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A new generation of students is off to college and it’s critical faculty and staff at the UO know them! We sit down with Alex Mataish, Residence Service Manager, University Housing, and Hannah White, Coordinator of Leadership and Community Engagement, Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement to discuss iGen, also known as GenZ.

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We sit down with one of our podcast producers to chat a bit about the ways we communicate with students and preview some of the things coming to the podcast in future episodes.

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Tiffany and Cora discuss week 5 conversations families should have with their Ducks, transition issues, and some of the many questions we’re getting from parents and family members. We also preview some of the things students need to be thinking about at this critical point in their first term.

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Julie Voelker-Morris joins the podcast today to discuss the Common Reading Program at the UO. Julie is the Director of the Common Reading Program within the Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success, as well as the Career Services Director at the School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management. Learn about the selection of the Common Reading, why it’s an important part of student transition, as well as events and programs for this year’s selection, Under the Feet of Jesus by Helena Maria Viramontes.

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In today’s episode we’ll discuss the benefits and challenges of teaching and learning in the quarter system, and more specifically, the timing of midterms. For first-year students, the pace of learning and testing at the UO, can be among the bigger adjustment challenges. Josh Snodgrass, Professor of Anthropology and Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Research and Distinguished Scholarships, shares his insights into how faculty design their courses to help students develop the right skills for college learning, and the resources available to faculty to be great teachers.

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A student’s relationship with academic advising is critical to their progress toward degree and timely graduation. Meet Paige Jackson, Assistant Director of Academic Advising. You’ll hear about all of the different academic advising opportunities for students, our innovative approach to academic and career advising, and the myriad of ways academic advisors help your students beyond selecting classes each term. Paige will also help families understand the ways they can be helpful throughout the year on this front.

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Today we (re)introduce you to University of Oregon Police Chief Matt Carmichael. We discuss the unique nature of policing on a college campus, safety services for students, as well as some other tips to stay informed about what’s happening on campus. You’ll hear about UOPD’s partnership with Eugene Police and all of the unique ways our officers are working to help ensure your students can focus on their degree.

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Our episode today focuses in on the people and resources available to students experiencing crisis or trauma, or who need additional support to navigate the barriers keeping them from being successful. You’ll meet Kris Winter, Associate Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, as well as Shelly Kerr, Director of the University Counseling Center. Together they lead a team of campus partners from across the university who work toward caring for individual students, families, or communities within the university whenever needed.

We encourage you to listen to today’s episode with your new Duck! Tiffany Fritz, Director of Parent and Family Programs, sat down with some of our current students to talk about their transition to the UO, including their excitements, fears, and transition issues.

We hope the topics we cover today will inspire a conversation in your own family about the upcoming transition and all that that means!

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If you’re wondering who will take care of your student if they get sick or injured, learn more from Deb Beck, Executive Director of the University Health Center. Deb will share information about the UHC’s primary and specialty care, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, stress reduction programs, and much more. We also discuss insurance coverage options for your student and why it’s important to think about that now!