Aggie Parent & Family Podcast

Moving On-Campus w/ USU Residence Life

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. 

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Getting a Job at USU w/ USU's Career Design Center

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:

Focus 2 Assessment 

Aggie Handshake

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

careerdesigncenter@usu.edu 

usu.edu/career-design-center/

 

Combating Spring Semester Blues w/ USU's Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

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:

CAPS Website

Current CAPS Workshops & Recordings

@usureachpeer on Instagram

The Depression Cure by Dr. Stephen Ilardi

Episode 44: Staying Active and Healthy in College w/ USU's Campus Recreation

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 

 

 

Episode 43: USU’s Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

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 

Episode 42: Parent & Family Weekend

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

Now Hiring Students: Connections Peer Mentor Application is Open

In today's episode, I sit down with the Assistant Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services, Julie Sorensen. We discuss Utah State's first-year experience course: USU 1010: Connections. Julie shares the benefits of this class, the importance of Peer Mentors and how your students can apply to be one. 

 

New Student What's Next Page: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/whatsnext/

Apply To Be a Connections Peer Mentor!: https://www.usu.edu/connections/peer-mentor 

USU 1010: Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/ 

USU Parent & Family Programs: https://www.usu.edu/parents/

Schedule an appointment with Sierra: https://ususierralaw.youcanbook.me/; sierra.law@usu.edu; 435-797-7557

 

Guest

Julie Sorensen - Student Orientation and Transition Services 

Episode 41: Parent Orientation Information

In today's episode, I sit down with the Associate Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services, Kylee Hopkin. We discuss everything families needs to know to help their students through the orientation process, including helpful tips and resources. 

 

New Student What's Next Page: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/whatsnext/

Creating a Delegate: https://myid.usu.edu/

Online Orientation Modules: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/

Submitting a Deferment: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/deferment/

USU Parent & Family Programs: https://www.usu.edu/parents/

Schedule an appointment with Sierra: https://ususierralaw.youcanbook.me/; sierra.law@usu.edu; 435-797-7557

 

Guest

Kylee Hopkin - Student Orientation and Transition Services 

Episode 40: Introducing the New Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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. 

Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: https://www.usu.edu/dei/

Roadmap to Inclusion Excellence: https://www.usu.edu/dei/strategic-goals/index

DEI Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/EkVbqMS/newsletter

Schedule an appointment with Sierra: https://ususierralaw.youcanbook.me/; sierra.law@usu.edu; 435-797-7557

 

Guest

Isaiah Jones - Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Episode 39: Why your Student Should Utilize USU Academic Success Coaching

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