FAMILIES IN HIGHER EDUCATIONDr. Sam Jennings II, Dean of StudentsOffice of Student AffairsNew Student Orientation 2015

STUDENT SUCCESSHELP STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM SDSU

• College Student Inventory

• First-Year Experience Program

• Meet State (Extended Orientation)– Move-in & Picnic: Friday, August 21

– Convocation & ThumpStart: Saturday, August 22

– Student Engagement: Sunday, August 23

• Common Read: “The Other Wes Moore”

• Living/Learning Communities (LLC)– Health Professionals, Agriculture

– Exploratory Studies, Honors College

– Healthy Lifestyles

• Learning Communities (LC)

WINTRODE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER

Dr. Jody Owen, DirectorFirst Year Advising Center

WINTRODE STUDENTSUCCESS CENTER

• First-Year Advising Center – Guide to General Education Requirements

• Wintrode Tutoring Program

• Academic Success Program

OTHER RESOURCES

• Department Help Centers/Tutoring– Chemistry

– Math

– Physics

– Spanish

– Writing Center

• Supplemental Instruction

• Late Night Larson

• Student Organizations

• Summer Bridge

JUMP INTO STATE: AN EARLY START OPTION

GET A HEAD START BY TAKING SUMMER COURSES

• Earn college credit

• Live on campus

• Receive orientation to college from SDSU faculty, staff, and upper-class students

JUMP INTO STATE: AN EARLY START OPTION

JULY 26 – AUGUST 21, 2015Course Title

BIOL 101 Biology Survey 1 (3 cr)

CA 110 Individual Financial Literacy (1 cr)

CHEM 105 Foundations of Chemistry (2 cr)

ENGL 032 Basic Writing (2 cr)

ENGL 101 Composition 1 (3 cr)

GEOG 131 Physical Geography (4 cr)

NUTR 111 Food, People, & Environment (3 cr)

READ 041 Reading for College Success (3 cr)

SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr)

UC 109 First Year Seminar (2 cr)

UC 143 Master Lifetime Learning Skills (2 cr)

EARLY ALERT

• Early intervention initiated by faculty

• Notification for students, academic advisors, and other key staff

• All 100- and 200-level courses, some 300- and 400- level courses

For more information about student success programs at SDSU, contact the Wintrode Student Success Center

605-688-4155 * Box 2214/SWSC 110, Brookings, SD 57007

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

• Vice President for Student Affairs Office

• Admissions

• Financial Aid

• Records & Registration

• Scholarships

• Multicultural Center & Student Support Services

• Campus Dining

• Ombuds

• Student Conduct

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

• Housing & Residential Life

• The Union

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

• Orientation Leaders (OL’s)– Living on Campus

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

• Student Engagement – Career Development

– Student Programming

– Student Organizations & Greek Life

• Wellness Center– Student Health Clinic & Counseling Services

– Jackrabbit Pharmacy

– Community Fitness & Recreation

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

• OL’s– Campus Involvement

NOT STUDENT AFFAIRS…BUT GOOD TO KNOW

• American Indian Education and Cultural Center– On Medary, north of 8th Street, next to SDSU Foundation– All students welcome; focus is the success of students

identifying as American Indian– A home away from home

• Equal Employment Opportunity / Title IX– People should be treated fairly– No discrimination, no harassment– Not everyone is as kind and respectful as we prefer– Every student, employee and guest has the right to let

someone know if they have been treated badly.• EEO/Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Michelle Johnson – 688-4128• Residence Hall Director• Dean of Students• Any University employee who can likely help

NOT STUDENT AFFAIRS…BUT GOOD TO KNOW

• University Police Department– Phone: 605.688.5117– Law enforcement

• SDCL• Brookings Ordinances

– Disciplinary Referrals– Public education and city-wide partnerships– “Buddy system”– A good resource even if it’s not a law enforcement matter

NOT STUDENT AFFAIRS…BUT GOOD TO KNOW

• Safe and Caring Campus– Prevention: it’s everyone’s responsibility– Personal safety

• Logging off of computers / apps• Not giving away passwords• Using locks and keys

– Safety features• Lighting• Call boxes• Safe ride home

– Situational Awareness• Be alert, not scared (go for a jog, but avoid running with

earbuds and sweatshirt with the hood on)

FAMILY SUPPORT

• Parent Portal – Student authorization via MyState account

– Parent contract

– Limited access to schedule, grades

• Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)

FINANCING HIGHER ED

• Tuition Rates– Resident vs. Non-resident

• Fees– University Support & General Activity

– Course & Discipline

• Meal Plans

• Housing

• Other

TUITION RATES

FALL 2015-SPRING 2016

• South Dakota Residents– $144.70 per credit hour

– $2170.50 for 15 credit hours

• Minnesota Reciprocity (estimated)– $171.05 per credit hour

– $2565.75 for 15 credit hours

• Non-residents – $217.05 per credit hour

– $3255.75 for 15 credit hours

FEES: USF

TO SUPPORT A QUALITY EDUCATION

• University Support Fee (USF)– $93.80 per credit hour

– $1407.00 for 15 credit hours

• Non-resident University Support Fee– $117.45 per credit hour

– $1761.75 for 15 credit hours

• What these funds support– Library

– Utilities

– Grounds, etc.

FEES: GAF

TO SUPPORT A QUALITY EDUCATION

• General Activity Fee (GAF)– $33.90 per credit hour

– $508.50 for 15 credit hours

• What these funds support

– Union

– Wellness Center

– Health Clinic

– Allocated through student government

OTHER FEES

COURSE & DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC

• To support extra costs associated with course or major– Lab space and specialized equipment

• Most fees listed on Cost Worksheet in NSO folder– Full list can be found at SD Board of Regents website listed on

Cost Worksheet

MEAL PLAN & HOUSING

• Meal Plans – $1550.35 - $1933.60 per semester

– Can include block meals, flex dollars, or both

– Info session after this for more details

• On-campus Housing– $1632.10 - $2657.40 per semester for double occupancy

– $2347.85 - $3168.80 per semester for single occupancy

– Info session tomorrow afternoon for more details

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

• OL’s– Dining on Campus

OTHER EXPENSES

BOOKS and PARKING

• Books – $600 - $700 per semester

– Available to order at sdstatebookstore.com end of July

– Info session tomorrow afternoon for more details

• Parking (annual)– $276 ~ reserved lots – $148 ~ residence hall/commuter lots– $51 ~ remote lots– $5 ~ gravel lot– $33 ~ motorcycle – Available July 1 via student’s MyState account

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

• Parking, food service, financial aid are targets of complaints…

• OL’s– Parking on campus

MEET STATE

FALL 2015

• Meet State – Friday 8/21– Move-In Day!

– Financial Aid assistance: Enrollment Services Center 100

– Tuition & Fee Payment: Admin 136

– Picnic leading to evening entertainment

MEET STATE

FALL 2015

• Meet State – Saturday 8/22– Convocation: 11am at Frost Arena

– Picnic: after Convocation at Frost Arena

– Financial Aid assistance: Enrollment Services Center 100

– Tuition & Fee Payment: Admin 136

– ThumpStart: an academic head startafter picnic

– UPC’s Welcome Back Bash

MEET STATE

FALL 2015

• Meet State – Sunday 8/23– Faith options

– Conference-style info sessions from student groups

– Campus & Community Fall Festival

• student organization info fair

– Residence Hall floor meetings

DATES TO REMEMBER

FALL 2015 – SPRING 2016

• September 3– Last day to add or drop classes

• September 25-26– Dad’s Weekend

• October 26-November 13– Pre-registration dates for 2016 spring

• April 8-9, 2016– Mom’s Weekend

OUR COMMITMENT

HELPING STUDENTS BE SUCCESSFUL

• There are many resource people – Housing & Residential Life Staff, Health & Counseling Staff,

Faculty, Advisors, College Deans, Student Affairs Department Heads, University Police

• Whom should you call? – Douglas Wermedal, AVPSA

– Sam Jennings, DOS

605-688-4493

• Questions?

IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A

JACKRABBIT!