»Parent Spring Summit

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. - Fostering Relationships: Student and Faculty Interaction
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Waldeck, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
The relationship between students and faculty is extremely important. Students have access to a diverse set of talented faculty members who can assist them beyond the classroom; from undergraduate research, to additional assignment input and discussing career opportunities. Come learn about this special dynamic from the perspective of a faculty member and how your student can make the most out of this opportunity. 

10:45 – 11:30 a.m. – Beyond the Classroom: The Importance of Student Involvement 
Presenter: Chris Hutchinson, Director of Student Engagement
From the moment your student steps on to campus, parents and students alike hear the phrase, “Get Involved!” Come learn exactly what that means, and why it is important in the long run for student success.

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Real World Study: The Value of Internships
Presenter: Ilyana Marks, Career Relations Specialist
Receive advice from the Career Development Center on the steps your student can take to secure an internship and how best they can prepare. Learn about the wide array of opportunities available to your student and how an internship can supplement their classroom learning.

9:45 – 10: 30 a.m. - Branding Yourself
Presenter: Sheri Lehman, Interactive Marketing Specialist
In this digital age, having a good and respectable online presence is nearly a requirement. This program focuses on branding one’s self from the social media perspective which can have a direct impact on employment and opportunities. See what groundbreaking technology Chapman is introducing and learn how your student can use social media as a tool.

10:45 – 11:30 a.m. - Internships and Career Planning: Guiding Your Student
Presenter: Ilyana Marks, Career Relations Specialist
Learn about the services the Career Development Center can offer your student now, and after graduation. Get advice from professional staff members on what your student should be doing at this point in time and how best they can equip themselves for future career endeavors.

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Avoiding Surprises: Steps to Graduate On Time
Presenter: Roberto Coronel, Director of Academic Advising
As an upperclassman, your student should be in the “graduation” mindset. Learn how you can best support your student on their path to graduation and how they can be setting themselves up to graduate on time with “all their ducks in a row.”

9:45 – 10: 30 a.m. - Commencement Preparation: Logistics and Planning
Presenter: Susanna Branch, Academic Events Coordinator
This session will be your play-by-play for commencement weekend and all that leads up to it. Learn about Chapman’s commencement ceremony traditions and the meaning of the regalia worn by students, staff and faculty. Get your questions answered directly from the staff member charged with planning the ceremonies and get tips on making this memorable day run smoothly and stress-free.

10:45 – 11:30 a.m. - Career Development: Expectations Upon Entering the Work Force
Presenters: Alumni Panel
Hear directly from Chapman Alumni who have made a name for themselves in their industry.  This panel will give you and your student insight on attaining a job post- graduation and how to forge a path in your student’s chosen industry. Hear stories about “real world” work experience and expectations your student should come to expect. Enjoy a Q&A session with these alumni and get all of your working world questions answered.

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - “The Exit Strategy:” Reactions Post-Graduation
Presenters: Young Alumni Panel
Making the transition from the college lifestyle to the working world can be a different experience for all students. Hear the experiences of recent graduates, what they wish they would have known and what they wish their parents would have told them. This session will help you gauge your expectations and offer insight on how you can be better preparing your student for the “real world.”

9:45 - 10:30 a.m. - Town & Gown
Meet the members of one of Chapman's most active and dedicated support groups and learn about the opportunities they offer to enjoy the campus, meet administrators and faculty and attend academic programs, as well as participate in social and cultural functions. Founded in 1968 to help foster a collegial spirit that would integrate the campus into the surrounding community, Town & Gown hosts this session to help integrate you to the campus!

10:45 - 11:30 a.m. - Provide & Protect
Presenter: David Moore, Director of Planned Giving
Providing and protecting are key principles within any family. In this program, we will discuss the important steps you should take now to provide for and protect your spouse, children, grandchildren and other loved ones in the future. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Provide & Protect, a book to assist you in making critical decisions about your estate, family and legacy.

11:45 - 12:30 p.m. - Official Campus Tours (by "golf cart!")
Join us on a student guided tour of the Chapman University campus from the comfort and convenience of a six-passenger electric touring vehicle. Learn how students and faculty members use current campus facilities, connect with current Chapman students who can tell you about their Chapman experience and gain insight on future development plans for the campus!