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Vol. 13 Issue 9 Parent and Family eNews - September 2014 General News and Important Dates
Financial Tips/Info 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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University Holiday: Monday, September 1st
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Labor Day, Monday, September 1st: No classes and all university offices will be closed. Limited dining locations. Visit www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality for dining options. [ return to top ]
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Parent Pulse Poll for September
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Each month, Parent & Family Relations will conduct a Parent & Family Pulse Poll—a brief poll about Texas Tech parent and family experiences. We will share our poll results each month online. Here is the link to this month's poll about starting the fall semester: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8QHQ8PD This poll will be open through the month of September. Results will be posted at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/parentrelations/polls.php in October.
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Thanksgiving Bus Trip Tickets Go on Sale September 15th
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Does your student need a ride home for Thanksgiving? Parent and Family Relations is pleased to announce that Campus Connector will provide bus trips to assist Texas Tech students in traveling home for Thanksgiving 2014. Destinations include: Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso. This trip is organized to help students travel home at a lower cost who might not otherwise be able to make it home for Thanksgiving. Tickets go on sale September 15th and will be posted on our website http://www.depts.ttu.edu/parentrelations/bustrips.php [ return to top ]
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Is your student a 4th generation Texas Tech student?
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If your student is a fourth generation Texas Tech student we would like to hear from you! Please share your story with us and email to parent@ttu.edu by October 1st. Please limit stories to 500 words typed. Stories may be shared in subsequent eNewsletter. We look forward to hearing from you! [ return to top ]
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Campus Departments and How-To Videos
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Click HERE to watch videos from Student Health Services and Student Counseling Center and learn about various services for your student. We have also provided how-to videos to help you navigate on various topics such as: Adding authorized users to eBill
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Remind your student to update emergency alert information
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Texas Tech's Emergency Communications Center is intended to inform the Texas Tech University community about what to do in advance of, during and after an emergency. If your student has not already done so, remind him or her to update cell phone, home phone or text message information at www.ttu.edu/emergencyalert. Up to four phone numbers can be entered, with TTY/TDD for hearing impaired and text messaging options. The system is used to alert the university community of emergency situations and class cancellations or delays. Students will need their eRaider login to update their information at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/emergency/. Visit our website for a helpful how-to update emergency information video http://www.depts.ttu.edu/parentrelations/howto.php [ return to top ]
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Study Abroad Fair: Wednesday, September 10th
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Study Abroad Fair set for Wednesday, September 10, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We encourage your student to come to the SUB Ballroom on September 10 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) and find out more about Study Abroad. It could change their life! Study Abroad will host its biannual Study Abroad Fair in the Student Union Ballroom on Wednesday, September 10, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Study Abroad program providers and representatives from other universities will be on hand to answer questions and help begin to plan your student's study abroad experience. Study Abroad counselors as well as students who have studied abroad will also be on hand to give advice and discuss all aspects of study abroad. Representatives from TTU Financial Aid and the Scholarship Office will be present to help dispel some myths about Study Abroad and let students know that it is more affordable than they might think. [ return to top ]
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Study Abroad Week: September 3-5 & 8-9
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During the week prior to the Study Abroad Fair, September 3, 4, 5, 8 & 9, the Study Abroad Office will be hosting Study Abroad Week. This will be held in the Free Speech Area from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (between the SUB and Library) and focuses each day on different locations across the world that you can study! We will bring refreshments that are staples of each location, and study abroad staff and returned students will be there to answer questions and provide information about upcoming information sessions. Find out more information and upcoming events on our website www.studyabroad.ttu.edu or on our Facebook www.facebook.com/TTUstudyabroad and Twitter @ttustudyabroad.
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Career Center Events
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University Career Center will host various events this months for your student. Encourage your Red Raider to attend these workshops, seminars, and fairs. 9/16 - How to Work a Job Fair 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. University Career Center 9/23 - Resume Critique Day 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. University Career Center 9/24 - Graduate and Professional School Fair 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. SUB Ballroom 9/30 - How to Work a Job Fair 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. University Career Center For more information about the University Career Center visit www.careercenter.ttu.edu
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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. [ return to top ]
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RaiderJobs available for parents
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RaiderJobs is an online career database provided for all Texas Tech University students. From RaiderJobs, students have the ability to update their student information, such as their major, expected graduation date, and GPA. Once a student has updated his or her information on RaiderJobs, it is visible to employers. Students are encouraged to upload a resume so that they can apply for open positions as they browse through the job postings available through RaiderJobs. The University Career Center has made it available for parents to view RaiderJobs as a user. Visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/careercenter/Pages/RaiderJobsParentAccess.php for more information and guest access. [ return to top ]
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2014-2015 Student Handbook now available
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Students are expected to abide by policies and procedures in the Student Handbook. Please review the 2014-2015 Student Handbook via this link: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/dos/handbook/ [ return to top ]
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Make plans to join us for Family Weekend 2014
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Mark your calendars for October 10-11, 2014 when Texas Tech takes on West Virginia. Registration and schedule information is available on our website www.parent.ttu.edu. GO TECH! [ return to top ]
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Limited Family Weekend Football Tickets
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Family Weekend is October 10-11th and football tickets are going fast! Be sure to order yours now and see Texas Tech take on West Virginia University!! Use promo code FAMILYWEEKEND to purchase discounted tickets at www.texastech.com/promocode. [ return to top ]
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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 |
September 1, Monday
September 10, Wednesday
September 11, Thursday
September 15, Monday
September 22, Monday
For the complete 2014-2015 Academic Calendar, please visit For the Texas Tech event calendar, please CLICK HERE.
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Red to Black Money Management Series: Building a Budget
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RED TO BLACK MONEY MANAGEMENT SERIES: BUILDING A BUDGET Some of the most basic money management skills you can have are setting goals and building a budget to help you reach them. To create a budget you need to know your income and your expenses. Simple, right? The process is very simple, but it does take time. Budgets are designed to be dynamic and change with you as your needs change. Income: Choose whether you will use gross income or net income. If you choose gross income, remember to make payroll taxes one of your expenses! Expenses: In order to make an accurate budget, it’s important to know your expenses. There are several ways to track your expenses. We suggest that you track expenses for at least one full month. • You can save receipts and add them up by categories each day or week. Add up all your expenses and subtract that total from your income. If you have extra money left over (or discretionary income) you can either spend it or save it to help you meet your goal! If your expenses are greater than your income, you are probably going into debt every month or are drawing from a savings account to meet your monthly expenses. In order to stay in the black every month, you need to increase your income or decrease your expenses. For a list of expenses that students living on campus might have, visit the Money Management Section of our website! Has your student made his or her college budget yet? Red to Black is here to help, so have your student call us at 742-9781, send us an email at redtoblack@ttu.edu or come by our office in the SUB East Basement room 24. More information is available at www.r2b.ttu.edu.
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Looking for more ways to get involved?
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For more ways to get involved as a parent or family member of a Texas Tech student, join the Texas Tech Parents Association at www.texastechparents.org. Your membership dues support programs such as scholarships for Texas Tech students, the Road Raiders Safe Travel Network, and local chapters all over Texas. You can also get involved in various chapter activities throughout the year. Come enjoy a fun time with other Texas Tech parents and family members. Click HERE to view community calendar of events. [ return to top ]
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Student Mailing Information
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Do you need to mail your student a letter or care package? We got you covered! Mail is delivered directly to each residence hall or complex and posted in their mailboxes. The box number corresponds with the room or apartment number in each hall or complex. Visit University Housing's website for complete details about how mail should be addressed http://housing.ttu.edu/facilities/mail or watch our how-to video on mailing a package to your studenthttp://www.depts.ttu.edu/parentrelations/howto.php.
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New Student Convocation: Tuesday, September 9th
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Tuesday, September 9th Just as Commencement is a ceremony that marks the completion of study, New Student Convocation celebrates a student's entry into higher education. It is also one of the first events presenting the new class of students to the President, Texas Tech administrators and professors. Convocation is a time to celebrate. We celebrate the excitement of a new academic year as we welcome you. All new students (freshman and transfers) are invited to attend New Student Convocation. The speakers for the evening will be President Nellis and Mark Tribus, a team building professional that has been working the Texas Tech Athletic program. The convocation speaker will offer inspiring words to set your student on their new course of academic discovery. www.convocation.ttu.edu
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AlcoholEdu for College
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AlcoholEdu® for College, the required course that assists your first-year freshman student in measuring his or her alcohol-related attitudes and behaviors, became available in late July. The deadline for part one of the course was August 14, 2014. First-year freshman students who have completed the first portion of the course in July can now begin to log onto the course and take part two. We encourage you to talk with your first-year freshman student about the course and the decisions they may be making concerning alcohol and drug use and we support your efforts to have these conversations. If you have any further questions, please contact Kyle Galyean, Alcohol & Drug Prevention Specialist, Student Health Services, at 806-743-7286 or alcoholedu@ttuhsc.edu.
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Did you miss Red Raider Orientation?
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Parent and Family Relations has provided information for parents and family members who might have missed Red Raider Orientation. Visit our website for handouts, presentations, and more: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/parentrelations/rropresentations.php.
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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 available. Visit http://ttu.myahpcare.com/ for more information. [ return to top ]
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Students planning to work on campus need original social security card
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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 has 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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Responsible off campus living
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If your 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, CLICK HERE. [ return to top ]
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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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Parent and Family Relations
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- Tel: 806.742.3630 | Fax: 806.742.0330 | Toll Free: 1.888.888.7409
- Email: parent@ttu.edu
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