FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND DEAN OF STUDENTS Welcome Mountie Parent! During the time that your student attends Mount Aloysius College, the College’s goal, like yours, will be to promote your student’s growth and success. It is our hope that every student flourishes at Mount Aloysius College. Our Catholic and Mercy values guide our work with students and set the expectations for members of our community. We seek to have every student graduate from Mount Aloysius College as an educated, competent and compassionate adult who will give back to their community. We look forward to this partnering with our Mountie parents to achieve these goals. College is often a dynamic time in your relationship with your student. It is a time when both of you are letting go of traditional and comfortable roles and looking forward to the future. Your role as a parent in the life of your college student, while changing, is as significant as ever. We have compiled this Parent Handbook to help you become aware of the resources available on campus as your student makes this journey. Enclosed are brief overviews of many of the services and programs available, along with contact information. We encourage you to refer your student to these resources. Many of our students are young adults entering an independent living environment in which they will be responsible for their own structure and lifestyle for the first time. It may be challenging initially for them to seek out the appropriate resources without a gentle nudge from you. Of course, if you have any questions, you may also contact these offices. It is our hope that this Handbook provides you with helpful information to aid in your Mount Aloysius College student’s intellectual and social growth over the next few years. Regards, Dr. Jane M. Grassadonia Vice President for Student Affairs
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