You've been through quite a few life chapters with your student so far. From first steps to the college application process,
no one knows those experiences quite like you. Now it's time to flip
the page and embark upon yet another first, a brand new chapter called
"the college years."
Transitions...a Time for Trust
Transitions are though. Whether your son or daughter is leaving for
school or living at home while attending classes; it's an adjustment.
Emotions are bound to be mixed. What will change is the frequency of
your communication and the nature of that communication. You won't be
able to see every part of your student's life. You'll need to trust
their instincts and the positive values you instilled. This trust is
key to making the college transition work for both of you.
An Evolving Relationship
Just because students head to college, it doesn't mean that they are
leaving you behind. They still need you and your wisdom, your counsel
and your love. They just need you in different way now. They need you
to let go, they need to be able to make mistakes, and they need to know
that you believe in them.
We Treat Them As Adults
One of the best ways to support your student is by understanding the
college's role in their life. We're not here to take over the
parenting role - that's solely up to you. We are here, however; to
help your student develop into a responsible healthy adult.
As Residence Life Staff...
- we make ourselves very available to students, during our office hours and beyond.
- we welcome students coming to us with a problem.
- we treat students as adults, getting them involved in solving their
own problems instead of relying upon others to do it for them.
- we intervene if we become aware of a potentially life-threatening behavior.
- we respect students' privacy yet don't always promise
confidentiality-after all, we may need to get others involved to sure
the students' well-being.
- we don't serve as "babysitters" for students.
- we are concerned with students' safety, security, and educate them on ways to keep themselves safe.
- we don't ever want to see a student get hurt.
- we expect students to take responsibility for their own actions.
- we are here to support students!
