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Student Orientation and Transition Services is pleased to present the Aggie Parent & Family Podcast, a podcast for parents and families of USU Aggies! Here we share practical advice from leading USU experts and students to help guide both you and your student in your journey at Utah State University.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Moving On-Campus w/ USU Residence Life
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Today, Quinn Balser (they/them) talks to us about moving on-campus, what to bring, what not to bring, and how Residence Life helps your students acclimate to on-campus life.
Read the rest of this entry »Friday Feb 23, 2024
Getting a Job at USU w/ USU's Career Design Center
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
On this week's episode, I chat with Jillian Morley and Joseph Banks, both Assistant Directors in the Career Design Center on USU's campus. We discuss resources available to students looking for jobs on and off campus, career and major exploration, and courses built specifically for students figuring out what they want to do.
Resources mentioned:
USU 1400: Exploring Majors & Careers
USU 2400: Finding and Preparing for Internships and Experiential Learning
USU 3400: Launch Your Career
Contact the Career Design Center here:
435-797-7777
Instagram: @usucareerdesigncenter
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
On today's episode I chat with Monique Frazier, a licensed clinical psychologist at USU's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). We discuss the mental health and counseling services offered at the university and how your student can make the spring semester blues a little brighter.
Resources mentioned:
Current CAPS Workshops & Recordings
@usureachpeer on Instagram
The Depression Cure by Dr. Stephen Ilardi
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Episode 44: Staying Active and Healthy in College w/ USU's Campus Recreation
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
On today's episode I chat with Baily Kruzan, Coordinator of Marketing for USU Campus Recreation. We discuss all of the many resources, employment, and activities that Campus Recreation offers to your students.
Resources discussed:
Campus Recreation Website: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/
Upcoming events: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/special-events/
Campus Rec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usucampusrec/
Contact the Campus Rec team: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/about/our-team
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Episode 43: USU’s Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
In today's episode, I chat with Isaiah Jones, Senior Director: Campus and Community Engagement, in USU's Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). Isaiah highlights how his division works with students and their families and the upcoming Walk the Walk Week.
Links and resources discussed:
USU's Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion homepage: https://www.usu.edu/dei/
Walk the Walk Week: https://www.usu.edu/dei/engagement/walk-the-walk
Meet with Isaiah: https://www.usu.edu/dei/engagement/
Sign up for the DEI newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/EkVbqMS/newsletter
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Episode 42: Parent & Family Weekend
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Show Notes:
In today’s episode we talk about our upcoming Parent & Family Weekend event! This is such a great way for parents and families to experience what life is like as an Aggie! During this event, you will get to know your student’s college, attend a football game, participate in activities, and more. We put a lot of work into ensuring this event is fun, informative, and experiential for Aggies and their family. We have more information in the links provided below.
Parent & Family Weekend Website: https://www.usu.edu/parents/weekend/
Purchase a Ticket Here: https://offer.fevo.com/football-vs-james-madison-8wpqcsy-3897876?fevoUri=football-vs-james-madison-8wpqcsy-3897876%2F
Sierra Law’s Contact Information:
(435) 797-7557
Sierra.Law@usu.edu
Other Links:
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
USU First Semester Registration Guide: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/guides/
Registration Vocabulary: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/lingo
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Now Hiring Students: Connections Peer Mentor Application is Open
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Episode 41: Parent Orientation Information
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Episode 40: Introducing the New Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
In this episode, I sit down with Isaiah Jones, the Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He introduces the new division and the ways it can help parents and families support their students.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Episode 39: Why your Student Should Utilize USU Academic Success Coaching
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
In today’s episode, I sit down with the USU Director of Student Retention & Completion, Heidi Kesler, and USU Academic Success Coach, Carolina Bell, to discuss why your student should utilize USU Academic Success Coaching. We go into some of the services offered, why it is essential, and what students can expect when visiting.
USU Parent & Family Programs: usu.edu/parents/index
USU Parent & Family Contact Information: 435-797-7557; isaiah.jones@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
USU Student Retention & Completion: usu.edu/retention/index/
USU Academic Success Coaching: usu.edu/retention/academic-success-coaches
Guest
Heidi Kesler – USU Student Retention & Completion
Carolina Bell – USU Academic Success Coach