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Episode 13: Midterms! Teaching and Learning in the Quarter System
In today’s episode we’ll discuss the benefits and challenges of teaching and learning in the quarter system, and more specifically, the timing of midterms. For first-year students, the pace of learning and testing at the UO, can be among the bigger adjustment challenges. Josh Snodgrass, Professor of Anthropology and Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Research and Distinguished Scholarships, shares his insights into how faculty design their courses to help students develop the right skills for college learning, and the resources available to faculty to be great teachers.
Episode 12: All About Academic Advising
A student’s relationship with academic advising is critical to their progress toward degree and timely graduation. Meet Paige Jackson, Assistant Director of Academic Advising. You’ll hear about all of the different academic advising opportunities for students, our innovative approach to academic and career advising, and the myriad of ways academic advisors help your students beyond selecting classes each term. Paige will also help families understand the ways they can be helpful throughout the year on this front.
Episode 11: Chit Chat with the Chief – All about Campus Safety
Today we (re)introduce you to University of Oregon Police Chief Matt Carmichael. We discuss the unique nature of policing on a college campus, safety services for students, as well as some other tips to stay informed about what’s happening on campus. You’ll hear about UOPD’s partnership with Eugene Police and all of the unique ways our officers are working to help ensure your students can focus on their degree.
Episode 10: What Happens When (Non-Academic) Things Don’t Go as Planned?
Our episode today focuses in on the people and resources available to students experiencing crisis or trauma, or who need additional support to navigate the barriers keeping them from being successful. You’ll meet Kris Winter, Associate Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, as well as Shelly Kerr, Director of the University Counseling Center. Together they lead a team of campus partners from across the university who work toward caring for individual students, families, or communities within the university whenever needed.
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.”