Student Success and Retention

PREP Agenda 2012

 

PARENTS & STUDENTS MORNING

7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Student I.D. Cards (All Card)
Banquet Rooms 1 & 2 (combined), Cintas Center

Receive your student identification card (ALL Card) and learn about banking
opportunities with U.S. Bank.
East Concourse, Cintas Center

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Welcome
Banquet Rooms 1 & 2, Cintas Center

Invocation - Fr. Thomas Kennealy, S.J.,
Adrian Schiess, Executive Director, Student Academic Support Services

9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Xavier's Jesuit Identity
Banquet Rooms 1 & 2, Cintas Center

Introduction of Jesuit Identity video provided by Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice
Al Bischoff, S.J., Campus Minister

9:20 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Break
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Residence Life - Lori Lambert, Director, Residence Life
Banquet Rooms 1 & 2, Cintas Center

Commuter Life - Cindy Lowman-Stieby, Assistant Director, Off-Campus Living
Conference Rooms 1 & 2, Cintas Center

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Information Fair
West Concourse, Cintas Center

Stop by to learn about campus offices, services, involvement opportunities, and additional sources of support.

 

GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Banquet Rooms 1 & 2, Cintas Center

11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

University Requirements in Undergraduate Programs - Dr. James Snodgrass, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Banquet Rooms 1 & 2, Cintas Center

11:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Introduction to Academic Advising Sessions - Doris Jackson, Director, Academic Advising
Banquet Rooms 1 & 2, Cintas Center

 11:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

University Billing Process - Henry Saas, Bursar
Banquet Rooms 1 & 2, Cintas Center

11:40 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

The Class of 2016 - Adrian Schiess, Executive Director, Student Academic Support Services
Banquet Rooms 1 & 2, Cintas Center

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch for Students and Family Members
Fenwick Place, Hoff Dining Commons

A menu card has been provided in your PREP booklet for today's meal choices.

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch for Varsity Student-Athletes and Parents
Cintas Media Room

A boxed lunch will be provided for student-athletes and their parents.

1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Travel Time to Conaton Learning Commons
PREP staff leads students to Kennedy Lecture Hall, 4th floor, Conaton Learning Commons.

Parents return to the Cintas Center Conference Rooms, entry at the Schiff Entrance, for the Parent Breakout Sessions.

 
 
 

PARENTS AFTERNOON

STUDENTS AFTERNOON

1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Travel Time to Cintas Center Conference Rooms, enter at the Schiff Entrance

Travel Time to Kennedy Lecture Hall, Conaton Learning Commons, 4th Floor

 

1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Parent Breakout Sessions
Conference Rooms, Cintas Center

The Breakout Sessions are designed to share important information and provide an opportunity for parents and family members to ask questions in a small-group format.

YOU HAVE TIME TO ATTEND TWO OF THE SESSIONS.

Session Times:
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Financial Aid and Bursar Information
Todd Everett, Director, Office of Financial Aid, and Henry Saas, University Bursar
Conference Rooms 1 & 2

It's not over yet - Basic 101 for Parents
Amy Reed, Director, TRiO, Student Support Services
Conference Room 3

Technology, Computer Services and ALL Card
Bill Moran, Associate Director, Auxiliary Services and Jim Sales, Assistant Director, Discovery Services
Conference Rooms 4 & 5

Academic Support, Health and Wellness
Dr. Michael Meier, Assessment and Research Director, and Mary Rosenfeldt, Director, Health Services, McGrath Health and Wellness Center; Cassandra Jones, Assistant Director,  Disability Services, Learning Assistance Center

Executive Conference Room
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3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tours of Residence Halls Dorm Rooms - Optional
Brockman Hall and Kuhlman Hall dorm rooms will be shown. Parent tours will depart from the Schiff entrance of the Cintas Center.
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Visit the Bookstore - Optional
Shop for your textbook, school supplies, and Xavier merchandise. Friday 9:00am-5:00pm; Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm.
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12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Individual Financial Aid Counseling - Optional
Office of Financial Aid, Schott Hall, Floor 1           Meet individually with a member of the Financial Aid staff.

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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meet to depart for home at the Gallagher Student Center or your preferred location.

We recommend that you pre-arrange a place to meet family members to depart for home.

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Academic Advising and Registration - Department Chairs and Advisors
Meet with an academic adviser to finalize your prepared fall schedule.
Conaton Learning Commons and Smith Hall
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1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
TRiO, Student Support Services Program - Optional Eligible students who have met requirements can pick up a packet of information and meet with a representative.                                3rd Floor, Conaton Learning Commons
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3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Mix and Mingle with Classmates                         Meet outside of the Conaton Learning Commons to mix and mingle with classmates. Ice cream is served.
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3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tours of Residence Halls Dorm Rooms - Optional
Brockman Hall and Kuhlman Hall dorm rooms will be shown. All tours depart from the Musketeer statue located in front of the Cintas Center.
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Visit the Bookstore - Optional
Shop for your textbook, school supplies, and Xavier merchandise. Friday 9:00am-5:00pm; Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm.
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12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Individual Financial Aid Counseling - Optional
Office of Financial Aid, Schott Hall, Floor 1           Meet individually with a member of the Financial Aid staff.

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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meet your parents at the Gallagher Student Center or your preferred location.                           

We recommend that you pre-arrange a place to meet family members to depart for home.