Aggie Parent & Family Podcast

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 

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 

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

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

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/ 

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 

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 

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   

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

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with USU Extension professor Ashley Yaugher and Health and Wellness Coordinator Chapel Taylor-Olsen on how we can express our feelings in a more gentle (less blaming) way. How Can I Express My Feelings in a More Gentle (less blaming) Way? w/ USU Professor Ashley Yaugher and Health & Wellness Coordinator Chapel Taylor-Olsen: https://usu.campusesp.com/posts/1142   Healthy Relationships Utah: https://extension.usu.edu/hru/ 

In today's episode, I sit down with our Career Design Center here at USU and talk about the different services offered to students at Utah State. We also talk about the benefits to working on-campus, how students can find on-campus employment, and our upcoming virtual job fair specifically for incoming aggies.    New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan     Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam  Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/   Career Design Center Contact Information:   Career Design Center Instagram: @usucareerdesigncenter Aggie Handshake: https://usu.joinhandshake.com/login  Sign-up to Attend the Incoming Student Virtual Job Fair: https://usu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/31660/student_preview?token=FglPY_IC_2gWHkrPrTVv1gS61PdHPAi8vJRaosZ1ofODYjs1LSOI0A     Guest  Brianne Midgley – Employment Specialist, Career Design Center, Utah State University  Kevin Schwemmin – Executive Director, Career Design Center, Utah State University 

In today's episode, I sit down with Philosophy professor and Associate Vice Provost, Harrison Kleiner, to talk about two different academic opportunities for incoming students to take. We discuss the USU 1010 Connections course and the Habits of Mind courses that are designed to help students be successful in their academic pursuits.      New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan     Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam   USU 1010 Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/logan/index   Register for USU 1010 Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/logan/register   USU Habits of Mind Courses: https://www.usu.edu/academic-support/courses     Guest  Dr. Harrison Kleiner – Philosophy Professor and Associate Vice Provost, Utah State University 

In today's episode, I sit down on Zoom with Kara Pastorik, Student Coordinator, and Stacie Denetsosie, Transition and International Orientation Program Coordinator, both from the Student Orientation and Transition Services here at USU to talk about Module 2 of the online orientation. We dive into what that registration process is like for the first time, what is covered in module 2 (all about registration), and what support our office offers for incoming students through the registration process.    USU Parent & Families website: https://www.usu.edu/parents/  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     Guest   Stacie Denetsosie – Transition and International Orientation Program Coordinator, Student Orientation and Transition Services, Utah State University   Kara Pastorik – Double major Dietetics and Kinesiology, minor in Chemistry and Hunger Studies; Senior: Bountiful, UT 

In today's bonus episode we sit down with Craig Whyte, Executive Director of Student Financial Support here at USU to talk about the extreme importance for incoming students to complete a FAFSA.   New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan   Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam   Complete the FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa      Guest  Craig Whyte – Executive Director, Student Financial Support, Utah State University 

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with USU Extension professors Dr. Naomi Brower and Elizabeth Davis on becoming a better parent through self-care.  Naomi Brower Bio: extension.usu.edu/directory/brower-naomi  Elizabeth Davis Bio: extension.usu.edu/directory/davis-elizabeth  Self-Care Checkup worksheet: positivepsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/Self-Care-Checkup.pdf  How to Become a Better Parent through Self-Care article: usu.campusesp.com/posts/1116 

In today's episode,  Senior Program Coordinator Kylee Hopkins talks about continuing student scholarships at USU and the USU Scholarship Portal. College and departmental scholarship applications for 2022-2023 academic year open on December 1. Students can also apply for third-party scholarships through the scholarships portal as well.    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/   Continuing Student Scholarships: https://www.usu.edu/scholarships/current   

In today's episode, Senior Program Coordinator Kylee Hopkins sits down on Zoom with Parent and Family and Transition Coordinator, Isaiah Jones, to talk all about the Notification of Leave process and what first-semester students need to know about taking time off from USU. We cover what the process is, how you submit a Notification of Leave, when you might need to take time off, and what you need to remember as you are leaving and/or returning to Utah State.       New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan    Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam   Notification of Leave: https://www.usu.edu/sots/loa/   Appointments with Isaiah Jones: https://isaiah-jones.youcanbook.me/  Set up a Delegate: https://myid.usu.edu/   Official USU Email Address: https://it.usu.edu/studentemail   Spring 2022 Registration Calendar: https://catalog.usu.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=26239     Guests  Isaiah Jones – USU Student Orientation Program Coordinator -Transition & Parent Programs  Kylee Hopkin-USU Senior New Student Program Coordinator -Transition & Parent Programs 

In today's episode, Senior Program Coordinator Kylee Hopkin talks about registration and what first-semester students need to know about their academic advisor and preparation for Spring 2022 course registration.      New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan    Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam   Find Your Advisor: www.advising.usu.edu  

In today's episode, Isaiah Jones sat down via Zoom with Utah Governor Spencer Cox on how attending USU helped him to become Governor.   Governor Spencer Cox's Bio: governor.utah.gov/cabinet/spencer-j-cox/  USU Parents website: usu.edu/parents/index USU Parent & Family Weekend: usu.edu/parents/weekend  USU COVID-19 Info: usu.edu/covid-19/ Studio Credit: Thank you USU Student Media, AIS, UMAC, and Student Affairs for your ongoing support! And thank you to the following people: John Zsiray, Nathan Laursen, Nick Ciancone, and Austin Roundy.     

In today's episode, Kylee Hopkin sits down on Zoom with Brook Peacock from the Financial Aid office to talk all about their services and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that opens Oct. 1 for the 2022-2023 academic school year. We go over what it is, how to fill it out and the benefits of submitting the FAFSA application.  New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan    Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam   Financial Aid Office Contact Information: 435-797-0173; financialaid@usu.edu; Taggart Student Center 106  Financial Aid Office: https://www.usu.edu/financialaid/   Financial Aid Counselor Appointments: https://www.usu.edu/financialaid/contact   FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa     Guests  Brook Peacock – USU Financial Aid Office; Associate Director of Systems and Data 

In today's episode USU Senior Orientation Program Coordinator, Kylee Hopkin, sits down with Isaiah Jones from the Student Orientation office to talk all about the upcoming Parent & Family Weekend. We go over what it is, what events are going on, and why students, their parents, and families should attend.    New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan    Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam   Parents: https://www.usu.edu/parents/   Parent & Family Weekend: https://www.usu.edu/parents/weekend   Parent & Family Network: https://usu.campusesp.com/users/sign_in  USU Homecoming 2021 Schedule: https://www.usu.edu/homecoming/schedule/index   Isaiah Jones – Parent and Transition Coordinator: isaiah.jones@usu.edu; Set up a meeting with him at https://isaiah-jones.youcanbook.me/    Hosts  Isaiah Jones | USU Student Orientation Program Coordinator - Transition & Parent Programs  Kylee Hopkin | USU Senior Orientation Program Coordinator | Student Orientation & Transitions Services

In today's episode, I sat down via Zoom with former State of Utah epidemiologist and current Executive Director for the Salt Lake County Health Department, Dr. Angela Dunn, to talk about why USU parents should encourage their USU student to get the COVID-19 vaccine.  USU COVID-19 Info: https://www.usu.edu/covid-19/ Bear River Health Department: brhd.org/ Utah Department of Health: health.utah.gov/ Salt Lake County Health Department: slco.org/health/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/ Dr. Angela Dunn Bio: SLC Board of Health Names New Health Officer USU Parents website: usu.edu/parents/index

In today's episode, I sat down on Zoom with Dr. Harrison Kleiner, Dr. Rose Judd-Murray and A-Team members Erin and Reagan, to talk about the USU 1010 Connections course, the power of a faculty mentor, and why students should intentionally engage in the course.  New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan    Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam  About USU 1010 Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/logan/index   How to Register for USU 1010 Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/logan/register    Guests   Dr. Harrison Kleiner – Associate Vice Provost and Philosophy professor at USU  Dr. Rose Judd-Murray – Assistant Professor in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences at USU  Erin Nielsen – Social Work; Senior; Hyde Park, UT  Reagan Jensen – Psychology; Junior; South Weber, UT 

In today's episode we chat over Zoom with Jacob Van den Akker and Lisa Simmons from the Student Orientation office, as well as A-Team member Reagan Jensen about fall registration and what students should do if they have not yet registered for classes.    New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan   Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam  Defer Your Admission: https://www.usu.edu/sots/loa/ (*note the difference between deferment and leave)  New USU Student Email: https://it.usu.edu/studentemail   USU 1010 Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/logan/index     Guests  Lisa Simmons – Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services at Utah State University  Jacob Van den Akker – Assistant Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services at Utah State University  Reagan Jensen – Psychology major, Human and Family Development minor; Junior; South Weber, UT 

In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with A-Team member, Chelsea Gunther about online orientation Module 2: Registration. We explore a little bit what the registration process is like and what resources are available to help incoming students as they register for the first time.   New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: (435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu)   Guests Chelsea Gunther – Integrated Studies major, minor: Computer Science; Senior; North Logan, UT 

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with USU Associate Director of CAPS, Dr. Eri Bentley, and  USU Student Affairs Case Manager, Morgan Walton, on recognizing and reaching out to someone at risk of suicide.Learn more:Aggie Wellness: aggiewellness.usu.edu/library/suicideUSU Student Affairs: usu.edu/student-affairs/USU Campus Police: usu.edu/dps/police/Logan City Police: loganutah.org/government/departments/police/index.phpSuicide Prevention Hotline: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Utah Safe App: safeut.med.utah.edu/Sources:https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/fastfact.htmlhttps://afsp.org/story/national-survey-shows-majority-of-americans-would-take-action-to-prevent-suicidehttps://www.datocms-assets.com/12810/1603916624-suicideandmentalhealthpublicperceptionsurveyfinalreportaugust2020.pdfhttps://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6945a3.htmhttps://suicidology.org/https://www.sprc.org/scope/attemptshttp://cssrs.columbia.edu/wp-content/uploads/Community-Card-2women-2018c.pdf

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with USU Study Abroad Peer Advisor, Lauren Ambuehl; USU Academic Advisor, Dallin Perkes; USU graduate, Katt Webb; and USU Senior Study Abroad Advisor, Katie Davidson about why parents should encourage your student to study abroad.  Learn more: https://globalengagement.usu.edu/studyabroad/ 

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with Callie Croft, Operations Coordinator for the USU Financial Aid Office, Heather Bryson, USU Director of Financial Aid, and Craig Whyte, USU Director of Scholarships, about Why Complete the FAFSA and Apply for Financial Aid.As your student returns home for the holidays, please encourage them to finish the semester strong. Visit the USU Ready webpage for more information about spring class registration, academic advising, virtual tutoring, scholarships, and more.Please visit the usu.edu/financialaid webpage for more information on FAFSA applications. 

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with Lauren Pack, USU's Sexual Assault Peer Educator for the Office of Equity, and Jodie Goodman, USU's Prevention Specialist for the Office of Equity, about how to have How to Discuss Difficult Topics over the Break with Your Student. As your student returns home for the holidays, please encourage them to finish the semester strong. Visit the USU Ready webpage for more information about spring class registration, academic advising, virtual tutoring, scholarships, and more.Learn more about why you should have these conversations with your student at https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/reports/the-talk General mental health support: https://www.usu.edu/covid-19/staying-healthy/mental-wellnessCAPS - https://aggiewellness.usu.edu/indexSAAVI - http://www.usu.edu/saavi/give_help/help-a-loved-oneOffice of Equity/USU Title IX Coordinator - https://www.usu.edu/equity/State and national resources - https://www.usu.edu/sexual-respect/resourcesRAINN - Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network has a guide for how to support loved ones who have experienced sexual violencehttps://www.rainn.org/articles/tips-talking-survivors-sexual-assault

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with Darrell Harris, USU’s Director of the Student Money Management Center. As your student returns home for the holidays, encourage them to finish the semester strong. Visit the USU Ready webpage for more information about spring class registration, academic advising, virtual tutoring, scholarships, and more.Spring 2021 registration is now open; and USU has rolled out a new software, College Scheduler, to help students efficiently plan their best schedule.We are excited to welcome our Aggies back to campus in a few short weeks.  Thank you for your partnership in helping your student succeed and thrive at USU next semester.bls.gov | For US Bureau of Labor Statistics Aggie New Student Podcast

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with Kylee Hopkin, Program Coordinator for the USU Student Orientation & Transition Services Office (SOTS), about applying for the USU A-Team. The A-Team is a group of current students who are hired and specially trained to assist incoming students and their parents through the transition to college. A-Team members are often the first interaction students have with the university, and are ready to step in and help in anyway they can. The overall goal of the A-Team is to integrate new students into Utah State University academically, geographically, and socially. Members of the A-Team have a unique range of personality and skills coupled with a strong and genuine passion for Utah State and the Aggie family.The A-Team is a calendar year position. A-Team members are expected to be at all training and required dates listed, as well as other opportunities that arise throughout the year. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic not all of our dates are currently established, and some are subject to change. All A-Team members will be given notice of any changes and should plan to be at the current dates listed until otherwise notified. A-Team members will be used to assist incoming students in the transition to USU but we are not able to guarantee a set number of hours for the 2021 year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Interested in apply to join the 2021 A-Team? Apply through Aggie Handshake below starting Oct. 19. Make sure you read through the job description provided and all of the accompanying information before you apply. Optional info sessions held virtually on October 28, 29 5:30pm.https://www.usu.edu/orientation/hiring 

In today's guest episode, Student Orientation Coordinator, Kylee Hopkin, chats over Zoom with three members of our A-Team about Every Aggie Doing Their Part This Fall 2020. Meet the A-Teamready.usu.eduUSU Student Resources 

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with Nikki Campbell, Director at Utah Department of Health, and Senior Director at Leavitt Partners- a nationwide leader in healthcare consulting and management services, John Poelman, about All Aggies Doing Their Part This Fall by Following the Utah Health Guidelines. Nikki Campbell and John Poelman have been on the Utah Phased Guidelines workgroup since its inception. These Utah Phased Guidelines have been crucial in ensuring the health of our Aggie Family and Cache Valley, Utah community. coronavirus.utah.govready.usu.eduusu.edu/covid-19

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with Dr. James Morales, USU Vice President of Student Affairs, about everyone doing their part this Fall 2020.ready.usu.eduUSU Student Resources 

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with Whit Milligan, USU Director of Residence Life, about housing and residence life for Fall 2020.  usu.edu/housing/ usu.edu/ready/

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with three of our USU A-Team members about the Fall 2020 Class Schedule and Teaching Format.usu.edu/covid-19ready.usu.eduusu.edu/ateam

In today's episode, we chat again over Zoom with USU Vice Provost, Paul Barr, Executive Director and Assistant Vice President of Academic Instructional Services, John Louviere, Vice President of Academic & Instructional Services, Robert Wagner, Vice President for Research, Lisa Berreau, about the Final Class Schedule and the Teaching Format for Classes email that just went out to students. research.usu.eduready.usu.eduit.usu.eduadvising.usu.edu

In today's episode, we chat again over Zoom with USU Vice President OF Student Affairs, James Morales, and Executive Director and Assistant Vice President of Academic Instructional Services, John Louviere, about what Fall 2020 will look like.USU Fall 2020 AnnouncementUSU Student AffairsUSU IT Support

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with USU E-Learning Enrollment Specialist, Dan Allred.Dan AllredRandy Pausch Lecture: Time Management

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with USU Vice President OF Student Affairs, James Morales, and Executive Director and Assistant Vice President of Academic Instructional Services, John Louviere, about Support & Encouragement for Online Student Services at USU.USU Student AffairsUSU IT Support

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with Dan Allred about online courses at USU. Dan Allred is an E-Learning Enrollment Specialist at USU.The First Step is a Conversation.Talk to Dan.usu.edu/online/contactusu.edu/orientation/podcastusu.edu/parents/podcast

Aggie New Student PodcastUSU ParentsIn this bonus episode, we talk about COVID-19 disruptions and strategies to getting through it. We think this will be helpful for in-comings students, but students in general too! Today's guests are Eri Suzuki Bentley, a licensed psychologist and a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) at Utah State University. Keaton Howell, a Student Program Coordinator for Student Orientation at USU. And Tarren Jessop, a first-generation senior at USU studying psychology and sociology.Self-Guided Resources Aggie WellnessTo explore the myStrength experience, please follow the instructions below to set up your guest account. Go tomyStrength.com and click “Sign Up” in the upper-right corner.When prompted for an Access Code, enter: UDHSguest33Complete the registration to create your own unique myStrength homepage.  

In today's episode, we chat again with Amanda DeRito about the many updates on COVID-19 at USU. Amanda DeRito is the Director of Crisis Communications at USU. Utah State Today article on the Coronavirus: https://www.usu.edu/today/story/update-for-usu-community-on-coronavirusFor the most updated information about how USU is addressing issues related to the COVID-19, visit https://dps.usu.edu/emergency/COVID-19Official and Reliable Information About COVID-19Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUtah Department of HealthBear River Health DepartmentUtah local county health departments If You Think You Might Have COVID-19If you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, and have travelled to impacted areas, please seek care at your local emergency department or health care provider. Call the hospital or your provider ahead of time to let them know you are coming.Logan Campus Emergency RoomsCache Valley Hospital:  435-713-9700Logan Regional Hospital: 435-716-1000Learn more from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

In today's episode, we chat with Katie Strand about how to use USU library resources effectively. Katie Strand is the USU First-Year Experience Librarian at the Merrill–Cazier Library. USU Course ReservesKatie's BioMerrill–Cazier Library 

In today's episode, we chat with Amanda DeRito and Kieth Larsen about what Aggie parents need to know about the Coronavirus. Amanda DeRito is the Director of Crisis Communications at USU. And Keith Larsen is the Disease Investigator at the Bear River Health Department in Logan, Utah. Utah State Today article on the Coronavirus: https://www.usu.edu/today/story/update-for-usu-community-on-coronavirusFor the most updated information about how USU is addressing issues related to the COVID-19, visit https://dps.usu.edu/emergency/COVID-19Official and Reliable Information About COVID-19Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUtah Department of HealthBear River Health DepartmentUtah local county health departments If You Think You Might Have COVID-19If you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, and have travelled to impacted areas, please seek care at your local emergency department or health care provider. Call the hospital or your provider ahead of time to let them know you are coming.Logan Campus Emergency RoomsCache Valley Hospital:  435-713-9700Logan Regional Hospital: 435-716-1000Learn more from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

In today's episode we chat with Lisa Simmons about How to Support Your Student in their Second Semester. Lisa is the Director of Student Orientation & Transition Services here on the Logan-Campus. Roommate Conflict Podcasts: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/roommates/Aggie Blue Bikes: https://abb.usu.edu/Scholarships: https://scholarships.usu.edu/Career Services: https://career-services.usu.edu/CVTD: https://cvtdbus.org/

In today's episode, we interview Michelle Bogdan Holt. Michelle is the Director for the USU Inclusion Center here on the Logan-Campus. Michelle received her Bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Science from the University of Utah. And her Master’s degree in American Studies from Utah State University.About the Inclusion Center: https://inclusion.usu.edu/Contact Info: https://inclusion.usu.edu/adc/staff

In this week's episode, Isaiah Jones sits down with USU Prevention Specialist, Emmalee Fishburn, to chat about How Discuss Sexual Assault Prevention With Your Student. To learn more about Sexual Assault Prevention, equity.usu.edu/trainings/student-prevention 

Today's guest is Stephanie Hamblin the Associate Director of University and Exploratory Advising at Utah State University. Stephanie and I chat about academic and exploratory advising at USU; and how your student can utilize their academic advisor for success.  Learn more about Stephanie here: https://advising.usu.edu/exploratory/directory/hamblin-stephanieAdvisingStudents should schedule an appointment with their academic advisor now to discuss their program, major, and Degree Works plan for spring 2020 registration that starts in mid-November.  Your student can browse available majors and find their advisor at advising.usu.edu. On the USU Academic Advising website your student can do the following: Find My Advisor Find A Major Learn Degree Works Apply to Graduate

 On today’s episode Isaiah Jones, Transition & Parent Program Coordinator (https://www.usu.edu/parents/contact) here at the USU, discusses  ‘How to Support your Student at USU in Becoming an Educated Person’ with Dr. Norm Jones. Special thanks to Brendon Henderson and Nick Ciancone for their great work and guidance with the editing; and Jordan Tolman for his wonderful creation of the podcast's jingle. https://www.usu.edu/parents/newsletter