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Vol. 12 Issue 8 Parent and Family eNews - August 2013 General News and Important Dates
Texas Tech Parents Association
Information for Parents and Family Members of FRESHMEN
Information for Parents and Family Members of SOPHOMORES
Information for Parents and Family Members of JUNIORS
Information for Parents and Family Members of SENIORS
Extracurricular Activities
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Raider Welcome
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Raider Welcome is August 19-23 Encourage your student to participate in Raider Welcome! It is a week-long schedule of activities to introduce your student to Raiderland. Some of the events include: Target event, with discounts For more details and complete schedule of events visit the Center for Campus Life's web site http://www.depts.ttu.edu/centerforcampuslife/rw/default.php.
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Student Business Services open during Move-In Weekend
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The Student Business Services will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on August 17th and 18th during move-in. If you have any questions regarding your student's bill please stop by their office located in West Hall Room 301. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/
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Student Disabilities Services open Sunday, August 18th
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The Student Disabilities Services office will be open from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18th durig move-in. If you have questions regarding accomodations or services for your student please stop by their office located in West Hall Room 335. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/students/sds/ [ return to top ]
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2013-2014 Student Handbook now available
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Students are expected to abide by policies and procedures in the Student Handbook. Please review the 2013-2014 Student Handbook via this link: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/dos/docs/2013_2014_student_handbook.pdf
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Thank You, Red Raider Orientation Volunteers!
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Parent and Family Relations would like to thank our June Red Raider Orientation volunteers. A big Guns Up! to Lisa & Travis McIntire, Gayle & Stan Waldrip, and Denise & Reed Hitch for helping us welcome new parents and family members to Texas Tech during our busy and exciting Red Raider Orientation sessions!
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Road Raiders Safe Travel Network
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Don't forget Road Raiders when traveling to Texas Tech in August. Road Raiders are Texas Tech Parents Association members who have volunteered to help Texas Tech students with car trouble, directions, or a place to rest while traveling. Students can use a smart phone to log in to www.roadraiders.ttu.edu using their eRaider login. A pdf version can also be downloaded from www.parent.ttu.edu. For more information, call Parent & Family Relations at 806-742-3630 or email parent@ttu.edu.
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Like us on Facebook
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Join our Facebook community! Keep up with Parent and Family Relations on Facebook for tips, pictures, Texas Tech News, and much more. Simply like us at www.facebook.com/TTUPFR.
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Interested in joining the Texas Tech Parents Association Board of Directors or serving as a Chapter Leader?
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The Texas Tech Parents Association is seeking new Board Members to serve on the Board of Directors. As a member you will have the opportunity to provide feedback and support for various programs and services as well as attend events on behalf of the Association. The Board does meet twice per year in Lubbock. If you are interested please complete and return the TTPA Board Member Application. For questions, please contact Kathleen.bruner@texastechparents.org View and print the Board member application. Interested in serving as a Texas Tech Parents Association Chapter Leader? The Southwest Houston, Austin, and Big Country (Abilene area) Chapters are looking for parents and family members to join their leadership teams and help plan events and meetings. If you are interested, please contact Kathleen.bruner@texastechparents.org or christine.self@ttu.edu.
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Fall 2013 Paying the Bill Checklist
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View the Fall 2013 Paying the Bill Checklist for bill availability dates, deadlines, and payment plan information:
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Family Weekend football and event tickets are on sale now!
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Family Weekend 2013 is September 20-21st when Texas Tech takes on Texas State. Family Weekend is a great time to reconnect with your student. We hope you will join us then! Family Weekend 2013 football and event tickets are on sale now. Visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/parentrelations/family.php for the schedule and ordering information.
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Design the official 2013 Family Weekend T-shirt
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Do you or your student have a knack for graphic design? Try designing the official 2013 Family Weekend t-shirt that will be worn by thousands! T-shirt Design Contest Guidelines: 1. Design the shirt. Front only, back only, or front/back. The words “Family Good Luck!
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Get involved in a local chapter of the Texas Tech Parents Association
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Tech Parents is proud to offer parent chapters that are located in various cities across Texas and Colorado to help parents and families connect. Tech Parents Chapters often partner with Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions and the Texas Tech Alumni Association. Chapters are a great way to get involved and spread the good news about Texas Tech to others in your area. Chapters meet once or twice a month for game watching parties, social events, happy hours, and general meetings to keep you informed. Reasons to get involved in a local chapter:
To learn more and get contact information about a chapter near you, visit http://www.texastechparents.org/?page=TTPAChapterOverview
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2013 Football Season Tickets on sale now
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Want a great excuse to visit Lubbock to check on your daughter or son this fall? Texas Tech will be hosting six college football games this fall against SFA, TCU, Texas State, Iowa State, Oklahoma State and Kansas State. Season tickets start as low as $149/ticket and more information on season tickets can be found by clicking http://bit.ly/100ZzXo.
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Red Raider Club offers West Virginia Fan Package
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Want a fun fall getaway? The Red Raider Club is offering a West Virginia Fan Package for fans to attend the Texas Tech at West Virginia game October 17th - 19th. For more information, click HERE. [ return to top ]
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SOAR Learning Center empowers students in pursuits of success
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The SOAR Learning Center’s mission is to empower students in their pursuit towards academic success while providing an encouraging and safe learning environment. The Learning Center works to enhance the academic endeavors of all currently enrolled Texas Tech students by offering a variety of free services such as Peer & online tutoring, Academic mentoring, and Supplemental Instruction. Tutoring and Academic Mentoring is available Monday thru Thursday from 8am-8pm and Friday 8am-5pm.
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For your complete Texas Tech news, visit Texas Tech Today
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Keep up-to-date about everything Texas Tech by visiting Texas Tech Today, a complete news source for Texas Tech University. [ return to top ]
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This month's academic and event calendar |
August 5, Monday
August 6, Tuesday
August 7, Wednesday
August 8 – 9, Thursday – Friday
August 10, Saturday
August 12, Monday
August 18, Sunday
August 19, Monday
August 21, Wednesday
August 23, Friday
August 26, Monday
August 29, Thursday
For the complete 2013-2014 Academic Calendar, please visit For the Texas Tech event calendar, please visit http://events.ttu.edu/cal/main/showMain.rdo.
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AlcoholEdu for College
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AlcoholEdu® for College became available July 22, 2013 and includes three surveys that will assist your student in measuring his or her alcohol-related attitudes and behaviors. All survey responses are strictly confidential; Texas Tech will only receive information about the student body as a whole and will never see individual student answers. You have an opportunity to log on to the parent course: http://parents.alcoholedu.com. Please use the following user ID to create an account, P229115PARENT.
If you have any further questions, please contact Christina Sapien-Iezzi, Health Educator, Student Health Services, at 806-743-2844 x 290, alcoholedu@ttuhsc.edu, or online at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/studenthealth/alcoholedu.aspx [ return to top ]
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Join the Texas Tech Parents Association for Chapter Sendoff Parties
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School is just around the corner and the Texas Tech Parents Association would like to invite you and your student to the their annual send-off parties. Come enjoy a fun time of celebrating students as we send them off to Texas Tech for an exciting school year. Click HERE for more information regarding locations and times. Please contact Parent & Family Relations for questions at parent@ttu.edu or 806-742-3630
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Texas Tech Parents Association to provide Lubbock, campus maps during move-in
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The Texas Tech Parents Association will provide 11" x 17" maps of Lubbock and the Texas Tech campus to families during move-in. Look for your map at your student's residence hall. You can also download the maps HERE.
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Are you coming to Red Raider Orientation this summer?
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Are you attending Red Raider Orientation this summer? Parent & Family Relations will be on hand to help you check in, provide you with a copy of the Parent & Family Guide, conduct parent and family orientation presentations, and show you how to get involved. We look forward to seeing you this summer! Visit www.redraiderorientation.ttu.edu or call the Center for Campus Life at 806-742-5433 for information about Red Raider Orientation. [ return to top ]
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Did you miss a presentation during Red Raider Orientation?
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Not to worry! Please find electronic copies of presentations and handouts on our website at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/parentrelations/orientationpresentations.php. [ return to top ]
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Fall 2013 move-in information
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For dates, a list of what to bring, what not to bring, room dimensions, and other information about Fall 2013 move-in, visit http://housing.ttu.edu/movein/. [ return to top ]
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Raider Ready: Unmasking the possibilities of college life
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IS 1100: RaiderReady is a one hour, freshman seminar course designed for students to successfully manage the transition from high school to Texas Tech by unmasking the possibilities of college life. For more information, visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/acadaffairs/raiderready/ [ return to top ]
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Testing...who needs it? Your student!
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Academic Testing Services can help you meet your testing needs! Prior to Red Raider Orientation, you will want to understand state testing requirements (TSI), placement exams and additional testing options that may impact your student. Credit by Exam: Credit by examination is an option for students to earn college credit for knowledge they’ve already acquired. If your student took AP or IB courses in high school, Texas Tech awards credit for many of these courses. If your student took other advanced studies or missed their AP or IB exams, CLEP testing may be an option for your student to prove their proficiency and earn college credit. CLEP exams are available in a variety of subjects. For a complete list, view the credit table at www.depts.ttu.edu/testing. Testing times are available during Red Raider Orientation and throughout the year in Academic Testing Services located in 214 West Hall. (Fees apply to CLEP) Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation (GSP): Students enrolling in the College of Media & Communication will need this exam in order to enroll in upper level classes. Testing times are available during Red Raider Orientation and throughout the year in Academic Testing Services located in 214 West Hall. (Fees apply) TSI Compliance: If your student has been notified by the Registrar that they are not TSI compliant, Texas Tech offers Accuplacer and Quick THEA exams to fulfill the TSI requirement. The Accuplacer exam is computer-based and available in Academic Testing Services located in 214 West Hall. (Fees apply) Quick THEA exams are paper-based and administered by appointment. Contact Academic Testing Services at (806) 742-3671 or visit www.thea.nesinc.com for more information. For a complete list of all of ATS services, visit our website at www.depts.ttu.edu/testing . [ return to top ]
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Students planning to work on campus need original social security cards
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Is your student planning to get a new job on campus? Students who work on campus must bring their original Social Security Cards for human resources processing due to federal I-9 requirements. Remind your student to keep his or her social security card in a safe place. [ return to top ]
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Consider renters insurance for your student whether they are living on or off campus
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Most landlords do not require the tenant to have renters insurance. All landlords deny liability for any damages to your personal property caused by water, smoke, or fire. Student Legal Services highly recommends any student, living off campus or on-campus, to obtain renters insurance. Renters insurance is a cost effective way to replace damaged property. Speak with your insurance representative to discuss your options. If you or your student have any other questions about renters insurance please call 806-742-3289 or visit www.depts.ttu.edu/sls/. College Renters Insurance offers coverage starting at $5,000 with a $100 deductible. Coverage for your personal property starts as low as $12 per month. [ return to top ]
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Does your student need health insurance? Academic Health Plans are available for Texas Tech students
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If your student needs his or her own health insurance policy, there are Academic Health Plans avaialble. Visit https://www.academichealthplans.com/ttu/2012-2013/ for more information. [ return to top ]
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Responsible off campus living
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If your sophomore Red Raider lives off campus, make sure he or she is a good neighbor. Students choosing to live in single-family houses sometimes need reminders that they are not necessarily living among other students. Families with small children and working professionals may not appreciate loud noises during late hours. For tips about responsible off-campus living, visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/dos/responsible-living.aspx. [ return to top ]
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Just for seniors...one-hour course in financial planning
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Studies in personal finance provide basic knowledge needed to manage personal financial activities in day-to-day life. Course title and description: PFP 4101- Financial Senior Seminar Introduces financial planning issues that emerge the emerge when starting your career, compensation negotiations, cash flow management, employee benefits (including 401K), impact of taxation, and buying a home. Offered in Fall 2013 on campus as a face-to-face seminar and as an online class. For further course information please visit our website at www.pfp.ttu.edu or contact Dawn Abbott at dawn.abbott@ttu.edu.
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Student Union and Activities Calendar
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Student Union and Activities always makes sure there is plenty for your Tech students to do! If your student complains that he or she can't find any fun activities or meet many people on campus, tell him or her about these exciting, FREE activities. Click HERE for the complete Activities Calendar. [ return to top ]
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