First Year Guide - Drury University
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First Year Guide - Drury University
GUIDE TO THE FIRST-YEAR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE 2015-2016 STUDENT AND PARENT GUIDE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION x Table of Contents (p 1) x History, Education and Alma Mater at Drury (p 2) x Welcome; First-Year Experience Staff (p 3) x Drury CORE: Engaging Our World (p 4) x General Academic Information (p 5) x Academic Calendar (p 6) CONTACTS x Academic Support (p 7) x Student Financial Services (p 8) x Career Planning, Employment (p 9) x Counseling; Testing Services (p 10) x Diversity & Cultural Resources (p 11) x Financial Aid (p 12) x Fitness & Wellness (p 13) x Food & Dining (p 14) x Health Services (p 15) x Housing; Residence Life; Commuter Students (p 15-17) x Religious Life (p 17) x Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities (p 18) x Retail & Mailing Services (p 19) x Safety & Security (p 20) x Student Activities & Organizations (p 21) x Technology Services (p 22) COMMUNITY STANDARDS INFORMATION x Topics, Online Resources & Student Code of Conduct (p 23) x Alcohol, Drug & Housing Policies (p 24-26) 1 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES HISTORY OF DRURY UNIVERSITY ALMA MATER OF DRURY UNIVERSITY Drury College was founded in 1873 by four New England Congregationalists: the Reverend James Harwood, Judge Charles Harwood, Samuel Drury, and Dr. Nathan Morrison, who became the college’s first president. The New England Puritan ideal of an educated clergy and an educated citizenry influenced the development of American higher education for several centuries and certainly the founders of Drury College were nurtured in this rich tradition. Hail! Alma Mater Drury, to thee We pledge in word and deed Our Loyalty. Raising this hymn of praise ’Til the heavens ring; Hail! Alma Mater Drury, we sing. The plan was to build a strong classical college with the standards of New England schools, but with educational, religious and musical programs like those at Oberlin College. Many of the early professors were ministers and most came from Yale, Dartmouth, Harvard and Williams, prompting some to call Drury “The Harvard of the Midwest.” “Christ and Humanity” Thy motto strong; Firm stand thy children true Against the wrong. Honor thy watchword, Service thy aim; Hail! Alma Mater, Drury proclaim It is significant that Drury’s founders intended it to be nonsectarian and coeducational, a somewhat unusual feature in 1873, with a strong emphasis on the formation of moral character, and a commitment of the wholeness of person, body, mind and spirit. Thy spirit as a fire Burns in each breast; With courage drawn from thee We spur our quest. When the college opened in September of 1873, the campus covered less than two acres on Benton Avenue. Acquisition of what would become known as “The Forty Acres” took nearly sixteen years. Grand be thy destiny, For thee we pray; Hail! Alma Mater, Drury Always! Today, Drury University covers more than 90 acres and features the Trustee Science Center, Olin Library, Hammons School of Architecture, Shewmaker Communication Center and many other facilities not envisioned by the original founders. However, the tradition of educational excellence in the liberal arts is flourishing after more than 135 years. Melody: Prince Alexei F. Lvov, 1833 Lyrics: Professor Harrison Hale, 1909 EDUCATION AT DRURY UNIVERSITY The purpose of Drury University is to cultivate spiritual sensibilities and imaginative faculties, as well as ethical insight and critical thought; foster the integration of theoretical and practical knowledge; and liberate persons to participate responsibly in and contribute to life in a global community. Drury is an independent university, church-related, grounded in the liberal arts tradition, and committed to personalized education in a community of scholars who value the arts of teaching and learning. 2 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES WELCOME FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STAFF The first year of college involves many transitions for any student. At Drury University, we have a carefully planned first-year experience program to assist students as they progress toward graduation. It is our goal to ensure that each student receives the support that he or she needs in order to succeed during their first year. Emily Givens Director, Transitional Programs and the First-Year Experience Findlay Student Center, 120 p (417) 873-6894 f (417) 873-6997 [email protected] Our faculty and staff continue to develop exciting programs that reflect intentional integration and collaboration between the traditional liberal arts and professional career preparation. Experiences beyond the classroom enhance the academic curriculum and give students the opportunity to integrate theory and practice. These experiences include study abroad, leadership, community service, internships and undergraduate research; you will find many opportunities to become involved during your university career. Brian Hendershot Graduate Assistant, Transitional Programs Findlay Student Center, 120 p (417) 873-6894 f (417) 873-6997 [email protected] Tijuana Julian Drury Seminar (CORE 101/103) is a required first-year experience course designed to provide students with the academic skills necessary for succeeding in college. This course will involve significant amounts of reading and writing. Emphasis will also be placed upon developing oral communication skills and critical thinking. Every first-year student is assigned a faculty member who teaches their Drury Seminar course and serves as that student’s mentor and advisor. It is this faculty member who will serve as a guide for new students as he or she navigates this first year. Dean of Students Vice President of Student Affairs Findlay Student Center, 201 p (417) 873-7215 f (417) 873-6964 [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE OFFICE The first year of college often presents students with new challenges as they face new academic and personal transitions required of them. The First-Year Experience Office serves as a resource for students who would like to discuss and resolve any issues that are preventing them from succeeding at Drury. We assist students with goal setting, time management, academic concerns, personal issues and any other problems they may encounter during their stay at Drury. We’re here to listen, offer advice, and point out new alternatives during the sometimes difficult, but exciting times that are ahead. More resources are available online at www.drury.edu/NewStudents. This First-Year Experience Guide was designed as a quick reference to the many services and programs that are offered at Drury. Our exceptional programs are directed and implemented by a talented group of student affairs professionals who are dedicated to student success. We are always available for students to share their successes or challenges with us. Our goal is to provide assistance to students as they adjust to the expectations of college. Please contact us with questions and ideas; we look forward to meeting you! STUDENT & FAMILY ASSISTANCE If you or your family would like assistance with any topic listed in this handbook, please contact the First-Year Experience Office at [email protected] or (417) 873-6894. Sincerely, Tijuana Julian Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Emily Givens Director of Transitional Programs and the First-Year Experience 3 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES DRURY CORE: ENGAGING OUR WORLD The CORE Curriculum prepares students for personal and professional success in an increasingly global society. We believe that a university education should emphasize a breadth of knowledge, depth in a particular field or major, and the ability to integrate different ways of understanding the world. CORE creates a unique campus feeling, which encourages students to study abroad, engage in service learning and expand their intellectual horizons. Drury University seeks to prepare students for leadership roles in which creativity and interdisciplinary thinking will be essential; develop students’ understanding of scientific and quantitative reasoning and the diversity of human experiences and cultures; enhance students’ abilities in writing, critical thinking and oral communication; cultivate students’ abilities in ethical and moral reasoning; foster cross-cultural understanding and communication based upon mutual respect; and liberate students to become engaged citizens who pursue a vision for social justice. These requirements ensure that students will get a broad liberal arts education, while the GLOBAL CHALLENGES (or G-tag) requirement guarantees that students have a strong emphasis in global education. ENGAGED LEARNING Each student will experience how a Drury education translates away from the classroom. The engaged learning requirement is met with two experiences drawn from Study Abroad, Internships, Research and Scholarship, and Community Engagement. These opportunities allow students to experience the world, achieve mastery in their fields, develop leadership abilities, serve local, national, and international communities, or develop a deeper understanding of their place in the globe. THE MAJOR: STUDY IN-DEPTH Each student chooses a major or majors based on interests, abilities and future plans. Students are encouraged to see connections between their general education and their degree program. DRURY SEMINAR All freshmen take this course, which focuses on developing students’ writing skills, critical thinking abilities, and information literacy. The content of each section is based on a theme determined by each faculty member who teaches the course. SENIOR SEMINAR OR RESEARCH Senior Seminars are offered in each major as the culminating experience. The seminars or research represent a time of reexamination and reflection as students bring their liberal arts experience to their work. Each project explores its topic in terms of values implications, historical context, and societal significance. The seminars help students make a smooth transition from college. DRURY FOUNDATIONS Beyond Drury Seminar, students take a skill-building course that further develops their writing, critical thinking, and informational literary skills. These courses include work in English, History, Philosophy and Religion, or Political Science. GLOBAL FOUNDATIONS This sophomore-level course prepares students to conceptualize and address global issues by applying basic skills and approaches from multiple disciplines. Its aim is to ensure that students emerge from the general education curriculum with the ability to engage our world by cultivating a broad set of skills designated by the “Four C’s”-- how to Connect across disciplines, how to Conceptualize theories, how to Communicate in various formats and how to Create solutions. ETHICAL FOUNDATIONS This junior-level course asks students to develop an understanding of ethical behavior through an introduction to the most influential ethical theories, both past and present. Courses in ethics encourage students to foster communities that flourish, as well as to appreciate the roles that reason, feeling, and perception play in living well. 4 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION REGISTRATION Freshmen are registered for fall semester classes once their tuition deposit has been paid and the online advising questionnaire has been completed. Advance registration for spring begins in November. Students should plan ahead to meet with their advisor prior to registering for spring classes. A fee is assessed for late registration. Students may appeal grades that they believe are unfair. The procedure for grade appeal is presented in detail in the academic catalog. SCHOLASTIC PROBATION During the freshman year, a student is placed on probation when his or her grade point average falls below 1.6. After earning 30 university hours, a student must earn a 1.8 to avoid probation and after 60 hours, a 2.0. A 2.0 grade point average is required for graduation. Students who do not raise their grades to a satisfactory level may be suspended from the university after one semester on probation. CLASS LOAD The normal load for all students is 14 to 17 hours each semester. In order to be considered a full-time student, a student must register for at least 12 hours. Students must be designated full time to receive most scholarships and financial aid. GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) CALCULATIONS Grades given at Drury University include A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F (failing), U (unsatisfactory) and S (satisfactory). Juniors and seniors may register for one class each semester on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. A grade of I (incomplete) is given for incomplete work only if illness or other unavoidable causes prevent the student from completing the course. Students must receive permission from the professor to receive a grade of “I.” A grade of “I” must be removed within six weeks after the beginning of the semester immediately following the semester in which the “I” was received, or it will be changed to an “F.” CHANGES OF REGISTRATION A $16 fee is charged after August 28 when a student adds or drops a class. A change in registration can only be made by completing an official course change within MyDrury during the official registration period or by filing an official drop and add form in the Office of the Registrar. Failure to officially drop a class a student is not attending will result in a grade of F for the course. Failure to officially add a class a student is attending will result in no credit. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DROP OR ADD BELONGS SOLELY TO THE STUDENT. Telling a professor that he or she no longer plans to attend class does not drop the student from that class. A student cannot add a course after August 28 nor drop a course after that date without receiving a transcript notation of “W“. The notation “W” is not a grade, and has no bearing on the student’s grade point average. During the final two weeks of the semester, students can no longer withdraw from courses and are committed to receiving grades. The grade point average is computed only on courses taken at Drury University: A BD+ CLASS ATTENDANCE There is no class-cut system at Drury. Students are expected to attend all classes and laboratory sessions for which they are enrolled. There is no university-wide policy defining conditions under which an instructor should or should not excuse an absence. An absence is an individual matter between student and instructor. Students are encouraged to contact professors when they are ill or unable to attend class for other reasons. Failure to attend classes regularly is a primary cause of poor class performance, particularly on the part of first-year students. 4.0 2.7 1.3 AC+ D 3.7 2.3 1.0 B+ C D- 3.3 2.0 0.7 B CF 3.0 1.7 0.0 DEAN’S LIST AND HONORS AT GRADUATION Full-time students with a grade point of 3.6 in a given semester are included on the Dean’s List. Only grades earned at Drury University are used to determine honors at graduation, which include cum laude (3.6 and at least 60 hours in residence,) magna cum laude (3.75 and at least 60 hours in residence,) and summa cum laude (3.9 and at least 90 hours in residence). A degree with honors is awarded to students who maintain high grades and complete an approved honors project. GRADE REPORTS Students can check grades (both midterm and final), course requirements, and transcripts online through MyDrury. Students will need their username and password to access this information. Information about a student’s grades cannot be discussed with parents without the student’s consent due to federal privacy regulations. 5 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES 2015-2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL TERM 2015 JUNE 26 AUGUST 12-13 14-17 17 20 28 SPRING TERM 2016 JANUARY 15 18 19 29 Freshman First Day New International Student Orientation New Student Orientation/CORE 101 Begins Classes begin at 5:00 p.m. Opening Convocation Last Day to Change Course Schedule MARCH SEPTEMBER 7 Labor Day – University Closed 17 Founder’s Day Convocation OCTOBER 2 3 15-16 Mid-term Grades Due Drury Family Day Fall Break – No Classes NOVEMBER 11 13 24 30 Advance Registration for Spring Begins Last Day to Drop a Course Thanksgiving Vacation Begins 10:50 p.m. Thanksgiving Vacation Ends 7:30 a.m. APRIL MAY 13 15 TBA 9-14 14 14 16 Mid-Term Grades Due Spring Break Begins 5 p.m. Spring Break Ends 7:30 a.m. Good Friday – University Closed Advance Registration for Fall Begins Last Day to Drop a Course Discover Drury Day Finals Week Spring Semester Instruction Ends Commencement All Grades Due MAY TERM 2016 DECEMBER 7-12 12 12 14 7 11 21 25 New Student Orientation and Registration Martin Luther King Jr. Day – University Closed Classes Begin 7:30 a.m. Last Day to Change Course Schedule MAY Finals Week Fall Semester Instruction Ends Mid-Year Commencement All Grades Due JUNE 16 3 International Travel and Special Projects Begin International Travel and Special Projects End WINTER TERM 2015 DECEMBER 14 Winter Term Projects Begin JANUARY 2016 8 Winter Term Projects End 6 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES ACADEMIC SUPPORT REGISTRAR ACADEMIC PLANNING CENTER BURNHAM HALL 201 BAY HALL 129 Cindy Jones Cindy Fiedler University Registrar (417) 873-7211 [email protected] Director, Academic Planning (417) 873-3010 [email protected] The registrar’s office provides students with a variety of services. These include assisting with registration concerns; assisting with special coursework (studio, research, internship and directed study); checking on transfer credits received; checking progress towards degrees and graduation; providing course booklets and forms related to Declaration of Major, registration and transcript requests; determining class rank; giving general campus information; answering inquiries about dual credit (AP, IB, and CLEP credits); helping with online degree planning and registration; as well as picking up and returning request forms to transfer summer work for another college. A faculty member advises every student at Drury University. During the first term, Drury Seminar faculty mentors assist students with course scheduling and academic advising. In the spring of the first year, a faculty member in the department of a student’s major will provide academic advice. Students still exploring majors can be advised at the Center for Academic Planning, which will help students select or change advisors if needed. Academic Advising is most effective when both the student and advisor work toward a relationship that facilitates open, honest communication. The faculty advisor’s responsibility is to be available to advisees and provide up-to-date information. The student’s responsibility is to seek guidance in course and career planning. THE WRITING CENTER OLIN LIBRARY 204 Jo Van Arkel DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 114 Director, Writing Center (417) 873-7273 [email protected] Ed Derr Director, Counseling, Testing & Disability Services (417) 873-7457 [email protected] The Writing Center can help at all stages of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising and polishing. Students should bring a copy of the class assignment with them to the center. We encourage students from all disciplines to make use of our services. While we often help students edit a nearly completed essay, we can also help those having trouble interpreting an assignment or getting started. Students should feel free to come to The Writing Center even before they have written anything. Sessions are “drop in” only, no appointments. Hours are SundayThursday 3:00-9:00 pm. Students who have been diagnosed with a learning disability, physical disability or emotional disability should contact the Disability Services Office as soon as possible after admission to the college. Documentation of the disability is required to qualify for accommodative services. The staff will meet with the student to discuss the disability and his or her needs as well as to determine appropriate accommodation. TUTORING MENTOR PROGRAM FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 120 FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 120 Jenay Lamy Emily Givens Student Success Coordinator (417) 873-6919 [email protected] www.drury.edu/tutoring Director, Transitional Programs and First-Year Experience (417) 873-6894 [email protected] www.drury.edu/NewStudents Students wishing to tutor other students must complete a Tutor Information Sheet, which includes signatures of faculty members overseeing classes of fields of study that the student wishes to tutor. Students requesting a tutor may contact the Office of Tutoring and Academic Support to obtain the contact information of students available to tutor in their subject of need. Days and times of tutoring sessions are scheduled between tutor and tutee, with the student receiving service paying for tutoring. A mentor is a faculty member who works with students as teacher, academic advisor and guide during their first year. At Drury, this is the CORE 101 professor. Classroom experiences, individual advising sessions, group activities throughout orientation and the year, as well as extra or co-curricular ventures make this program ideal for transitioning from high school to college. 7 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Student Financial Services BURNHAM HALL 100 Photo Not Available Jill Holmes DEBIT DOLLARS: The Drury Debit Dollars System is a system that allows students to purchase food, postage and other items on an account with money that has been previously added to the account. Student Financial Services takes payments to be used for Debit Dollars. Director, Student Financial Services (417) 873-7342 [email protected] HOURS: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. TO ADD MONEY (DEBIT DOLLARS) TO A STUDENT ACCOUNT: Parents may mail a check to Student Financial Services – include a note with the student’s name, Drury ID number, and indicate that the amount should go toward Debit Dollars rather than the bill. The check should be made out to Drury University and be a minimum of $50. Money (Debit Dollars) can also be added online with a credit/debit card or by using your checks routing number for an ACH withdrawal. Students can add money by going to the “Student” tab in MyDrury, select “Pay online” and “Debit Dollars Program”. Be aware that there is a 2.75% processing fee when using a credit/debit card and that Debit Dollars won’t be available until the next business day. HOW TO PAY YOUR BILL: Students have several options for account payments. Student Financial Services accepts online payments in the form of MasterCard, Discover, Visa, and American Express; however, there is a 2.75% merchant fee charged for using credit cards. Payments by personal check, echeck, money order, and cash are also accepted and not subject to a merchant fee. Student Financial Services offers one online payment plan through Nelnet Business Solutions. The payment plan breaks down the total fees into five payments starting July 5 (ends November 5) for the fall semester and starting December 5 (ends April 5) for the spring semester. When you sign up for the payment plan determines how many months you have to pay off your account balance. Payments are automatically charged to a credit card (an additional fee will be assessed) or deducted from a bank account. Payments are processed on the 5 th of each month. There is a $40 payment plan fee each semester. Student account balances must be paid in full or on a payment plan by the first day of the semester. PAYROLL: Many students choose to work on-campus jobs. Payroll for all campus jobs is handled through the Payroll Department. Students are responsible for keeping track of their hours on a timesheet, and on the last day of each month, the timesheet is submitted electronically. Payments are issued on the 15th of every month by direct deposit or a Ready Fund card. For students working on a work-study grant, it is up to the student to make a payment into his/her account. REFUNDS: In case of a credit balance on a student account, Student Financial Services issues refund through Higher One every Thursday after 2 p.m. The credit balance is refunded on the Thursday of the week after the credit was applied to the account. DROP/ADD AND LATE REGISTRATION FEES: If a student wants to drop or add a class after the Drop/Add period, a form must be obtained from the Registrar and a $16 administrative fee paid before the Drop/Add can be performed. The $16 fee is paid in Student Financial Services. If a student misses open registration for classes, a $53 administrative fee will be assessed and must be paid in Student Financial Services. 8 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES CAREER PLANNING & EMPLOYMENT CAREER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BAY HALL 148 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT (ON-CAMPUS JOBS) BURNHAM HALL 107 Emily Buckmaster Crystal D. Ponder Interim Director, Career Planning and Development Employment Specialist, Human Resources (417) 873-6852 [email protected] www.drury.edu/studentjobs Ashley Mueller, MA Assistant Director-Employer Relations, Career Planning & Development (417) 873-7284 [email protected] Human Resources provides information and assistance to students regarding opportunities to work on campus including work opportunities funded through the federal work study program. To qualify for student employment, one must be a fulltime day school student enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate credit hours and have a completed FAFSA form (Financial Aid) for the current academic year, regardless of financial need. Federal law requires all employees to complete employment paperwork prior to beginning on-campus employment. Individuals planning to work on campus will need to present original documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Career Planning & Development offers services to students beginning in the freshman year and continuing through graduation and beyond. Staff members provide individual career advising, including personality, interest, skills/abilities, and values assessments. Services also include an online job and resume database, on-campus interviewing, job fairs, internships, full-time and part-time job listings, mock interviews and information about majors, occupations and employers. Professional development services include workshops on a variety of topics including networking, digital dirt, interviewing, budgeting, job search strategies, cover letter/resume writing, professional dress, as well as others. Information about graduate and professional education is also available. Students can schedule an appointment for advising or drop by the office to browse the materials available in the resource area. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS BAY HALL 148 Ashley Mueller, MA Assistant Director-Employer Relations, Career Planning & Development (417) 873-7284 [email protected] Internships provide real-world experience to students’ majors and career goals. Through internships, students can put classroom knowledge into practice; gain valuable work experience and earn college credits. Internships also provide a great way to network with professionals in the field. Students can intern in companies and organizations locally, nationally and internationally. Internships are a critical component of a student’s academic and professional development as well as success after graduation. For more information, contact Career Planning & Development. 9 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES COUNSELING & TESTING SERVICES FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 114 Ed Derr Director, Counseling, Testing & Disability Services (417) 873-7457 [email protected] TESTING The Testing Office provides testing services and resources to students and departments of the University. Drury administers the The Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA) to students as they enter the teacher education program. This exam is verified for teacher certification in the State of Missouri. Staff also administer the Miler Analogies Test (MAT) and the residential ACT. Study guides, resources and sample tests are also available at the Olin Library on the Drury campus. COUNSELING College is a time of change and challenge. Personal concerns and conflicts can interfere with a student’s ability to learn and to succeed in college. Free, confidential counseling is available for students who may need help with study skills, time management, personal and career decisions, health concerns, stress and anxiety, conflicts with peers, relationship issues, medical problems, substance abuse, eating disorders, self-esteem and issues relating to physical, emotional or sexual abuse or harassment. Referral to off-campus services is available. Students come to the Counseling Services office wanting to feel better about themselves and others. The counselors are trained to assist people with personal growth, with awareness of self and environment and with developing the skills students need to cope with problem situations. We believe that when students seek another objective perspective through the utilization of counseling services, that the students are demonstrating courage and wisdom. Counseling Services works closely with the medical staff at the Health Clinic to help make sure that a student’s physical health is addressed as well as their mental and emotional health. 10 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES DIVERSITY & CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVERSITY SUPPORT SERVICES FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 112 Rosalyn Thomas Support Services provides services for international students including immigration advising, assistance with applying for work permission and Social Security cards, health insurance, counseling and assistance on cultural adjustment issues. Diversity Support Services Coordinator (417) 873-6827 [email protected] STUDY ABROAD & INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 203 Part of the Drury Strategic Plan is “We will nurture an environment of inclusion for all persons to build a more culturally and ethnically diverse campus.” College is a great environment for students to have an opportunity to learn about people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences. To that end, the Diversity Support Services Office provides programs and activities that promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion. One of the primary responsibilities of our office is to help domestic minorities adjust to campus life (mentoring, advising, counseling, etc). In addition, we work with faculty, staff and students who have programs or activities that promote inclusion. The Diversity Support Services Office is not just for minority students; anyone part of the Drury community is welcome. Dr. Thomas Russo Associate Dean, Study Abroad & International Programs (417) 873-7503 [email protected] www.drury.edu/studyabroad Drury’s Study Abroad program offers both short-term and semester-long international study opportunities. Drury maintains its own study abroad program with the Drury Center on the Greek island of Aigina, as well as partnerships with other institutions in countries around the world. Study abroad is an option for all students, and is a degree requirement for Breech School of Business, Hammons School of Architecture, and Contemporary European Studies students. Approved participation in a study abroad program will meet part of the CORE Engaged Learning requirement. Drury Bridges Program – August 12-14, 2015 The Drury Bridges Program connects diverse students to the Springfield community and to each other. The Bridges Program makes transitioning from high school to college easier by connecting students with key members of the Drury and Springfield community. The events ensure a more robust, rewarding first-year experience by encouraging students to build strong networks, get involved on campus earlier and meet faculty and staff. As a liberal arts institution, Drury is committed to the broadening of a student’s mental, cultural and social horizons. International students studying at Drury represented more than 50 countries during the past year. Drury has visiting lecturers from other countries and students are encouraged to study abroad for a semester or year, or through special short-term programs led by Drury faculty. Drury students have the opportunity to study abroad in many countries such as England, Germany, Slovenia, Northern Ireland, Malaysia, Spain and France. Bridge Springfield, Brother to Brother Program The Brother to Brother program allows young men in local college campuses to connect and network. This program provides young men with resources to support their entire college experience. Men that have participated in this program nationally have an 82% graduation rate compared to 46% of young men that have not been a part of this program. Drury is proud to offer this new program that connects diverse young men locally and nationally. International Programs seeks to provide opportunities for personal growth and advancement of Drury’s students through long-term and short-term study abroad programs. These programs are continuously improved and enhanced, and encourage the students to combine their theoretical knowledge with practical everyday activities in a foreign country. INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 113 Heejung Cromley New ideas and experiences gathered abroad can contribute to students having greater confidence in their career development and future prospects. In addition, the study abroad programs broaden the horizon of each student. Therefore, the office promotes a steady increase in student involvement in study abroad. Director, International Support Services (417) 873-7885 [email protected] The approximately 177 international students enrolled at Drury University represent over 40 countries. The office of International 11 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES FINANCIAL AID FINANCIAL AID STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Counseling online at www.studentloans.gov. These documents should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office as early as possible to ensure timely processing and disbursement of funds. If you are eligible for and interested in Perkins Loans or Parent PLUS Loans, please be aware that these require a separate application, and at least half-time enrollment (6 hours in the fall or spring semesters; 6 hours in the summer). BURNHAM HALL 100 (417) 873-7312 Becky Ahrens, M.A. Interim Director, Financial Aid BAY HALL 216 (417) 873-7523 [email protected] DIRECT LOAN COUNSELING: First-time borrowers are required to complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note (MPN). Due to federal regulations, Direct Student Loans cannot be processed without fulfilling this requirement. Students who choose to borrow funds under the Direct Loan program should complete Entrance Counseling and an MPN online at www.studentloans.gov. Students who need assistance with financial issues are encouraged to visit the Student Financial Services Office in Burnham Hall. Financial assistance is made available to students on the basis of financial need and/or scholastic merit and special talents. Entering and continuing students who face financial difficulties or who wish to determine the types of financial aid for which they may qualify are encouraged to contact the Student Financial Services Office. Financial assistance consists of scholarships, grants, loans and employment offered singly or in package form. OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS It is the responsibility of the student to pursue outside scholarships. If you receive any outside scholarship awards, funds should be mailed to our office so they can be posted to your student account. It is important to communicate with our office anytime you have been awarded an outside scholarship. SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID Students must maintain good academic standing and be enrolled “full time” in order to continue to qualify for financial aid and scholarships. Requirements for scholarships vary, but most require that students maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average. Scholarships and other financial aid are not lost after one semester because of low grades; the cumulative GPA at the end of the academic year must be at least a 3.0. FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR July 1, 2015 Deadline to accept all awards and submit all documentation for 2015-2016 to ensure funds are available by first refund date To receive financial aid at Drury, you must complete the following steps before aid is awarded and released to student accounts. FAFSA: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be completed online at www.fafsa.gov. A Student Aid Report (SAR) will be generated and either mailed to your permanent address or e-mailed to the address you specified on the FAFSA. This must be done each academic year. VERIFICATION PROCESS: If selected, you must complete the verification process which is an audit of the information you filed on your FAFSA. The Federal Processing Center selects and flags a certain number of SAR's for verification. If selected, you will be required to complete and submit additional forms to the Financial Aid Office before funds can be released to your Drury student account. Jan. 1, 2016 First day to file the 2016-2017 FAFSA April 1, 2016 Deadline for filing 2016-2017 FAFSA for consideration for Access MO Grant (MO residents only) June 30, 2016 Deadline for filing the 2014-2015 FAFSA June 30, 2016 Deadline for summer 2015 loan requests, if eligible July 1, 2016 Deadline to accept all awards and submit all documentation for 2016-2017 to ensure funds are available by first refund date LOAN APPLICATIONS: Students who are eligible for direct subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans will be notified in their financial aid packages via MyDrury. Students should accept the amount they intend to borrow in their MyDrury account, as well as complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance 12 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES FITNESS & WELLNESS CLUB SPORTS Photo not Available STUDENT FITNESS CENTER BARBER FITNESS CENTER BARBER FITNESS CENTER Dan Cashel Photo not Available Director, Student-Athlete Enhancement/Student Affairs & Athletic Event Coordinator (417) 873-7222 www.drury.edu/campusrec The Club Sports program is designed to give students valuable, leadership driven experience, while promoting wellness and physical activity through intercollegiate sports. All club teams are student run and organized, with direction and support given from faculty/staff sponsors and coaches (usually volunteers). In addition to the chance to continue playing intercollegiate competitive sports, students will learn marketing, promotion, budgeting and organization skills. Club sports teams recognized by the University bear the athletic logo and compete on an intercollegiate level. All skill levels are invited to participate, and students are encouraged to form new club sports. Director, Student-Athlete Enhancement/Student Affairs & Athletic Event Coordinator (417) 873-7222 www.drury.edu/campusrec All full-time, day school Drury students who have paid the student activity fee have access to the Barber Fitness Center and its related amenities. BFC features full free weights, strength training equipment, and a cardio zone with treadmills, elliptical machines, and recumbent and stationary bicycles. x Students are able to reserve one of two racquetball courts, and may play court sports (basketball, volleyball, dodge ball, badminton) at their leisure on any of 3 available courts. x The Breech Pool is available for student use during limited hours of open swim times. x Free group fitness classes available for all full-time, day school students. Schedule includes spinning, yoga, core training, cardio aerobics, couch to 5k training and Zumba. Schedules available in Barber Fitness Center. x Student use of Drury facilities is subject to use by Drury NCAA athletic teams and their participants. DCycle: DCycle is a program ran through Drury's Campus Recreation Department. The purpose of Dcycle is to provide students with the opportunity to rent bicycles throughout the semester. Students campus wide are given the chance to rent a bicycle, however, priority is given to students who do not have a means of transportation. A semester long bicycle rental includes the bicycle, a U-Lock, and maintenance for a nominal fee. Along with rentals, Dcycle provides free bicycle maintenance for all student and staff personal bicycles. The DCycle shop is located in the basement of the Findlay Student Center. To contact DCycle, please e-mail: [email protected] INTRAMURAL SPORTS Dan Cashel FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 122 Ben Fisher Graduate Assistant, Intramural Sports (417) 873-7280 [email protected] www.drury.edu/campusrec The Intramural Sports program at Drury represents one of the easiest ways for students to become involved in the campus community and develop lasting friendships while getting exercise and having a great time. Intramural sports are also a great way to develop your organization, and compete for the Intramural Cup! Typical sports offered through the Drury Intramural program are: Basketball, Flag Football, Ping-Pong, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, and Volleyball. Any student can participate by starting a team or joining an existing team. Students are encouraged to suggest new ideas for sports they would like to see offered as part of the program. 13 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES FOOD & DINING SERVICES DINING SERVICES Photo not Available Need more nutritional information and/or help? Arrangements can be made for individual consultations concerning any dietary need, such as sports nutrition, weight control, food allergies or medically prescribed diets. FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER COMMONS SPRINGFIELD HALL Campus eXchange (CX) FSC & SPRINGFIELD HALL Grant Dodge In a hurry? No problem! Ask the cashier for a “to-go” container, and you can make your own custom to-go meal. Food Service Director Aladdin Food Management Services (417) 873-7286 – Office (417) 894-0463 – Cell (417) 873-7895 - Fax [email protected] COMMONS HOURS Monday - Friday Breakfast, 7 – 10 a.m. Light Breakfast, 10 – 11 a.m. Lunch, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Light Lunch, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Dinner, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. The university meal plans are listed below. These meal (block) plans will give students the ultimate flexibility and control. MEAL PLAN CHOICES: There are approximately 16 weeks per semester. x 180 blocks with $340 Panther Bucks per semester x 150 blocks with $340 Panther Bucks per semester x 120 blocks with $270 Panther Bucks per semester x 90 blocks with $200 Panther Bucks per semester x 45 blocks with $130 Panther Bucks per semester* *This meal plan is not an option for residence halls. Saturday Breakfast, 8 – 10 a.m. Lunch, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Dinner, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sunday Breakfast, 8 – 10 a.m. Special Sunday Buffet, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. BLOCK PLAN Block plans are based on meals per semester. Your meal plan block can be used at the Commons only. You can also swipe your card as many times as you like for family and friends. Your unused meal plan blocks do not roll over from the first semester to the second semester. CAMPUS EXCHANGE (CX) (417) 873-7285 The CX is located in the heart of the Drury University campus in Springfield Hall and is perfect to meet classmates for a project or just to unwind. The Field Room has over-stuffed furniture to relax. The Inside Room features two televisions with regular table and bistro table seating. The CX offers menu items that are healthy and trendy as well as some old favorites. The CX has Grab n’ Go menu items that are pre-packaged, ranging from great entrée salads to super sandwiches. MEAL PLAN PANTHER BUCKS Meal Plan Panther Bucks can be used for purchases in the CX and Commons. Your unused Meal Plan Panther Bucks roll over from the first semester to the second semester only, with the purchase of a meal plan for both semesters. You can Debit Dollars if you run out of meals during the semester. Additional Panther Bucks purchased roll over from semester to semester. All Debit Dollars purchased are tax exempt. Panther Bucks deposits can be made at any dining service location (cash or check only), online through MyDrury or at the Business Office, (cash, check, or credit card) Mon. – Fri. from 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CX HOURS Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m. Sunday, 5 – 9 p.m. COMMONS (417) 873-7538 or (417) 873-7274 The Commons Dining Hall (in the FSC) features a robust menu of grill-line items, made-to-order deli, main plate comfort foods, global tastes ethnic food bars from around the world and United States, vegan entrees, wellness entrees, extensive salad bar and dessert station. The Commons also features weekly and seasonal special events throughout the year. 14 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE HEALTH SERVICES PANTHER CLINIC operated by CoxHealth HOUSING WEISER GYM Phone: (417) 873-6300 Fax: (417)873-6306 [email protected] HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Closed on official university holidays) FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 120 Holly Binder Director, Housing (417) 873-7654 [email protected] www.drury.edu/housing Full time day school students and all international students that have completed and returned their Health and Emergency Information Form and Vaccination Report (including the required immunizations) are eligible for Panther Clinic services. Registration is not considered complete until these forms have been returned to: The Dean of Students office in Finley Student Center Drury University 900 N Benton Springfield, MO 65802. The Housing Office coordinates housing assignments and exemption requests for students seeking to commute. Housing also processes break housing requests for residence hall students & fraternity men. At the beginning of each semester, we assist residential students with meal plan changes and commuter students with meal plan purchases. We resolve cable problems and laundry machine work orders. We issue room and key deposit refunds and answer damage charge questions after students check out of housing. We work with Disability Services to ensure accessible housing. The Housing Office also coordinates housing for summer residents and camps. The Panther Clinic is operated by CoxHealth with services provided by Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioners. Services provided include treatment of minor common illnesses, basic checkups and some vaccinations. Some over-the-counter medications are available for the students (without charge) for self-care of many common ailments. HOUSING OPTIONS: Housing options are traditionally available to full-time day school students only. Campus housing is fully-furnished unless otherwise noted. The Panther Clinic staff will provide guidance and/or referrals when further medical assistance is required. Weekend or after hour care is available at various locations including: x The Clinic at Walmart operated by CoxHealth(3 locations in Springfield, services similar to the Panther Clinic) x CoxHealth Urgent Care (located in the Turner Center at Cox South) x Cox North Emergency Department (located 3 blocks from Drury University) x Cox South Emergency Department. x Health Care Facility of the student’s choice. x x x HEALTH CENTER COSTS: Services of the Panther Clinic operated by CoxHealth are free to full time day students and all international students with the exception of diagnostic testing and vaccinations. Students must present their student I.D. and insurance card prior to being seen. If there is no insurance carrier, payment is expected at the time of service for diagnostic testing or vaccinations. SMITH HALL: Traditional double-occupancy suite-style co-ed residence hall. WALLACE HALL: Traditional double-occupancy suite-style co-ed residence hall. SUNDERLAND HALL: Single room style co-ed residence hall for freshmen Living-Learning Communities, with a limited number of upperclassmen based on completed credit hours. Upperclassmen housing based on completed credit hours, available to full-time day school students who have been out of high school at least one year: x x x x x x 15 COLLEGE PARK: One-person studios and 3- and 4-bedroom apartments. JEFFERSON PARK NORTH & SOUTH: Primarily 2-bedroom units, some of which are unfurnished. Units are gender-neutral. JEFFERSON PARK WEST: One-person unfurnished studios and 1-bedroom unfurnished apartments. MIDTOWN PROPERTIES: 3- and 4-bedroom houses nestled around campus. UNIVERSITY SUITES: 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom apartments, new in August 2012. MANLEY HALL: 1- and 2-bedroom apartments for graduate students, full-time undergraduates, and students with families. Housing for graduate students and married DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES Resident Assistants (RA’s) and Community Assistants (CA’s) to enhance the community of the residential living facilities. students with families available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Upperclassmen housing based on special application processes, available to full-time day school students who have been out of high school at least one year. x x x x x RESIDENT ASSISTANTS: Resident Assistants (RAs) are upperclassmen students that serve as liaison between the staff, faculty, students, the residents and their roommates. RAs serve as a resource for supplies and referrals for students who may be experiencing difficulties or problems at school. RAs strive to create a community within their hall, as well as an environment that promotes integrity, a cooperative spirit and respect for others that allows freedom of academic pursuits. RAs, in accordance with the university policies, are required to respond to incidents in campus housing and report directly to the Residence Hall Directors. FRATERNITY HOUSES: Kappa Alpha, Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Nu, and Sigma Pi. Fraternity men become eligible for the houses a year after their high school graduation HUMANITIES HOUSE: Six Humanities students reside in a historic Victorian home. Requires special application process. ROSE O’NEILL HOUSE: Two students reside in a historic Victorian home. Requires special application process. MANLEY HALL: 1- and 2-bedroom apartments for graduate students, full-time undergraduates, and students with families. Housing for graduate students and married students with families available on a first-come, first-serve basis: SUMMIT PARK LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY: 4-bedroom apartments for sophomore groups participating in a yearlong volunteer project (requires special application process). RESIDENCE LIFE COMMUNITY ASSISTANTS: Community Assistants (CAs) are upperclassmen students that work with the Residence Life Staff to enhance the community of upperclassmen housing (College Park, Jefferson Park, Summit Park, University Suites, Manley Hall, and Midtown). They serve as a liaison between the staff, faculty, students, the residents and their roommates. The CA is a resource person for supplies and referral for students who may be experiencing difficulties or problems at school. A CA, in accordance with the university’s policies, is required to respond to incidents in campus housing and report directly to the Residence Hall Directors. FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 110 FRATERNITY HOUSE DIRECTORS: The Fraternity House Directors are full-time staff or Graduate Assistants that supervise and live in the fraternity houses, working to ensure the best possible service to the residents. House Directors act as the liaison between the fraternity and the university, and report directly to the Director of Student Activities. Matt Battaglia Director, Residence Life and Student Conduct (417) 873-6871 [email protected] [email protected] www.drury.edu/residencelife [email protected] www.drury.edu/communitystandards OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: Students are the driving force at Drury University. Through the student conduct process, it is our goal to help students realize how their decisions and behavior impact the global community, as well as assist them with future decision-making to lead them to personal and professional success. The Student Affairs Division staff work toward educating the Drury community by encouraging responsible conduct and implementing disciplinary action when situations occur that violate the community standards of Drury University. Campus living is a unique experience that puts students at the center of college action. Residential living requires an open mind and a willingness to understand the needs of others. There may be times when you will be living with people from a variety of backgrounds. Campus living provides many opportunities for learning more about one’s self and developing friendships. Residential living provides a more enriching and rewarding college experience. For an overview of the student conduct procedures and a complete listing of campus policies, please visit www.drury.edu/communitystandards. The Residence Life staff provides opportunities to create and develop community through programming and other activities, supporting institutional and residence hall policies and regulations, and serves as a liaison between campus services and students. RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTORS: The Residence Hall Directors (RDs) are full-time staff or Graduate Assistants that supervise the residence halls. They live on campus and work to ensure the best possible service to the residents. They also supervise the 16 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES RELIGIOUS LIFE RESIDENCE LIFE ASSOCIATION FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 108 Andrew Goodall BURNHAM HALL 211 Peter Browning Advisor, Residence Life Association (417) 873-7382 [email protected] Chaplain (417) 873-7231 [email protected] Drury University is related both to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and to the United Church of Christ. Both church traditions are committed to an expression of faith that affirms intellectual inquiry and respects the integrity of different religious communities. As a result, all religious life programming at the college is voluntary and ecumenical. The university chaplain directs a weekly chapel service, assists the “Disciples on Campus” group for students of the two denominations related to Drury, creates occasional lectures and workshops on religious and moral themes, supports religious groups on campus, and encourages student involvement in community service. Drury students are invited to participate in a local religious community of their choice. RLA seeks to improve the quality of life for all residential students by serving as an active communication link between residential students and the Drury community, and providing leadership experiences and opportunities and diverse programming for the residential population, both educational and social in nature. All Drury University residents may serve as RLA legislative board representatives and executive board members are voted on by the existing membership each April. COMMUTER STUDENTS FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 120 Jenay Lamy Student Success Coordinator (417) 873-6919 [email protected] WHERE TO GO BETWEEN CLASSES: Most buildings on campus have lounge areas and study rooms. Make yourself at home in these locations, study in the library, or meet some friends in the CX. The commuter student lounge is a great place to spend time with other commuters between your classes. We want you to be comfortable and productive during your “down time”…there’s no need to go home. The Commuter Student Lounge opened in Fall 2011 and is located on the north end of the gym in the HPER lobby area. Hours are 8:00 am – 8:00 pm with filtered water, cable, scrolling events monitor, microwave and comfy chairs. COMMUTER MEAL PLANS AND DEBIT DOLLARS: Grab a bite to eat on campus. Meals are available in the Findlay Student Center Commons and the CX. You can purchase a commuter meal plan by contacting [email protected] or you can add debit dollars to your account in increments of $50.00 in the Business Office in Burnham Hall. The debit dollars act as a declining balance on your student ID card. COMMUTER STUDENT ASSOCIATION: The Commuter Student Association (CSA) was formed in Fall 2010 to serve as the voice of the commuter students on campus and to provide social and educational activities for commuter students. All commuter students are members of the organization and all are welcome to participate in events and to attend meetings. 17 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Drury students have a wide variety of opportunities for community engagement on campus and throughout the community. The office of Community Outreach & Leadership Development offers monthly, organized service projects and maintains a current list of community partners and their needs on the website. Assistance is also available to help students find or start a project tied to a specific community issue. LEADERSHIP and SERVICE FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 117 Courtney Swan Director, Community Outreach & Leadership Development (417) 873-7809 [email protected] or [email protected] www.drury.edu/volunteer Community Outreach & Leadership Development gives Drury students the opportunity to engage with other students, faculty, staff and community agencies while developing leadership skills and making a difference in their communities. Some of the key programs available include the Leadership Drury certificate program, Summit Park Leadership Community, Drury Volunteer Corps, America Reads & America Counts Tutoring Program, and service-learning programs such as Alternative Break trips. Alternative Breaks Program The Alternative Breaks Program encourages an increased understanding of social and environmental issues by engaging students in service while creating opportunities for the development of leadership and active citizenship skills. These fun and affordable trips are offered during fall and spring breaks and there is an application process. The spring break trips can fulfill an Engaged Learning graduation requirement. LEADERSHIP DRURY The Leadership Drury certificate program allows motivated students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the potential of leadership in its attempt to create positive change for the common good. The program is available to all undergraduate students and requires the completion of four, one-credit hour leadership courses (at no additional cost for fulltime students) as well as a selection of hands-on leadership experiences and leadership programming and events. Completion of the certificate program is officially noted on the student's academic transcript and fulfills both Engaged Learning graduation requirements. Drury Volunteer Corps (DVC) DVC is the leading service organization that helps unite students interested in making a difference. Major service activities supported by DVC include Project Panthers and National Volunteer Week. Each year, awards are given to the students that submit the most volunteer hours. SUMMIT PARK LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY The Summit Park Leadership Community engages Drury University students in a living-learning environment that focuses on the principles of leadership while incorporating the value of community service. Student teams form a partnership with a local community agency and commit to 15 hours of community service a semester while living together in the Summit apartments. The Summit experience earns two academic credit hours through a leadership course that meets once a month throughout the school year and focuses on personal and professional development. The course does not incur course overload fees and fulfills one Engaged Learning graduation requirement. AMERICA READS & AMERICA COUNTS TUTORING PROGRAM Students who qualify for federal work-study grants are eligible to be hired to serve as trained literacy and mathematics tutors in partnership with neighboring Title 1 public schools and afterschool programs. 18 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES RETAIL & MAILING SERVICES BOOKSTORE Photo Not Available College Park example, delivered by Carbon Copy to the College Park Community Center: 1330 N Jefferson Ave CP box (insert box number) Springfield, MO 65802 FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER LOWER LEVEL Valerie Rains Director, Bookstore (417) 873-7316 [email protected] HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Manley Hall example, delivered under the stairs nearest the parking lot by the U.S. Postal Service: 1235 N Benton Ave Apt # (insert) Springfield, MO 65802 The university bookstore offers students a broad range of supplies and services. In addition to new and used textbooks, the store stocks classroom, art and architecture supplies, sportswear, sundries, insignia giftware, greeting cards, study aids and more. Gifts may be ordered by phone and delivered to students in the residence halls. The bookstore accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Book buy-back is held during finals week of each semester during which time students may turn in textbooks for cash. CARBON COPY Jefferson Park North and South examples, delivered to 1st floor breezeways by the U.S. Postal Service: 1212 or 1218 N. Jefferson Ave. Apt (insert letter) Springfield, MO 65802 Jefferson Park West example, delivered to boxes on front of building by the U.S. Postal Service: 1225 N Jefferson Apt (insert #) Springfield, MO 65802 SPRINGFIELD HALL FIRST FLOOR Bob Gardner Manager, Carbon Copy (417) 873-7311 [email protected] HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Summit Park examples, delivered to each home by the U.S. Postal Service: 1311 or 1315 N Summit Apt A (downstairs unit) or Apt B (upstairs unit) Springfield, MO 65802 Carbon Copy is the campus’ print shop where you can make color or black and white copies or prints, mail a letter or package FedEx, bind or laminate paper and fax documents. Kappa Alpha, delivered to house foyer by U.S. Postal Service: 1340 N Robberson Springfield, MO 65802 Carbon Copy also holds packages for pickup for students who live in College Park apartments. When receiving mail in the residence halls, be sure the sender includes the name of the hall. For mail such as magazines, bank statements or bills that lists another person (i.e. parent) as the customer, the student’s name must be listed on the address. Lambda Chi Alpha, delivered to house foyer by U.S. Postal Service: 1345 N Jefferson Springfield, MO 65802 Sigma Nu, delivered to house foyer by U.S. Postal Service: 1335 N Jefferson Springfield, MO 65802 RESIDENCE LIFE MAIL INFORMATION Residence hall students receive their mailbox combinations from the RAs upon move-in. Residents in College Park, Manley, Jefferson Park North/South and University Suites collect their mailbox keys from security. Midtown, Jefferson Park West, Summit Park and fraternity house residents receive mail at their home. Sigma Pi, delivered to house foyer by U.S. Postal Service: 1320 N Robberson Springfield, MO 65802 University Suites 1116 N Summit Apt # and bedroom letter (insert) Springfield, MO 65802 Residence hall example, delivered to residence hall lobbies by RAs via Carbon Copy: Sunderland Hall Room 303 900 N Benton Ave Springfield, MO 65802 All Midtown houses receive mail directly to their home address by the U.S. Postal Service. 19 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES SAFETY & SECURITY SAFETY & SECURITY FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 101 categories: residential and non-residential. Residential permits must be renewed every August. Sarene Deeds RESIDENTIAL KEYS: Students are issued their housing keys from Safety and Security and are responsible for returning the keys to Safety and Security at the end of their housing contract. In the event of lost or stolen keys, students will pay a $50 fee to the Financial Services office to have the locks changed and new keys issued. Failure to return keys at the expiration of the housing contract will result in a $200 fine assessed to the student’s account. Director, Security [email protected] 24-HOUR Non-Emergency (417) 873-7400 24-HOUR Emergency (417) 873-7911 The Security Department publishes and distributes campus crime statistics and security policies each September 1st in compliance with the Campus Right to Know Act of 1990. Current statistics are available upon request during regular business hours. Safety and Security offers a wide range of Security services to students, which include: SAFETY & SELF-DEFENSE SEMINARS: Safety and Security will provide any group or organization with a self-defense seminar on general safety and security. All residence halls receive a presentation within the first week of the fall semester. 24-HOUR PATROL: The Drury University campus is patrolled by Safety and Security 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. VEHICLE ASSISTANCE: Safety and Security will provide jumpstarts and entry into locked vehicles for students with vehicles on Drury University property. AFTER HOURS PASSES: Safety and Security will issue a written pass to the student to allow students to gain access to the building after hours, providing the instructor has granted permission. It is the student’s responsibility to present the pass prior to entry into the building. For academic buildings with card access both written pass and card access will be provided. Safety and Security provides for the safety and protection of students, faculty, staff, visitors and the environment. In addition, the department is charged with protecting property, enforcing university regulations and maintaining order. The department’s mission is to ensure peaceful quality of life, establish a partnership with the community and support a safe learning environment, contributing to Drury University’s academic excellence. CAB CONNECTION: Safety and Security provides a unique saferide service. Any current Drury student that is in the Springfield downtown area and needs safe transportation may call Springfield Yellow Cab at 862-5511 and receive a ride back to Drury University. The cost will be billed to the student’s account. Students must present their Drury ID to use this service. Yellow Cab will also provide rides from Springfield hospitals back to campus. DOOR UNLOCKS: Safety and Security will unlock the door for the locked-out resident if an RA or CA is unavailable. The Security Department aids in enforcement of federal, state and local statutes and university regulations. While security officers do not make arrests, the Safety and Security Department maintains a close working relationship with local law enforcement authorities and may request assistance from local law enforcement authorities when needed. Officers do have the right to detain and identify any individual on university property. ESCORTS: Safety and Security officers will escort students anywhere on the campus at any time. BICYCLE REGISTRATION: All bicycles brought on campus need to be registered with Safety and Security. ID CARDS: All students will receive their student ID card from the Safety and Security Department. ID cards allow students access to the residence halls, fitness center, and various academic buildings after hours. ID cards are also used for meal plans and may be used as a debit card. The first student ID card is free. A $15 charge will be assessed to the student’s account for a replacement card. PARKING PERMITS: All vehicles parking on Drury University property are required to register with the Safety and Security Department to receive a parking permit. In order to obtain a parking permit one must bring to the safety and Security Department their vehicle registration papers issued by the state in which the vehicle is licensed. Parking is divided into two 20 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES STUDENT ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 108 STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 124 Hope Russell Matt Battaglia Director, Greek Life and Student Activities (417) 873-6854 [email protected] Advisor, SGA (417) 873-6871 [email protected] www.drury.edu/sga The Student Activities Office oversees Drury’s 90+ student lead organizations. The SAO is one of the best places to start your involvement at Drury University. Our motto is “Meaningful Involvement Every Day.” Being actively involved on campus offers students the opportunity to connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff, and helps students develop skills needed to meet their future goals. The Student Activities Office is ready to get you connected with the group that’s right for you! Student Government Association has been established as a forum to address the rights and concerns of the entire dayschool student body. Using critical thought, creative problem solving and insight gained through contact with our peers, we strive to enhance the student experience of those we represent. PANTHERS FOR PREVENTION FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 108 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Over 87% of Drury students are involved in at least one student organization. There are various types of organizations you can join including academic, interest, professional, governing, honorary, political and religious. With all of your options, it’s easy to get involved at Drury! Here are ways how: x x x x x Rebecca Senn Prevention Coordinator (417) 873-7429 [email protected] www.drury.edu/prevention Panther for Prevention is a health and wellness organization that promotes and encourages healthy decisions among the Drury Community. Panthers for Prevention fulfills this mission through various educational programming events and partnerships with other Drury organizations. Some of these organizations include Fanthers, Pre-Health Professions, RLA, Community Partnership of the Ozarks and Partners in Prevention. These efforts fulfill Drury’s mission to “foster practical knowledge; and to liberate persons to participate responsibly in and contribute to a global community.” Attend the Student Activities Fair during Orientation Visit the Student Activities Office (FSC 124) Check out www.drury.edu/student-activities Email: [email protected] Ask current students GREEK LIFE Drury Greek Life is composed of four fraternities, four sororities, two Greek governing councils, and one Greek honor society. Greek students represent over 26% of the student population at Drury University. Greek students are consistently among the highest achieving students on campus. Greek Life provides students with opportunities for lifelong friendships, academic support, community service and philanthropic work, and leadership development. Greek Life hosts a number of events throughout the year, including two major recruitment periods during the fall semester. Interested in learning more about Greek Life? Here are ways how: x x x x x STUDENT UNION BOARD FINDLAY STUDENT CENTER 108 Residence Life Area Director & SUB Advisor Photo (417) 873-6975 not [email protected] Available www.drury.edu/sub Student Union Board is a group of enthusiastic and creative students who seek to enhance the Drury community’s out-ofclass hours and involve the student body in high quality, creative, inclusive, educational, fun and FREE events. SUB’s goal is to serve the most number of students in the best possible way. Funding for SUB events comes from student activity fees allocated by Student Government Association. Attend the Student Activities Fair during Orientation Visit the Student Activities Office (FSC 124) Check out www.drury.edu/greek-life Email [email protected] Sign up for Fall Recruitment o Sororities: August 21-23,2015 o Fraternities: August 24-30, 2015 21 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SPRINGFIELD HALL 222 Services office in Springfield Hall, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out http://support.drury.edu for additional information on the latest technology resources, technical tutorials and tips. Gary Swadley Director, Technology Services (417) 873-7300 [email protected] http://support.drury.edu HOURS: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. VIRUS AND SPYWARE PROTECTION Both antivirus and anti-spyware software are recommended for all users. Antivirus software and Spyware removal are available free of charge to all on-campus students. You may obtain the software either by visiting the Technology Services office or by downloading it at support.drury.edu. HELP DESK HOURS (PHONE SUPPORT) Fall & Spring Semesters: x Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. x Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. x Saturday Noon to 4 p.m. x Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Summer, Spring Break & Fall Break: x Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. x Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK: ETHERNET (LAN): Students on campus with an Ethernet jack in their room may plug their computer directly into Drury’s physical network. All you will need is a network port in your computer and a CAT-5 network cable. Everything will automatically set up when you plug in, as long as your computer is configured to do so. If you do not get a network connection within one minute, please check your network settings and call the Help Desk (x7300) or email [email protected]. Technology Services provides assistance to students wishing to connect their computers to the network and offers campus-wide wireless service. More than 300 computers are available to students on campus. Computer labs in Springfield Hall are open 24 hours a day except for the week of December 24th to January 3rd . WIRELESS (WAN): Students may bring their wireless devices onto our campus and connect to the available Panthers network. To do this, you will need to configure your devices for access. Step by step instructions can be found at http://support.drury.edu or stop by the Technology Services Help Desk office located on the 2nd floor of Springfield Hall for assistance. DRURY COMPUTER ACCOUNT Your Drury computer account gives you access to several useful resources, including the Drury student e-mail (Office 365), MyDrury and library resources. It also allows you to connect to Drury’s wireless network on campus. You can access your student Office 365 email using the email link at the top of the Drury home page, or directly through the Office 365 email website at http://outlook.com/drury.edu. GETTING YOUR EMAIL – Office 365: Use a web browser at www.drury.edu and then click on the email link on the homepage. Then login using your email address as your username and email password. You may also access your email on your smart phone and email clients using the online tutorials at support.drury.edu RESIDENCE LIFE COMPUTERS & INTERNET All campus housing offers wireless access to the campus network. One Ethernet jack per occupant is also provided for network connectivity in all campus housing, except Jefferson Park. Network connection provides access to e-mail, campus network resources and internet. Students are responsible for bringing their own computers, printers, Ethernet cords and wireless cards for their residence. Drury offers computers with print capabilities in Springfield Hall labs, Findlay Student Center, and Olin Library. TECHNICAL SUPPORT For computer support, please call the Help Desk at (417) 8737300. Technology Services offers free virus removal and network diagnostics to all students. These services are at the technology 22 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES COMMUNITY STANDARDS CAMPUS HOUSING Campus Housing Policy Campus Housing Safety Campus Housing Standards Campus Housing Check-in and Check-out Campus Housing Damages Info Work Order/Maintenance Procedures STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Student Organization policies Student Organization Event Guidelines GREEK LIFE Greek Life Social Event Policy Greek Life Recruitment Policy Greek Life Membership Policy Greek Life House and Suite Guidelines Greek Life Safe-Living Guidelines For the complete, updated listing of policies, please see www.drury.edu/communitystandards. Students are the driving force at Drury University and our mission is to help students realize how their decisions and behavior impact the global community, as well as assist students with future decision making, to lead them to personal and professional success. The Student Affairs Division works toward educating the Drury community by encouraging responsible conduct and implementing disciplinary action when situations occur that violate our community standards. COMMUNITY STANDARDS HANDBOOK All student campus policies can be found in the Community Standards Handbook. The handbook is updated annually and printed copies are available at the Dean of Students Office in the Findlay Student Center (FSC) room 201. Below is a summary of certain policies. The most recent policy updates are available online. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ONLINE RESOURCES DRURY UNIVERSITY POLICIES & PROCEDURES: Current Drury University Community Standards Policies and Procedures can be found at www.drury.edu/communitystandards. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING: Concerned Drury citizens may report possible incidents or information relating to an incident anonymously at www.drury.edu/webtip. MISSOURI STATUTES: Current Missouri statutes can be found at: www.moga.mo.gov. Topics included in the Community Standards Handbook: UNIVERSITY FERPA Student Code of Conduct Student Complaint Guidelines Student Judicial Procedures Alcohol Policy Commercial Activity Policy Drug Policy Food and Beverage Policy Fundraising Guidelines Guest Policy Hazing Policy Property Rights Policy Publicity policy Sexual Abuse and Harassment Policy Technology Resources Usage Policy Violence in Higher Education Policy SAFETY AND SECURITY Parking Policy Risk Management Strategies Crisis Management Plan Emergency Management Procedures Active Shooter and Bomb Threat Plan 23 Drury seeks to encourage serious moral thinking by its students and to provide an atmosphere of freedom in which moral autonomy can be developed. Students are expected to observe minimum standards of conduct designed to ensure maximum freedom for all. Students are subject to discipline if one or more of the following regulations are violated: 1. Students shall not harass other students, faculty or staff members. 2. Students shall not behave in a manner that is disruptive to class or other learning experiences. 3. Drury students shall observe property rights of individuals and institutions. Theft, destruction of property and unauthorized entry are not permitted. 4. Fraud, forgery and failure to honor agreements with the university are not permitted. 5. The highest standards of academic excellence and integrity are expected from all Drury students. See Academic Integrity for the policy and procedures regarding cheating, plagiarism and other academic dishonesty. 6. Students shall respect others’ right to privacy. 7. Students shall respect the right of others to engage in campus activities, to attend meetings, to move freely about the campus and to study. 8. Students shall not injure or endanger the health of others. 9. Each student is required to report his or her correct Springfield or community address at the time of registration each semester. This reported address must be the student’s actual place of residence. Any change of address must be reported within three days to the Dean of Students Office or to the Registrar’s Office. 10. Any student who incurs debt with the university and fails to make a satisfactory settlement may be dismissed. No student with unsettled debt will be permitted to register for academic work. In addition, the university will not provide any evidence of attendance or any official credentials while the debt remains unsettled. 11. Students are required to respond promptly to any summons, identify themselves and cooperate when asked to do so by university officials. DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES development of students and promotes the safety and welfare of all members of the campus community. Drury University prohibits the abuse of alcohol by its students, employees and citizens. Drury University will cooperate with authorities in the enforcement of all applicable laws. a. Gambling is prohibited on university property or at any official student function. b. Any illegal use, possession or trafficking of drugs or alcohol is forbidden. c. On-campus residents shall observe the posted residence hall regulations. 12. Although the right of peaceful protest within the Drury community is recognized, the university retains the right to ensure the safety of individuals, the protection of property and the continuity of the educational process. In order to ensure that the rights of the institution and all individuals are protected, the following regulations have been established: a. Picketing within 50 feet of external access to buildings, interference with entrance to or exit from facilities and interruption of classes or other normal functions of the university is prohibited. b. Any attempt to control or take over buildings, faculty or administrative offices, or other facilities in any buildings where university space is in use for an authorized function, whether conduct of a class, a public or private meeting under approved sponsorship, normal administrative or educational functions or service-related activities (health services, recreational activities, or personnel placement) is prohibited. Any request to desist from specified activities or to leave the premises must be obeyed. Any regulations imposed are reviewable by the president. c. At no time is force or violence to be employed. d. Rooms in which instruction, research or study normally take place may be occupied only when assigned through established procedures. Buildings must be cleared at the normal closing time for each building unless other arrangements are approved in advance. e. Every student enrolled in the university has the right to be interviewed on campus by any legal organization that desires to recruit at the campus. Any student or group of students has the right to protest against the appearance on campus of any organization, provided the protest does not interfere with any other student’s opportunity to have such an interview. f. The Dean of Students must be informed of the time and place of any demonstration in advance. Limitations may only be prescribed on the areas in which demonstrations are held in order to avoid physical harm or physical conflict between groups of demonstrators. Students should be advised as to whether their demonstration is consistent with stated regulations. The unlawful possession, use or distribution of alcohol by Drury students, university employees or Drury citizens is prohibited on university-owned or -controlled property, in conjunction with university-sponsored or -supervised activities, or at any activity or event that an observer would associate with Drury students, university employees or Drury citizens. This policy has been established to protect the integrity of the educational experience, encourage positive behavior and enhance the community commitment of Drury students, university employees or Drury citizens. INDIVIDUAL REGULATIONS HARD ALCOHOL: Hard alcohol is not permitted on the Drury University campus. Hard alcohol is defined as any alcohol that is distilled rather than fermented. Pre-packaged beverages that contain distilled alcohol are not permitted. LEGAL AGE PERSONS: Students (and/or guests) of legal age (21+) may possess and consume beer and fermented alcoholic beverages ONLY in the privacy of their own residence unit with the door closed. Consumption is allowed in the presence of your roommate. Guests must be of legal age. MINORS: Students (and/or guests) under the legal age of drinking shall not buy, drink or possess (hold) alcoholic beverages. PROVIDING TO A MINOR: No students, collectively or individually, may purchase for, serve to or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor. INTOXICATION: Students (and/or guests) shall not act belligerent, exhibit intoxication or be visibly intoxicated. PERSONAL RIGHTS OF OTHERS: The possession and consumption of alcohol shall not infringe upon the privacy or peace of other individuals. MASS CONSUMPTION: Items used for the mass consumption of alcohol (beer bongs, kegs, pony kegs, beer balls or other common containers of alcoholic beverages of similar nature) are strictly prohibited. DRINKING GAMES: No student shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in “drinking games.” The definition of drinking games includes, but is not limited to, the consumption of shots of alcohol or alcoholic beverages, the practice of consuming shots equating to one’s age, “beer pong,” “century club,” “dares” or any other activity involving the consumption of alcohol which involves duress or encouragement related to the consumption of alcohol. ALCOHOL CONTAINERS: Empty alcohol containers should be immediately disposed of using proper waste/recycling receptacles. Keeping empty alcohol containers for any reason, including those used for decoration is prohibited. GLASS BOTTLES: Alcohol contained in glass bottles should be immediately poured into a plastic cup and the glass bottle ALCOHOL POLICY Drury University is a safe, education-oriented and communityminded campus that maintains an academic and social environment conducive to intellectual and personal 24 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES DRUG POLICY should be immediately disposed of using the proper waste/recycling receptacle. Taking a glass bottle outside is prohibited. Keeping glass bottles for any reason, including those used for decoration is prohibited. ALCOHOL IN OPEN LOCATIONS: Possession of an open container or consumption of alcoholic beverages in any area other than individual rooms is prohibited. This includes (but is not limited to) Sunderland Field, Drury Lane, Hutchens Field, Harrison Stadium, FSC Fountains, College Park Common Area, Wallace Hall porch, Smith Hall porch, Sunderland Hall patio and all other academic buildings. STUDENT ORGANIZATION FUNDS: Under no circumstances may student organization funding be used to purchase alcohol. GREEK ORGANIZATIONS: Greek organizations, including students residing in the Fraternity Quadrangle, are required to follow the Fraternal Information and Programming Guidelines (FIPG) and Drury University Greek Life Policies when planning social events that involve alcohol. Drury University is a safe, education-oriented and communityminded campus that maintains an academic and social environment conducive to intellectual and personal development of students and promotes the safety and welfare of all members of the campus community. Drury University prohibits the use and abuse of drugs by its students, employees and citizens. Drury University will cooperate with authorities in the enforcement of all applicable laws. Drury prohibits the use, possession, distribution and manufacturing of illegal drugs and paraphernalia by its students, employees and citizens. The abuse of prescription drugs will be treated the same as the use of illegal drugs. The unlawful possession, use or distribution of drugs by Drury students, university employees or Drury citizens is prohibited on university-owned or -controlled property, in conjunction with university-sponsored or -supervised activities, or at any activity or event that an observer would associate with Drury students, university employees or Drury citizens. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES In support of this policy, the university shall conduct periodic orientation and educational programs for faculty, students and staff on alcohol safety and the nature of alcohol abuse in order to ensure an academic, social and work environment free of alcohol abuse. This policy has been established to protect the integrity of the educational experience, encourage positive behavior and enhance the community commitment of Drury students, university employees or Drury citizens. RESPONSIBILITY & COOPERATION FOR REPORTING INCIDENTS Any person who feels that he or she or another person has been the victim of an incident or involved in a questionable situation involving a Drury student, university employee or Drury citizen on Drury property, at any Drury activity or at any activity that an observer would associate with a Drury student, university employee or Drury citizen must immediately report the incident to the appropriate staff member, such as Residence Life staff, Greek Life staff or Security staff, or complete the online reporting form at www.drury.edu/informationreport. Drury will investigate all reported incidents and take appropriate action. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES In support of this policy, the university shall conduct periodic orientation and educational programs for faculty, students and staff on the nature of drug abuse in order to ensure an academic, social and work environment free of drug abuse. RESPONSIBILITY & COOPERATION FOR REPORTING INCIDENTS Any person who feels that he or she or another person has been the victim of an incident or involved in a questionable situation involving a Drury student, university employee or Drury citizen on Drury property, at any Drury activity or at any activity that an observer would associate with a Drury student, university employee or Drury citizen must immediately report the incident to the appropriate staff member, such as Residence Life staff, Greek Life staff or Security staff, or complete the online reporting form at www.drury.edu/informationreport . Drury will investigate all reported incidents and take appropriate action. Students, university employees and other Drury citizens are required to cooperate fully with any investigation by or at the request of Drury University. Full cooperation is defined as complying with the requests of the university at the time of the incident and throughout the duration of the investigation. These requests include, but are not limited to: being available for formal questioning relating to the incident, releasing relevant information to the university and allowing university officials access to information surrounding the incident which may directly impact the safety and security of Drury students, university employees and other Drury citizens. Information provided to Drury University during an investigation will not be released to a third-party unless mandated by law. Drury University investigations are for the purposes of Drury University only. 25 Students, university employees and other Drury citizens are required to cooperate fully with any investigation by or at the request of Drury University. Full cooperation is defined as complying with the requests of the university at the time of the incident and throughout the duration of the investigation. These requests include, but are not limited to: being available for formal questioning relating to the incident, releasing relevant information to the university and allowing university officials access to information surrounding the incident which may directly impact the safety and security of Drury students, university employees or Drury citizens. Information provided to Drury University during an investigation will not be released to a DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE STUDENT GUIDE TO CAMPUS RESOURCES If a student becomes ineligible to live in campus housing for any of the following reasons, refunds are not granted after signing a housing contract: o Disciplinary action or violation of university policy o Withdrawal from Drury o Academic suspension from Drury o Change in marital status o Birth or adoption of a child o Extenuating circumstances as deemed by the Dean of Students third-party unless mandated by law. Drury University investigations are for the purposes of Drury University only. HOUSING POLICY Drury University recognizes the value of residential living to the total educational process and therefore requires full-time day school undergraduate students to live in residential housing or in fraternity houses. Once a student moves into a residence, he or she accepts accommodations and board as a contractual agreement with the university for the full academic year, or as specified on the housing contract. x To be eligible for campus housing, students must be 17 or older upon Move-In. x No one may move in or out of campus housing without the approval of the Housing Office. Approval is granted first through the Housing Office, and then it is referred to the Dean of Students. x The Housing Office makes room assignments. While every effort will be made to assign compatible individuals, the decision of the Housing Office is final. The student participant in a housing contract agrees to accept the roommate(s) assigned to him or her. x In case of a vacancy in a double or triple room, the remaining occupant may elect to pay the private room fee (if space permits) or the occupant may be requested to move to another room, or may be assigned a new roommate. Fraternity houses are NOT exempt from this policy. x Residents may not sublease units and only residents who have signed contracts are considered legal occupants. x Residence halls and fraternity houses are closed over fall, Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks. Students without outstanding judicial sanctions may sign up to stay in their residence. Break housing fees will be assessed to the student’s account. x Students residing in apartment-style housing may stay during fall, Thanksgiving and spring breaks. Apartmentstyle residents may stay in housing during winter break only if contracted for the entire academic year. Students residing in apartment-style housing for just the fall or spring must move out at the conclusion of their semester. x At the conclusion of the contract, all personal property must be removed from the residence and the residence must be cleaned by the deadline advertised, even if the resident has signed a new contract and is returning to the same unit at a later date (see check-out procedures). The university does not provide storage space. x The Housing Office reserves the right to cancel any housing contract at any time. EXEMPTION FROM THE HOUSING POLICY Full-time undergraduate day students who desire to live off campus for the upcoming academic year must submit a “Request for Exemption from the University Housing Policy” to the Housing Office by the advertised deadline. Students aged 21 or over will receive priority for exemption, but are not guaranteed exemption. Exemptions may be requested for the following reasons: x x x x x Student will be 21 or older when the academic year begins. Student is married or is a parent. If this is your first exemption and you are under 21, provide a copy of a marriage license or birth certificate to verify this information. Medical condition that requires special living accommodations that student housing cannot reasonably provide. If this is your first medical exemption, attach doctor’s note describing the condition and necessary accommodations. Extenuating circumstances. Attach detailed letter explaining circumstances. Student is currently serving or is a veteran of the U.S. military. All requests to live off campus will be reviewed by the Housing Exemption Committee. Permission to live off campus is granted by the Housing Office via Drury email. Students who do not receive email approval prior to the start of the academic year are required to complete a housing contract and reside on campus for the upcoming academic year. Failure to receive permission to live off campus through the exemption process does not release students from the financial obligation of room and board. Exemptions are only granted by academic year. Each spring, students must reapply to live off campus prior to registering for the upcoming summer and/or academic year. 26 DRURY UNIVERSITY | 900 N. BENTON AVE., FSC 120 | SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (417) 873-7419 | www.drury.edu/FYE | [email protected] ROB BER SON 15 Printed on recycled paper. U Printed on recycled paper. D LOT 16 AV E b 14 N AV EN 17 ERSO NUE JEFF 13 Stone Chapel Burnham Hall Pearsons Hall F.W. Olin Library Lay Hall Mabee Performing Arts Center: a O’Bannon Music Center b Clara Thompson Hall c Lydy Hall 8 Sunderland Hall 9 Historic President’s House 10 Manley Hall 11 Don and Ruth Martin Alumni Center 12 Jefferson Park 13 College Park a Springfield Police Department Substation b Community Center c Drury Security Substation 14 Sigma Pi House 15 Kappa Alpha House 16 Lambda Chi Alpha House 17 Sigma Nu House Other buildings UE a 31 32 33 34 35 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 18 19 20 21 22 23 13 c 13 18 9 LOT Congregational Hall The Parsonage, Honors House Summit Park Smith Hall Wallace Hall Findlay Student Center a D.Cycle entrance Freeman Panhellenic Hall Hutchens HPER Weiser Gymnasium Barber Fitness Center Springfield Hall O’Reilly Family Event Center Breech School of Business Administration a Wilhoit Theatre Harrison Stadium Theatre Shop Pool Art Center Facilities Services Robert Warmack Faculty Studios 19 20 12 10 9 BEN TON C LOT UE 5 LOT 11 AV E N 8 21 22 a B a LOT b N Curry Sports Complex Drury Recycling Center Drury Law Enforcement Academy Hammons School of Architecture Trustee Science Center Drury Diversity Center at Historic Washington Avenue Baptist Church 42 Shewmaker Communication Center 43 University Suites 44 Rose O’Neill House 36 37 38 39 40 41 LH CA ET RE ST OU N 23 LE RC 7 CC I FS c 6 AV E N 43 4 E LOT RY L AN 5 DRU LOT 6 A LOT 44 C L AY 7 TON M IT AV E N NHA UE 27 25 AV E N UE 3 MC IR C 26 SUM BUR LOT BEN 4 UE LE 28 2 1 11 LOT 42 a 12 LOT 10 LOT 33 2 41 LOT 37 LOT 1 34 36 E 40 RY L AN 39 3 LOT 38 WELCOME CENTER DRU 900 NORTH BENTON AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65802 30 31 UE 32 35 Visitor parking is available on Drury Lane and Burnham Circle. Visitor permits are available at: Admission Office (Bay Hall) Security sub-station (College Park) Security Office (Findlay Student Center) Without a valid visitor permit you are limited to 30 minutes of parking. Visitor parking AV E N 29 C L AY 8 LOT Central Shewmaker Hammons HPER Webster Benton Summit Clay Parsonage Facilities Springfield Hall O’Reilly Family Event Center Bike racks Non-Residential Parking Freeman Smith Wallace College Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Residential Parking 24 A B C D E W ET RE ST ER BS T 2 3 4 5 6 7 VD Bay Hall / Welcome Center L ET RE ST N HO U CA B WE ET RE RS T ST E B BL ER RK BA OB 1 N CE ET RE ST L TR A E CH EX UT ST N Y WA SS PR E