Parent Handbook - Parents Association - University of Connecticut

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4 Welcome It is a pleasure to welcome you to the University of Connecticut community. Your new UConn student is about to begin an exciting and challenging education. It is during the college years that students transition to adulthood and eventually move out into the world to make their own way. Developing independence, becoming autonomous and making responsible choices are some of the qualities that help make this happen. Using technology, students have the ability to give parents a play by play description of what is going on in their lives. In this age of text messaging, e-mail, cell phones and skyping, parents are drawn right into the college experience more than ever before. During this period of transition students need constant support from parents as they are faced with new challenges and experiences both in and out of the classroom. However, it is important to their growth and development that they handle the college life situations that arise even though you may be very tempted to intervene or take control every now and then. Universities like UConn expect students to take responsibility for their education and consequently, do things for themselves even though parents are paying the bills. UConn has a multitude of departments, faculty and staff on campus to help them along the way. The student only has to ask.
The Parent & Guardian Handbook was designed to enhance your knowledge of the many services and resources that are on the UConn campus for students. By knowing what is available, you can encourage your son or daughter on where to go for help when a situation comes up. By working together, we can help your new UConn student gain the most from their college years. Again, welcome to UConn and congratulations! Warm regards, Maria A. Sedotti Director Orientation Services/ Liaison UConn Parents Association The University of Connecticut is one of the Top 20 National Public Research Universities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report 2012. 5
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