Upcoming Parent\/Family Webinars
\nBy Joanne Goldwater, Associate Dean for Retention & Student Success\/
\nSeahawk Family Liaison
\nSeptember, 2025<\/p>\n
Please join staff members from the Office of Student Success Services, the Office of Public Safety, and the Center for Career and Professional Development for the following Webinars (held on Zoom) this fall:<\/p>\n
Tuesday, September 16 from 7-8 PM: \u201cStaying Connected with Your College Student\u201d<\/strong> Your role as a parent doesn\u2019t end when your student starts college\u2014it simply evolves. Join us for a supportive and engaging webinar designed to help you navigate this new chapter. We\u2019ll explore why staying connected matters, share strategies for maintaining meaningful communication, and discuss ways to strengthen your relationship as your student grows in independence. Together, we\u2019ll talk about how you can remain a steady presence in their life while empowering them to thrive on campus.<\/p>\n Zoom Link:<\/strong> Tuesday, October 21 from 7-8 PM: \u201cYour Student\u2019s Safety Net: Inside SMCM\u2019s Public Safety Team\u201d<\/strong> At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the Office of Public Safety is more than just campus law enforcement \u2014 we\u2019re partners in your student\u2019s success and well-being. Our dedicated team works around the clock to provide 24\/7 safety services, including emergency response, community engagement, and resources designed to support students inside and outside the classroom.<\/p>\n In this session, Chief Martinez will introduce you to the Office of Public Safety, highlight the services provided, and share a behind-the-scenes look at the officers and initiatives that help keep our Seahawks safe and supported.<\/p>\n Zoom Link:<\/strong> Tuesday, November 18 from 7-8 PM: \u201cPathways to Purpose: Supporting Your Student Through Career Uncertainty\u201d<\/strong> College life often brings excitement mixed with doubts about future directions\u2014whether it’s choosing a major, exploring internships, or envisioning life after graduation. Join the Center for Career and Professional Development at St. Mary’s College of Maryland for an empowering webinar designed for parents and families. We’ll discuss common challenges like feeling lost in a sea of options, while highlighting practical strategies to help your student build confidence, discover passions, and pave a rewarding path forward. Learn how to foster resilience and optimism, turning uncertainty into opportunity for a bright professional future.<\/p>\n Zoom Link:<\/strong> Future Webinars: Zoom Link for all 2025\/2026 Parent & Family Webinars:<\/strong><\/p>\n Join Zoom Meeting Upcoming Parent\/Family Webinars By Joanne Goldwater, Associate Dean for Retention & Student Success\/ Seahawk Family Liaison September, 2025 Please join staff members from the Office of Student Success Services, the Office of Public Safety, and the Center for Career and Professional Development for the following Webinars (held on Zoom) this fall: Tuesday, September 16 from Find out more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":245,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1111","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-parent-family-resources","7":"entry"},"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-student-success-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1111","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-student-success-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-student-success-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-student-success-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/245"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-student-success-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1111"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-student-success-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1111\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1114,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-student-success-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1111\/revisions\/1114"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-student-success-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1111"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-student-success-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1111"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/office-student-success-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nPresented by: OS3 Staff: Joanne Goldwater, Associate Dean for Retention & Student Success\/Seahawk Family Liaison and Patrice Darby, Associate Director for Student Support<\/p>\n
\nJoin Zoom Meeting
\nhttps:\/\/smcm.zoom.us\/j\/87802935039?pwd=ltYzbbrnpBzjG9fSbXuhwIEMagBEqf.1<\/a>
\nMeeting ID: 878 0293 5039
\nPasscode: 409207<\/p>\n
\nPresented by: Dr. Felix Martinez, Chief of Public Safety<\/p>\n
\nJoin Zoom Meeting
\nhttps:\/\/smcm.zoom.us\/j\/87802935039?pwd=ltYzbbrnpBzjG9fSbXuhwIEMagBEqf.1<\/a>
\nMeeting ID: 878 0293 5039
\nPasscode: 409207<\/p>\n
\nPresented by: Cindy Greb, Executive Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD)<\/p>\n
\nJoin Zoom Meeting
\nhttps:\/\/smcm.zoom.us\/j\/87802935039?pwd=ltYzbbrnpBzjG9fSbXuhwIEMagBEqf.1<\/a>
\nMeeting ID: 878 0293 5039
\nPasscode: 409207<\/p>\n
\nTuesday, January 13, 2026, 7-8 PM
\nTuesday, February 10, 7-8 PM
\nTuesday, March 10, 7-8 PM
\nTuesday, April 14, 7-8 PM<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/smcm.zoom.us\/j\/87802935039?pwd=ltYzbbrnpBzjG9fSbXuhwIEMagBEqf.1<\/a>
\nMeeting ID: 878 0293 5039
\nPasscode: 409207<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"