The hope is that by now your UWGB student is calling and texting with all kinds of exciting news about their academic success, newly formed friendships and their involvement in campus activities. For some, moving away from home for the first time and into an unfamiliar environment can be overwhelming and life changing for all members of the family. For both you and your student, these first few weeks may have been filled
with anxiety as all strive to settle in to the ‘new normal’. Whether your student is one of those who is charging fast forward into their college experience or one that is being a tad more cautious, please know that the Office of Residence Life is ready to collaborate with you in order to provide the assistance that is most appropriate for your college student.
This e-newsletter is intended to be a resource for you so that you, too, can be equipped with answers to your college student’s questions – there will be a lot of them! This publication will be produced quarterly, and we will actively strive to provide you with information that will directly benefit your student while they reside in campus housing. I have every confidence you will find these updates to be a good source of information about what students who choose to live on campus are experiencing or what they need to know to successfully navigate the academic year. However, if there are questions that this newsletter doesn’t answer, all you need to do is send your student our way. There is a Resident Assistant (RA), and Area Coordinator (AC) or an office staff member available to them 24 hours a day. Thank you for the support you give them every day, and thank you for allowing us to partner with them to create a memorable and educational out-of-classroom experience.
Sincerely,
Gail Sims-Aubert
Office of Residence Life, Director
Housing Assistant last year made him jump at the opportunity to return this summer! His favorite parts about being a SOA are spending time with his amazing coworkers and rounds through every single building. Although it may not seem like fun, it’s basically hanging out with your friends and getting in a little aerobic exercise!
Our next Summer Operations Assistant Spotlight is on first year employee Alyssa Yang! Alyssa is going to be a sophomore here at UW-Green Bay studying Psychology. She made the decision to work at Residence Life this summer because she wanted an opportunity to meet new people and interact with more students and this position was perfect for that!
the summer ends! Our first SOA Spotlight is on first year Residence Life employee, Liz Brinks!