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Episode 32: The Crucial First 6 – Prevention
https://dos.uoregon.edu/prevention
On today’s episode Cora and Tiffany have a conversation with Kerry Frazee, Director of Prevention Services, whose work centers around several aspects of safety and wellness that are critical to student success and persistence. Kerry discusses the work she does on:
- Substance use and misuse
- Sexual violence prevention
- Response and care in cases where students are harmed
Learn how Kerry and a network of colleagues throughout campus are working with students to create and maintain a safe, healthy campus community.
Episode 31: Common Questions and New Fall Updates
https://dos.uoregon.edu/prevention
On today’s episode Cora and Tiffany talk about the most asked parent and family questions to this point in the term. We discuss some practical tips for planning for your student to return home and some important updates about the last two weeks of fall term.
Episode 30: The Crucial First 6 – Academic Advising
On today’s episode Cora and Tiffany have a conversation with Paige Jackson, Assistant Director of Academic Advising. We talk about how a student’s relationship with academic advising is critical to their progress toward timely graduation. You’ll also hear about the myriad of ways academic advisors help your students beyond selecting classes each term.
Episode 29: The Crucial First 6 – Financial Wellness
financialwellness.uoregon.edu
On today’s episode Cora and Tiffany have a conversation with Gilbert Rogers, Director of Student Financial Wellness. We discuss the crucial ways family members can support their student’s financial literacy, and the programs and resources the UO offers Ducks to better understand and manage their money matters, both while at the UO and for life after college.
MEET YOUR HOST
Cora Bennett Director, Student Orientation Programs
Cora Bennett is the director of Student Orientation Programs and manages the student ambassador program and orientation events. Since joining the division she has grown the office to meet the ever-growing interest in the UO from prospective students and visitors. The programs she manages employ 80 students as ambassadors who present the UO experience to new Ducks as well as to more than 30,000 visitors each year. “I love the UO because it’s unlike any other place I’ve ever lived. People are warm and friendly, the campus environment is everything a university should be, and the pride and spirit the community has for the university is unmatched.”