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Duck Transitions: Information for Ducks & Partners
Presentation by:Gretchen Jewett, Director of Nontraditional and Veteran Education and SupportTerra Wilcoxson, Graduate Student Family Issues GTF, Work-Life Resources
Session Purpose
Welcome the whole family to this endeavor and to the UO community
Practice strategies for spousal communication and managing stress
Introduce resources that are available to you
Introductions
Your name Student or partner? 2 adjectives
The Transition
The student family member may be taking on a new role and new responsibilities that can affect the whole family
Your family will have new expenses and financial considerations
The student may be returning to the classroom after a long time away He/she may find that they have different
perspectives and life experiences than more traditionally-aged students
Communicate Proactively
Why is your partner choosing to go back to school? Was this change a joint decision?
What are your hopes and concerns about present lifestyle changes?
How will this decision impact the way things work in your home right now? How does this change impact parenting roles? How do you see your household renegotiating
responsibilities and roles? What do you each need from each other?
Household Responsibilities and Time Management Challenge: managing irregular schedules Potential Strategies
Plan a quarterly and a monthly calendar (Include assignments and exams AND family events/time)
Help your partner maintain a study routine As a partnership, establish time you spend
together Work together to make a plan for managing
household responsibilities Does the non-student partner feel that their
personal activities are supported?
Role Calendaring Exercise
Identify 5-6 important roles in your life Examples: partner, parent, student, employee, friend and
family member, self Identify at least 1-2 things that you will do this week to
maintain each role Calendar activities for each role Discuss your calendar with your partner:
Are there busy days? Identify 1-2 things in your week for which you would like
your partner’s assistance and support. Ask for that assistance.
As a pair, identify what you will do this week to maintain your roles as partners/spouses and put it on the calendar together.
Roles and Goals Example
Individual/Personal
Manager-Research
Man. Staff Dev.
Man.-Admin.
Manager-New Prod.
Spouse/Parent
United Way Chair
Rough Draft Mission StatementRegister seminarVisit Frank in Hospital
Confirm Symphony TicketsTim’s science projectSarah’s bike
Test market parametersInterview assistant candidatesStudy consumer survey
Study last test resultWork on bonding prob.Network with Ken and Peter
Review responsibilities with JanieVisit with Samuel
End of the month reportsSalary review report
Prepare agendaP.R. visit with ConklinStart next year’s plan
Calendar Example
Student Example: Roles and Goals
Student Example: Planner
UO Family Connections
ASUO spousal equivalent card needed: Athletic tickets Discounted membership to the Student Recreation
Center One-time fee of $10 $45 per term, $180 annual
Reduced rate for Craft Center Classes
Outdoor Program Kid trips: email Susan Hanlon at
UO Family Connections
Student Rec Center Family Rec: Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5 Swimming, rock climbing, gym play, etc http://uorec.uoregon.edu/rec_programs/family_rec.html
Social Networks UO Families Listserv Graduate Student Family Facebook group
Family Friendly Museums Museum of Natural and Cultural History Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Campus Resources for Grad Student Partnerships ASUO Child Care Subsidy Child Care Centers Family Housing
http://housing.uoregon.edu/apartments/
Nontraditional Student Programs Nontraditional Student Union and Lounge
EMU Suite 2, [email protected]
Veterans and Family Student Association EMU Suite 2, [email protected]
Campus Resources for Grad Student Partnerships Work-Life Resources
Child care, school referrals, lactation support, Child Care Share
Women’s Center Graduate School
http://gradschool.uoregon.edu
Nontraditional Student Programs
[email protected] (541) 346-1123 http://uodos.uoregon.edu/nontrad.aspx Individual consultations and resource
referrals Monthly electronic newsletters Family and nontraditional student events Tillman Military Scholars Program Faculty Mentorship Program Veteran Friendly Listeners Program
Work-Life Resources
Karen Logvin [email protected] Terra Wilcoxson [email protected] (541) 346-2962 http://hr.uoregon.edu/worklife/ 463 Oregon Hall Lactation Support Child Care and School Referral Elder Care Information Child Care Share UOFamilies Listserv and Facebook Group Workshops and Events
Questions, Concerns, Discussion
What else is on your mind?