Student & Parent Advocate Provides Valuable Service

Student Advocacy

The Office of Student Success and Retention is dedicated to making the student experience successful and to partnering with parents to get the best result for their student. Attending a university requires students to have a certain level of knowledge before they can participate fully and benefit from higher learning.

Whether a student's concern is academic, personal, or financial, the director is here to assist all students. The goal of Trine university is to have every student develop a sense of belonging and to feel welcome on and off Trine ’s campus. This office maintains an open-door policy with students, and the director acts as a liaison for students who might need assistance.

Information for Parent and Guardian

Parents, communication is key. Each semester Director Deborah McHenry corresponds with parents on a number of topics to keep parents and guardians informed and maintain an open line of communication. Parents can expect a friendly, immediate response to inquiries. Whether it’s between students and their parents or between the University and parents, this office acts as a liaison to get results. If you have questions or concerns, Deborah McHenry is available to talk with you. Collaborating across campus for parents and students for positive outcomes is the primary focus of this office. Please don't hesitate to call toll-free at 800.347.4878, or e-mail McHenry at mchenryd@trine.edu.

Authorization Release Waiver

The Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the release of student information to anyone without authorization from the student. As part of the academic support system in place at Trine, freshmen voluntarily sign this waiver. This waiver is available to all Trine University students. Parents must make the initial contact and request an academic progress report. The Director will contact the students professors for an academic progress report. If the student does not have a waiver on file the director can not discuss the student's academic progress with parents. This waiver is valid for one academic year. Please click this link for a printer-friendly copy.

 

2012 Mini-Calendar Main Campus

Jan.  10 First Day of Classes Jan.  16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes) Jan.  16 Brunch & Dinner served Jan. 17 Last day to drop a class at100% Jan.  17 Last day to add a class Jan.  17 Last day to change meal plan Jan.  30 Last day to drop a class at 50%

 

2012 Upcoming Dates Main Campus

March 1 FAFSA Trine University priority deadline March 2 Mid-term grade estimates posted online and mailed to first year students March 2 Dinner last meal served March 2 Residence halls close at 7pm for spring break March 5-9 Spring break - No classes March 11 Residence Halls re-open at noon March 12 First meal served breakfast March 12 Classes resume

 

Information for Upcoming January Newsletter

Please note the contents in the attached Campus Link newsletter may not specifically apply to Trine University.

The information in the Campus Link newsletter is an excellent resource to keep up-to-date on events and happenings on campus and also offers parents sound advice. The seasonal student issues for the January newsletter addresses the following topics, feelings of happiness, resolving to do better and renewed interest in classes. The January issue also talks about what does being a balanced individual mean to your student.

The January Issue of the Trine University Campus Link newsletter.

 

Deborah McHenry
Office of Student Success & Retention Director
Student and Parent Advocate
800.347.4878
260.665.4509 Office
260.665. 4283 Fax
mchenryd@trine.edu