Ask Dr. Ross

UT Tyler professors Dr. Catherine Ross, Ph.D., and Dr. Belinda Deal, Ph.D. take a deep dive into what "Belonging" looks like for college students today with Associate Dean of Students and licensed professional counselor Kim Livingston-Cobb. Specifically, how mental health plays a role in a student's ability to fit in and how they can make realistic improvements in their lives.

The hosts of ADR sit down with Dr. Joe Berthiaume, PhD who has spent his entire career in campus housing and currently serves as UT Tyler's Executive Director of University Communities. 

There are a lot of important things to consider when it comes to your college living experience. First, make sure you pick a spot that you're going to be comfortable in. Take into account all the amenities. Lastly, for the parents, don't hover! 

Tuition can feel like a big scary number. Understanding all the "hidden gems" that are included in that cost can help make sense of the price. You're getting a lot more than classes!

Keep in mind, every college is different. If you want to know exactly what your school offers, we suggest visiting their website or contacting the admissions office. 

Here are some of the resources we found for our college, UT Tyler:

• UT Tyler Student Accessibility and Resource (SAR) OfficeLinks to an external site. (provides needed accommodations to students with document needs related to access and learning)
• UT Tyler Writing CenterLinks to an external site.
• The Mathematics Learning CenterLinks to an external site.
• UT Tyler PASS Tutoring CenterLinks to an external site.
• UT Tyler Supplemental InstructionLinks to an external site.
• Upswing (24/7 online tutoring) - covers nearly all undergraduate course areasLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
• Robert Muntz LibraryLinks to an external site. and Library LiaisonLinks to an external site.
• Canvas 101Links to an external site. (learn to use Canvas, proctoring, Unicheck, and other software)
• LIB 422 -- Computer Lab where students can take a proctored exam
• The Career Success CenterLinks to an external site. 
• UT Tyler Testing CenterLinks to an external site.
• Office of Research & Scholarship Design and Data Analysis LabLinks to an external site.

Resources available to UT Tyler Students

• UT Tyler Counseling Center Links to an external site.(available to all students)
• My SSP AppLinks to an external site. (24/7 access to Student Support Program counseling through phone or chat and online wellness resources available in a variety of languages)
• Student Assistance and Advocacy CenterLinks to an external site.
• Military and Veterans Success Center Links to an external site.(supports for all of our military-affiliated students)
• UT Tyler Patriot Food PantryLinks to an external site.
• UT Tyler Financial Aid and ScholarshipsLinks to an external site.
• UT Tyler Registrar's OfficeLinks to an external site.
• Office of International ProgramsLinks to an external site.
• Title IX ReportingLinks to an external site.
• Patriots EngageLinks to an external site. (available to all students. Get engaged at UT Tyler

Professors and students at UT Tyler sit down for an honest round-table discussion about the things every new college student should and shouldn't do. 

Speaking in this episode:
Professor of History, Dr. Colin Snider, PhD
Professor of English Literature, Dr. Catherine Ross, PhD
Mass Communication Student, Noah Tew
Mass Communication Student, Nathan Witt

UT Tyler's Joshua Neaves and Cameron Long join us to discuss the concept of belonging. We explore what it is, how to find it, and how it looks different in the ever-evolving landscape of higher ed.

Have questions about college you want answered? Email us at [email protected]

A UT Systems Summit has determined Advising is one of the three main pillars of student success! Here's everything you need to know.

Everyone likes options. Many roads lead to the destination of happy adulthood.

Understanding FAFSA, grants and scholarships can be the key to avoiding student debt. Hear from experts.

529 Plan- https://www.sec.gov/about/reports-publications/investor-publications/introduction-529-plans

Find Your College's Net Cost Calculator- https://collegecost.ed.gov/net-price

Parents, this episode is for you. It's never too soon to start preparing your child's future.

"Ask Dr. Ross" answers the important and nagging questions parents and potential college students raise about higher education. Topics include preparing for college, avoiding student debt, and secrets to good grades. Hosted by award-winning professor Catherine Ross, Ph.D., and student Nathan Witt, listeners can ask their own questions by emailing [email protected].


Dr. Ross's 25 Actions to Adulting
1. Keep your mind on your reading
2. Decode difficult materials
3. Notice significant details
4. Notice themes or patterns
5. See relationships between concepts, theories
6. Know how to help yourself learn
7. Discern what is important, worth remembering
8. Discern what is worth acting upon
9. Interpret human motivations
10. Respond to other’s actions or motivations
11. Solve problems
12. Know when to seek/ask for help
13. Follow-through
14. Organize your time
15. Keep on task even when the work seems boring
14. Get jobs done on time
15. Adapt to new and trying circumstances
16. Resist distractions
17. Listen with full attention
18. Look for answers to questions that bother you
19. Come up with creative ideas or solutions
20. Adapt to new and trying circumstances
21. Are comfortable speaking in class or around others
22. Understand the generic conventions of poetry and meter
23. Hear the rhythms of language
24. Understand the generic conventions of novels and other prose
fiction
25. Make reasonable, well-supported arguments on papers or in
discussion


The 7 different developmental stages of a college student:

1. Developing Competence –An individual develops within intellectual, physical and manual skills, and interpersonal competencies.  Intellectual Competence is characterized by ability to use reasoning and critical thinking skills.  Physical and Manual Competence is characterized by involvement and attention to wellness, artistic, and athletic activities.  Interpersonal Competence is characterized by the ability to communicate and work well with others
2. Managing Emotions –An individual becomes competent in their ability to recognize and manage emotions, their reactions to events, etc.
3. Moving Through autonomy Toward Interdependence –An individual develops an independent outlook on life, with appreciation that successful relationships are based upon interdependence
4. Developing Mature Interpersonal Relationships--An individual develops intercultural awareness, appreciation of and tolerance for those around them; this includes the ability to accept others, respect differences, and appreciate commonalties
5. Establishing Identity--An individual processes their identity, emerging with a healthy self-concept
6. Developing Purpose--An individual develops personal, relational, and professional purpose
7. Developing Integrity--An individual develops and can articulate their own values