{"id":1073,"date":"2020-04-30T12:35:43","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T17:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/registration\/?page_id=832"},"modified":"2023-06-27T07:57:15","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T12:57:15","slug":"parent-and-family-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/parent-and-family-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent and Family Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-three-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:60%;width:calc(60% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.6 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Supporting Your Student<\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>Parents and family members play an important role in the success of incoming students. As students transition to their life on campus, we recognize that this is also a transition for you. This page is designed to include various information and resources that can help you prepare to support your student in their journey as a 大象传媒 Western Griffon.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Parent Checklist<\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-1073-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-1073-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-1073-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1073-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1073-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1073-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1073-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1073-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-1073-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1073-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1073-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-1073-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"00d760388db039d43\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1073-1\" data-target=\"#00d760388db039d43\" href=\"#00d760388db039d43\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Understand FERPA and how it applies to you<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"00d760388db039d43\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western is committed to protecting the privacy of student education records. Once students are registered in classes at MWSU they control the release of their information. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) says that a student&#8217;s educational records are confidential and will only be shared with school officials who have a legitimate education interest, like academic advisors; in connection with the receipt of financial aid; to federal, state or local education authorities or accrediting agencies; and in health or safety emergencies. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MWSU also has established \u201cdirectory information\u201d which will be released upon a public request. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students can authorize MWSU to allow access to their academic and\/or financial records for anyone they choose \u2013 parents, a spouse, family or friend. If a student wants to grant access to their academic records, they must sign Federal Buckley permission forms, which are located in their online orientation module.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b881528bb277ab3da\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1073-1\" data-target=\"#b881528bb277ab3da\" href=\"#b881528bb277ab3da\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Sign-up to Receive Griffon Alert Messages<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b881528bb277ab3da\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/griffonalert\/\">The Griffon Alert system<\/a> is designed to enhance and improve communication so that all members of the 大象传媒 Western campus community can stay informed in the event of an emergency or campus closure due to weather. The system is designed for students, staff and faculty only, but each student may add additional emails and phone numbers for family members who wish to receive alerts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2ff9c9af00eab43b8\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1073-1\" data-target=\"#2ff9c9af00eab43b8\" href=\"#2ff9c9af00eab43b8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Sign-up for the Family Newsletter<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2ff9c9af00eab43b8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The Family Newsletter is the best way to stay connected to what is happening at 大象传媒 Western while your student is away. <a href=\"http:\/\/griff.vn\/familynews\">Subscribe to the newsletter<\/a> to hear about upcoming events like Family Weekend and important campus updates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b5dbcb12eec866808\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1073-1\" data-target=\"#b5dbcb12eec866808\" href=\"#b5dbcb12eec866808\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Sign-up for free entry to Griffon sporting events<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b5dbcb12eec866808\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Students can register up to four immediate family members to receive free admission to all home Griffon Games through the Max Experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guidelines<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Photo I.D. of family member will be required at gate upon issuance of ticket<br \/>\n2. One ticket per family member will be issued<br \/>\n3. Only immediate family are eligible for free admission to contests. Immediate family includes: parents, siblings 18 and under, children, and\/or spouse<br \/>\n4. All tickets will be issued on game day only.<br \/>\na. Football tickets will be issued at the Spratt\u00a0Stadium ticket booth<br \/>\nb. Basketball tickets will be issued at the main ticket booth located on the west side of Looney Complex<br \/>\nc. Other home athletic events \u2013 tickets will be issued at the main ticket window<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogriffons.com\/sb_output.aspx?form=6\"><b><i>Sign up here<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"48d43e14a82b1dad6\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1073-1\" data-target=\"#48d43e14a82b1dad6\" href=\"#48d43e14a82b1dad6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">On-Campus Mail Procedures<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"48d43e14a82b1dad6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>When your student officially moves into our residence halls, you can send a little taste of home through mail or care packages. To send something to your student, follow the format below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong>Name (As listed on record with the University)<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>4801 East University Drive<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Room# Name of Hall<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>St. Joseph, MO 64507<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"92a30940c23524191\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1073-1\" data-target=\"#92a30940c23524191\" href=\"#92a30940c23524191\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Review the On-Campus Visitor Policy<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"92a30940c23524191\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>If you plan to come visit your student, pay close attention to visitor policies. Visitors of the University must be registered by the resident in advance of the visitor&#8217;s stay. Visitors are allowed to stay 2 nights in a row and 4 nights in a month, with roommate approval.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-two-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:40%;width:calc(40% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.4 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nMhZIJ_n_Pk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":118,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1073"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/118"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1073"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1073\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14676,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1073\/revisions\/14676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}