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Parent's Page
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Parent's PageThe residence life staff understands how important it is for parents to be reassured that their child is leaving home for an environment that has their child’s best interest at heart. We realize that sending your child off to college, especially for the first time, sparks a whole host of emotions. A parent’s continued interest in their child’s life is priceless. We have created this page to address some of the questions and concerns with a parent’s point of view in mind.
Move in day New students will be asked to be moved in by 4:00pm on Monday, September 1, 2008. The residence halls will open for occupancy at 8:00am on Monday, September 1 and again on Tuesday, September 2. Your student should report directly to the front desk of the hall they have been assigned to upon their arrival. The student and professional staff members of the hall will be there to greet your student and help them get settled.
The South Dakota Board of Regents prohibits the manufacture, sale, possession and consumption of alcohol, marijuana or controlled substances by students on any property controlled by the Board of Regents.
The student health office is located at Interlakes Medical Clinic. The clinic is right across the street from the main campus. Each student will be allowed up to three diagnostic office visits per semester. Students are responsible for payment of any prescribed medications or treatment services. Students are strongly encouraged to carry health insurance.
One of the advantages of living and learning on a small campus in a small town is our low crime statistics. We do take safety and security seriously on campus. The main entrance to each of our halls is locked 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Students assigned to a particular hall use their university card to gain access to their assigned hall. Students may be escorted across campus by contacting the night watchman at 480-3348, 8:00pm-4:00am nightly. Fire drills are conducted each semester to familiarize residents with evacuation procedures. Only residents and their authorized guests are allowed to be in the halls.
Staying in touch, showing you care Although most students will never admit it, they will appreciate it if loved ones stay in touch with them. E-mail, text messaging, phone calls, etc. on a regular basis are great ways to show you care. Consider driving to campus if you live in reasonable driving range to take your child out to supper. Just don’t plan to stay more than a couple of hours. Send letters and pictures and little notes of encouragement around high stress times like final test week. There is nothing like home cooking. Consider periodically sending care packages of goodies. Of course your child will need to share with all the other students living on the floor.
Hall staff interaction with your student The resident assistant (RA) is encouraged to get to know every student on their floor. The RA serves as a peer resource person and will work to share important information with your child. Each RA is expected to be very observant and help university staff establish a course of action geared for success for all at risk students. All work and no play makes for a sad boy or girl drives our belief that hall activities need to address academic, social, recreational and personal growth needs as well. The hall council and the RA staff will sponsor activities designed to foster interaction amongst hall members. The resident director provides overall leadership within the hall and will make themselves available for one-on-one conversations with residents.
Students who request each other on their housing contract are automatically assigned as roommates. (example: Bob requests Dean and Dean requests Bob) Students not requesting a specific roommate will be assigned someone by the Housing Office. The Assignment Coordinator will attempt to assign individuals with similar interests. Students must move into the room assigned to them. Individuals who are uncomfortable with their living arrangement may move during the second week of the fall semester with Resident Director approval and if space is available to accommodate a move.
The University Dining Services staff is dedicated to providing each student with as much personalized service as possible. Students who have special dietary needs may meet with the appropriate staff member to discuss menu options. Dining services is open seven days a week. In order to meet the diverse interests of our students, dining services offers an expanded style of service, including snack items, full meals, salads, pizza, exhibition cookery, fresh baked goods and deli and grill items. A Food Service Advisory Committee exists to provide student suggestions and concerns directly to the Food Service Director.
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