ASHLAND

Parent & Family Information

 

Dear Parent:

On behalf of the Student Affairs staff, we welcome you and your student to Ashland University. This is an exciting time in the history of the university for your son or daughter to be enrolled as an undergraduate student. Over 1,600 students live and learn together in the residence halls, sorority suites, fraternity houses, servant leadership house and senior apartments. In addition, over 350 undergraduate students commute to campus and find a home away from home in the Hawkins Conard Student Center that is open 24 hours a day.

We request that you encourage your son or daugher to become involved in the many learning opportunities outside of the classroom including:

Academic Research,         Campus Employment     Student Organizations

Honoraries and Clubs      Student Activities           Internships

Religious Life                    Art, Theatre and Music   Greek Life

Community Service           Athletics                         Student Governance

Multicultural Programs     Wellness Education        Leadership

Study Abroad                   Intramural/Sports Clubs   Development

These diverse opportunities broaden their horizons, engage their imaginations and assist them to develop skills that are transferable to their future careers. In addition, the new Recreation and Sports Sciences Center will be open in the near future and will provide additional learning opportunities.

As an involved parent, we encourage you to also empower your student to become independent, make informed choices and be assertive when dealing with challenges, whether it be with a roommate, a friend, an administrator or a faculty member. It is important that your son or daughter learn to resolve issues for themselves.

We hope that you will also enjoy these college days. We encourage you to become involved in the Parents' Association. Also, the Parent Pocket Planner provides information on university web sites, major family events and calendar, and local hotels.

Ashland University is a distinctive institution of higher learning. We look forward to partnering with your student for his/her success.

Sincerely,

 

Sue Caudill Heimann

Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students


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