Family Classes at L&C

Whether this is your first student to attend college, the first to attend college in another state (or country!), or you are a seasoned pro, sending your loved one off to college can be an adjustment for not only the student, but for the parents and family members as well. To help with this transition, Lewis & Clark College is proud to offer two online courses for family members of current students:

 

 

• Your Student and You: Turning Change into Growth During the First Six Months of College 

This course is designed to acquaint parents and other interested family members to the transitions and developmental opportunities that their students will face their first semester at Lewis & Clark College. In addition, the course also serves to provide information and knowledge to parents to aid them in their own transition as their relationship with their student moves to a new state. 

• Your Sophomore and You: Building on Experience for Success During the Second Year of College

This course is designed to acquaint parents of Sophomore students to the transitions and developmental opportunities that their students will face their second year at Lewis & Clark College. In addition, the course also provides information and knowledge to parents about how the needs of Sophomores are similar and dissimilar from those of their first-year peers. Sophomores face a unique set of challenges in that they need little orientation since they are fairly well acquainted with college life, but there needs to be a paradigm shift in how these students self-direct their use of resources and mentorship to ensure a deepening of their L&C roots in preparation for life after college.

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Questions & Answers:

Q:  How are the courses taught?  

A:  Completely online using Moodle, Lewis & Clark’s online course management system, and is free for parents, and other family members, to take. Once every other week you can participate in a live class where lectures will be given and participants can pose questions and discuss material from anywhere using a computer and internet connection.

Q:  Who teaches the courses?

A:  The Courses are taught by L&C staff and faculty along with the current student body president.

Q:  How do I participate in the lectures?

A:  During the 6-7:30 p.m. class times, participants will log on and view the lectures while also listening to the college’s online radio station, KLC. Participants can call or post their questions in real time using Moodle.  

Q:  What if I cannot listen during the 6-7:30 p.m. (Pacific) time slot? Will I miss that week’s class?

A:  Not at all. The materials will also be available as downloads so those who cannot view the course during the scheduled class time may view and listen whenever they choose.

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Registration and More Information:

Registration is now available! Please click here to register for the class you would like to attend. In a few weeks you will receive an e-mail with all the directions you will need to sign in to the course management system and explore the course offerings.

If you have questions, or would like more information, please feel free to email familyclasses@lclark.edu. If you would like to speak to someone directly, please call Hollie Elliott, Administrative Specialist to the Dean of Students at 503-768-7110.