University of Oregon

Flock Talk

Education EN ↓ 105 episodes

We're pleased to present Flock Talk, a podcast for new students and their families. Each episode will introduce you to important resources and people at the University of Oregon to help you with your transition. From housing and roommates, to financial aid and scholarships, to changing roles and relationships, our episodes will keep you engaged in all aspects of the UO journey. We'll highlight timely higher education topics, and discuss themes directly related to the way we support first-year students.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: flocktalk.uoregon.edu

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Episodes

Episode 31: Common Questions and New Fall Updates 02.11.2020 41:49

https://dos.uoregon.edu/prevention On today's episode Cora and Tiffany talk about the most asked parent and family questions to this point in the term. We discuss some practical tips for planning for your student to return home and some important updates about the last two weeks of fall term.

Episode 30: The Crucial First 6 – Academic Advising 26.10.2020 53:14

advising.uoregon.edu On today's episode Cora and Tiffany have a conversation with Paige Jackson, Assistant Director of Academic Advising. We talk about how a student's relationship with academic advising is critical to their progress toward timely graduation. You'll also hear about the myriad of ways academic advisors help your students beyond selecting classes each term.

Episode 29: The Crucial First 6 – Financial Wellness 19.10.2020 48:54

financialwellness.uoregon.edu On today's episode Cora and Tiffany have a conversation with Gilbert Rogers, Director of Student Financial Wellness. We discuss the crucial ways family members can support their student's financial literacy, and the programs and resources the UO offers Ducks to better understand and manage their money matters, both while at the UO and for life after college.

Episode 28: The Crucial First 6 - Deep Dive on Student Involvement 12.10.2020 49:16

https://asuo.uoregon.edu https://dos.uoregon.edu/ On today's episode we have a conversation with Marcus Langford, Associate Dean of Students and Tiffany Fritz, Director of Parent and Family Programs. We'll talk about the types of current opportunities for involvement, why students should connect to our campus by getting involved and engaged, and you can coach your Duck around engagement.

Episode 27: The Crucial First 6 - Student Conduct and Community Standards 05.10.2020 54:34

On today's episode Tiffany and Cora have a conversation with Kristi Patrickus, Community Standards Specialist, about what Student Conduct and Community Standards mean at the UO and how the UO's educational approach to student conduct is meant to be restorative not punitive.