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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.
Episode 9: Embarking on the College Journey
We encourage you to listen to today’s episode with your new Duck! Tiffany Fritz, Director of Parent and Family Programs, sat down with some of our current students to talk about their transition to the UO, including their excitements, fears, and transition issues.
We hope the topics we cover today will inspire a conversation in your own family about the upcoming transition and all that that means!
Episode 8: University Health Center
http://healthcenter.uoregon.edu
If you’re wondering who will take care of your student if they get sick or injured, learn more from Deb Beck, Executive Director of the University Health Center. Deb will share information about the UHC’s primary and specialty care, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, stress reduction programs, and much more. We also discuss insurance coverage options for your student and why it’s important to think about that now!
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.”