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Dear Parents,
Our small classes are taught by faculty, not graduate students. So our faculty know your student by name. More than half of our classes have fewer than 20 students. This results in more direct contact with professors, more hands-on learning and much stronger student engagement. Your student will also have many academic support resources to help him or her thrive. Encourage your student to take advantage of these and all that there is here at Ferris. I want you to know that our goal is your goal, and I look forward in just a few years to congratulating your son or daughter as they cross the commencement stage. Best wishes, Fritz Erickson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs First-Year AdjustmentUniversity Counselor Renee Douglas, MA, LLP, of Birkam Health Center, has a suggestion for helping your student adjust to a new lifestyle. Ask Questions (But Not Too Many) First-year students are "cool" (or so they say). They have a tendency to resent interference from mom or dad about their collegiate lifestyle and independent status-but most still yearn for the security of knowing that their family members are interested in and care about them. Parental curiosity can be perceived as obnoxious and alienating or as helpful and supportive, depending on the approach and the attitudes of the people involved. Questions or statements that begin with "I have a right to know" or "I'm paying the bills, so I expect you to tell me everything" should be avoided. However, honest inquiries that foster discussion and encourage independent decision-making are very helpful in developing a productive parent-student relationship. Internship TipsBarbara Renne, College of Business internship coordinator, offers these suggestions for helping your student obtain an internship:
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Ferris is the state's fastest-growing university as a result of our many degrees in career fields that are forecasted to offer future job opportunities. FSU is also second among Michigan public universities in receiving applications from transfer students coming from community colleges. Parents Who Help
As an associate professor in Welding Engineering Technology and the parent of Jacob, a sophomore in Construction Management, Jeff knows the needs of the University. "It takes a lot more money to make the school run than is provided by tuition," Jeff says. He's concerned about students in future years. "For students to come, the costs are going to continue to go up, and a lot more resources will be needed to help them." Jeff also makes other donations during the year. "If you want to support our University's ability to offer the opportunity of education, you can donate in many ways - to an academic program or athletics or to increase the technical resources of the library, for example," Jeff says. How to Give a Gift
Matching Gifts You might be able to double your gift! Many companies match gifts made by their employees, employee's spouse, or retirees. Financial Aid IncreasesFinancial aid at Ferris is growing and the increase includes institutional aid to students with severe financial hardships, such as both parents losing employment. For more information, check out our Frequently Asked Question section of our Financial Aid website. Enjoy our slideshow! |
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Show Your Bulldog Pride!Bulldog apparel can be purchased online from the campus bookstore. Follow this link to visit the James L. Lundberg Bookstore: ferris.bncollege.com
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One of the best parts of my job is working with a truly outstanding faculty and staff dedicated to providing your son or daughter a high-quality education and the foundation for a great future. Like you, I also have a student in college, and I share with you the hopes, dreams and excitement for the future. And when you're familiar with all that Ferris has to offer, it is truly impressive. We have an outstanding and caring faculty, a warm and welcoming community and a collective mission of preparing great graduates, not only for their futures, but for all our futures. 
Jeff Carney contributes to an endowment with every paycheck. Since its inception, he's been helping build the Welding Engineering Technology endowment for student scholarships.
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