DePauw University DePodcasts

Introduction 

Cara Setchell, the Assistant Dean of Students at DePauw, introduces a five part series of podcasts that aims to help incoming first year students and parents to have a smooth transition as the students leave home and head to DePauw in August.  (Time - 0:51)

Part I:  What does having a class of 700+ students mean? 

Cara Setchell is joined by Dorian Shager, Associate Dean of Students, and Julia Arnold, Director of Housing, to discuss the implications of the larger than average incoming first year class, as well as preparations being made on campus in anticipation of the class of 2011.  (5:50)

Part II:  Changing Relationships – How will parents’ relationships change with their students, and how will parents’ relationships change with DePauw?

Cara Setchell is joined by Cindy Babington, Interim Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students, to dicuss what it’s really like to be the parent of a college student.  (6:38)

Part III:  Advising 101

Cara Setchell is joined by Dr. Kelley Hall, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Advising, to discuss the academic life of an incoming student at DePauw University.  (7:04)

Part IV:  Public Safety

Cara Setchell is joined by Doug Cox, Director of Public Safety, to discuss issues of campus safety, including how DePauw has prepared for extreme emergencies similar to the Virginia Tech tragedy.  (9:28)

Part V:  What should students be doing now to prepare for Winter Term?

Cara Setchell is joined by Kate Knaul, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of the Center for International and Experiential Education, to discuss what Winter Term is and how parents can encourage their student to take advantage of the opportunities presented.  (9:51)

A conversation about the social environment, student alcohol consumption, and how DePauw University responds to these concerns within the parameters of the Community Standards System. (19:15)

Join Dean of Students Dr. Cindy Babington, Director of Public Safety Doug Cox, and Assistant Dean of Students Cara Setchell as they share advice for parents of first-year students about the transition from home to DePauw. (15:48)

Introduction to Advice for Parents (00:59)

Some Things Parents Can Do (01:36)

Information on Moving Day (01:53)

Information on the Resources Available for Community Living (01:25)

Information on the DePauw Campus Community (01:12)

Infomation on Public Safety (02:11)

Information on the Social Culture on the DePauw Campus (02:14)

Information on the Greek System (00:58)

Advice for Parents (02:42)

Conclusion (00:32)