STUDENT AFFAIRS THE DEAN OF STUDENTS A Partnership

STUDENT AFFAIRS & THE DEAN OF STUDENTS: A Partnership with Families

Partnership • Shared goals – Academic success – Develop skills to find and succeed in a career – Contribute to society • • Provide a supportive environment for learning Provide challenges and opportunities for growth

Student Development Social Financial Spiritual Health ACADEMICS Cultural Life & Career Planning Emotional Political

• Students spend 15 -20 hours a week in class • Students should spend 2 hours studying for every hour of class: 30 -40 hours a week • Students with work-study and part-time jobs: up to 20 hours a week • Student life outside the classroom complements classroom learning • Residence Life Living Learning Communities • Student engagement opportunities

Social • Meeting new people • Acclimating to roommates and floormates • Developing lifelong friendships • Setting boundaries and limits • Intimate relationships

Health • Seeking health care when needed • Eating and sleeping well • Learning how alcohol and drug use impacts their goals • Engaging in safer sex practices, if sexually active

Cultural • Learning about and from others who have different experiences • Sharing one’s own history, culture and experiences • Understanding one’s own privilege • Living in a city • Appreciating the arts

Life & Career Planning • Living independently • Developing time management and organization skills • Setting priorities • Exploring career interests • Internships and work experiences • Developing a sense of optimism

Political • Better understanding the world around them • Being active and engaged global citizens • Formulating and sharing an opinion • Taking a stand • Helping others

Emotional • Developing emotional intelligence • Managing “normal” emotional challenges • Break-ups, homesickness, roommate disagreements • Identifying when they need help • Seeking and using support and resources • Moving toward adulthood and independence

Spiritual • Practicing, exploring, questioning faith • Being comfortable with ambiguity • Reflecting on, accepting and embracing life’s challenges • Coping with death and change

Financial • Managing their own money • Understanding student debt • Participating in financing their education Consider purchasing tuition insurance: https: //www. suffolk. edu/explore/27424. php

Challenges & Opportunities • Taking advantage of involvement opportunities • Developing leadership skills • Attending campus events • Talking with roommates and others in class • Living in the gray

Student Affairs/Dean of Students • • • Student advocacy Work closely with faculty and staff Provide referrals to Suffolk resources Inform faculty of student absences for a week or more Grant leaves of absence Respond to student academic grievances Manage student crises Support students of concern Administer the Community Standards

Talking with You About Your Student • FERPA is a federal law that requires Suffolk University to protect students’ education records • We may inform parents/guardians of: – Alcohol or other drug violations – Health and safety emergencies – Loss of on-campus housing or interim suspension • We do not inform parents of grades

Buzzing Around

College Helicopter Parent Yes, mom. I told you I’m fine on my own at college…. . Hey, could you log on and find my schedule, order my books and call and wake me up when it’s time for class?

Helping Your Student Fly • Be a reference librarian – know campus resources • Practice coaching – role play how students can advocate for themselves • Pause before calling or texting them or us • Empower students to advocate for themselves

Homework This Summer Discuss expectations for: – Grades, visiting home, – budget and working, – Student-parent communication Teach: – Laundry, healthy decisions, – coping strategies, planning ahead Practice: – Phoning and texting less, asking for help, independent decision-making, planning

Suffolk Family Resources http: //www. suffolk. edu/campuslife/25646. php • • Suffolk Scoop Email Newsletter Suffolk. CHAT Events Suffolk University Parent Guide Suggested Reading List

Homecoming October 23 -26, 2014 • Fall. Fest Suffolk Student Talent Show • Night at the Boston Children’s Museum • Tours • Athletic Games

Resources • Student Affairs – 12 th floor, 73 Tremont Street, (617) 573 -8226 • Counseling Center – 5 th floor, 73 Tremont Street, (617) 573 -8226 • Suffolk Police – Donahue Lobby, (617) 573 -8111

For More Information Contact Student Affairs & Dean of Students Ann Coyne, Senior Associate Dean of Students Elizabeth Ching-Bush, Assistant Dean of Students 73 Tremont Street, 12 th Floor (617) 573 -8239 Office studentaffairs@suffolk. edu