In this issue - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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In this issue - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
May 14, 2014 In this issue: Message from Dr. Nancee Bailey, K-12 Education Outreach Summer Camps Vice President of Student Affairs Welcome to the first edition of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Eagle Family Air Mail. Eagle Family Air Mail offers in-depth information about the quality educational experiences offered to our students in all areas of university life. Through classes and college activities students will find unlimited opportunities for leadership, recreation, intellectual and personal development. Cram with Cookies at The Hunt Library “The Best in You” Wellness Program Department Highlight: Disability Support Services Summer is a Time of Transition The staff in the Division of Student Affairs has the education, experience and professional credentials that are essential in providing high quality student-centered services. Every member of our division is personally as well as professionally committed to each student’s success. We pride ourselves in treating every student with respect, assisting them in accomplishing their goals and teaching them to be effective advocates for their own learning. We are grateful for the privilege to work with the finest students in the nation. I invite you to browse through our website at www.erau.edu and take advantage of all the programs and services that we have to offer. If you have any questions regarding the Eagle Family Air Mail newsletter, please contact Orientation and Family Relations at 386-226-6039 or email: [email protected]. Warm regards, Nancee Bailey, Ph.D. Vice President of Student Affairs Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 K-12 Education Outreach Summer Camps The K-12 Education Outreach Department offers summer camps for ages 7-18. The camps include residential flight camps, an aerospace college credit course, robotics and autonomous systems camp, command camp, math and science camp for girls, S.T.E.M. camps and an executive training academy. Cram With Cookies at The Hunt Library To best serve our studious ERAU students, the Hunt Library stayed open for 24-hour days during the April exam period, from April 25— 30. As they have done in past years, the staff hosted another successful “Cram with Cookies” event on Study Day, April 25. Some photos are included. This twice-yearly event provides students with snacks to help fuel their studying before final exams start. Each camp is developed and implemented by our faculty who are assisted by graduate and undergraduate students to provide hands-on sessions. Both residential and non-residential camps are offered. We hire and train our students to become counselors for our camps. For more information about our camps, visit our website at: www.daytonabeach.erau.edu/summer . “The Best in You” Wellness Program by Pamela Petrone, RN, Wellness Coordinator At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University we are here to encourage you to not only be the best in your academics but to also be the healthiest you can be. There are many departments right on campus that are here to support and encourage you to lead a healthy life. Our Eagle Fitness Center offers several free fitness programs including BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, Yoga, Zumba, Cycle and many others. In addition, the Fitness Center offers a variety of strength equipment and new cardio machines. Personal training is also available to students at a very low cost. The Fitness Center and Health Services have FREE nutrition consultations! During Fall and Spring Semesters Health Services is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am-8pm and Thursday and Friday from 8am-5pm. We also have Sunday hours from 11am-5pm. If students need medical assistance after hours they can be seen at Halifax Health Medical Center Community Clinic. Halifax Health Community Clinic is located on the corner of Clyde Morris and International Speedway. Their hours are Monday-Friday 8am8pm and Saturday 8am-4pm. During the FLU season, Health Services provides Flu vaccinations also! Health Services is open in the summer from 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday. All visits to Health Services are FREE of charge! In 2014 ERAU’s Housing Department placed alcohol hand sanitizers in the Residence Halls which compliments the hand sanitizers located throughout the campus. We encourage all students to perform proper hand washing and to cover your mouth if you are coughing or sneezing. Embry-Riddle is proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus. No tobacco is allowed on campus. ERAU has support classes for any student needing help to transition to a tobacco-free life. We realize that life as a student can have many stresses, which includes new friendships and just figuring out where you fit in is not always easy. ERAU Counseling Center is here to listen, encourage and support all students to lead a well balanced life! Department Highlight: Disability Support Services Persons with disabilities can and do succeed in their pursuit of higher education. Sometimes the length of time required to complete a degree program is extended. Often, the amount of effort demanded of the student is increased. Mission Statement: The mission of Disability Support Services (DSS), is to guide and support institutional compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and to ensure equal access for students with disabilities of the Daytona Beach and World Wide Campuses. Disability Support Services offers “reasonable” accommodations for students with documentation supporting their claim. Reasonable accommodations may include but are not limited to the following: Testing modifications Classroom modifications Textbooks in Alternate format (e.g., E-books, CD/or electronic format) Assistance with physical accessibility Referrals for diagnostic evaluation (medical, psychological & educational) Advanced Registration Time Management Review of Adaptive Housing Requests Interpreter Services ...to ensure equal access for students with disabilities of the Daytona Beach and World Wide Campuses. Assistive/Adaptive Technology DSS offers various assistive/adaptive technology for our students (i.e; Kurzweil 3000 (K3000), LiveScribe Echo Smartpens, recording devices, screen reading devices, speech-to-text softwares, etc.). Confidentiality All communications, whether written or oral, are respected as confidential and are not released without the individual student’s informed and written consent. Exceptions may be necessary for legal requirements or medical emergencies. Nothing goes on the student’s transcripts or school records, however, we must have documentation in our office. Eligibility Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students having one or more documented disabilities are eligible for services. Various Types of Disabilities (but not limited to these only) Dyslexia & Cognitive Processing Disorders Asperger’s Syndrome Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Visual & Hearing Impairments Dysgraphia & Dyscalculia (Writing & Math Disorders) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) DSS Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST Summer Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Phone: (386) 226-7916 Initiation of Services: Student’s Role Students must initiate services with DSS in order to be protected under the law. Student must provide clear documentation of his/her disability in order to receive support from DSS. Students are encouraged to meet with their professors in order to ensure that all accommodations can be made in a timely manner. Did You Know: The month of April was Autism Awareness Month? For more information on Autism click on the links below: www.autismspeaks.org/ http://www.nami.org/ www.focusautisminc.org/ www.autism-society.org/get.../national-autism-awareness-month/ DSS Staff Vanessa Lloyd - Director of Disability Services Sabrina R. David - Assistive Technology Specialist Jenny Misch – Administrative Assistant Summer is a Time of Transition By Amy Vaughan-Deahl Director of Student Activities & Campus Events Almost all of our Embry-Riddle students experience a time a transition as summer rapidly approaches. Whether your student is coming home to relax for the summer or getting ready to graduate, understanding this period of transition is important to the success of your student. Here are some suggestions to help your student through their period of transition: Preparing to Take Classes If your student is planning to take classes over the summer, either at the ERAU campus or at home, talk to him/her about how to take a break from school work in between the semesters and how to make the most of the summer academic experience. Many students who continue with classes over the summer are trying to get ahead academically, but it is important to encourage them to take even a small break to feel rejuvenated for the next academic term. Traveling for Study Abroad If your student is preparing to study abroad, he/she may experience unease about the unknown when traveling overseas. Study Abroad is one of the most amazing experiences your student can take advantage of while in college. Talk to your student about the exciting places he/ she is traveling to and about all of the fascinating topics being covered in his/her academic course for the trip. Getting Ready to Graduate One of the biggest transitions a student will experience is graduation. It is the culmination of years of hard work and preparation. While many students are excited to graduate, not every student is prepared for life’s next step. It is important to be a source of encouragement as your student transitions from his/her undergraduate experience to life’s next big step. Talk to your student about what might make him/her nervous about graduating; ask how you can support your student as he/she prepares to move into the professional world. Doing an Internship If your student is preparing to do a professional internship, talk to him/her about the transition to working in a professional setting. Many students experience a mixture of excitement and anxiety as they prepare to do an internship. Often they thrilled about the opportunity to gain some “real world” experience, but are nervous about being in a different setting and nervous about doing their best. Encourage your student to take advantage of all of the learning opportunities available at their internship site. Summer at Home Many students are challenged by the transition home for the summer break. Talk to your student about how he/she is planning to spend the summer break. Life at home can be dramatically different after living on your own at school. It is important to talk to your student about specific expectations you might have over the summer and to talk about how “rules” may have changed as your student is preparing for adulthood. Contact ERAU Family Relations! http://daytonabeach.erau.edu/parents-families/ E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 386-226-6039 Hopefully by understanding the transition your student may be experiencing, you can provide a sense of support for your student to encourage their growth to be successful. Office Location: John P. Riddle Student Center, Office 106 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114