All About FERPA
Flock Talk
Today we’re joined by Julia Pomerenk, Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and University Registrar as she provides helpful information about FERPA.
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University Housing: Where Ducks Live
Flock Talk
Bryson Beck, Director of Promotions and Student Recruitment for University Housing, discusses UO campus housing basics as well as tips and tricks. Topics include specifics around registration, timelines and deadlines, the data behind UO’s live-on requirement for first-year students, housing community options, the ins and outs of roommate selection, care and conflict coordinator resources, and so much more. A must-listen for students and parents!
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Could an ARC or a FIG be a good fit?
Flock Talk
On today’s episode, we hear about First-Year Interest Groups, or as we call them, FIGs. Amy Hughes Giard, from the First-Year Programs Office, joins the pod to share the benefits and logistics of FIGs, as well as when the 2023 FIGs will be available to read about, and how students can register in June. We also talk with Jessica Winders about Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), and all the benefits for first-year students. You’ll hear about registration for ARCs and the timeline for selection.
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Becoming a Duck
Flock Talk
Today we welcome Erin Hays, an Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and our Director of Admissions here at the UO. Erin offers parents and families some valuable tips on how to support your high school senior in the final stages of their college search.
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Holding On and Letting Go
Flock Talk
On the podcast today, Mariko Lin, Assistant Director for Education and Prevention Outreach Director joins us. We discuss common transitional issues for UO students and the ways families can help from afar.
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Parent and Family Programs
Flock Talk
In this episode we meet Dee Kanikkeberg, Director of Parent and Family Programs here at the UO, to discuss the fun, engaging programs UO offers to build a great partnership with those supporting their Ducks from afar. From the popular online Conversation Starters to the UO Family Portal to Parent and Family Virtual Bingo night — being a part of the Duck flock isn't just for your student!
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The Duck Life: Supporting Students on Campus and Beyond
Flock Talk
In this episode we chat with Kris Winter, Associate Vice President for Student Life, about the UO's approach to student development, the role of higher education in career readiness, and the ways our Student Life services support parents and families as well as students through the student journey at the UO.
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Week of Welcome
Flock Talk
This week we talk with Michael Luna, Assistant Director of Welcome and Transition, and Zac Collins, Coordinator of Transition Programs, to discuss all things Week of Welcome (WOW) — including events for students, events for families, and tips for all on how to get the most out of the weekend.
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More About University Housing
Flock Talk
More on move-in times, Unpack the Quack (spoiler: leave the trailer at home!), and residential hall housing here at the University of Oregon with Bryson Beck, Director of Promotions and Recruitment for University Housing.
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Living and Learning
Flock Talk
https://housing.uoregon.edu/communities Kevin Hatfield, Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Research and Distinguished Scholarships, discusses one of the two living-learning programs offered in the residential halls at the UO—Academic Residential Communities (ARCs). Dive into the many opportunities for community building this program offers!
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More on move-in times, Unpack the Quack (spoiler: leave the trailer at home!), and residential hall housing here at the University of Oregon with Bryson Beck, Director of Promotions and Recruitment for University Housing.