Changes in Campus Dining
Beginning August 21, you will see a number of changes in Campus Dining Services.

Making Smart Choices About Alcohol
College is all about choices. And some of the most important choices your student will make this semester involve alcohol.

Illegal File Sharing
Illegal peer-to-peer file sharing of copyrighted music and movies is an issue that many colleges and universities have wrestled with in recent years.

WebsterWorksWorldwide
Annually, Webster University sponsors a campus-wide community service day in partnership with local agencies and nonprofit organizations.

From the Dean of Students Desk
Welcome to the first issue of the 2006-07 academic year for Staying Connected, a newsletter for parents of first-year students.

Campus Dining Services Hours of Operation
Fall 2006 (effective August 21)

New Student Issues
“I’m Leaving for School in a Few Short Weeks!”-Related Issues

Organizing Residence Hall Rooms
What’s the difference between a residence hall room that’s a hovel and one that’s a haven?

Cough Medicine Abuse
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a substance found in more than 100 over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines. And now more and more students are taking it for recreational purposes, potentially causing serious damage to their bodies and brains.

Looking at College Life Through a Values Filter
When students head to college, their values will be tested. Decisions about a variety of things, from alcohol to intimacy to how to spend their time, will come up daily.

Looking at College Life Through a Values Filter

When students head to college, their values will be tested. Decisions about a variety of things, from alcohol to intimacy to how to spend their time, will come up daily. That’s why talking about values now—and throughout the semester—can help them feel more comfortable with their decision-making.

Ask them to consider their values on the following topics:

  • spirituality
  • attending religious services
  • health and wellness
  • intimacy
  • friendships
  • alcohol and other drugs
  • academic integrity
  • how to treat others
  • ways to spend time
  • family connections
  • financial matters
  • studying

You may have other items to add to the list, too. Students won’t always share their values about everything with you yet, if you can help them start thinking about what they might face at college through a values filter, they’ll be better prepared to make healthy, good decisions.

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