Aggie Parent & Family Podcast

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

Episode 38: Spring 2023 Registration Remiders

In today’s episode, I talk about spring 2023 registration. We chat tips and tricks with college scheduler, building a plan ahead of time, and what to do if you are not planning to attend the spring semester.

 

New Student Orientation: usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan 
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Notification of Leave: usu.edu/retention/nol/ 

Episode 37: Being Exploratory at USU

In today’s episode, we chat over Zoom with Jana Haws from the Exploratory Advising office, Kevin Schwemmin from the Career Design Center, as well as A-Team member Mason Ralphs about what it means to be “exploratory” here at USU. We get to dive into what picking a major might look like for students and why it is okay if you change your mind when it comes to what it is you would like to study.  

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan   
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam  

Exploratory Advising: https://advising.usu.edu/exploratory/index  
Exploratory Advising Office Contact Information: 435-797-3373; exploratoryadvising@usu.edu; TSC 302  
Major Quest Canvas:  https://usu.instructure.com/enroll/EK84LL 
Focus Area Website:  https://advising.usu.edu/exploratory/focusareas/ 
Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/  
Aggie Network: https://aggienetwork.usu.edu/  

 

Guests 
Jana Haws – Exploratory Academic Advisor at Utah State University  
Kevin Schwemmin – Executive Director of the Career Design Center at Utah State University 
Mason Ralphs –  Exploratory; Sophomore; Pocatello, Idaho 

Episode 36: How the USU Financial Support Center Can Support Your Student For Fall 2022

In today’s episode, I sit down with A-Team member Emma as well as Jennifer and Sue of the Student Financial Support here at USU to talk about the different services offered through the new department. We go into some of the specific services offered, why it is important, and what students can expect when visiting.  

  

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan    
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam  
Student Financial Support: https://www.usu.edu/financial-support/  
Emails: financialaid@usu.edu; scholarships@usu.edu; smmc@usu.edu  
Location: TSC 106 (set to return August 5, 2022 to in-person services) 

 

Guest 
Sue Rasmussen – Scholarships Councilor; USU Student Financial Support 
Jennifer McGaughey – Assistant Director of Counseling; USU Student Financial Support 
Emma Davis – Double Major in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education & Psychology; Sophomore; Sandy, UT 

Episode 35: Fall 2022: What to Expect with In-Person Aggie Orientation

In today’s episode, I sit down again with Isaiah, Reagan, Kara, and Tia to talk about in-person Aggie Orientation and what students can expect. We break down the orientation day, talk about parent orientation, and give some advice for students as they prepare to attend. 

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan    
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam  
Sign-Up for In-Person Orientation or Switch Orientation Days: https://login.usu.edu/cas/login?service=https://secure1.vzorientation.com/usu/ssosignin.aspx  

 

Guest 
Isaiah Jones – Parent and Family Program Coordinator, Student Orientation; Utah State University 
Reagan Jensen – Psychology and Communication Studies; Senior; South Weber, UT 
Kara Pastorik – Nutrition and Dietetics; Senior; Bountiful, UT 
Tia Zebe - Human Development and Communication Studies; Junior; Las Vegas, NV 

 

Episode 34: Fall 2022: Module 3, Aggie Orientation

In today’s episode, we chat over Zoom with A-Team members, Erin and Xander about Module 3 of the online orientation, in-person Aggie Orientation, and what to expect this summer as they prepare to attend Utah State.  

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan  
Sign-up for an in-person Aggie Orientation Session (or change your date): https://secure1.vzorientation.com/usu/  
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam 

  

Guests 
Erin Nielsen – Social Work; Senior; Hyde Park, UT 
Xander Heath – Marketing with Tech Sales Minor, Senior; West Valley City, UT