Aggie Parent & Family Podcast aggieparentandfamily

On this week's episode, I chat with Jillian Morley and Joseph Banks, both Assistant Directors in the Career Design Center on USU's campus. We discuss resources available to students looking for jobs on and off campus, career and major exploration, and courses built specifically for students figuring out what they want to do.
 
Resources mentioned:
Focus 2 Assessment 
Aggie Handshake
USU 1400: Exploring Majors & Careers
USU 2400: Finding and Preparing for Internships and Experiential Learning
USU 3400: Launch Your Career
 
Contact the Career Design Center here:
435-797-7777
Instagram: @usucareerdesigncenter
careerdesigncenter@usu.edu 
usu.edu/career-design-center/
 

On today's episode I chat with Monique Frazier, a licensed clinical psychologist at USU's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). We discuss the mental health and counseling services offered at the university and how your student can make the spring semester blues a little brighter. 
Resources mentioned:
CAPS Website
Current CAPS Workshops & Recordings
@usureachpeer on Instagram
The Depression Cure by Dr. Stephen Ilardi

On today's episode I chat with Baily Kruzan, Coordinator of Marketing for USU Campus Recreation. We discuss all of the many resources, employment, and activities that Campus Recreation offers to your students. 
 
Resources discussed:
Campus Recreation Website: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/
Upcoming events: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/special-events/
Campus Rec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usucampusrec/ 
Contact the Campus Rec team: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/about/our-team 
 
 

In today's episode, I chat with Isaiah Jones, Senior Director: Campus and Community Engagement, in USU's Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). Isaiah highlights how his division works with students and their families and the upcoming Walk the Walk Week. 
 
Links and resources discussed:
USU's Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion homepage: https://www.usu.edu/dei/
Walk the Walk Week: https://www.usu.edu/dei/engagement/walk-the-walk 
Meet with Isaiah: https://www.usu.edu/dei/engagement/
Sign up for the DEI newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/EkVbqMS/newsletter 

Show Notes:
In today’s episode we talk about our upcoming Parent & Family Weekend event! This is such a great way for parents and families to experience what life is like as an Aggie! During this event, you will get to know your student’s college, attend a football game, participate in activities, and more. We put a lot of work into ensuring this event is fun, informative, and experiential for Aggies and their family. We have more information in the links provided below.
 
Parent & Family Weekend Website: https://www.usu.edu/parents/weekend/
Purchase a Ticket Here: https://offer.fevo.com/football-vs-james-madison-8wpqcsy-3897876?fevoUri=football-vs-james-madison-8wpqcsy-3897876%2F
 
Sierra Law’s Contact Information:
(435) 797-7557
Sierra.Law@usu.edu
 
Other Links:
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan  Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam USU First Semester Registration Guide: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/guides/ Registration Vocabulary: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/lingo

In today's episode, I sit down with the Assistant Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services, Julie Sorensen. We discuss Utah State's first-year experience course: USU 1010: Connections. Julie shares the benefits of this class, the importance of Peer Mentors and how your students can apply to be one. 
 
New Student What's Next Page: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/whatsnext/
Apply To Be a Connections Peer Mentor!: https://www.usu.edu/connections/peer-mentor 
USU 1010: Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/ 
USU Parent & Family Programs: https://www.usu.edu/parents/
Schedule an appointment with Sierra: https://ususierralaw.youcanbook.me/; sierra.law@usu.edu; 435-797-7557
 
Guest
Julie Sorensen - Student Orientation and Transition Services