Parent Workshops
General Workshops: 8:30am-9:30am
Building Academic Success
Mon in Westside Campus Center Ballroom North;
Tues, Wed, Thurs in
Midtown Student Center 202A&B
Ms. Lisa Temkin Carrozza, Asst. Director of Career Development Center; Ms. Lisa Peck, Asst. Director, Academic Advisement Center
Is your student unsure about how to pick a major or questioning whether s/he has chosen a suitable major? How can your student get off to a good start at college? What should the game plan be for success? And speaking of success, how does your student find out about experiential education and career options? These questions will be addressed by representatives from our Academic Advisement Center and Career Development Center. Learn some tips for academic success; find out about assessments that can assist your student in choosing a suitable major; get important tips that will boost your student's chances for success, beginning the very first semester.
The Importance of Getting
Connected at WestConn
Mon in Westside Campus Center Ballroom South;
Tues, Wed, Thurs in
Midtown Student Center 201A
Dr. Walter Bernstein, Vice President for Student Affairs; Chief Neil McLaughlin, WestConn Police; Ms. Lorraine Capobianco, Chief Information Officer; and Mr. Dennis Leszko, Assoc. Director Student Life/Activities
Students entering their first year of university face a range of challenges in making a successful transition from high school to college. The goal of this workshop is to review those challenges and to provide suggestions on how parents can assist their students in making important campus connections.
Parent Information Sessions: 10:30am-12:30pm
Each session will be run twice during this two hour period. Parents will be asked to switch sessions at 11:30am.
University 101: The Basics
Mon in Westside Campus Center Ballroom North;
Tues, Wed, Thurs in Ives
Concert Hall
This session will provide parents with information about a wide range of topics that will help them support their students at WestConn. Representatives from Student Financial Services, Cashier’s Office, Housing, Parking, WCSU Police, Registrar’s Office, WestConnect Card Office, and Food Service are among those who will talk with parents. There will be plenty of time for questions.
University 102: Support Services
Mon in Westside Campus Center Ballroom South;
Tues, Wed, Thurs in WH 122
This session will focus on the variety of support services that are available to your students. The goal of the session is to introduce parents to these services so parents are aware of how their students can access them. Offices represented include Counseling Center, Women’s Center, Activities, CHOICES, Academic Advising, Study Abroad, Career Development Center, and Recreation/Intramurals/Club Sports.
Specific Topic Workshops: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Financial Aid
Mon in Westside Campus Center 3rd Floor t Lounge;
Tues, Wed,
Thurs in Midtown Student Center 202A&B
Ms. Nancy Barton, Director of Student Financial Services; Ms. Melissa Stephens, Assoc. Director of Student Financial Services
This workshop offers an introduction to the financial assistance available through the Office of Student Financial Services, such as: student grants from private, state and government organizations, low-interest loans with deferred payment schedules, scholarships and on-campus employment opportunities. The workshop will also focus on alternatives concerning financing your student’s education through payment plans and alternative loans.
Visit our CULTURE ™: Housing &
Residence Life at WestConn
Mon in Westside Campus Center Ballroom South;
Tues, Wed, Thurs in
Midtown Student Center 201A
Ms. Maribeth Griffin, Director for Residential Programs and Staff; Mr. Ed Mulvihill, Assistant Director, Housing & Residence Life
Whether or not your student has decided to live on campus, join the staff of the Department of Housing & Residence Life as they “show and tell” about what it is like to live on campus. You’ll discover the nuts and bolts (costs, due dates, when your student will know their room assignment) and you’ll find out about the great experience the Housing & Res. Life staff is planning for your student’s on-campus experience. Join them in exploring the CULTURE ™ of WestConn’s residence life!
Specific Topic Workshops: 2:30pm-3:30pm
AccessAbility Services
Mon in Westside Campus Center 212-214;
Tues, Wed, Thurs in Midtown Higgins Annex 017
Ms. Deborah Cohen, Coordinator of AccessAbility Services
WestConn recognizes the rights of students with disabilities to reasonable accommodations and necessary services to support their educational experience. This workshop will introduce parents to the staff of AccessAbility Services who will explain the differences between disability accommodations at the high school and college level, the procedure for requesting accommodations and services at WCSU and strategies to assist students in making a smooth transition to the university. To request disability accommodations for this workshop, please call 203-837-8946 or e-mail cohende@wcsu.edu.
