Today we welcome Drew Terhune Sirman, Assistant Dean of Students here at the University of Oregon. We have a conversation about how the Care and Advocacy Program provides students with resources and support if they face challenges during college.

Grant Schonover, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success discusses how he and his staff help students to be successful outside of the classroom.

Recent UO alumna Jackson Elliot, now a year into the "real world" after graduating in 2024, discusses his journey as a Duck — from choosing the University of Oregon, IntroDUCKtion, and the transition from high school, to navigating Covid and making connections during that challenging time, to utilizing resources and programs on campus and starting his career in higher education.

Today we're joined by Julia Pomerenk, Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and University Registrar as she provides helpful information about FERPA.

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Bryson Beck, Director of Promotions and Student Recruitment for University Housing, discusses UO campus housing basics as well as tips and tricks. Topics include specifics around registration, timelines and deadlines, the data behind UO's live-on requirement for first-year students, housing community options, the ins and outs of roommate selection, care and conflict coordinator resources, and so much more. A must-listen for students and parents!

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On today's episode, we hear about First-Year Interest Groups, or as we call them, FIGs. Amy Hughes Giard, from the First-Year Programs Office, joins the pod to share the benefits and logistics of FIGs, as well as when the 2023 FIGs will be available to read about, and how students can register in June. We also talk with Jessica Winders about Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), and all the benefits for first-year students. You'll hear about registration for ARCs and the timeline for selection.

Today we welcome Erin Hays, an Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and our Director of Admissions here at the UO. Erin offers parents and families some valuable tips on how to support your high school senior in the final stages of their college search.

On the podcast today, Mariko Lin, Assistant Director for Education and Prevention Outreach Director joins us. We discuss common transitional issues for UO students and the ways families can help from afar.

In this episode we meet Dee Kanikkeberg, Director of Parent and Family Programs here at the UO, to discuss the fun, engaging programs UO offers to build a great partnership with those supporting their Ducks from afar. From the popular online Conversation Starters to the UO Family Portal to Parent and Family Virtual Bingo night — being a part of the Duck flock isn't just for your student!

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In this episode we chat with Kris Winter, Associate Vice President for Student Life, about the UO's approach to student development, the role of higher education in career readiness, and the ways our Student Life services support parents and families as well as students through the student journey at the UO.