The University of New Mexico Dean of Students Office offers the Family Connection Program as a concurrent orientation for parents and family members of incoming freshman attending LOBOrientation this summer. Parents receive information about UNM programs and services available to students. Topics discussed during the two-day session are financial aid and scholarships, faculty expectations, campus safety and career services.
Presentations also focus on issues important to students as they begin college and the evolving relationship between students and parents during these formative years.
While parents are in session, incoming students at LOBOrientation are utilizing university advisement as they register for fall classes and creating relationships with university departments and fellow students.
“Because we know that students remember information differently than parents we separated the programs so that each group receives valuable information in a way that best suits them,” said Aaron Salas, a professional intern with the Dean of Students Office who works directly with the parents.
Parents and students reunite at the Lobo Lunch the second day of the program. Both Family Connection and LOBOrientation still have openings this summer. Parents can make reservations with their student online at www.unm.edu/~nso.
For more information, call 277-3361 or e-mail: nso@unm.edu.
Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915; e-mail: lmellas@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at June 28, 2007 02:20 PM