Student and Parent Arts and Science Orientation Set for September 6 - 7

Posted August 19, 1999


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 20, 1999
99-08-03-AR

Student and Parent Arts and Science Orientation Set for September 6 - 7

With numerous concerns surrounding a young person's first experience at a
post-secondary institution, many parents are looking for reassurance. An
orientation program at the University of Saskatchewan is helping to make
parents feel more comfortable about the transition.

The College of Arts and Science and St. Thomas More College will host a
day-long orientation Monday, September 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for
parents of first year students registered in Arts and Science. Orientation
for the students takes place on Tuesday, September 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m.

This orientation is designed to give new students and their parents some
insight into the demands of post-secondary education. The goal is to
prepare students in the areas of college programs, policies and regulations,
and for the many personal challenges they will face. Students will spend
the morning in general orientation followed by a campus tour, and the
afternoon in groups with others in their field of study.

Faculty, along with representatives of the students' unions, and student
service groups will be in attendance. "For students, it's an opportunity to
meet other first year students, and some of their future professors", said
Coordinator Donna Bretell.

This is the seventh year that parents have been included in orientation.
Bretell says the College recognizes the important role that some parents can
play in their children's academic success. The parents' session deals with
the personal aspects of parenting a university student, in addition to
providing practical information about the College's policies and
regulations.


For more information, please contact:

Donna C. Bretell
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: (306) 966-4242