Parent and Family Relations Newsletter
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In This Issue:
USC Aiken Announces New Provost | Move-In Day Brunch | Final New Student Orientation | Residential and Commuter Student Welcome | Register for Family Day | Help Students Persevere | Career Planning from Start to Finish |
Part-time Job and Internship Expo | Survey | Attend an Etherredge Center Performance | December Graduation | Parent and Family Relations Assistance | Save the Date and Quick Links
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USC Aiken Announces New Provost
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The University of South Carolina Aiken announces that Dr. Daren Timmons accepted the position of provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs effective July 1, 2019.
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The Pacer Cafe is pleased to host a brunch on Move-In Day, August 18 from 11 a.m.
– 2 p.m. in the Student Activities Center (SAC). Parents and families who are moving students into a residence hall, and any other campus visitors, will appreciate a great meal at a reasonable price right here on campus!
Check out the delicious menu on the graphic!
Information regarding dining and meal plans during the academic year can be found
here.
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Final New Student Orientation Session
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If your student is new to USC Aiken and has not attended a summer orientation program, please make sure they
register to attend the final session on August 19.
You are welcome to attend
Parent and Family Orientation which runs concurrently but separately that day. Students are able to include guests when they register. Orientation is not recommended for children.
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Residential and Commuter Student Welcome
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Student Life hosts "Week of Welcome" activities throughout the first week of class for residential and commuter students.
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Lauren Effler (above) is a junior communications major at USC Aiken. She is a Pacesetter and student coordinator for Family Day. We are grateful for Lauren's hard work!
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USC Aiken students, parents, and families are invited to
register
for a wonderful day of activities, entertainment, and making memories at Family Day 2019!
Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet brunch while listening to cool jazz played by USC Aiken’s awesome jazz band. In addition, Family Day registration includes crafts, an art exhibit, a free t-shirt, admission to the Ruth Patrick Science Center to view
The Seven Wonders
, and admission to the Pacer Invitational Women’s Volleyball tournament. All this and so much more, including photos with Ace the Pacer and an 18 foot slide to entertain the youngest members of our Pacer families!
Current USC Aiken students and children under age 12 are free. The cost for all other guests is $15 per person.
Continue making memories with your student at downtown Aiken’s
Oktoberfest
celebration that evening.
We hope to see you at Family Day 2019!
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If students experience anxiety about a poor grade or other frustration, who do they call? It isn't Ghostbusters. They call home, of course!
According to Helen Johnson and Christine Schelhas-Miller, authors of
Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money, students readily vent their problems to parents or family members.
While many students want to vent, they do
not want advice. So what is a parent to do?
Let them talk and confirm that you're listening by summarizing their problem. Reassure students that you are confident in their ability to overcome, and remind them of a past situation where they persevered. Ask if you can circle back with them in a day or two to see how they're doing.
It's good to have reference resources handy if and when students indicate they don't know where to go for help. Please share resource contacts with them. Several contacts are listed at the bottom of this newsletter and on the USC Aiken
Parent and Family calendar page 3. As always, if you have questions, please call Parent and Family Relations at 803-641-2825 or
parents@usca.edu .
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Career Planning
From Start to Finish
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Your student is ready to begin (or return to) college. While your Pacer may be focused on studies and extra-curricular activities, it’s never too early for them to start planning their career.
The Office of
Career Services has created a
checklist to help you encourage your Pacer to become career ready starting freshman year. Students who visit Career Services early and often tend to be those who are most successful in achieving their career dreams.
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Part-time Job and Internship Expo
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Is your student looking for a part-time job or internship? If so, encourage them to attend
Career Services'
Part-time Job & Internship Expo on the first day of class, Thursday, August 22.
Employers will talk to interested students in the Student Activities Center (SAC) lobby from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Are you enjoying this USC Aiken Parent and Family Relations newsletter?
Please complete a six-question
survey to let us know! We appreciate your feedback!
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Attend an Etherredge Center Performance
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The Etherredge Center soars into its 33
rd annual Cultural Series with sensational acts such as the Four Tops (see video - audio is on), Artrageous, Shoshana Bean, Broadway’s Next H!t Musical, and much more. The Etherredge Center will present a season of singing, visual art, comedy, theatre and dance.
You can take your Pacer on a date when you visit campus, or decide to attend on your own or with friends. Single event tickets and subscriptions are on sale through the Etherredge Center
website or by phone (803)641-3305.
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If your Pacer is expecting to graduate this December, please encourage them to follow through with this requirement.
Students who will complete degree requirements during the Fall 2019 semester must apply for December graduation by August 31 through their online degree application in Self Service Carolina.
Now is also a good time for students to review
Degree Works
and
ICE
credit requirements to confirm they are on track to graduate.
The convocation ceremony is scheduled for December 12. Congratulations!
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Class of 2019
Freshmen Convocation Ceremony
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Parent and Family Relations Assistance
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Dear USC Aiken parents and families,
A special welcome to families of new students! While it is our goal to develop independent, self-sufficient Pacers, we know that sometimes parents or guardians need guidance on specific issues. During those times, please feel free to contact me.
You can email
parents@usca.edu or call 803-641-2825 during office hours, Monday
–Thursday,
8:30 a.m.
–4:30 p.m. Please leave a message at other times so I can reply. If you have an emergency, call USC Aiken police at 803-648-4011.
Sincerely,
Sandy Talbott
Parent and Family Relations Coordinator
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Save The Date
Fall term
August 18 - Residential students move in
August 21 - Freshmen Convocation
August 22 - Classes begin
October 10-11 - Fall break
November 26-27 - Thanksgiving holiday
December 6 - Classes end
December 12 - December graduation
Spring term
January 13 - Classes begin
February 22 - Homecoming
March 9 - 13 - Spring break
April 9-10 - Scholar Showcase
May 6 - Commencement
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Parent and Family Relations| University of South Carolina Aiken | 803-641-2825 | parents@usca.edu | www.usca.edu/parents
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