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 parents@lsv.uky.edu 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 KWeek@lsv.uky.edu

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 Drew.Smith02@uky.edu 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 Drew.Smith02@uky.edu

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