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DOS 101: Introduction to the Dean of Students
Office and Student Success
The Dean of Students Office Student Conduct Disability Resource Center Fraternity & Sorority Affairs New Student & Parent
Programs Off-Campus Student
Services Student Involvement Substance Education &
Responsibility
June and JulyJune and July
June and July Getting ready
Setting up a new living space
Some fear and anxiety
Time for goal-setting conversations
What resources does your student anticipate needing?
Exhibit A
Disability Resource Center Provides reasonable
classroom modifications and testing accommodations
Physical disabilities, learning and psychological disorders, ADHD, chronic health conditions
Temporary disabilities or illnesses
Jake Karnes, Director Room 2 Alumni Gym
(next to Student Center, across the street from Kennedy Book Store)
(859) 257-2754 www.uky.edu/DRC
www.uky.edu/UK101
Why take UK 101? Learn how to succeed in
college Small class setting 1 credit hour Students who take UK
101 are more likely to become sophomores.
Topics include: Study strategies Time management Library skills Campus resources College life Academic expectations
UK Parent Association Open to all parents,
guardians, grandparents, and family members
Annual membership: $35 (less than $3 a month!)
Career membership: $125
Join today!
Membership Benefits Insider’s Guide handbook Cat Chat e-mails Family Focus newsletter Family Weekend perks Member Discount Program Parent Advisory Council Tote bag of goodies – Special offer only good while
you are on campus today!
Support for All Families Family Weekend: October 4 – 6 Website: www.uky.edu/parents Facebook: www.facebook.com/UKparents Twitter: twitter.com/UKparents Pinterest: pinterest.com/ukparents Gift service Support from Parent Association staff
Contact the Parent Association Nancy Stephens Parent & Family
Ambassadors 567 Patterson Office
Tower (859) 257-6597 [email protected] www.uky.edu/parents
What is AlcoholEdu? Important dates:
Monday, July 15th – Site goes active Monday, August 19th – Deadline for Part One Monday, October 21st – Deadline for Part Two
Students who do not complete this program by the designated deadlines will have an academic hold placed on their accounts.
AugustAugust
New Student Induction Ceremony – K Week
August Homesickness
New living situation
Responsibility
Forming new relationships
Maintaining old relationships
New academic environment
Over 250 events designed to help students successfully transition to UK:
August 23 – 31, 2013 Second step in orientation
process Activities for parents and
families on August 23 and 24 K Teams More information coming in
early August [email protected]
www.uky.edu/KWeek
K Book New Student Handbook
Written by students for students Handed out at Advising
Conference check-in Addresses student experience
both in and out of the classroom Used in many sections of UK 101
as a textbook
www.uky.edu/KBook
Getting Involved
SeptemberSeptember
September Time management
Balancing academic and social
Encourage use of campus resources
Encourage staying on campus
Make plans to attend Family Weekend in October
Substance Education & Responsibility Annual averages for college students between 18 and
24 in the U.S. 2.8 million report to have driven while intoxicated (DWI) 1,700 unintentional alcohol-related deaths 696,000 students are assaulted by another student who has
been drinking 97,000 reported victims of sexual assault and rape Estimated 27% of college dropouts are because of alcohol Nearly 1 in 5 college students meet the criteria for alcohol
abuse or dependenceNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2007
Promote safe and responsible behaviors as pertaining to alcohol, drugs, and mental wellness.
Encourage students with problems to seek assistance from campus resources.
Serve as educational resources and role models for youth in the greater Lexington community through schools and community programs.
Interested? Have your son or daughter contact [email protected] or go to www.uky.edu/substance.
Student Wellness Ambassadors
Use, possession, or being in the presence of alcohol and illegal drugs is prohibited on campus property.
The use of tobacco products is prohibited on campus property.
Suggestions for prescription drugs: Purchase a lock-box for certain drugs. Remind your students that selling,
trading, or giving away prescription drugs is trafficking and is illegal.
Substance Policies
Drew Smith, Director 565 Patterson Office Tower (859) 257-9687 www.uky.edu/Substance [email protected]
Contact Us
OctoberOctober
October Increasing academic
stress
Encourage use of academic resources
Midterm exams and final drop deadline
Office hours
Meet with academic advisor
Common Reading Experience
Complete the required reading and assignment this summer
Participate in a small group discussion during K Week
Attend events throughout the school year, including the author visit in October
Common Reading Experience
Q = QuoteL = Life LessonC = Character
www.uky.edu/CommonReading
October 4 – 6, 2013
Schedule of events includes: Friday check-in Family party Keeneland Spindletop Sunday brunch Athletic and cultural events Exploring Lexington Much more!
Family Weekend
Pop Quiz: Important Dates AlcoholEdu Part One
August 19 Move-in
August 23 K Week
August 23 – 31 Family Weekend
October 4 – 6
NovemberNovember
November Increasing academic pressure
Procrastination
Looming deadlines
Stress
Encourage good personal wellness
Students need to take responsibility and ask for help
DecemberDecember
December Stress of final exams
Returning home for break
Discuss expectations for break
Communicate about break plans and holidays
Encourage stress-reducing activities
Final Exams and Stress Relief
Final Exams Schedule:www.uky.edu/Registrar/finals.htm
What are six things you and your student need to take care of between now and the start of the fall semester? Complete AlcoholEdu
Read Where Am I Wearing? and complete QLC assignment
Read the K Book
Get ready for move in! – Friday, August 23, 2013
IMPORTANT!! – Check UK email
Have important goal-setting conversations
Course Evaluation
Final Exam
Questions & Answers