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Parent & Family Programs

Parent Day 2024 was a success! 

Over the next few days the drop-down tabs below will be populated with the presentations, forms, and documents that were provided during this year's event. Please connect with us by phone or email should you have any questions. 

Materials & Forms Discussed

Campus Resources

We have compiled multiple links for you to gain further knowledge of the resources CSUN has for you and your student. Feel free to contact any departments directly or our office, the Office of Student Development and Transitional Programs with any questions, concerns or comments.

Academic Advisement

Campus Employment

Campus Involvement

Counseling Services

Degree Planning Guides

Department of Police Services

General Education Honors Program

Parents Supporting Academics and Personal Development

Student Health

Student Health - Consent Treatment for Minors (form)

Student Services and Classes

Student Service Centers and Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) Advisement

University Catalog

Parent Day 2024 Goals

We understand that your student's first year comes with plenty of questions and through Parent Day goals are are as follows: 

-  Partner in student success: To help you become a partner in your student's success by learning key information about the academic opportunities, support services, and experiences outside of the classroom that are available to students. 

-  Ask Questions: Offer an opportunity to ask questions based on real experiences your students are already having, including the many transitional issues that challenge both students and families. 

-  Learn Resources & Services: To learn information about resources and services available to CSUN students.

-  Meet Others: Providing an opportunity to meet college administrators, faculty, staff, and orientation leaders who support and educate new students as they begin the journey toward graduation.

At-a-Glance Schedule

At-a-Glance

8:30am

Check-in & Morning Offerings
Incl. Light Refreshments, Tours,
Tradition of the Rose, Trivia & More

USU Plaza Del Sol
10:00amWelcome
Dr. William Watkins, Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
USU Performance Hall
10:10amStudent Engagement & Well-Being
Dr. Shelley Ruelas-Bischoff, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs | Student Engagement & Well-Being
Christopher Aston, Director, Student Development & Transitional Programs
 
10:30amSupporting Academic Success
Cindy Grecco, Sr. Director for Academic Advisement
Jill Mejia, Director for Undergraduate Studies
 
10:50am

Creating A Safe Campus Environment
Christopher Aston, Director for Student Development & Transitional Programs
Kevin Velez, Sr. CARE & Conduct Coordinator, Office of the Dean of Students
Mark Benavides, Deputy Chief, Department of Police Services

Suzanna Rogan, Assistant Dir, Education & Prevention, Office of Equity and Compliance

 
12:00pmLunchSierra Marketplace
1:15 pm

Optional Session A
Health & Wellness
Dr. Lynne Landeta, Director for the Klotz Student Health Center 
Marilyn Mendoza, Staff Counselor, University Counseling Services

Nobbs Auditorium
Sequoia Hall 104 
1:15 pm

Optional Session B
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Sonya Adlersberg, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Mark Guzman, Scholarships Portal Coordinator, Scholarship Operations

USU Performance Hall

 

 

 

 

 

Parent Day - General Offerings and Outcomes

Parent Day is an event designed to provide parents and guardians with an opportunity to engage with the campus. It typically includes campus tours, discussions, and informational sessions aimed at familiarizing parents with the resources and support available to their students. This event will also feature presentations from university staff, faculty, and students, covering topics such as academics, student services, and campus life. It serves as an opportunity for parents to learn more about their student's university experience and to connect with other families of the CSUN community.

Below are a list of Parent Day Offerings this year

Morning Events: Check-in, Tours, Tradition of the Rose, pictures, Trivia, Etc. (60 to 90 min) 
After a quick check-in, Staff and Students will welcome Parents and Guardians providing them with several options to consider including:

  • General Campus Tour - To introduce parents to key service areas at CSUN promoting resources designed to support academic, social, and cultural needs to enable success. 
    • Full Campus Tours - Get here earlier! These will get going between 8:45am and continue till around 9:15am.  
    • Shortened Tours - These will be available on a rolling bases through the morning and occur every 20 minutes for those with interest. 
    • Student Recreation Center  (SRC) Tours -  between 9am to 9:30am!
  • Pictures with Matty! – Nothing shows CSUN Spirit quite like a picture with our very own mascot!
  • Campus Trivia – Correct answers yield sweet prizes for our winners! Will you be one of them?
  • Tradition of the Rose – A CSUN Tradition that you will partake in! Ole’!
  • Messages to your Student - Envision this: A Picturesque Background on CSUN's campus, You holding a perfectly crafted and encouraging Message on a Whiteboard for your student.  We'll stage it and take the picture ... just have the message in mind and we'll provide the materials!  Have your smart-phone ready to take the picture and then you can send the photo off to your student or use it for a special moment for the future.  

Supporting Your Student’s (Academic) Success in College (20 min)
Presented by:
Cindy Greco - Sr. Director for Academic Advisement
Jill Mejia – Director for Undergraduate Studies
Focusing on academic based information central to a freshman's success, Parents will be introduced to the role they can play in supporting and reinforcing students academically, and include information about units required, declaring a major/minor, important dates to remember (midterms, finals), advisement and registration, repeating courses, and other academic policies.  This session will also focus on parents encouraging a “Growth Mindset”, and through CSUN’s supportive resources (staff, tools, programs, etc.) students can embrace challenges and persist in the face of obstacles which will be opportunities to learn and grow.  Through this session, parents will:

  • Learn general academic requirements, resources, and support services available to students.
  • Learn of key resources and services available to students to support their retention and successful continuation until graduation.
  • Learn how to encourage a “Growth Mindset”

Student Engagement & Wellbeing (20 min)
Presented by:
Dr. Shelley Ruelas-Bischoff, AVP for Student Affairs, Student Engagement & Well-Being
Maria Elizondo, Director for Basic Needs
Focusing on the importance of student life, information highlighted include campus resources and services dedicated to student engagement and well-being during a student’s academic journey. Co-curricular programs and services discussed will include leadership, volunteering, service-learning, and basic needs.  Through this session, parents will:

  • Learn of key resources and services available to students to support overall engagement and well-being while at CSUN.
  • Become aware of how engagement and well-begin support overall student success.

Creating a Safe and Supportive Campus Environment:
Student Expectations, Campus Safety, Rules, & Regulations (50 min)
Presented by:
Christopher Aston, Director for Student Development
Kevin Velez, Sr. CARE and Conduct Coordinator, Office of the Dean of Students
Mark Benavidez, Deputy Chief, CSUN Department of Police Services
Suzanna Rogan, Assistant Director, Office of Equity and Compliance

This presentation will discuss the university classroom, including differences between high school and college, appropriate classroom conduct, meeting faculty expectations, ethical issues (i.e. cheating, plagiarism including using the Web and internet resources for cheating), the student conduct code, and campus community standards. Also discussed will be campus, local, state, and federal laws as they relate to student safety and well-being, including sections on Title IX, sexual assault, Violence Against Women Act, student records, and FERPA rights, and credit card information. The Department of Police Services will also speak on campus wide safety implements on a range of topics and situations.  Through this session, parents will:

  • Recognize their student’s roles and responsibilities inside and outside the classroom as a member of the CSUN community.
  • Learn about the mandated topics and related services that universities are required to inform students about
  • Become aware of university expectations as it relates to the student conduct code, and its references to cheating and plagiarism.
  • Become aware of the university’s services, resources, and responses surrounding various laws, policies, and executive orders promoting student safety and education (incl. AB 1088, EO 1098 - Title IX, Sexual Assault, Violence Against Women Act, FERPA, etc.)
  • Learn about enforced campus security and safety implements. 

Financial Services (55 min) Optional
Presented by Sonya Adlersberg and Mark Guzman from Financial Aid & Scholarships
Focusing on financial assistance and scholarships as a means to cover the cost of attending CSUN. Information presented will cover types of financial aid available, eligibility requirements, application information, deadlines, and scholarship opportunities. Through this session, parents will:

  • Participants will learn about the financial aid process, information on scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs to help make informed decisions about financing their student’s education. 

Health and Wellness (55 minutes) Optional
Presented by
Dr. Lynne Landeta, Director for Klotz Student Health Center
Dr. Marilyn Mendoza, Staff Psychologist, University Counseling Services

This session will inform parents about how the campus supports student physical and mental (therapy and emotional support) health.  Presenters will focus on the importance of health during a student's academic journey and how to utilize/access the many resources and services. This will include current CSU policies in place (i.e. vaccine requirements, etc.)  Also, this presentation will cover challenges and struggles students and parents face and how to collectively assist them and provide effective ways for the important transition young adults navigate during this developmental time in their lives. Through this session parents will:

  • Understanding the link between mental health/physical wellness and student success.  
  • Become familiar with the physical and mental health resources available on campus, such as the student health center, counseling services, and wellness programs.
  • Learn tips on opening up communication their student’s physical and mental health, and how to encourage their child to seek help when needed.

Event Location & Parking Location

Event Location: University Student Union (USU)

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Event Location:

Parent Day will begin at the University Student Union area which is located on the east side of the University. Please join us for continental style refreshments in the morning ex: Hot/Iced Coffee and Tea, Baked goods, fruits, etc. 

Parent Day Parking:

As we get closer to the event date, a parking permit and map will be sent to those who have registered for the event by email. Please print the parking permit prior to arriving on campus; additional parking permits will be provided at the orientation check-in area. You will want to place the parking permit on the dashboard of your vehicle so it is clearly visible. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Office of Student Development and Transitional Programs at (818) 677-4100 or email us at orientation@csun.edu
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