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Supporting Student Success at S&T Student Success Strategies Tips for you and your student! Parent & Family Relations Preview Changes/Challenges Smooth Transition/Support Students Resources/Coping
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Supporting Student Success at S&T
Student Success StrategiesTips for you and your student!
Parent & Family RelationsPreview Changes/Challenges
Smooth Transition/Support StudentsResources/Coping
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Welcome to S&T! (Introduce Self: member of S&T Student Affairs team, Role and department etc.) I am so happy to Welcome you to Missouri S&T! I am Dr. Edna M. Grover-Bisker; you can call me Eddie, because nearly everybody does. I am the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The Mission of Student Affairs is to provide innovative services and learning opportunities to promote personal and professional development, lifetime engagement and success. Our Goals are to: Sustain a safe and healthy campus community of engaged students Develop career ready graduates for successful futures Promote inclusive environments and lifetime engagement Deliver value through efficient and effective use of resources We value the opportunity to be a part of your student's personal and professional growth and development through our resources, programs and services that meet students’ needs outside the classroom. Your role as a parent, mentor, and support system is critical to your student’s success. There are many changes occurring for both of you, and we are here to help! Today we will: Talk about how we support our Parents & Families Preview common changes and challenges of college Talk about smoothing the transition & supporting your student Review Resources available, when to be concerned and what to do if you are
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At parents.mst.edu
Parent & Family Relations
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One of my FAVORITE parts of my job is Parent & Family Relations. Because YOU are essential to the success of your student. As such, we are committed to engaging YOU as key stakeholder. We are dedicated to serving you and your student with support, information, and assistance because a strong partnership with you allows us to better support your student and their future success. One of the great ways to stay in touch is to join the Missouri S&T Parent and Family Connection at parents.mst.edu. By joining this google group, you will receive a newsletter exclusively tailored for parent and family members of Missouri S&T. The newsletter goes out weekly during the academic year, and periodically during breaks. We share information about academic dates and deadlines, news and events, and hints and tips for supporting your student. Additionally, we invite you to like and follow our Parent and Family Relations Facebook page – it is another great way to get information and to connect with other S&T families. You might also like to check out our Parent and Family Frequently Asked Questions page and of course! You should always feel free to reach out to [email protected] for anything at all.
> Leaving familiar home> Away from family, friends,
pets> Different environment and
new people (roommates)
> Demanding academics– challenges to ‘successful, top of
class’ self-identity– struggle, maybe fail
Lots of big changes . . .
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For most college students, the transition to college requires adjustments and not just of their academic habits and expectations. They often must study harder, improve their study habits, and take school more seriously, while also transitioning to being away from home, new living situation, new people, new food, and new experiences. Exciting – YES! Stressful? – probably at some point, in some way S&T Students are generally high ability and successful Success has been easy for many Without putting much time/effort into studying Supported by parents who provided structure, reminders, and maybe more hands-on assistance in addressing problems At S&T – they will most likely experience MORE material at a FASTER pace; more independent reading; more independence, need to network to find out information Learning HOW TO STUDY and manage themselves WHILE learning course content Many enjoyed being in the top of their class Coming to S&T They will be joining others who were at the top of THEIR class In this new peer group, they may feel uncomfortably ‘average’ May struggle or ‘fail’ for first time We need to consider how to best support them through that
> Increased responsibility (self-care)– Independence and freedom – Time management and priorities – Less structure and more distractions
> Career questions > Financial concerns> (Re)examination of values,
relationships, beliefs, faith, politics > Active changes in brain> Acknowledge issues early, seek
help, use resources
More big changes . . .
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Different growth opportunities/challenges occur at different times for different students Learn more about themselves Out of their comfort zone Encounter diversity Career and professional development – explore, clarify, confirm, maybe change paths Normal, healthy part of the maturation/developmental challenges of college years, and important for learning to deal with the real, post-college world Lots to juggle and competing demands - academics, work, campus involvement, social life Helpful for students to develop and practice self care and life skills Before college Getting up, attending classes, completing assignments, Managing money Doing laundry Addressing conflicts Caring for physical and mental health needs While at college Read/respond to email from S&T personnel Be aware of and act prior to deadlines Develop an accurate sense of how they’re doing Use resources early and often
THE W-CURVE & THE FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE
Honeymoon
Culture Shock
Adjustment
Mental Isolation
Acceptance & Integration
Time
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The W‐Curve is a predictable pattern of stages occurs when a person experiences culture shock. This is based upon research by Zeller and Mosier (1993). The W‐Curve can also be applied to first‐year college students and the phases they go through in adapting to a new culture. It’s normal to have the ups and downs of the W‐Curve, and knowing about this may help make the transition easier. At the first signs of culture shock, some first‐year students may think this means they have made a mistake about going to college or that they have chosen the wrong school. Be ready for this when it happens! If we can help them see that this is just part of the journey that everyone goes through, they may be better able to take it all in stride. The Honeymoon begins once a student has chosen and been accepted to a college and builds as students attend Orientation programs, get their housing assignments, and begin planning for school to start. Although they may also experience some nervousness, the overall feeling is generally one of excitement and positive anticipation. Culture Shock sets in as the newness begins to wear off, and students begin to deal with the reality of the many adjustments they are experiencing. Roommate issues, cafeteria food, and the diversity of different backgrounds and cultures sets in. On the academic side the unfamiliar territory of the college classroom can cause stress in the form of large lecture classes, unclear guidelines for note taking and studying, and unfamiliar faculty can produce adjustment difficulties. Outside of the classroom, students may struggle with things that were easier at home, routine tasks that were taken for granted become problematic chores… like where to go shopping, get a haircut, or receive medial attention. Homesickness may increase. Your college student may have many personal issues to deal with in addition to focusing on the critical issue of academics: reworking relationships with parents, dealing with separation and its resultant anxiety and dealing with conflicting values. It is important to understand that this is a period of great potentially positive change, but it is also a period of more intense personal conflict and anxiety. As initial adjustments are made, first‐year students experience an upswing as they have successfully managed many of the issues that have come their way. Simply overcoming the culture shock stage brings about a sense of well‐being. They fall into a routine as they gain confidence in their ability to handle the academic and social environment of college. They feel they have regained some sense of control and normalcy in their lives. Conflicts and challenges may still come and go, but students are now feeling more in the swing of things. Mental Isolation: Although the physical environment has become more familiar, new students often relapse into a sense of isolation as they make comparisons between the university culture and home. This may arise after students go home for an extended break between semesters. Expect another round of homesickness, as first year students move through a second culture shock. This is a time of feeling caught between two worlds. This is hard because college is still not as comfortable as home used to be, and home is now not as familiar as it once was. Students may have a sense of not completely belonging in either place. It can be shocking to find that changes have happened at home, too, and not having been in on these changes on a day‐to‐day basis can be upsetting. Expect questions of doubt regarding the decision to attend, questions regarding major, career and academic potential may surface as the realities of first semester grades and test scores take over. Your students may want to retreat to a safer, more secure home environment. You can help by prepared for these questions, and supporting them through this second cultural shock, moving through their feelings of isolation, and integrating the new university culture. Acceptance, Integration, and Connectedness: Finally! As students become more involved in campus opportunities, gain some history with new friends and get to know some faculty and staff members, they begin to feel a true connection to the campus. They begin to have a more balanced and realistic view of the University, seeing and integrating the good experiences with the challenges. They begin to think that, generally, it’s a pretty good place to be. This usually brings less dependence on parents and families. A true sense of acceptance, integration, and connectedness occurs when a student has successfully adapted to their new world. Source: Journal of College and University Student Housing, Volume 23, No. 2, 1993. Culture Shock and The First‐Year Experience by William J. Zeller and Robert Mosier
> Strive to build resilience and learn life skills> Remember - struggling is NOT failing it’s LEARNING> Be brave, stretch, grow, get involved> Cultivate a growth mindset> Acknowledge issues (early)
> Ask for help> Use services and resources (education, prevention, support)
Strategies for Success
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To be successful, REMEMBER: It takes time to acclimate to a new environment and different expectations. Being intentional about the transition is helpful. S&T offers LOTS of resources and services – BOTH academic and outside of classroom. More information is available at Family Guidebook Website PRO, today, & Opening week USE them and others - LEAD, Student Recreation Facilities, Math Help Sessions, Student Health Services, Tutors, Student Organizations, Study groups, FREE performances in Leach and on campus, Counseling Services, Financial Assistance, Campus Ministries, etc. Seek out and take advantage of opportunities and support BEFORE problems develop – Doing so could prevent or reduce issues
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When your student looks around they may not realize everything that goes into success. The rise of social media is not helping either - they see their peers on social media smiling and living their best lives. They compare themselves, and it can bring on bad feelings. Many of us have experienced scrolling through Facebook and comparing ourselves on social media. Help your students understand the reality that there is a whole lot of work that goes into success that they can’t see. �We want to encourage a growth mindset in our students: A “fixed mindset” assumes that our character, intelligence, and creative ability are static givens which we can’t change. Striving for success and avoiding failure at all costs become a way of maintaining the sense of being smart or skilled A “growth mindset” thrives on challenge and sees it as a springboard for growth and for stretching existing abilities. When students believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger. Therefore they put in extra time and effort, and that leads to higher achievement. Studies prove a person’s mindset can indeed change from fixed to growth, and it leads to increased motivation and achievement.
> Managing time> Finding friends> Finding balance between work and play> Taking responsibility for choices> Managing stress, physical or mental health
THEN…
If your student struggles academically or emotionally with . . .
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Some signs for concerns (on slide) If your student is struggling, the goal is to figure out what’s going on. . . and respond appropriately Expected adjustment issues? Normal development? Healthy growing pains? Something more serious? If a student is succeeding well enough and finding a major that they are interested in and pursuing meaningful goals then we have a "green light". It's time for a plan if a student is not achieving at least 2.0 GPA or progressing academically.
> Maintain adult-to-adult communication > Discuss the changes that you notice > Get the facts & Acknowledge the Feelings> Ask the tough questions > Talk it out frankly> Encourage your student to ask for help> Make a plan
It’s Time for a Plan!!!
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Then it is time for a Plan! Parents are important behind-the-scenes players At the same time, students are young adults who need to learn to be self-reliant Foster independence by listening & guiding, not telling Help them get started with a few specific suggestions These important steps are never easy and are often quite stressful. The plan could involve taking advantage of resources available to support student wellbeing and success including . . .
> Social withdrawal > Changes in appearance, hygiene> Excessive self-criticizing> Tearful calls home> Talk of hopelessness, helplessness> Missing classes> References to self harm
http://www.asklistenrefer.org/mst
Professional help might be needed if . . .
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There are a lot of different pressures on young people today This is also the time when depression, anxiety or other psychological problems develop or worsen You are not alone, as we are here to help. So here’s a quick rundown of just a few of the many services we offer:
> Solution-focused, brief mental health treatment
> Walk In and Appointments> Consultations> Workshops and Groups > Crisis servicesPage 8 of your guidebook
Counseling Services | counsel.mst.edu
Confidential, no additional charge
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Counseling Services is one component of S&T’s comprehensive approach to supporting student wellbeing CS provide many options for students – online mental health assessments, StressLess room with a massage chair, self-help materials, and, of course, group and individual counseling Although we aren’t able to share information without a Release of Information, we can always listen� You know your student. If you’re concerned, contact us . . . We’ll consult with you More detailed instructions are on Page 8 of your guidebook.
Student Health Services | student health.mst.edu
> Walk in clinic , primary services at no charge
> Visit studenthealth.mst.edu for - Hours of operation- Services provided- New student information- Required immunizations- And much more
Page 13 of your guidebook
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Student Health Services Is another aspect of S&T’s comprehensive approach to supporting student wellbeing SHS treats illness and injuries to keep students in class and learning Provides outpatient health care and education for students, with specialty services by appointment. If you haven’t already, you will soon receive a letter from student health, discussing hours and services, as well as directions on submitting your student’s health records electronically through their website. There are detailed instructions on Page 13 of your guidebook
We provide education on the following topics:> Alcohol & Other Drug Harm Reduction> Stress Management & Mental Well-Being Promotion> Violence Prevention & Sexual Health> Nutrition & Fitness
Miner Wellness programs:> Peer Education Network > STEP UP! Bystander Intervention> S&T Prevention Coalition> Miners Care Committee on Mental Well-Being
Miner Wellness | minerwellness.mst.eduThrough health education and promotion, Miner Wellness strengthens the
well-being of S&T students by reinforcing the healthy habits of the majority and reducing the impact of high-risk behaviors
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Peer Education Network- We have a network of Peer Educators who facilitate wellness presentations and health promotion on campus surrounding the topic areas listed above. This is a great way for students to get involved on campus. STEP UP!- STEP UP! helps students recognize problematic events and increases their motivation, skills, and confidence when responding to problems or concerns. Incoming freshman will receive this training as a part of O-Week. S&T Prevention Coalition- The Prevention Coalition is a network of campus and community partners who utilize S&T specific data to guide wellness initiatives. These initiatives encourage positive choices among students and reduce the impact of high-risk behavior associated with alcohol and other drugs.
Free consultations in the areas of: > Nicotine cessation> Nutrition> General wellness> Sleep health> Alcohol and/or cannabis screening and brief intervention
Miner Wellness | minerwellness.mst.edu
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These consultations are free for students and are confidential. They can be requested through the Miner Wellness website or by calling the office.
Miner Support Network
Miner Support Network Goals:• Promote mental well-being and support students in their day-to-
day lives through weekly peer facilitated group listening sessions• Build community through regular kickback events throughout the
semester.
https://www.thesupportnetwork.org/miner for more info!
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The Miner Support Network is a new initiative that started this semester and aims to give students a safe space to discuss day to day stressors, receive/give support, and build community. Students also have an opportunity to get involved by serving as a Miner Support Network Director or group leader.
> Education, prevention and planning> Referral process – ucare.mst.edu
– Gather information– Assess totality – Respond– Monitor
> Quality assurance and assessment Page 12 of your guidebook
UCAREUniversity Committee for Assistance, Response, and Evaluation
Multidisciplinary approach to providing education, support, and response
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UCARE takes a multidisciplinary approach to make our campus the safest environment possible – UCARE was formed following incidents that highlighted the need for greater communication and preparedness regarding students facing distress. UCARE focuses on prevention and effective response strategies More information is available on Page 12 of your guidebook
Disability-Related Services
> Coordination of programs, services, and academic accommodations
> Individualized accommodation plans
Page 8 of your guidebook
Testing and Student Disability Services | dss.mst.edu
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IEPs do NOT automatically follow students to college College is NOT a good time to try to do without accommodations Students with disabilities who wish to seek disability related services and/or reasonable accommodations start the process by completing an application on the Student Disability Services website and obtaining documentation from a health care provider More details are available on Page 8 of your guidebook
Career Advising and Preparation
> Resume Reviews> Practice Interviews> Salary Negotiations> Career Guidance > Customized Job Searches> Bi-annual Career Fair > Direct Networking with Employers> Co-Ops and InternshipsPage 14 of your guidebook
Career Opportunities and Employer Relations | career.mst.edu
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Who here wants your student to eventually get a job? Raise your hands! For many, the overall goal of attending college is to grow intellectually and as a person and often, Ultimately, to secure rewarding employment. Our Career Opportunities and Employer Relations office has been ranked in the top 20 in the nation for many years. We are ranked #1 Return on Investment In Missouri and #2 (out-of-state) in the ROI of Best Value Colleges in Missouri by Payscale, Inc. We had nearly 1,000 students complete co-ops and internships last year with salaries between $3-4,000. We also have one of the largest career fairs in the mid-west. Last fall we had 331 companies attend our career fair event. My best advice is for students to engage with COER office and events early and often, starting during their first year. You can find more information on Page 14 of your guidebook
Participate on campus and in the community! > Over 200 organizations
– 26 fraternities and sororities– 15+ competitive clubs– 50 academic/professional societies
> Service Programs– MLK Day of Service– Second Saturday Service– Miner Challenge and Alternative
Weekend Breaks
> Peer Involvement Advisors Pages 11, 15, and 21 of your guidebook
Student Involvement | involvement.mst.edu
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Active participation with campus leads to forged friendships, increased campus comfort/familiarity and begins relationships with faculty mentors. Over 200 organizations, including 26 fraternities and sororities, 15+ competitive clubs, and more than 50 academic/professional societies Service programs like MLK Day of Service, Second Saturday Service, Miner Challenge and Alternative Weekend Breaks build community connections Peer Involvement Advisors – offer 1:1 consultations for students to help them get involved More information on ways to get involved is listed on Pages 11, 15, and 21 of your guidebook
Living options and learning opportunities -> Over 2,200 beds within the various
residence halls> Programming
– Social events– Personal/professional development– Academic growth
> Living Learning Communities – Honors– Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Pages 10 and 16 in your guidebook
Residential Life| reslife.mst.edu
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Over 2,200 beds within the various residence halls Offers programming to help your student engage with their community Social events – floor dinners and meetings, game nights Personal/professional development – volunteer opportunities, leadership workshops, career readiness programs with COER Academic growth – faculty involved dinner or events, academic success workshops Living Learning Communities Honors – designed for students who are selected for Missouri S&T’s Honors Academy Entrepreneurship and Innovation – brings together students who are interested in developing creative thinking and innovative solutions to problem More information on Residential options are on Pages 10 and 16 in your guidebook
> Athletics and Recreation – page 14 > Leach Theatre – page 14 > Office of the Dean of Students – page 13 > Care Management – page 12> Chancellor’s Leadership Academy – page 7 > Services and Operations – pages 11 and 14 > S&T Store
Additional Departments within Student Affairs
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Other departments in Student Affairs are: Athletics and Recreation – page 14 Leach Theater – page 14 Office of the Dean of Students – page 13 Care Management – page 12 Chancellor’s Leadership Academy – page 7 Services and Operations – pages 11 and 14 S&T Store A quick note about the store – it isn’t just a bookstore anymore! They work really hard to save you time and money! We have implemented innovative strategies to make course materials more affordable. The Early Bird Textbook Reservations program is the easiest way to get course materials your students need and pick them up in a handy to-go bundle when you get to campus. They access your class schedule before the start of classes and get your course materials ready for you. They pull the most cost effective course materials available and send you an email when your bundle is ready for pick-up. Last year, choosing used, rental, or digital saved S&T students $1.2 million. Another way the S&T store saves you $ is with our digital content solution, autoAccess. AutoAccess is a collaboration between your professor, the publisher, and the S&T Store to provide the required course materials digitally at the lowest cost. After you enroll in an AutoAccess course, you will automatically have access to the course materials on the first day through Canvas. Your student account will be charged for the cost of the content. It’s that easy – you don’t have to do anything else but go to class. Every student enrolled in an AutoAccess course saves an average of $100. You can also save big on MinerTech technology and gear, August 2 - 4, during the Missouri State Sales Tax Holiday! No state sales tax is applied to most technology, clothing, and school supplies purchases. You can purchase your gear during the tax holiday event, or preorder your S&T technology, clothing, and supplies. If you are planning to buy tech for your student for graduation gifts or for college, this is a great way to go. The Store also has great warranties and repair services. They’ve heard it all, everything from a cup of milk spilt onto a keyboard and a laptop falling from the window of a moving car. You have time to stop by the S&T store this afternoon to check it out. You can pick up your free S&T Parent & Family Bumper Stickers there & get a discount! �
> Review letters from Student Health Services & Counseling Services (Guidebook Pages 8 & 13)
> Be familiar with resources on campus (Family Guidebook & websites)
> Join the Parent and Family Connection (parents.mst.edu)> Creating Conversation: 3 Critical Talks for Parents and College
Students - http://pip.missouri.edu/docs/PDFs/3Conversations.pdf
> Encourage your student to ask for help!> Refrain from solving problems for your student > Love your student no matter what
Ways Parents Can Help
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Highlights from Student Health Services letter Urgent care, walk-in model with short wait times Does NOT replace primary care provider Allergy injections, Orthopedic clinic, Well Woman Portal via website Highlights from Counseling Services letter Counseling is Confidential and uses a Solution focused, brief treatment model Parent and Family Relations –We provide resources for families to join forces in supporting student development and encouraging student responsibility. Please visit our website – parents.mst.edu to sign up for our weekly S&T Parent and Family Connection newsletter. Also – like and follow our Facebook page, where you can connect with other parents and families Highlights from Creating Conversations Converse Don’t lecture, set aside time, ask questions, be a role model Alcohol – not everyone in college drinks, be SAFE, help keep FRIENDS safe Mental health – It’s ok to get help, we have resources on campus Drugs – most students do NOT use marijuana, RX misuse is growing issue on all campuses with negative consequences Love is the most important ingredient
> Arrange for care to continue– services with familiar provider at home– prescriptions from a distance– accommodations with Testing and Student Disability Services
> Establish care with local Rolla provider(s) for chronic conditions (e.g. ADHD meds)
> Contact Counseling Services to discuss your questions and help formulate a plan
> Have a frank discussion with your student about what to do in case of a concern or emergency
If your student is currently receiving counseling/medication/accommodations . . .
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If your student is currently receiving Medication Accommodations Counseling or experienced a recent significant medical or mental heath event Arranging continuing care is vital!
Questions?
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Now tell ME! – what are you concerned with? What questions can I help answer? As you move on with your day, please just remember that all of us at S&T are committed to supporting and serving you and your student. I have cards with contact information available and am happy to answer any questions you might have. Also I’ll be at the parent social this afternoon in the St. Pat’s Ballroom in the Havener Center – along with some of my colleagues to answer additional questions or have one on one conversations.
