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Chips off the old block
On Campus Programs offered in the first year residence halls follow Trinity University’s REAL LIFE model. These programs are designed to assist students through developmental stages typically encountered in the first year. They offer a supportive environment, teach adjustment skills, and lead to student success. Resident Mentors create programs to engage their residents and also serve as discussion leaders. The attendance rate thus far has been over 65%, and the staff is conducting regular assessment to learn what impact the programs have on the development of the student and the relevance of the programs to their academic success. This year each Resident Mentor has already offered three programs geared towards the transitions into the first semester of college. The first program, Living Away from Home, gave students a chance to learn about coping strategies for homesickness and adjustment while participating in community building activities with their hall-mates. The second program, Educational Success, was designed to offer tips and pointers for academic excellence and information about the various resources available on campus. Students participated in Jeopardy-style games, scavenger hunts, and other fun activities which all culminated in conversations facilitated by the Resident Mentors. These discussions expressed the importance of study habits, collaboration, prioritization, stress management, time management, and organization skills. As the Resident Mentors are all upper-class students, they provided first hand information on ways to thrive academically at Trinity. The third program, Alcohol and Drugs, was presented to teach students the consequences of alcohol and other drug use on themselves and the community. Residents learned statistics about alcohol use in college, repercussions of underage drinking, and side effects of frequent alcohol use. Students also discussed tactics for avoiding peer pressure and ways to have fun without drinking. Residents were also required to attend Optimal Buzz, presented by Dr. Richard Reams one of the campus psychologists. This program focused on the negative aspects of excessive drinking and stressed responsible behaviors.
Future programs in the first year area will tackle the issues of
roommate relationships, health and safety, diversity and citizenship,
and identity exploration. Some of these programs include guest speakers
and faculty involvement. The Residential Life Office has also partnered
with the Career Services Office to provide programs targeting career
development in the first year area. This semester, they will be
discussing the courses of action necessary to complete the Pre-Law and
Pre-Med requirements at Trinity University. The Residential Life Staff
encourages you to have follow-up discussions with your students about
and all of these topics. Special Events Your Student Should Consider
October 21 - Trinity Idol Cash Course Trinity University has partnered with the National Endowment for Financial to promote Cash Course, a web-based programs targeting college students and young graduates. As financial issues weigh heavily on the minds of many students, this tool can offer helpful information for students. it was announced in TigerBytes last week, but in case your student missed it, have him or her check it out. Sections include: Financial Basics, Paying for College, College Life, and World of Work. Announcements
From Jackie
Bevilacqua, RN,C, Coordinator of Health Services
Upcoming Career Services Events Need a date? Micro Mail This section features e-mails that were sent to all students since the last TrinitE newsletter. Parents are invited to micro-manage their students into reading this important information. For past due items, they are offered simply for information. By policy, students are responsible for information sent to them as e-mail is an official Trinity University communication tool - all students are assigned accounts. (Click on each heading to read the full e-mail.) In the past two weeks students have received a barrage of messages from the University. Informational Announcements
Health and Safety Checks
(sample notice)
Body Image Awareness Week Career Services Corner with Brian Hirsch
Note:
Career Services will hold a resume writing workshop on Monday,
October 20 at 7 p.m. in the Mabee Hall conference room. More about resumes next time… Dr. Brian Hirsch is the Director of Career Services Student Health 101 - October Edition The October Student Health 101 newsletter has been distributed to all students. The companion parent piece includes accompanying information on binge drinking, healthy eating, study skills, and technology. TrinitE Parent and Family Newsletter This newsletter is sent on alternating weeks to subscribers. On opposite weeks the electronic student newsletter, TigerBytes, is sent to the list. Please note that any items in maroon are links to more information. Family members are invited to subscribe to LeeRoy, a daily calendar, to learn about campus activities and to read the Dean of Students blog, which includes Trinity-related posts. |
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Deadlines/Events
October 18 October 22 October 26 Newsletter Change The hard copy of the fall Trinity Parent & Family newsletter will be sent in early November. Because the electronic newsletter is more timely, it may ultimately replace the mailed newsletter. The two fall issues are being combined into one. Links
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