Executive Functioning Skills to Practice This Summer

Did you know recent studies show that executive functioning skills are even more important to student success than academic capability and intelligence?

Here are five skills that your student can practice in the next few months.

Manage Their Own Schedule
Check Email
Practice Setting Alarms
Regularly Charge Their Devices
Buy Organizational Tools for Their Dorm Room

Check out this article for more information on these skills.

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Working Through College

Some students don’t have a choice when it comes to working their way through college. Others work so they can have some extra spending money or to save up for future plans. Either way, help your student avoid burnout by talking to them about how to handle work, school, and their social lives.

Things to do:

Show your students how to plan their days with an online or physical calendar and remind them to stick to the schedule.
Coach them on how to talk to their bosses and professors when things come up.
The type of job can make all the difference. Look through our T-Bird Campus jobs. On-campus jobs may not pay as much but they are flexible with hours and reliable.
Look for jobs that may fall within their major to give them experience.
Help them create a resume if they don’t have one. If they need help, they can contact our Career Center.

Resources:

Healthy T-Bird

You might be asking yourself ‘How can I help my t-bird stay healthy while they are away at college? Start now by helping your student develop healthy skills, like getting daily exercise, eating healthy, and being mindful of their mental health. Know what doctors are in your network before you drop them off and what pharmacy they can go to.

Things to do:

If your student struggles with mental health, make arrangements with their current counselor to continue seeing them via telehealth or a referral to someone local.
Teach your student about self-care and how to take care of their mental health.
Get to know our SUU Student Health Clinic and what they offer.
If you have health insurance, make a copy of your card to send with your student.
Know what pharmacies your student can go to and where they are located.

Resources:

SUU Student Health Clinic

CAPS

Health and Wellness

Low-Cost Clinics in Cedar City

Campus Rec and Wellness

Cedar City Mental Health

PARENT & FAMILY ORIENTATION

August 26th, 27th, & 28th

We look forward to welcoming your student to campus for the fall 2023 semester. Please stop by our parent and family orientation to learn more about key resources available for your student, how to support your student, and other important information to get your student started on the right foot.

Fall 2023 Parent & Family Orientation Open House:

Saturday, August 26th:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 27th:

9:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, August 28th:

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: Student Center Ballroom ST145

Come anytime during the times above, you do not need to come to all three days, just when it's convenient for you. We can't wait to meet you!

Understanding the Federal Work-Study Program

Have you wondered what the work-study program is and how it benefits your student? If you have questions, read this informative article and have your student ask their financial aid counselor if they qualify or check their FAFSA details.

This is money that you can earn throughout the semester by being employed on campus with an approved employer. Eligibility is determined by the US Department of Education by filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The student receives a paycheck for hours worked. This money may be used toward tuition, fees, books, or any living expenses you may have. Work-Study is available to both undergraduate and graduate students.

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