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Parents & Family Members: Wellbeing, Finances, &
Academics
Parent and Family Relations
Questions to ask after Advising: So, who was your assigned academic advisor? Did
they give you a business card or did you write contact information down?
What was (s)he like? Which questions did you feel were really well
answered today? What questions do you still have? What are you going to do to find the answers? What was the most interesting course you selected,
based on reading the course description? What can I do to help you right now?
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Wellbeing, Finances, & Academics Campus Department Briefings
TTU Library Red to Black PeerFinancial Coaching
Student Legal Services Financial Aid
Student Conduct Transportation & Parking
Housing Risk Intervention & Safety Education (RISE)
Hospitality
Break
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Parent & Family Relations – Services for Parents & Family Members
Club Red Ceremony
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Wellbeing, Finances, & Academics
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Student Wellness Center• Student Health Services
– Licensed physicians
– Full pharmacy
– 806-743-2848
• Student Counseling Center
– Licensed psychologists and counselors
– 806-742-3674
Tuition and Fee Billing Tips:
1) Make sure your student’s account is paid in full or in a payment plan by 4:30 pm on August 22
2) Make sure your student signs a FERPA waiver to give you access to information by phone, by email, or in person
3) Advise your student to set you up as an Authorized User in eBill for online, bill-only access
4) Get your billing, payments, payment plans, and other related questions answered during RRO – Day 2 in the SUB Ballroom 11:00am – 2:30pm
5) Go to www.sbs.ttu.edu, email us at [email protected] or call (806) 742-3272 if you have SBS questions after your RRO session
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Academic Resources SOAR – The Learning Center
• Free tutoring
• Supplemental Instruction
• 806-742-3664
Residential Tutors• Free tutoring in residence halls
Student Disability Services• Assistance for students with learning disabilities
• 806-742-2405
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University Writing Center• Assistance with essays
• 806-742-2476
Math Tutoring and Study Center• Math help
• 806-742-2566
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Campus Department Briefings
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University Libraries
LIBR 1100Essentials of Scholarly Research
1 Semester Credit HoursIntroduces students to research
strategies and tools in a university library to prepare students to be critical and
ethical users of information.
Group study rooms215 Computers for student access3D Printers3D Animation LabOpen 24 hours 5 days a weekPersonal Librarians102,000 online journals, newspapers & periodicalsmore than 200,000 e-booksComing Soon- Laptop check out
What does the library have to offer?
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Student Legal Services
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Student Legal Services Attorneys for students
• Legal advice, counsel, and limited representation
Lease Review Notary Service 806-742-3289
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Student Conduct
Office of Student Conduct
Student conduct rules and regulations
www.ttu.edu/studenthandbook
The student conduct process allows students the opportunity to be heard with regard to alleged violations.
Preponderance of the evidence
Educational outcomes include:
Reprimand Suspension or Expulsion
Most reported referrals:
1. Alcohol
2. Drugs
3. Academic Integrity
4. Student Organization misconduct Parental Notification:“The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, permits a college or university to let parents of student under the age of 21 know when the student has violated any law or policy concerning the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance.”Reference: USDE Family Compliance Office Retrieved May 23, 2016, from http://familypolicy.ed.gov/content/disclosure-information-education-records-parents-students-attending-postsecondary
Office of Student Conduct
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University Student Housing
RAIDERPOWER
• Move-in Day: August 21, 2016 – 10AMhousing.ttu.edu/movein/
• e-Bill–raiderlink.ttu.edu (sign in with e-Raider and password)
• Residential Tutoring: housing.ttu.edu/reslife/restutor
• Academic Calendar: www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar/
• Housing Policies: http://housing.ttu.edu/reslife/hallpolicies
Important to Know
• Check and Use TTU Email (mail.ttu.edu)• Room Optimization information (students w/o
roommates)• By Email • Student response required
• Room change requests (after move-in)• Advise Hall Office• May take up to 10 Business days
• Use FIXIT.Housing.ttu.edu for any maintenance issues• Welcome to your new home!
Major Items
Stage I (Same Room) October 3 – 7, 2016• Keep my same room for 2017-2018!• Current residents may select their same rooms.
Stage II (Displaced Students Only) October 10 – 11, 2016• My floor environment is changing! • I prefer a Learning Community or another floor/wing in my current hall or another
traditional hall.Above stages begin at 9:00 a.m.
Stage III (New Room/Hall/Suite/Apt) October 13 –October 21, 2016• Any current resident may select a new room/hall/suite/apartment.
Stage IV (New Residents) November 7, 2016 – August 21, 2017 • Any admitted student can join us!• Off campus or new incoming students may select a room.Above stages begin at 6:30 a.m.
LIVE ON CAMPUS 2017–2018
Sign Up Begins October 3, 2016
University Student Housing806.742.2661
Email: [email protected]
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Hospitality Services
@EatAtTexasTech
HOSPITALITY SERVICESPhone: 806-742-1360
Give us a call Monday-Friday 8am-5pm!Email: [email protected]: hospitality.ttu.eduVisit our main office at the Wiggins Complex
3211 18th St.
Hospitality Services
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Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching
creating spending plans
the importance of saving
establishing and wisely using credit
how to choose employee benefits
201 Student Union Building
www.r2b.ttu.edu806-742-9781
Red to Black is here to answer your students’ money questions!
any other money questions!
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Financial Aid
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
• Financial aid awards can be viewed on Raiderlink (www.raiderlink.ttu.edu).
• Any missing requirements can also be seen on Raiderlink.
• Financial aid disbursement date is August 19.• Utilize our scholarship search tool at
www.scholarships.ttu.edu.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
• Information on additional loan options can be found at www.financialaid.ttu.edu.
• Follow us on social media (@TTUFinancialAid) for announcements, reminders and scholarship opportunities!
• Plan to complete your 2017-18 FAFSA beginning on October 1, 2016!
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Transportation & Parking
Getting Around Campus• Bringing a vehicle? Buy an ePermit!• Going to class? Walk, bike, or bus.• TPS Special Programs• Motorist Assistance Program: (806) 742-MAPP
First-Year Tips• License plate and vehicle updates• Email is official form of notification
• Check junk folder and Outlook 360’s clutter folder
• Watch for signs• If your student has a question, have them contact us!
@TTUParking │ (806) 742-PARK │ [email protected]
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Risk Intervention and Safety Education (RISE)
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Risk Intervention and Safety Education (RISE)
Student Wellness Center, Suite 204 806.742.2110 |[email protected]| rise.ttu.edu
@TTURISE
Risk Intervention & Safety Education
• Title IX
• No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
• Sports, Gender Based Harassment • Student Code of Conduct
• Gender Based Harassment & Sexual Misconduct
• Intimate Partner/Relationship Violence
• Stalking
Risk Intervention & Safety Education
Safe reporting options are available• Risk Intervention & Safety Education (RISE)
• Jane/John Doe upon request
• Student Resolution Center
• Dean of Students
• Office of Student Conduct
Confidential Reporting Options• Student Counseling Center**
• Student Health**** No Title IX Report without your express consent
Risk Intervention & Safety Education
Campus Resources
• Support Coordinators
• RISE, 806-742-2110
• Student Counseling Center**
• Family Therapy Clinic**
• Crisis HelpLine**
Remedies
• No Contact Order
• Academic
• Housing
• Parking
• Service Referrals
• Investigation
Remedies are available regardless of decision to pursue an investigation.
Risk Intervention & Safety Education
Campus Safety• Texas Tech Police Department
• Non-Emergency 806.742.3931
• Crisis HelpLine• 806.742.5555
• Provides 24/7/365 assistance for students experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health crises, sexual assault, and interpersonal violence
• Blue Light Phones• Emergency Alert System
• Alerts students to campus emergencies
• www.emergency.ttu.edu
• Safe Ride and Night Shuttle• 806.742.RIDE and 806.742.NITE
Risk Intervention & Safety Education
Announcements for Parents
• Coming Fall 2016- Raider Safe Mobile App (students)• Course Requirement
• AlcoholEdu & Haven are required for all first year and transfer students
• Available at www.rise.ttu.edu; Part 1 due August 19
• Optional measures: eCheckUp (Alcohol & Marijuana) • Bystander Intervention Courses offered • Suicide Prevention Information-
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/rise/suicideprevention/suicideprevention.php
• Crime prevention tips www.ttpd.ttu.edu • Health & Safety information in Parent Guide • Parent resources on http://www.depts.ttu.edu/rise/parents/parents.php
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Texas Tech Police Department
TEXAS TECH POLICE DEPARTMENT
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TEXAS TECH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Call anytime 24/7/365806.742.3931Visit our booth
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Break
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Parent & Family Relations’ services
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Holiday Bus Trips
Family Weekend
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Sibling Weekend
Monthly e-Newsletters
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Website with resourcesand videos: www.parent.ttu.edu
Facebook page:www.facebook.com/TTUPFR
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Reminders• Dates
– Move-in is Sunday, Aug. 21
– Tuition Deadline is Monday, Aug. 22
– First Day of Classes – Aug. 29
– Family Weekend is Sept. 29-Oct. 2
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Reminders• Resource Fair
– Student Union Ballroom at 11:00AM
• Taking Care of Business
– Student Union Ballroom from 11:00AM –2:30PM
• Tours– Library
– Residence Halls
– City of Lubbock (leaves at 11:30AM & 1:00 PM–go to the RRO Info Table)
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Club Red Ceremony
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Frequently Asked Questions by Parents and Family Members1. How will my student meet new people on campus?2. Does my student need a car during the first semester?
What are my options?3. What should I expect during Move-In?4. How can I get involved as a parent or family member?5. What questions do you have?