Preparing for a Successful 07-08:
Tips, strategies, and common questions about starting a new academic year 
Tuesday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

"I think my son doesn't get along well with his roommate."  "My daughter seems homesick." "My son says there's nothing to do on campus." University representatives will be available to address your current questions and concerns about on and off-campus living, academic advising, new relationships, campus safety, the importance of getting involved in student activities, and other issues related to your student's successful transition to a new academic year. 

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Jennifer N. Bell, M.Ed.
Associate Director
Parents & Families Services
Expertise: strategies for successful transitions to campus life, programs and services for parents, programs and services for students, talking with students about transition issues, orientation programs

Jon Barnwell, Capt.
Crime Prevention Officer
Campus Police
Expertise: personal safety, campus safety, crisis communication plans, crime prevention, university police staff

Cheryl Branker, Ed.D
Associate Vice Provost and Director
Disability Services Office
Expertise: disability, the eligibility process, accommodations, accessibility, self-advocacy.

Adam Culley, M.Ed.
Assistant Director, Center for Student Leadership, Ethics & Public Service
Expertise: campus involvement, Alternative Spring Break, volunteerism, fraternities and sororities, leadership development

Deborah Felder, M.Ed.
Assistant Director
Student Organization Resource Center
Expertise: commuter students, campus involvement, student organizations, student events and activities, "staying in the know"

Susan Grant, M.Ed.
Director
University Housing
Expertise: roommate relationships, residence life, campus resources, taking advantage of Resident Advisors, safety in the residence halls

Karen Hauschild, M.Ed.
Associate Director/Adviser
First Year College
Expertise: tutoring, time management, getting to know professors, progress reports, course repeat policies


Richard Tyler, Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor
University Counseling Center
Expertise: relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem, academic concerns, time/stress management, sexual orientation, safe sex, self-esteem, and healthy relationships