800-988-0096ParentHelpline@mail.wvu.eduStaying in touch…Chapter 3: Settling in Slide20
Academic protocol: catalog.wvu.edu
DegreeWorks – Page 11Visit the Libraries –
Pages 14-15FREE Tutoring – Academic Resource Centers – Pg. 17Drop-in and one-on-one appointmentsSuccess coachingStudents On the Road To Success (SORTS) WorkshopsAcademic Achievements – Page 17Semester Dean’s (3.5+) & President’s (4.0) ListsImportance of going
THROUGH
college, not just TO
college
Chapter
4: Getting AcclimatedSlide21
MIDTERM EXAMHow many steps must your student complete to set up the Parent/Guest Portal?1
1045
2. True or False – Students who live on campus are required to have a dining planTrue or False – The health insurance waiver and student health pre- registration are the same thingThe following are provided free of charge to help your students be successful:a) One-on-One and drop-in tutoringSuccess CoachingStudents on the Road to Success (SORTS) WorkshopsAll of the aboveBonus Question: What is the name of the 2017-18 Campus Read?
Chapter
4: Getting AcclimatedSlide22
Chapter 5: Reality Sets In
October is often stress dump month!The 2018-19 FAFSA for next year will be available in October (due by March 1)
Midterm Reports D’s or F’s: Tuesday, October 10th – Page 16Last Day to Drop a Class: Tuesday, October 24th Considering a major change?Advising for spring classes is underwayOften student conduct incidents increase…Slide23
Beliefs
How parents can help: Page 38Value system, morals, and beliefs are important to bring to college
WVU will hold them accountable for their behavior – misconduct can equate expulsionDon’t enable bad behavior!Who are their friends? Choose wisely and practice a healthy social lifeConflict is going to happen – learning experienceMoralsValues
Chapter
5: Reality Sets InYes!! Don’t forget us!!
WVU bound!Slide24
Safety of our studentsKnow the laws/expectations/resources –
Page 35Title IX Officer – sexual violence and misconduct investigations
University Police DepartmentCampus Student Code – Page 38Alcohol and Other Drugs Amnesty – Page 33Safety Tools – Page 35 Alcohol.edu – part 1 due in August, part 2 due in OctoberHave your student sign you up for Emergency AlertsDownload the
LiveSafe
App
Chapter
5: Reality Sets In
Tip:
Make sure students are checking their MIX e-mail daily for e-mails on Alcohol.edu as well as other important details!Slide25
Importance of pro-active vs. reactive approaches and planning ahead
Hall closures for breaks –
Pages 28-29Thanksgiving Break
Winter Break
Spring Break Holiday Housing
MPC Holiday Busses (NJ/NY/PA/MD/VA)
Chapter
6:
Looking Ahead
Getting
Around Town
Personal Rapid Transit - PRT (free)
Mountainline
Buses (free)
Uber, Taxis,
ZipCars
…and walk!
Parking
Getting to and from Morgantown
MegaBus/Greyhound/I-Ride 79 bus
ZipCars
on campus
ZimRide
(carpool)
Morgantown Airport (Southern Air)
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
GreyLine
Bus to PIT/Amtrak
Motown Taxi to Pittsburgh areaSlide26
Residential resources abound
University Apartments –
Page 66Legally binding 11.5/12 month leases, ask if a shorter term lease is needed
Be sure to check start and end dates of leases
Residence Halls
Residence Hall living is an option for next year too
Off-Campus Housing Office
Explore Websites – campuslife.wvu.edu
Encourage the Off-Campus Housing Fair held annually
Downtown fair in November, Evansdale fair in January
Student Legal Services
Have lease reviewed by Attorney for Students (allow 24 hours)
Make sure you know the codes…
X
My First Place!!!
Chapter
6:
Looking Ahead
Sights and Sounds of What's to ComeSlide27
Drop your
Letter from Home at Mountaineer Parents Club table at Info fair! This presentation will be on our website starting in July.
Turn in your Mountaineer Parents Club sign up today! Be sure to remind students to finalize schedules today before they leave
After this – information fair (Ballrooms) and optional activities
Please complete
New Student Orientation
evaluations online
Questions from the audience?
…
and the $200 Barnes and Noble Gift Card winner
is…
Chapter
7: Making the Grade
Finals Preparation!
Welcome parents of our Newest Mountaineers
!