Author: Pamela Williams
Recent revisions from Student Support and Community Standards
During the summer, the University of Missouri System campuses worked together to review and revise the policies and procedures governing student and student organization conduct. Revisions to the Standard of Conduct (CRR 200.010) and the Rules of Procedures in Student and Student Organization Conduct Matters (CRR 200.020) became effective August 1, 2023.
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Fall Career Fair – Get prepared!
The Fall Career Fair at Missouri S&T is coming up on Tuesday, September 26 from 9am to 3pm, and will be attended by hundreds of company recruiters seeking Missouri S&T students to fill their needs for internships, co-ops and full-time employees. While parents can’t (and shouldn’t!) attend the day of the fair, here are two ways parents can help.
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Care packages for your student
Send your Student a Care Package with the help of Missouri S&T Dining Services!To place an order visit: mst.catertrax.com, go to ‘Carved & Crafted’ at the top and then choose ‘Parent Gifts’ to see the options available.
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Academic success in college: how you can help!
One of the biggest transitions for new college students and their parents is that students now own their academic careers. While as a parent your “advice” is still crucial, your “consent” is no longer required. Here is a look at the rules governing academics and the roles parents can play.
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Helicopter or lighthouse parent – which will you be?
Helicopter parents are the moms and dads that hover, swoop in and solve every problem for their child. They intervene when it’s not appropriate to do so. If you’re sending your teen off to college, now is the time to back off. Helicopter parenting has become such a phenomenon that many colleges and universities are adding that very session topic to their freshman parent orientation programming.
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Returning home to the emptier nest
We know this day is coming. We hope for it, work hard for it, and yet…we can find ourselves wishing it away when it arrives. For 18 years, we prepare to take our kids to college. We cultivate their independence, encourage their achievements, and sit alongside them through the roller coaster ride of college admissions.
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Take full advantage of the S&T website!
When your son or daughter was in the midst of the search process for college, chances are that he or she (and possibly you) spent countless hours poring over college websites. College websites have become an extremely important admissions tool. Many students who visit colleges say that they were drawn to a particular college because of its website. Admissions professionals work hard to make their sites not only informative, but also appealing and representative of the institution.
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Get ready, get set, let’s talk!
It’s nearly here! Your student is looking forward to leaving your home soon for their first year of college. They are excited about meeting new friends, ordering late night pizza, and stepping out on their own. Which are all great, but let’s also be practical. To reduce misunderstandings or conflict, here are some nitty-gritty talking points you may want to discuss with your student before they leave for college.
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The legal documents you need when your child turns 18
When your teen reaches the age of 18, even though you may still think of them as children, under the law they have now achieved adult status. That status allows them to vote, serve in the military, serve on a jury, sign a contract, and get married without your consent. Although they still can’t do certain things, like drink alcohol or rent cars, their legal status is decidedly different than it was at 17.
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College readiness checklist for parents
Recent high school graduates are busy enjoying their final weeks of summer, and soon they will be stepping onto college campuses for the first time to enter a new chapter.
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