Welcome
Message to Parents
We realize that sending
your student to college is a time of tremendous transition
for your family. All students go
through an adjustment period and experience many ups and
downs while living away from home. There are many resources
here on campus available for your student to manage this
transition successfully.
Here in Housing & Residence Life our preference is
to deal directly with the student. This enables us to establish
a relationship with your student and helps to get to the
crux of the issues more efficiently. We do welcome parent
input and questions at any time. Our goal is to provide
parents with the resources which they can pass on to their
student to help them to help themselves.
It is important that students have support and encouragement
from home while being allowed to mature through their own
experiences. By all means be there for your student as
a sounding board, but let him or her handle their own problems
as much as possible. Your student's success is dependent
upon his or her own ability to function independently.
You can expect us to:
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Support your student by being available to them when they
need help or information.
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Offer educational and social events and leadership activities
designed to enhance their academic and personal development
efforts... as well as to have fun!
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Provide them opportunities to learn new interpersonal skills
and apply problem-solving skills that will help them develop
self-confidence, independence as well as the beneficial
sense of interdependence that comes from being a part of
a diverse community of fellow students.
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Treat your student like an adult-capable of making responsible,
informed decisions, asking questions and seeking help when
needed.
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Challenge your student to broaden their experience by learning
about and from others and to demonstrate tolerance for
differing points of view.
Within the parameters of our legal and philosophical responsibilities
to student privacy and development, we hope to engage family
members as partners in the college housing experience.
Please have conversations with your student before college
begins so that there is a clear understanding about the
level of communication that is anticipated. Depending on
the issue there may be a need to have your student sign
a waiver so that s/he college is in compliance with our
legal responsibilities. We encourage you to contact us
with any questions and look forward to working with you.
The information on this webpage is provided to parents
so that you can be an informed resource for your student.
MSC Resources for Parents
Advice for College Parents
Why College Housing
What to Expect
Your Student and a Roommate Conflict
College Safety
Suggested Reading
Recommended Links
Related Links
Housing Home
MSC Housing Residency Requirement
Housing Rates
Housing Contract
FAQ’s
Residence Halls and Apartments
Maverick Housing Guide
MSC Student Handbook
Policies
Resources
Student Health Services
Counseling Services
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