Bulldog Families,
As we make the seasonal change from summer to fall, we truly hope the transition for your student to synchronous online college learning has been a smooth one. The overall response from faculty and staff is that students have been very engaged and have maintained a great sense of positivity! The excitement of a new academic year never wanes and we are ever poised to observe greatness from our Bulldogs whether in the first weeks of college life or on the cusp of graduation. Your unwavering support is greatly appreciated as the College continues to navigate this unprecedented time in history. I've warned the incoming class of my penchant for bad puns (most likely returning students are well aware) and as you can see from my picture while the campus is quieter than usual, I am still closely monitoring any activity. Below are a number of helpful resources, events and timelines to assist you and your student this fall. Wishing you well from Franklin and Let's go Bulldogs!
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The Robbins Family Center for Advising & Career Planning is HERE!
We may be remote, but our role is still the same! Success and Career Advisors are here to support and connect with your student as they navigate this new environment. We are available for both group and one-on-one meetings over phone or video call. If your student has not had a meeting with their Success and Career Advisor yet, please encourage them to reach out!
We are also here for YOU as families. If you would like to connect with your student’s Success and Career Advisor, please do not hesitate to reach out to them directly or email advising@dean.edu.
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Morton Family Learning Center- Tutoring, Workshops and Academic Coaching
The Morton Family Learning Center is ready and available for students to obtain assistance with their online courses. Subject matter tutoring, study labs, academic study partners, workshops as well as the Berenson Math and Writing Centers are among the many services offered through video conferencing. We encourage students to head over to the Learning Center page on Today@Dean for a full schedule.
Academic Coaching, a specialized one-on-one service for students, is also available through the Learning Center. Families can email learning@dean.edu to register and/or gain more information about setting up weekly meetings with an Academic Coach who can help with note-taking, time management, organization, study strategies, test preparation and writing.
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Do you have a December Graduate?
Encourage your student to meet with their Success and Career Advisor or the Director of Career Planning & Internships ( tcerio@dean.edu) to be sure they are ready to job hunt! Keep an eye on Today@Dean for upcoming Career and Job Seeking Skills Workshops.
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Making Connections!
Each Friday the Office of Residence Life will host First Year Fri-Yays where first-year students can come together to connect and create lasting memories. These events are designed specifically for first-year students to be able to interact with one another, get tips from campus student leaders, and continue to learn and develop new life skills each week in a welcoming and positive environment.
Traditionally, staff get to know students who spend time with friends in their residence hall lounges. Every Tuesday the Residence Life staff and student leaders will offer a First Year Community Space. The community space will be a virtual lounge space where first-year students can come together, catch up, ask questions, and make friends. The Resident Student Association will also host virtual lounge spaces, meetings, and annual events for students to get involved.
Please encourage your student at home to check out these fun and informative events. Additional information regarding each event can be found on the Campus News section of Today@Dean.
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ALL STUDENTS (NEW and RETURNING) must submit confirmation of the Flu Vaccine by December 31, 2020
Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, influenza vaccine will be required for all full-time undergraduate and graduate students under 30 years of age and all full- and part-time health science students at post-secondary institutions. Influenza vaccine is always important to receive to reduce the risk of getting sick with influenza, reduce the severity of disease if one does get sick (including the risk of hospitalization) due to influenza, as well as preventing the spread of influenza to others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, influenza vaccine will be especially critical to reduce the overall impact of respiratory illness on the population, protect vulnerable populations from severe illness, and decrease the overall burden on the healthcare system.
Any documentation that is provided by the practitioner who administered the influenza immunization is acceptable. There is NOW a location within the Health Portal labeled 2020-2021 Influenza Vaccine Record to upload the documentation.
For additional information about the flu vaccine and FAQ's please visit mass.gov.
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Student Activities- Today@Dean Events Section for Zoom Links!
As we continue with our virtual semester, an important reminder to students that the Zoom/ Teams links for activities and events will be placed in the Events Section of Today@Dean. Last week featured John Rooke, Public Address Announcer for the New England Patriots offering stories and insight during the Patriots and Seahawks Watch Party along with Pizza and Trivia by the Student Activities committee where pizzas were literally delivered to students' homes! This week features Salsa Magic, learning the ropes in Dungeons & Dragons and an Open Mic Night by the Black Student Union. Continue to remind your student to read Today@Dean daily for all of the great updates, activities and events.
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The 2021-2022 FAFSA will be available on October 1, 2020!
The 2021-2022 FAFSA is opening October 1st. You will need to complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA in order to receive financial aid for the 2021-2022 academic year. Visit https://fafsa.ed.gov after October 1st to begin your application. Please be sure to have your FSA ID username and password available so you can electronically sign the FAFSA. As always, if you have any questions you can contact the Center for Student Financial Planning and Services at sfp@dean.edu or via phone at (508)-541-1518.
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Keeping Mental Health Top of Mind
As Dean students get acclimated to a new (very different) semester and families continue to maneuver changing workspaces and home routines, it can be very easy to lose sight of our emotional wellbeing and mental health. While we are all coping with this in our own ways, and with different degrees of stress and uncertainty, I think, we can all agree, Corona needs to go away! But for now, we continue to move forward. Keeping tabs on our mental health and having a self-care plan will assist us with managing struggles and challenges along the way. Here are some positive mental health habits you might think about practicing. Take care and be well! If you have questions about remote counseling services please reach out to MaryAnn Silvestri, Director of Counseling at msilvestri@dean.edu.
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Professor Daniel Kozar is hosting Monday Music and Monologues
Come and present your talents on
Dean‘s Virtual Showcase. This new and exciting opportunity for students to perform and showcase their talents premiered on Monday, September 14th and will continue every other Monday for the semester. Students will be offered the chance to perform their songs and monologues and receive direct feedback from faculty and industry professionals.
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Professor David Rowell is hosting Storytime…
…story time started out as an online Zoom talk show for Dean College theatre and dance students when we went into the tunnel of Covid-19. Modeled after Inside the Actors Studio, one special guest is invited to each session to be interviewed by and chat with host David Rowell.
Each special guest is a performing arts and entertainment industry professional who talks about their work, their career, and their stories. Since April 2020 when Storytime with… started, there have been over 35 guests sharing with the students. Towards the end of each session, the conversation shifts to a Q&A time with all the participants.
Guests so far have included eight Tony Award-winners, ten Tony Award-nominees, four Grammy Award-winners, three Emmy Award-winners, ten President/CEO or Executive Directors, seven Artistic Directors and a two-time International Magician of the Year winner. This event will continue throughout the semester each Tuesday at 7:00pm.
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Professor Jim Beauregard is hosting Technical Professionals
Please join us this semester for a series of seminars focused on technical theatre. You will meet a Stage Automation Designer, Lighting Designer, Stage Managers, Props Master, Voice Over Producer, and other working Artists who will join us every other Friday to cover a variety of subjects related to the technical aspects of a career in the arts. We have gathered a list of working professionals who have information that they will share with you. If you are interested in the technical side of theatre, you do not want to miss this! First event is Friday, September 25th from 3:30-4:30pm with Dean Alum Cameron Whitehorne - Head of Production Engineering at The Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
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Calendar Planning
When seeking information about Dean College calendar dates, please use the Official Academic Calendar that is listed on www.dean.edu under the Academics tab. Please do not use Google or other internet search engines for the calendar as it is likely to produce outdated and incorrect information.
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As always, please feel free to reach out to any of our offices if we can be of further support to you or your student.
Advising and Career Planning: 508.541.1536
Athletics: 508.541.1816
Campus Safety: 508.541.1888
Dining Services: 508.541.1564
Morton Family Learning Center: 508.541.1768
Residence Life: 508.541.1838
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