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The American University, it’s Intentions, Goals, and Supports

The American University, it’s Intentions, Goals, and Supports. Kevin M. Johnston Director MSU Teaching Assistant Programs http://tap.msu.edu. Presentation Goals…. GAIN an UNDERSTANDING of the historical development of the American University

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The American University, it’s Intentions, Goals, and Supports

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  1. The American University, it’s Intentions, Goals, and Supports Kevin M. Johnston Director MSU Teaching Assistant Programs http://tap.msu.edu

  2. Presentation Goals…. • GAIN an UNDERSTANDING of the historical development of the American University • Facilitate GROUP ENGAGEMENT over Key issues about Institutional ROLES and EXPECTATIONS • ADDRESS QUESTIONS about your expectations of the institutions you’re attending. • INTRODUCE resources, support services… 2011 FLTA Orientation - MSU

  3. Predicting the Future? For what should Universities be responsible? (What should they do?) What should Universities NOT be responsible for? What are THE USES OF THE UNIVERSITY? Clark Kerr, former President Emeritus of UC- Berkeley (1963) 2011 FLTA Orientation - MSU

  4. BRIEF HISTORY of Universities: From MORAL to “MORAL-Less?” • Private, Religiously based to state and federally supported • Increased Scientific Influence • The Transformation post- WWI I • - NEW Knowledge = GROWTH = MONEY • 4. 1960 – 2000 – “rollercoaster years” • - enrollments, funding, • Years of DISSENT • - Antiwar, New Curricula, Governance • - political movements 2011 FLTA Orientation - MSU

  5. In Loco Parentis… Allows institutions such as colleges and schools to act in the best interests of the students as they see fit, although not allowing what would be considered violations of the students' civil liberties.[1](WIKIPEDIA) MILLENNIAL STUDENTS/ “HELICOPTER PARENTS” What about Millennial GRAD STUDENTS? 2011 FLTA Orientation - MSU

  6. Navigating University Resources (formal) WHAT ARE THEY? WHERE ARE THEY? MEDICAL SUPPORT SERVICES SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES LEGAL SERVICES STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT for INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES 2011 FLTA Orientation - MSU

  7. Support Services (informal) Intra – murals Clubs Institutional Activities FRIENDS! (MAKE SOME) DO NOT BECOME ISOLATED! 2011 FLTA Orientation - MSU

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