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Parents, we want your feedback...As a parent, we understand that you play a major role in supporting your student through the transition to college and beyond. To ensure we are providing you with the most beneficial information and resources to assist with this, we would like your feedback on our summer Orientation program for new students. We are so interested in what you have to say that we are giving away a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card. Parents who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for the card, which can also be used at the Wright State University bookstore in the Student Union. The winner will be contacted in October. Please be assured that your answers are confidential. Should you have any questions about the survey, please contact us at orientation@wright.edu. Semester programs, courses, advising tools unveiled on TAP websiteWright State University has reached a major milestone in its upcoming transition to semesters: the creation of a Semester Transition Advising Page (TAP). The site is a one-stop shop for advising materials required by transition students (those starting on quarters and finishing on semesters). Read more →
October 3–8: Homecoming 2011
Visit the Homecoming 2011 website for more information and a complete calendar of events. October 14: UCIE Coffee Hour Is your student still trying to learn more about all of the great things we have to do in and around Dayton? Encourage him/her to attend the University Center for International Education's Coffee Hour on Friday, October 14, from 3 to 4 p.m., in 190 Student Union, to find out more about what the Gem City has to offer. For more information, contact the University Center for International Education at (937) 775-5745. October 15: ArtsFair—For Arts Lovers of All Ages
Choose from a variety of activities, including artist demonstrations, face painting, theatre performances, hands-on percussion discovery and performance, "Draw on the Walls", dance and acting activities, and more. Tickets are $5 per person and include a light breakfast. Register online at www.wright.edu/artsfair. For more information, please contact Susan Paul. October 17 and 18: Start Smart Wage Negotiation Workshop According to the Wage Project, over her working life, a woman will earn $1 million less than a man simply because she is a woman. In partnership with the Wage Project and in collaboration with the Wright State University Women's Center and the Division of Student Affairs, Career Services offers Start Smart workshops designed to teach women negotiation techniques to achieve pay equity. Workshops will be held on Monday, October 17 and Tuesday, October 18, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., and are intended for students only. Encourage your student to visit www.wright.edu/administration/career/events/startsmart for more information or to register. October 29: Scream 4 In celebration of Halloween, the Residential Community Association will be showing the movie Scream 4 on Saturday, October 29, at 9 p.m., in 120 Medical Sciences. Contact Jake Nolan for more information. Visit www.wright.edu/calendar for information on other events going on at Wright State.
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Continued from above... Semester programs, courses, advising tools unveiled on TAP website
The site is a one-stop shop for advising materials required by transition students (those starting on quarters and finishing on semesters). Along with important advising information and planning tools, the site announces all of the semester curriculum and courses. These materials will assist students, faculty, and staff in planning for the semester transition in Fall 2012. "I think the TAP site will be invaluable to students as we convert to semesters and will continue to be a significant resource into the future," said Herb Dregalla, director of semester conversion. A crucial element of the site is its ability to help each transition student create an individualized advising plan, called a MAP (My Advising Plan) for undergraduates or a G-MAP for graduate students. The MAP is the official process for fulfilling the university's Pledge to Students, which promises consistent application of credit, on-time graduation, and no increased costs for students who follow their approved MAP or G-MAP. Students will work with their academic advisors to create these plans that plot out the courses they need to take, and in what terms, to complete their degrees without delay. The TAP site presents program requirements for majors, minors, certificates, and endorsements under the current quarter system and the new semester system, side by side. Visitors to the site will also find all the course names, numbers, descriptions, and prerequisites for the semester system, as well as the current quarter system. In addition, there are links to course equivalency documents and the Course Schedule Planning Guides, which show when courses will be offered through the 2013–14 school year. The TAP site also showcases the enhancements to the general education curriculum, now called the Wright State Core. Details about Integrated Writing requirements in the Core and major are also explained. Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), a system designed to help undergraduate students stay on track for graduation, is also located on the TAP site. It consists of Degree Paths, which show classes in a major arranged in a four-year term-by-term sequence, leading to graduation. GPS includes embedded Success Markers, critical milestones that need to be met at various points during a student's time at Wright State. Students not meeting the Success Markers will be contacted by their advisors. Degree paths are now available for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Liberal Arts, Raj Soin College of Business, and University College (Exploratory Paths). Degree paths for all other colleges will be available Fall 2012. Visit the TAP site at www.wright.edu/semesters-advising. You can also find a link to it on Wright State's homepage and the Semesters website. Continued from above... Making the TransitionMaking the transition from high school to college can be a trying experience for some students. Wright State understands many of the issues that students may face during this time. Below are some tips that might help Wright State parents ease their students through their first quarter at college.
Many years as a university administrator taught me a thing or two about what parents can expect to experience when a son or daughter heads off to college. Nothing, however, compared to the awakening that occurred when my own children enrolled at Wright State and I was forced to view the high-school-to-college transition process through a completely different lens. Opinions and decisions that I could easily render on behalf of someone else's student no longer appeared so easy or obvious when it came to my new college students (and I say "students" because my husband and I had triplets who enrolled as freshmen in the fall of 2003). Joining the ranks of parents of college students became an opportunity for me to better understand and appreciate the challenges associated with letting go and helping them assume new responsibilities and ownership for their choices and decisions. They have all graduated and moved on to the next phases of their lives, and while I would like to claim some ownership for contributing to their successes, I know that it is due to their hard work and perseverance. Here are a few tips that helped me and may be useful in your new role as a parent of a new college student at Wright State:
Call us at (937) 775-2809 if you have questions. In the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, we believe that students come first. We also believe that parental support is critical to students' success, so let us know if we can assist you in this journey! The "Healthy" Transition
Often, this is the first time the student will experience illness away from home. Unfortunately, students will forget parent's instructions when they get sick. We have registered nurses (RNs) who will do initial assessments on your student and do a great deal of educating on self-care when they get sick. If it is deemed beneficial for the student to see a physician or a nurse practitioner, the RN will give the student that option. Students who live in campus housing are required to have specific immunizations, but it is a good idea for all students to be up to date on immunizations such as Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccines (2), a Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis booster within the past 10 years, Meningitis vaccine, and the Hepatitis B vaccine series (3). We also recommend the flu vaccine, which is available on campus in the fall. Vaccinations help prevent disease and save lives. If your student is under a parent's health insurance, be sure the student has his/her own insurance card or a copy of the parent's insurance information. Students will be in close confines with many other individuals. Those living in campus housing spend a lot of time in large groups. They pass many different kinds of germs, including those for colds, flu, pink eye, and upper respiratory infections. It is important for students to practice good personal hygiene, eat healthy, exercise, get adequate sleep, and avoid sharing personal items like beverage containers or eating utensils. It is not uncommon for students to gain what we call the "Freshman 15"—extra weight during their first year in college. Eating habits may change as a result of students making their own decisions about food choices. Many will have more free time than when they were in high school and may be less active. It is easier to "graze" (all-day eating). Discuss with students the possibility of weight gain. Some tricks to avoid this weight gain include making wise food choices such as salads instead of greasy fast food, eating only at meal times, and controlling snacking. Engaging in regular physical activity is important in achieving general good health. The benefits also include achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, reducing feelings of stress, and promoting psychological well-being. Try out our state-of-the-art fitness center (it's FREE for students), engage in a brisk walk, jog, or take the stairs. Although illegal, underage students often have access to alcohol. The pressure to use alcohol can be huge for some college students, especially when trying to make friends and become part of a group. Alcohol use in college may result in difficulty with campus police and policies. Having five or more drinks in a sitting is considered binge drinking. Students who drink while in college have statistically lower grades than those who do not. Alcohol consumption is also associated with other health-risk behaviors, including high-risk sexual behavior, smoking, and physical fighting. Families should discuss this issue so that the student understands his/her parents' view on this subject. This first year can be exciting but sometimes stressful. When one cannot shake excessive worries, or if the feelings are overwhelming to the point of interfering with everyday activities, it is important for the student to speak with someone. Keep lines of communication open. Encourage students who are feeling overwhelmed to get help at Student Health Services or Counseling and Wellness Services. Additional resources that might be of interest: The American College Health Association Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The "Emotional" Transition
In high school: Attendance is mandatory and free. Time is structured by others, correspondence is addressed to you (the parents), and others (parents and teachers) help to remind students to do their work. In college: Attendance is voluntary and costly. Students manage their own time, correspondence is addressed to the student, and students must balance their own priorities and responsibilities. In high school: Students move from one class to the next, teachers monitor attendance, and students spend roughly 30 hours per week in class. In college: Students schedule their own classes at various times throughout the day and evening, attendance may or may not be monitored, and students spend between 12 and 16 hours each week in class. In high school: Students typically study between zero and two hours per week, reading assignments are brief, and they typically hear what they need to know during the class lecture. In college: Students need to spend three hours per week studying for every hour in class (that's roughly 24 to 48 hours per week!) and a significant amount of information is learned outside the classroom. It is obvious from the short list above that your child will be facing some major changes during their transition into college. Your support in helping them assume adult responsibility for their education is critical. You may find the transition difficult as you watch your children struggle—your support is very important in furthering their development into successful college students. Counseling and Wellness Services is here to help. We are the university's counseling center. We offer group, individual, couples, and family therapy to Wright State students. We also provide assessment services (learning disability, personality, alcohol, and drug), crisis intervention, and classroom presentations on a wide range of wellness topics. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have. It is important to remember that without a signed release of information by your child, we cannot speak to you about their specific treatment, but we can help you problem solve so that you can best support your child. Please visit the Counseling and Wellness Services website or contact us at (937) 775-3407 for more information. The "Living" Transition
Almost 60 percent of your student's time each week is available to take care of daily needs and pursue non-academic endeavors. And that's if they follow the old rule of thumb and study three hours for every hour in class. Research shows that the first six weeks of a student's freshman year are the most critical to their continued success. How effectively an individual learns to organize and manage his or her time, balance personal needs (basic stuff like eating, sleeping, and getting some exercise for his or her mind and body), get involved in the campus community, and go to class can all contribute to a successful transition from home and high school to college and independence. What are the indicators of successful coping skills and growth? Pay attention when your student calls or writes. If he or she seems to be talking about a variety of activities and people, both in and outside of class, that can be positive. A disproportionate amount of time spent in only one or two areas, or the absence of stories of new acquaintances and experiences during the fall, could be a symptom of a slow adjustment or something being not quite right. Conversations during the December break may give you a better sense of it all. Campus residents have easy access to help in every building. Residence Life staff, primarily community directors and resident assistants, can offer a variety of resources and information and are a gateway to all the good things Wright State University has to offer. Participating in the variety of activities and workshops that the staff will promote or taking the initiative with neighbors (or individually) to attend events on campus makes a difference. We look forward to working in partnership with you to help your student stay on the right path this fall.
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Making the transition from high school to college can be a trying experience for some students. Wright State understands many of the issues that students may face during this time. Below are some tips that might help Wright State parents ease their students through their first quarter at college. 
Get back with the pack and join us as we celebrate Homecoming 2011 with food, fun, soccer, and so much more. Events will include game night, magic show, men's and women's soccer games, Raider Fest, club football game, Casino Night, and, of course, a homecoming dance.
Join the Wright State University College of Liberal Arts as they present a family-friendly morning of the arts on Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Wright State Creative Arts Center.
Wright State University has reached a major milestone in its upcoming transition to semesters: the creation of a Semester Transition Advising Page (TAP).
I get it: understanding what it's like to be the parent of a new Wright State student
As students and parents prepare for this first year of college life, there is a plethora of information that must be assimilated. College is full of excitement, more freedom, meeting new people, learning new things, possibly living away from home, and making independent decisions. Health issues should also be considered as the student makes this life adjustment. Students should become familiar with the health resources offered by Wright State University. Now is the time that the student will take charge of his or her own health care needs. We are here to assist. We become your student's family practice clinic while he or she attends Wright State.
There are many changes that your child will be facing upon his or her arrival at Wright State University. Below is a short list of changes that students face when moving from high school to college.
Your sons and daughters began a multidimensional learning opportunity as the first weeks of their college career unfolded. While the pursuit of a degree is the main objective, developing personal management standards and interpersonal skills can be almost as important.
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