Preparing for a Successful 08-09:
Tips, strategies, and common questions about starting a new academic year 
Airs Tuesday, September 9

"I think my son doesn't get along well with his roommate."  "My daughter seems homesick." "My son says there's nothing to do on campus." University representatives will be available to address your current questions and concerns about on and off-campus living, academic advising, new relationships, campus safety, the importance of getting involved in student activities, and other issues related to your student's successful transition to a new academic year. 

Meet The Presenters

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Tuesday, September 16.

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Jennifer N. Bell, M.Ed.
Associate Director
Parents & Families Services
Expertise: strategies for successful transitions to campus life, programs and services for parents, programs and services for students, talking with students about transition issues, orientation programs

Jon Barnwell, Capt.
Crime Prevention Officer
University Police
Expertise: personal safety, campus safety, crisis communication plans, crime prevention, university police staff
Campus Emergency Information - Campus updates in the event of a campus-wide crisis, notification information for students and parents
University Police - Daily crime logs, student-safety services, crime statistics

Cheryl Branker, Ed.D
Associate Vice Provost and Director
Disability Services Office
Expertise: disability, the eligibility process, accommodations, accessibility, self-advocacy.

Adam Culley, M.Ed.
Assistant Director, Center for Student Leadership, Ethics & Public Service
Expertise: campus involvement, Alternative Service Break, volunteerism, fraternities and sororities, leadership development
Student Leadership - Leadership Development Series, tips, resources,
Volunteerism - using fall and spring break for service, ongoing and one-time service opportunities
Greek Life - fraternities and sororities

Deborah Felder, M.Ed.
Assistant Director
Student Organization Resource Center
Expertise: commuter students, campus involvement, student organizations, student events and activities, "staying in the know"
Student Handbook Site - calendar of student events and activities, links to policies & procedures, advice for student success
Student Organizations - list of 500+ student organizations
Technician Online - Online copy of the daily student newspaper

Susan Grant, M.Ed.
Director
University Housing
Expertise: roommate relationships, residence life, campus resources, taking advantage of Resident Advisors, safety in the residence halls
Visitation Policy
Housing Policies and Procedures - alcohol, room changes, roommate issues
Resolving Roommate Issues - advice on resolving conflict, developing good relationships

Shannon Brandt, M.Ed.
Assistant Director of Advising Services & Academic Adviser
First Year College
Expertise: tutoring, time management, getting to know professors, progress reports, course repeat policies
Tutorial Services - supplemental instruction, individual tutoring, walk-in services
First-Year Course Repeat - repeating a course without penalty for the first grade
Student Success Strategies - time management, getting to know professors, attitude

Richard Tyler, Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor
University Counseling Center
Expertise: relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem, academic concerns, time/stress management, sexual orientation, safe sex, self-esteem, and healthy relationships
Advice for parents - common concerns, typical student behaviors, advice for talking with students
Counseling Services - personal, academic, urgent care, group