2020/21 ACADEMIC YEAR
RAVEN PARENT & FAMILY GUIDE
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WELCOME TO BENEDICTINE COLLEGE Dear Raven Parents and Family Members, On behalf of the Benedictine College community, I express my heartfelt best wishes for the 2020-2021 academic year and beyond. We expect that your Raven family pride will be great from the start, and our wish is that it lasts long after your student marches in Commencement ceremonies. This fall the newest Ravens embark on a journey that will affect their adult years in profound ways. All of us at Benedictine College are committed to making this journey rewarding and fulfilling. As Raven family members, you are our full-time partners in this. Whether this is the first or the fourth time you are sending a child to college, you and your family will have questions about the roles you and the College are expected to play. The goals of this Parent and Family Guide are to address some of those questions and to acquaint you more fully with our community. Inside you will find important dates for parents and families, contact information for the different offices and services provided on campus, as well as some tips on how to assist your student with the transition to college. If however, these resources do not fully meet your needs, please contact the Student Life Office and we will be happy to help you. As parents and as higher education professionals, my colleagues and I know that families can gain a valuable perspective on the College and its mission through active engagement. We encourage you to be involved members of the Benedictine College family and to make the most of the relationships you gain here. Raven families trust College administrators, staff, and faculty to make the Benedictine experience a vital touchstone in every student’s life. I am confident that together we can build a solid foundation for your student’s success and create possibilities now that will bring lifelong rewards. Best Regards & Go Ravens!
About the Author Linda Henry, Ed.D., '81 | Vice President of Student Life Dr. Linda Henry has worked at Benedictine College for over 30 years. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of Student Life. In addition to her current position, she has served the college as Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life, Director of Career Development, Director of Student Activities, Summer Housing Director, and as a Residence Hall Director. Linda graduated from Benedictine College in 1981 with a degree in Business Administration and received her doctorate degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas in 2012. Linda and her husband Jerry are proud parents to three children and eight grandchildren.
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CONTENTS WELCOME 2 About Benedictine History, Mission, and Values
PREP FOR LANDING 8 New Student Checklist Raven Family Calendar Signature Weekends
LEAVING THE NEST 15 Your New Role Help Your Student Adjust Resources for Parents The Counseling Center
HOME SWEET (CAMPUS) HOME 21 About Atchison Campus Map Packing Checklist Move-In Day: What to Expect Residence Hall FAQs Tips for Roommate Success Student Services & Policies Campus Policy Overview
FINANCIAL AID 37 Financial Aid Action Steps Loan Process Instructions Paying Your Bill Work Study
RAVEN FAMILY 44 Traditions Raven Glossary Insider Tips Key Contacts 3
YOUR RAVEN HAS CHOSEN TO PURSUE GREATNESS AT THE RIGHT PLACE.
10 new residence halls since 2004
When you drive your student onto campus for move-in day, excitement is in the air. The whole campus feels like a welcome mat, from the soccer field to the baseball stadium, from Mary’s Grotto to the observatory. Each day they’ll feel more at home. They’ll find their favorite seat in their favorite classroom, and perfect the quickest routes between classes. They’ll have tremendous pride for the residence halls they live in and treasure the late nights talking in the Haverty. By the time they walk across the campus on graduation day, the welcome mat has turned into a launching pad. These beautiful buildings and green walkways hold the triumphs and challenges of the last four years: the early morning test-taking and the late afternoon workouts, the nights writing papers, the coffee dates catching up with friends, the weekends spent exploring, and all the time in between.
THIS PLACE BECOMES HOME. AND HOME IS WHERE GREATNESS BEGINS.
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Named one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College Founded in 1858 by Benedictine monks as St. Benedict’s College. Later a merger with Mount St. Scholastica College brought to life the Benedictine College we know and love today.
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Largest private college in the state of Kansas
Our engineering faculty hold 11 patents
One of only 172 All-Steinway Schools in the world
152 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes in the last 5 years
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St. Scholastica St. Scholastica is the foundress of the women's branch of Benedictine Monasticism and the patron saint of nuns and education.
ROOTED IN TRADITION HISTORY
Over 160 years ago, Father Henry Lemke, the first Benedictine monk to come to the area, arrived in the Kansas Territory. By 1858, more monks had arrived and soon St. Benedict’s College was educating the men of the American frontier. Opening a college on the Kansas-Missouri border just prior to the Civil War may have been difficult, but the monks were faithful, courageous, and strong…and they persevered. In 1863, at the height of the Civil War, seven strong-willed women, the Benedictine sisters, arrived in Atchison by riverboat. With limited wealth, but an abundance of spiritual resources, they founded Mount St. Scholastica Academy for women, followed later by Mount St. Scholastica College. These two institutions merged their individual colleges in 1971, creating co-educational Benedictine College. Benedictine, which still recognizes the history, tradition, and faith of the founding Benedictine institutions today.
MISSION
Heir to the 1500 years of Benedictine dedication to learning, Benedictine College’s mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.
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Building one of the great Catholic colleges in America.
JESUS CHRIST: We believe in the love of Jesus Christ and the faith revealed to, and handed down by, the Roman Catholic Church. To grow in a relationship with Jesus by using the gifts of faith and reason to see and do things the way God does. “The love of Christ must come before all else.” RB 4:21 COMMUNITY: We believe in service to the common good, respect for the individual, virtuous friendship, and the beatitudes. To demonstrate good will, humility, trust, accountability, justice, faithfulness, obedience, peace, and discipleship. “They should each try to be the first to show respect to the other.” RB 72:4
VALUES
Benedictine College’s values are inspired by the Rule of St. Benedict (RB). Written in 516 by St. Benedict of Nursia, twin brother to St. Scholastica, it is one of the world’s oldest active handbooks that provides an invaluable model for anyone desiring to live more simply and grow closer to Christ.
CONVERSION OF LIFE: We believe conversation, a commitment to personal conversion or growth, positively transforms life. To pursue continual self-improvement, seeking the truth each day, joyfully beginning again and again, hoping in God. “Your way of acting should be different from the world’s way.” RB 4:20 LOVE OF LEARNING: We believe rigorous scholarship in the liberal arts, rooted in the monastic tradition, leads to the discovery of truth. To strive for wisdom lived in responsible awareness of oneself, family, society, nature, and God. “We intend to establish a school for the Lord’s service.” RB P:45 LISTENING: We believe seeking counsel and listening should lead to wise resolution and action. To engage all members of the community on important matters so leaders make good decisions. “Call the whole community together and explain what the business is; and after hearing the advice, ponder it and follow the wiser course.” RB 3:1-2 EXCELLENCE THROUGH VIRTUE: We believe that a daily discipline and practice of virtue leads to learning, freedom, and greatness. To personally strive for excellence in all things, practicing cardinal and theological virtues until they become habit. “That in all things God may be glorified.” RB 57:9 HOSPITALITY: We pledge to uphold the dignity of every human person from the beginning of life to its natural end. To be open to the multitude of persons in the human family, God’s greatest treasure and our greatest resource. “All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ.” RB 53:1 STABILITY: We believe in a commitment to one’s vocation in a daily rhythm of life following St. Benedict and St. Scholastica. To develop a balanced way of life and love for the people and place along with fidelity to its traditions. “Never swerving from his instructions, we share in the sufferings of Christ to also share in his kingdom.” RB P:50 STEWARDSHIP: We believe the Lord God made all things and called them good. To care for creation and the goods of this place, our time, talent, and treasure, as gifts from God. “Regard all utensils and goods as sacred vessels of the altar.” RB 31:10 PRAYER AND WORK: We believe our Ora et Labora cooperates in God’s plan to make all things new. To always be in conversation with God through prayer and value the dignity of all work and human activity. “We believe that the divine presence is everywhere… They live by the labor of their own hands.” RB 19:1-48:8 7 RAVEN PARENT & FAMILY GUIDE | 5
PREP FOR LANDING Your Raven is about to begin college life. Help your student prepare for move-in day and beyond with these checklists, calendars, and tips. 8
NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST For more details, please visit www.benedictine.edu/newstudentchecklist or your SOAR portal to access the links needed to complete the checklist. Admission ¨ Submit All Official Documents.* Freshmen: final high school transcript(s) with month and year of graduation; final college transcripts; dual-credit, IB transcripts, and score reports from AP, ACT, SAT or CLT Transfers: final college transcripts; AP scores; and when applicable, test scores, and final high school transcripts. ¨ Complete the Disability Form if you have a physical, psychological, attention or learning disability that you wish to request accommodations for while in college. Documentation required. ¨ Need to change a class? Beginning freshmen may submit an online change-request form by August 1 or meet with an advisor during ROC Week. Transfers may contact their assigned advisor.
¨ Enroll in a semester Installment Payment Plan after July 1; or pay your bill in full through your RavenZone account by August 1. ¨ Set up Authorized Users. An authorized user can be a parent, grandparent, or anyone you give permission to see your account activity and who helps you understand your financial situation at Benedictine College. ¨ Are you anticipating a refund from your student loans? Enroll in electronic Student Refunds (eRefund) through your RavenZone account, and have the credit balance direct-deposited to your bank account. If you prefer, a paper check refund will be mailed to the home address on your student account. ¨ Purchase Raven Bucks through RavenZone.
Miscellaneous Financial Aid ¨ Send proof of outside scholarships to the Office of Financial Aid as soon as possible. These funds are applied directly to your student billing account upon receipt of the funds. ¨ Sign and submit your Financial Aid Offer Letter via your RavenZone account. ¨ Complete your Financial Aid checklist via RavenZone. ¨ If you intend to utilize federal student loans, complete Entrance Loan Counseling and Master Promissory Note for Federal Direct Loans after June 1. ¨ Apply for an Alternative/Private Loan if parents will not be utilizing the PLUS Loan.
¨ Download and complete required Health Form(s) with medical and immunization history. Proof of insurance (copy of front and back of insurance card) is strongly recommended but not required. StudentAthletes must also complete a physical. Please mail or email all documents to the Director of Student Health Services, Janet Adrian, RN, BSN at 1201 N. 2nd St., Atchison, KS, or jadrian@benedictine.edu. ¨ Order textbooks online beginning mid-July through the virtual bookstore. Textbooks are not sold on campus. ¨ Order a parking pass online after August 1. ¨ Sign up for Raven Alerts.
Communication Note Business Office ¨ Complete the Electronic Authorization Agreement when initially accessing TouchNet through your RavenZone account. TouchNet is a provider of secure online student tuition billing, payments, and electronic refunds. ¨ Once you are registered in classes, view your bill and account activity through RavenZone.
Your student email account, which is activated on June 1, is the primary method of communication between Benedictine and you – please read all information to stay informed, even during the months class is not in session. * All documents and health form(s) must be received at Benedictine College or you will be placed on academic hold, i.e., you will be blocked from enrolling in future classes. 9
RAVEN FAMILY CALENDAR You and your new Raven have so much to look forward to!
FALL SEMESTER 2020
Move-in Day #1 •N ew transfer student-athletes in these sports: Men & Women’s Soccer, Football, Volleyball
Tuesday, August 11 Arrival and check in: 9 a. m. - Noon
Move-In Day #2 • New freshman and transfer students in the Honors Program •N ew freshman student-athletes in these fall sports: Men & Women’s Soccer, Football, Volleyball • New & transfer student-athletes in these fall sports: Cross Country,* Cheer, Dance, Marching Band
Saturday, August 15 Arrival and check in: 9 a. m. - Noon Family goodbyes after 4 p.m. Mass
*Track & Field is a spring sport, not a fall sport
Move-In Day #3 • All other new students, including non-athlete transfer students
Saturday, August 22 Arrival and check in: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Family goodbyes after 4 p.m. Mass
ROC (Raven Orientation Camp) Week
Saturday - Tuesday, August 22 - 25
Fall Semester Begins
Wednesday, August 26
Labor Day
Monday, September 7 Classes in session
Opening All-School Mass & Convocation
Tuesday, September 8
Family Weekend
Friday - Sunday, September 25 - 27
Oktoberfest
Friday, October 2
Midterm/1st Quarter Ends
Tuesday, October 13
Homecoming Weekend
Friday - Sunday, October 16 - 18
Fall Break
Thursday - Sunday, October 22 - 25 No classes, Residence Halls open with limited dining services
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29 November 25: Residence halls close at 10 a.m. November 29: Residence halls open at 12 p.m.
Last Day of Fall Semester Classes
Tuesday, December 8
Study Day
Wednesday, December 9 No classes
Fall Finals
Thursday - Friday, December 10 - 11 Monday - Tuesday, December 14 - 15
Christmas Break
Wednesday, December 16 - Sunday, January 10 Christmas Break begins after student’s last final December 16: Residence halls close at 10 a.m.
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SPRING SEMESTER 2021 New Students Arrive and Check-in • Includes non-athlete transfers
Sunday, January 10 Arrival and check in: Noon - 3 p.m.
Spring Semester Begins
Wednesday, January 13
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 18 Classes in session
Feast of St. Scholastica All-School Mass
Monday, February 10, 10 a.m.
Mother-Son/Father-Daughter Banquet and Dance
Saturday, February 13
Ash Wednesday All-School Mass
Wednesday, February 17, 3 p.m.
50th Annual Scholarship Ball
Saturday, February 27
Midterm/1st Quarter Classes End
Tuesday, March 2
Spring Break
Saturday - Sunday, March 6 - 14 March 6: Residence halls close at 10 a.m. March 14: Residence halls open at Noon
10th Annual Symposium on Advancing the New Evangelization
Friday - Saturday, March 19 - 20
Feast of St. Benedict
Sunday, March 21
Lil’ Sibs Weekend
Friday - Sunday, March 26 - 28
Easter Break
Thursday - Monday, April 1-5 No classes, Residence Halls open with limited dining services
Discovery Day
Wednesday, April 14
Springfest Weekend
Friday - Saturday, April 30 - May 1
Last Day of Spring Semester Classes
Tuesday, May 4
Study Day
Wednesday, May 5 No classes
Spring Finals
Thursday - Friday, May 6 - 7 Monday - Tuesday, May 10 - 11
Summer Break
May 12, 10 a.m. Summer Break begins after student’s last final May 12: Residence halls close at 10 a.m.
Senior Brunch and Baccalaureate
Friday, May 15, 10 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
Commencement
Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m.
Graduates Depart Residence Halls
Sunday, May 16, 10 a.m. 11
SIGNATURE WEEKENDS
Our Signature Weekends are planned by our Student Activities department and by student leaders who are members of our Campus Activities Board (CAB). You can expect to receive detailed information about our Signature Weekends in advance of each event. For now, mark your calendar and make your travel plans for the events you’d like to attend.
FAMILY WEEKEND
September 25 - 27, 2020
This weekend offers an opportunity for Benedictine students and their families to reconnect on the Benedictine College campus. This Signature Weekend includes activities for the whole family, Raven sporting events, Mass, and more. Family Weekend is a great time for everyone! What to expect: Family Weekend events typically begin on Friday evening with 5:30 p.m. Mass, followed by dinner in the Dining Hall, and family entertainment. Past events on Saturday of Family Weekend have included a Monk Run (a 5K family-friendly walk/ run event) with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey, a Parent Association Rosary and meeting, a family tailgate, sporting events, Mass (vigil for Sunday), Pops Concert, and family game nights. Past Sunday events have included Mass, brunch, and trolley tours of historic Atchison. Each year, a Raven family is honored at halftime of the football game.
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HOMECOMING
October 16-18, 2020
Homecoming Weekend is a celebration of our alma mater, Benedictine College! We welcome back our alumni, students, families, and friends of the college. The beds will be racing, the teams will be marching to victory, and the residence halls will compete for the Raven Cup, the coveted Homecoming championship trophy. Join us! What to expect: Families wishing to experience this long-standing Benedictine tradition may want to plan to arrive on campus in time for the Friday and Saturday festivities, which typically begin around 4 p.m. on Friday. Past events have included banner judging, bed races, a barbecue, Mass, a parade, sporting events, the Hall of Fame Banquet, and more. Sunday events are limited, allowing students and families to spend time together on their own.
MOTHER-SON/FATHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET AND DANCE February 13, 2021
Benedictine invites male students to bring their mothers and female students to bring their fathers for a dinner and dance on campus. This formal event brings the community together for a festive and memorable night. What to expect: Reservations are required for this very special Saturday evening event, which begins with a vigil Mass, followed by a cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. Due to limited space, the cocktail hour and dinner are open to mother-son and father-daughter couples only. Be aware that past banquets have sold out. Families should note that the dance is open to all, free of charge, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Because the scheduled events don’t begin until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, parents and students are invited to take advantage of free time throughout the weekend together. Meet your student’s friends and roommates, explore Atchison together, go on an excursion to Kansas City or Topeka, ask your student to give you a walking tour of campus, take your student shopping for necessities, etc. Ask your student how he or she would like to spend this special weekend with you! 13
LIL’ SIBS WEEKEND March 26-28, 2021
The Raven family extends beyond Benedictine College students, faculty, staff, and alumni; it also includes our students’ family members! The Benedictine College Campus Activities Board invites the siblings of Benedictine students to enjoy a weekend at the college. What to expect: Activities for Lil’ Sibs Weekend are geared toward students and their siblings. Events begin Friday evening with Mass, dinner, and family-friendly entertainment and activities, such as a comedian, roller rink, and swing dancing. Saturday events in past years have included laser tag, arcade games, and more. Sunday events are limited, allowing students and families to spend time together on their own. In order for a sibling to stay in the Residence Hall they must: • be between the ages of 7 and 24 years-old • be the same gender as their older sibling • stay with their own sibling (students may not host another student’s little siblings overnight) Prior to the weekend, students who wish to host their siblings must make their Residence Hall Director aware of their siblings’ overnight plans.
OTHER COLLEGE EVENTS FAMILIES WILL ENJOY:
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Lessons and Carols
Scholarship Ball
Discovery Day
December 7, 2020 Since 1986, Benedictine College’s Music Department has presented this evening of readings and music in preparation for Christ’s birth. The concert features the Chamber Singers, St. Scholastica Singers, St. Benedict Singers, Schola Corvorum, and Liturgical Choir.
February 27, 2021 The College’s premier fundraising event was initiated in 1972. This black-tie-optional event is typically held in Kansas City. It opens with Mass and features the awarding of the Cross of the Order of St. Benedict.
April 14, 2021 Through Discovery Day, which began in 1996, students experience the excitement of presenting (orally) and displaying (visually) their year’s intellectual ventures, which have become an integral part of their learning experience.
LEAVING THE NEST There’s no question that the transition from family life to college life can be challenging. It’s reassuring to know that we’re equipped to help, and that you have an important role to play in supporting your student’s successful transition as well. 15 15
YOUR ROLE IN SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT’S SUCCESS The college search has ended. The dorm room necessities have been packed and unpacked. The goodbyes have been said (a few times). You are officially the parent of a college student…now what? College is a significant time in the life of your student, filled with opportunities and excitement. The transition of becoming a college student is an important developmental step toward adulthood and you play a significant role in helping your student transition well to college. You will experience an array of emotions during this time of change. This is a natural response for you as a parent, your student, and for the rest of your family. Like most new things, your student will face challenges that come with transition. Responsibilities and problems will arise, which students will have to learn to negotiate on their own. This transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood is called “individuation,” becoming a person in one’s own right. During this stage, “ Your job as a parent is your student will strive to become more able to not over; it is just evolving.” support himself or herself emotionally, physically, and socially. This is done through experiencing challenges and responding to them. When we do this, particular skills sets are grown, such as communication skills, decision-making skills and problem-solving skills. We are not born with these skills sets, they are developed through the modeling of others and personal experiences. The next four years of college play a very important role in developing these skills and preparing for life as an adult. This can be a time of uncertainty, questioning, and vulnerability. This is normal and essential for the transition into adulthood. Remember that you will be making some adjustments, too. Your job as a parent is not over; it is just evolving. You are entering the Launching Phase of parenting. As your student enters into adulthood, it is important to begin taking on the roles of coach and adviser. Remember, even the most positive life changes can bring about some anxiety. 16
HOW TO APPROACH THE TRANSITION INTO COLLEGE: Find Balance Negotiate what communication and involvement will look like in this stage of life. It is important to stay connected, but not too connected. Decide together how often you will speak on the phone, visit each other, or send e-mails. Come to an agreement on how much and what information is to be shared regarding college life experiences. It is important that you be available to talk to your student about his or her college experience but also not be the only outlet for support and stress management.
Expect Growing Pains Adjusting to roommates, feeling homesick, getting to know people, handling daily living responsibilities, all while managing the academic demands of college, will feel overwhelming at some point. This adjustment period will be temporary, and will grow life skills in the process.
Allow Space It is important as your student enters into adulthood to encourage an appropriate level of responsibility and independence. Let the student use his
or her own judgment to decide what is best and trust him or her to make good decisions. Help problem-solve by asking questions to guide decisions, instead of intervening or attempting to fix the problem yourself.
a roommate conflict to a lost student ID or a failing grade on a paper, your student is becoming more resilient.
Be Realistic
Expect a time to come when your student will have a need that he or she cannot meet on his or her own. Encourage your student to find support. Benedictine College offers many academic, residential, health, and social services. In helping your student transition to college, teach him or her to know when to get help and how to find it.
There is a period of transition for many students who excelled academically in high school, in which they may struggle in their college courses. As they work to strengthen time management skills, study skills and organizational skills, their academic achievement will usually improve. During this time, it can help to ask your student to discuss class projects and papers instead of focusing on grades.
Instill Resilience
Stay Calm
Encourage Resourcefulness
Resilience is the capacity to recover from a difficult situation. To be resilient is to know how to cope in spite of setbacks and discover how to overcome obstacles. This takes emotional intelligence and is a learned skill that is extremely important to grow for adulthood. In helping your student transition to college, you have the opportunity to teach him or her about resilience. Every time he or she faces and overcomes an obstacle, from
It is normal, particularly in the first semester of college, for students to make an emotional phone call (or a few) to family during difficult times. While this may be challenging or heartbreaking to experience, it is also a sign of the strong relationship of trust that you have built. Try not to be overly reactive. When you model calm reactions, it shows that the situation can be resolved and that it will not ruin your student’s college experience.
About the Author Grace Mulcahy, MSW, LSCSW | Director of Counseling Services Grace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Kansas. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Carroll College in Helena, MT. Grace has been in practice for 14 years, working in community mental health settings, private practice, and most recently in the mental health field within higher education as the Director of the Benedictine College Counseling Center. 17 17
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WAYS TO HELP YOUR STUDENT ADJUST TO COLLEGE LIFE
1. Recognize that moving away to college is a stressful activity that requires many adjustments during the first year.
3. Expect your son or daughter to change. This is a normal and necessary developmental step for transition into adulthood.
2. Encourage your son or daughter to take initiative with his or her college experience and utilize the existing help services on campus as needed: • Academics: Academic and Disability Services (Katie Campbell), Student Success Center (Janet Wilcox), academic advisor, or campus tutors • Spiritual: Campus Ministry (Fr. Luke Turner, OSB) • Residential: Resident Assistants, Residence Hall Directors, Student Life personnel (Dr. Linda Henry, Dr. Joe Wurtz, Dr. Sean Mulcahy) • Personal: Student Health Service (Janet Adrian, RN), Counseling Center (Grace Mulcahy, LSCSW)
4. Roommate tension is normal. Sharing a room, sharing a bathroom, making rules for common spaces and living in a residence hall can be difficult adjustments. Realize that all conflicts—even with roommates— typically have two sides. Encourage your son or daughter to attempt to work out solutions with the roommate or residence hall staff. 5. Many students go through at least one bout of homesickness. It is normal to miss the familiarity of home and the strong friendships left behind. If your student calls you and wants to come home, set a wait period for at least the first semester before revisiting the idea of leaving. It’s amazing how much can change in a three-month period of time.
6. Anticipate Disillusionment. As the adjustment process is unfolding, most first-year students experience tension academically and socially. Initial friendships often shift to other groups. Some may experience loneliness as they work to find their niche in the community. It can also feel overwhelming to take care of daily personal responsibilities without parental direction or support, such as waking up for class, doing laundry, and caring for one’s own health. Recognize and support the growing pains that come with achieving independence. 7. Encourage responsibility. Growing in responsibility takes trial and error. Take on the role of coach and advisor. Instead of providing immediate solutions to a problem; have your son or daughter work through problem themselves, then encourage them to move forward with one of their solutions.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS . . And So We Pray: Guidance for Moms With College-Aged Young Adults by Maribeth Harper
8. Expect stress to exacerbate physical and mental health conditions. In times of transition, stress levels will rise. Many students with a previously diagnosed mental or physical health condition may experience an increase in their symptoms. This is normal and temporary. The Student Health Center is available as needed to help with this adjustment. If incoming students have taken medications for anxiety, depression, or attention deficit problems prior to entering college, their first semester at college is not the time to begin altering dosage levels or discontinuing such medications. If there is a desire to discontinue or decrease the medications, please wait until at least second semester. 9. Your son or daughter will fail at something; that is OK. It will take time to grow the study skills, time management skills and organizational skills your student will need to be successful in college. It also takes time to learn how to balance the college workload with a social life. Understanding the pace of academics while managing the challenges that come with more freedom can create difficulties. Give your student the freedom to experience failure and encourage the practice of taking on challenges, even if there is the
potential to fail. Learning how to cope with adversity stimulates growth and builds character. 10. Two Homes. By Christmas, students who have settled in well will often use the word “home” when they mean returning to campus. Allow them to have “two homes.” 11. S upport. Be available to listen. Ask questions around their thoughts and feelings of the college experience. Remind them of their goals, values, and gifts. Let them know that you have confidence in their abilities.
Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money: The Essential Parenting Guide to the College Years by Helen E. Johnson, et al. Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years by Karen Levin Coburn, Madge Lawrence Treeger When Your Kid Goes to College; A Parent's Survival Guide by Carol Barkin Almost Grown: Launching Your Child from High School to College by Patricia Pasick
12. Remember that you will be making some adjustments, too. Your job as a parent is not over, it is just changing. You are now taking on the new roles of coach and advisor, and although you may think that you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet with them away at school, you just may discover that you miss them. It can help to seek out resources and information on the first-year experience and share your feelings with other parents in the same stage of life.
Doors Open From Both Sides by Steffany Bane, Margo E. Bane Woodacre
13. Ask for Help. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to call Student Life 913.360.7500, the Counseling Center 913.360.7621, or Student Health Services 913.360.7117.
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Empty Nest, Full Heart: The Journey from Home to College by Andrea Van Steenhouse, Johanna Parker
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THE COUNSELING CENTER 1201 N. Second St. / 913.360.7621 / Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Counseling Center supports students in their psychological, personal, and social well-being, and is staffed by licensed mental health professionals. Services are free to students and are strictly confidential. Personal counseling through the Counseling Center is intended generally to assist students and staff in solving concerns of a short-term nature. Referrals to other community practitioners may be made for intensive and/or long-term psychological assistance.
Complete a Counseling Request Form Benedictine.edu/student-life/health/counseling-center
TRANSITION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COUNSELING CENTER Individual Counseling Licensed mental health professionals are trained in the social, emotional, and mental challenges that can occur during the transition to college and are available as a support resource. Student Drop-In Support Group This group is offered weekly by one of our counseling staff and offers helpful tools and reources for transition support. Students are also given the opportunity to share with and support other incoming students through this time of newness and change. Peer Mentoring This program is available for those students who desire more ongoing support from a peer who has “been there.” This mentoring program provides a weekly opportunity for students to meet with an upperclassman to engage in discussion, ask questions, get advice, and learn about campus resources to help with the challenges of college life. “What to Expect in the First Year” Fall Transition Program The Counseling Center and Residence Life provides a fall semester program on the transition to college. Students receive tools, resources, and information, as well as hear testimonies of transition experiences from fellow Benedictine students. 20
HOME SWEET (CAMPUS) HOME One of the most rewarding aspects of going to college is learning to call a new place "home." By living in residence halls, students prepare themselves to become responsible community members beyond the Benedictine campus. 21 21
We weren’t bluffin’ when we said campus has great views. That is the Ferrell Academic Center peaking over the treetops on the bluff!
Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge is named after the aviatrix herself. It’s a natural gateway to the city, and even glows at night with an ever-changing light display.
The Missouri River The Mighty Mo is the longest river in North America, flowing east to west 2,341 miles.
AT C H I S O N I M A G E S C O U R T E S Y O F M C D A N I E L P H O T O G R A P H ,Y H A R V E S T V I D E O , A N D T H E AT C H I S O N C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E / W E S T O N I M A G E C O U R T E S Y O F W E S T O N C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
The famous Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad Sixteen railroad lines operate more than 8,000 miles of track in Kansas. More than a third of the track belongs to the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.
YOUR NEW HOME THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. Some call it flyover territory; we think it’s the perfect launch pad. Atchison sits on the bluffs of the Missouri River only 45 minutes north of Kansas City. Our river town is the perfect crossroads of Victorian-era charm and a tight-knit community. On a weekend you can grab fresh produce from the Atchison Farmer’s Market, pick up your favorite espresso from a local shop, adventure around Kansas City, and be back by sunset. And not to brag, but our sunsets are second to none. Amelia Earhart herself watched the glow of the same sun over the river while learning to ride her bike just blocks from campus.
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Atchison Highlights 333 acres of clean, green parks and facilities throughout the community.
6 museums & art galleries 20+
local restaurants
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small local businesses
2 ways to enjoy theatre locally: The Fox Theatre (movies) and Theatre Atchison (live shows)
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The Kansas City Metro and Northeast Kansas have a lot to offer. The more than two million people who live in the metro area agree! Professional Sports •K ansas City Royals
•A merican Jazz Museum
• Kansas City Chiefs
•N ational Museum of Toys & Miniatures
•K ansas Speedway Regional Museums •N ational World War I Museum & Memorial •C ollege Basketball Experience •U nion Station/Science City •H arry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum •N elson-Atkins Museum of Art
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Families and students often have questions about lodging, automotive vendors (tires, parts, repairs), dining, banking, churches, pharmacies, storage options, and area tourist sites and events. For this information – and more! – check out the following helpful websites: • VisitAtchison.com This site, managed by the Atchison Chamber of Commerce, includes all the information you’ll need about planning a visit to Atchison, including trolley tours, points of interest, Atchison’s Bike Share, maps, camping, featured events, and more. • AtchisonKansas.net Sign up for the Chamber Chatter e-newsletter on the Chamber of Commerce website. • CityofAtchison.com This site, managed by the City of Atchison, features a New Residents Guide, which may be of interest to your student, along with information about Atchison’s history, parks and facilities, and recreation opportunities.
Regional Highlights
• Sporting Kansas City
ATCHISON RESOURCES
•N egro Leagues Baseball Museum
Regional Festivals •A melia Earhart Festival/Lakefest Atchison, KS • AppleFest Weston, MO • Plaza Art Fair Kansas City, MO • Pumpkinfest St. Joseph, MO •R enaissance Festival Bonner Springs, KS
• AtchisonCountyKS.org Managed by Atchison County, this website includes information about local law enforcement, public safety resources, recycling, the outdoor siren system, and how to sign up for alerts, notifications, and weather warnings. • GrowAtchison.com Celebrate small, local businesses that are at the heart of the Atchison economy. This site includes a full business directory and a communitywide job board. • AtchisonTogether.com This is a link to the Atchison County Community Agency Directory, which is a listing of institutions and agencies that work together to serve the general Atchison community. 23
CAMPUS MAP
MOST VISITED
St. Benedict’s Abbey St. John Paul II Student Center
FOR NOW, YOUR STUDENT MAY NEED A MAP TO NAVIGATE CAMPUS. In a short time, however, this new place will become familiar, and your student will have found special places and people that help this new place feel like home.
Ferrell Academic Center Haverty Center Dining Hall Mary’s Grotto ATHLETICS
Larry Wilcox Stadium Ralph Nolan Gymnasium Amino Center John Casey Soccer Center Asher Sports Complex ACADEMIC
Library St. Benedict Hall Ferrell Academic Center Westerman Hall Bishop Fink Hall Cray Seaberg Hall Mother Teresa Nursing Center Daglen Observatory RESIDENCE HALLS/HOUSES
St. Martin's Memorial Hall Courtney S. Turner Hall McDonald Hall Newman Hall Elizabeth Hall St. Joseph Hall Kremmeter Hall Legacy Hall Wolf Hall Lemke Hall St. Michael Hall Cray Seaberg Hall Hartman House Schirmer House Guadalupe Hall CAMPUS SERVICES
Murphy Recreation Center Student Health Center Student Success Center/Guadalupe Hall IT/Operations 24
CHECK OUT OUR INTERACTIVE CAMPUS MAP
www.benedictine.edu
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PACKING CHECKLIST Personal
¨ Clothing
¨ Desk Lamp
¨ Light Jacket and Winter Coat
¨ TV
¨ Umbrella/Rain Gear
¨ Extension Cords
¨ Hangers
¨ Tension Rod/Curtain Rod for Closet opening (St. Scholastica Hall and Guadalupe Hall only)
¨ Toiletries ¨ Shower Caddy/Shoes (St. Martin’s Memorial, Turner, and St. Scholastica Halls only) ¨ Medication
¨ Shower Curtain/Curtains for Closet opening (St. Scholastica Hall and Guadalupe Hall only)
¨ Sunscreen
¨ Trash Can
¨ Cleaning supplies
¨ Trash Bags
¨ Paper towels
¨ Adhesive (3M strips for St. Martin’s Memorial, Newman and Turner Halls; Thumbtacks for St. Scholastica and Guadalupe Halls)
¨ Bathrobe
¨ Hand Sanitizer/Wipes ¨ Face masks
School Supplies ¨ Computer
¨ Computer Power Cord ¨ Ethernet Cord ¨ Headphones ¨ Pens and Pencils ¨ Notebooks/Paper
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¨ Hand Towel ¨ Shower Mat (Newman Hall and Guadalupe Hall only) ¨ Shower Curtain for Shower (Guadalupe Hall only) ¨ Laundry Basket/Detergent ¨ Drying Rack
Miscellaneous ¨ Cell Phone
¨ Phone Charger ¨ Water bottle ¨ Wallet ¨ ATM Card ¨ Driver’s License ¨ Insurance Card
¨ Microwave
¨ Mini First Aid kit (including thermometer and fever-reducing medications)
¨ Mini-Fridge
¨ Lock Box
¨ Room Decor
¨ Combination Lock for Safe (St. Martin’s Memorial and Turner Halls only)
¨ Rug
¨ Hanging Storage Solutions
Linens
¨ Stapler and Staples
¨ Bed Sheets (Twin XL)
¨ Scissors
¨ Blankets/Comforter
¨ Post-it Notes
¨ Mattress Pad
¨ 3-Hole Punch
¨ Pillows
¨ 3-Ring Binder(s)
¨ Pillowcases
¨ Envelopes and Stamps
¨ Towels and Washcloths
MOVE-IN DAY: WHAT TO EXPECT
Arriving and Unloading* Plan to arrive during the timeframe specified for your move-in day (See below.). You’ll be greeted upon arrival with helpful instructions for parking, checking in, and unloading belongings. Don’t worry, you will experience warm Benedictine hospitality as teams of students, faculty, and staff help carry your belongings to your residence hall room.
Lunch, Mass, and Goodbyes* After moving in, you and your family are invited to cool off at a complimentary barbecue (provided by the Benedictine College Parent Association) in the Murphy Recreation Center. There will be time to shop for last-minute necessities before you attend a very special Family Send-Off Mass at 4:00 p.m. Finally, around 5:15 p.m., you’ll say your goodbyes outside St. Benedict’s Abbey Church before you join your fellow classmates for dinner in the Dining Hall.
2020 MOVE-IN DAYS
* These expectations are for the August 15 and August 22 Move-In Days only.
Move-In Day #1 •N ew transfer student-athletes in these sports: Men & Women’s Soccer, Football, Volleyball
Tuesday, August 11 9 a.m. - Noon Arrival and check-in
Move-In Day #2 • New freshman and transfer students in the Honors Program •N ew freshman student-athletes in these fall sports: Men & Women’s Soccer, Football, Volleyball • New & transfer student-athletes in these fall sports: Cross Country,* Cheer, Dance, Marching Band
Saturday, August 15 9 a.m. - Noon Arrival and check-in 4 p.m. Send-Off Mass
*Track & Field is a spring sport, not a fall sport
Move-In Day #3 • All other new students, including non-athlete transfer students
Saturday, August 22 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Arrival and check-in 4 p.m. Send-Off Mass 27
RESIDENCE HALL FAQ What furnishings are in my student's room? Rooms are furnished so each student has a computer desk, chair, dresser, closet, and extra-long twin-size bed and mattress. Students provide their own linens to accommodate the extra-long twin-size mattresses. Furniture may not be removed from the room. What window treatments are provided? Window treatments include mini-blinds. The wall paint is a neutral color. Paint, nails, tacks, or adhesives that damage walls, woodwork, or furniture are prohibited. Command Brand Hanging Strips, a 3M product, is the college’s recommended adhesive for hanging posters and hooks on walls in most residence halls. Command Adhesive is not allowed in St. Scholastica Hall and Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall. Students in these halls should use thumbtacks or blue painter’s tape. Are students required to live on campus? Benedictine College is a four-year residential institution. All traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus for four years and are able to select their on-campus housing through the Residence Life Office each year. 28
Where can I find sample photos of the rooms? Please visit the residence life website at www.benedictine. edu/residential for additional information and photos of each residence hall. Are the beds bunked or unbunked? All beds will be bunked in the freshman residence halls on move-in day. A railing for the top bunk will be provided by the college. Can beds be unbunked? Yes, we allow our beds to be un-bunked. There are two options: • Option 1: College un-bunks the bed. Students who wish to have their beds un-bunked by the college may submit a request to their RA or RD. • Option 2: Student un-bunks the bed. Students are permitted to un-bunk their beds, but do so at their own risk and should exercise caution to avoid personal injury and/or damage to the furniture or the room. In order to un-bunk the bed, remove the top mattress first for easier lifting, then lift off the top bed frame and remove the four metal pins that had secured the top bed. Students should return the metal pins to the RD.
TIPS FOR ROOMMATE SUCCESS I hope you are excited as your student prepares for life at Benedictine College! One of the most exciting moments during this preparation is receiving the housing letter from Student Life, which includes the name and contact information of your student's roommate. Your student's college roommates are an important and memorable part of college life. The Student Life Office puts a tremendous amount of work into identifying a roommate who is highly compatible with your student. Even with this effort, it is important to understand that conflict is a natural aspect of sharing a room with another person. The good news is that when roommate conflict is handled in a respectful and positive manner, it provides a tremendous opportunity for personal growth and a strengthening of the roommate relationship. The following are some tips for success when it comes to roommate conflict: Understand That Roommate Conflict Will Happen: As stated before, conflict between roommates is inevitable. This
understanding will benefit your student in two significant ways. First, it will prevent your student from over-thinking that the conflict means the particular roommate situation is distinctively worse than those of his or her peers. Secondly, when conflict occurs, your student will be prepared for it; use the tips below to help you and your student prepare. Set Realistic Expectations: It is helpful for your student and the roommate to set realistic expectations for their
relationship. There are times when roommates will become best friends, but this is not the norm and should not be how a successful roommate relationship is defined. Your student should expect the roommate to be courteous and respectful. Both roommates are responsible for ensuring that their room is comfortable and conducive to each other’s success at college. Fill Out the Roommate Agreement Form: Your student’s residence hall staff will provide Roommate Agreement Forms at move-in. This form identifies the most common areas of roommate conflict, such as studying, sleeping, guests, and use/ borrowing of personal items. Each roommate will first write out his or her preferences on these topics and then discuss them with each other. Through the discussion, roommates will make an agreement on how they will approach these areas. This agreement really can mitigate the occurrence of conflict in your student’s room. Encourage your student to take it seriously and fill it out! Do Not Ignore Conflict: The worst thing that your student can do is ignore conflict. This is often tempting as the cause
of the conflict usually seems small and not worth mentioning. It is so much easier for your student to talk with the roommate about a small issue as soon as it happens, rather than waiting until it becomes a larger issue. Students should present what is bothering them with honesty and respect. It is also important for your student to do so in person and avoid engaging in conflict through text or social media. Trust the Mediation Process: If your student has tried to have a conversation with the roommate about the cause of
conflict without success, please encourage your student to alert the Resident Assistant (RA) or Resident Director (RD). These staff members are trained in mediating conflict and will help the roommates engage in conflict in a respectful manner, establish points of agreement and compromise, and ensure they are both comfortable in their room once again. Finally, the greatest approach to assist your student in minimizing or overcoming roommate conflict is to embrace our Benedictine Value of Hospitality. Students should make it a priority to be a roommate who engages in care, concern, and respect for the roommate’s well-being. I hope these strategies will help your student to have a positive and successful residence life experience. Sincerely,
About the Author Sean Mulcahy, Ed.D. | Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life Sean has worked in higher education administration for the past 18 years. He holds a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas along with a Master’s degree in Education from Whitworth University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Carroll College. 29
THE RESIDENCE LIFE TEAM YOUR STUDENT'S NEW HOME COMES WITH A TRAINED SUPPORT TEAM, READY TO ASSIST IN THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE. It’s important to know that the residence hall staff is committed to making your student's first few weeks (and beyond!) as welcoming and successful as possible.
Residence Directors (RD)
Office of Residence Life
An RD is a live-in professional staff member who guides the community of each hall.
Sean Mulcahy Associate Dean of Students Director of Residence Life smulcahy@benedictine.edu 913.360.7500
Resident Assistants (RA) RAs are current undergraduate student leaders who aid the RD as a member of the hall staff. RAs live on each floor and are available to assist students as they mature through college. RDs and RAs take special interest in the growth of students and coordinate programs in the hall that support the mission of the College.
FRESHMAN HALLS
Michael Rolling Assistant Director of Residence Life mrolling@benedictine.edu 913.360.7500 Jennifer Sanger Assistant Director of Residence Life for Housing jsanger@benedictine.edu 913.360.7500
(Transfer students will be housed in one of our residence halls for upperclassmen and upperclasswomen.)
Women’s Halls
Men’s Halls
Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall opened in fall 2014. It houses 120 female students. The building features 12 stars to represent Mary’s crown described in the Book of Revelation. Each floor has a Marian theme.
St. Martin’s Memorial Hall is home for 90 freshmen women. This residence hall is named in honor of St. Martin of Tours, the patron saint of soldiers, and each of the rooms has the name of an alumnus who was lost in World War II.
St. Scholastica Hall opened in fall 2005. The name honors St. Scholastica, twin sister of St. Benedict, as well as the graduates of one of the college’s founding institutions, Mount St. Scholastica College. The facility houses 141 freshmen women.
Newman Hall houses 140 male freshman and sophomore men. This hall was completed in 1967 in honor of St. John Henry Cardinal Newman of Oxford, England. Each suite consists of two rooms connected by a shared bathroom.
Courtney S. Turner Hall is a freshmen residence hall built in 1957 and was renovated in 2005. It houses 140 men. There is one main lounge, the St. Augustine Lounge, located on the Ground Floor of Turner Hall.
Residence Director Christina Gonzalez 913.360.7688
Residence Director Kendra Stewart 913.360.1500
Residence Director Sarah Eisenmenger 913.360.8000
Residence Director Kendall Williams 913.360.1750
Residence Director Isaac Kuchar 913.360.8250
View Room Floorplans, Virtual Tours, 360° Panoramas, and Photos Online: Benedictine.edu/ResidenceLife 30
STUDENT SERVICES & POLICIES FAQS
STUDENT SERVICES FAQ What is the meal plan? All freshmen are required to be on the 18-meal plan with $150 Dining Dollars per semester. Dining Dollars come pre-loaded with your meal plan and must be used by the end of each semester.
What are Raven Bucks and how are they used? Raven Bucks work like a convenient debit system, using your Benedictine student ID card. At any time you may deposit funds onto the card (a minimum of $5 will start your account) and students can use use their Raven Bucks by swiping their ID card at many locations across campus. There are no fees to use Raven Bucks, and they don’t expire. Students may add Raven Bucks online before arriving on campus, using a credit card through a secure link on the Benedictine website. Once funds are deposited into the student's Raven Bucks account, the student may use his or her Benedictine ID in many ways: at all dining locations across campus, at Rocky’s Copies or at WEPA printing kiosks, select vending machines, and the Raven Store.
How and when do students purchase textbooks? Textbooks are purchased online and shipped directly to campus from our virtual bookstore. Textbooks are not sold on campus. Textbooks will be available for purchase online through your student's RavenZone account beginning July 15, 2020.
What laundry, vending, and recreational services are available? All residence halls are equipped with washing machines and dryers. The washing machines and dryers are free for residential students. Vending machines are in most hall lounges, along with a TV, and a kitchenette with a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and sink. Other recreational areas on campus include outdoor grills, a hammocking area, sand volleyball, racquetball, ping-pong, pool tables, track, tennis, basketball, a weight room, and a recreation center.
What monetary transaction services are there on or near campus? Atchison has several banks that offer financial services, including “student-priced” checking accounts. We highly recommend you visit with the banks and consider establishing an account; some community businesses will
more quickly accept checks from students when the checks are drawn from a local bank account. A UMB Bank ATM machine is located on campus in the Student Union and several others are located throughout the City of Atchison. The College Business Office issues student account bills as well as work-study payroll checks. Direct deposit of payroll checks has replaced issuance of paper checks. Direct deposit is available to both local and non-local banks and is highly encouraged for its overall convenience and security. The Business Office will cash personal checks for students in amounts under $50. For more information, call the Business Office at 913.360.7403.
What computer technology is available? Wi-Fi is available across campus. Additionally, each residence hall room has two Ethernet outlets that connect to the Internet through the campus network. This connection gives students unlimited access to the Internet. Students establish an official college email account during registration. Email services can be accessed via any web browser or personal machine. Students must provide their own Ethernet cable and are responsible for the installation and configuration of software on their personal computers. Personal computers can receive support services through the college’s IT staff. All computers are required to have current virus protection. There are computer labs for student use in the Library and Westerman Hall. Students are expected to adhere to the computer usage policies as published by the college. For more information, call the Computer Help Desk at 913.360.7777.
Do my student's devices need to be registered? All devices that connect to the Benedictine College network must be registered in order to access the internet. Device registration cannot be completed until your student arrives on campus. The first time your student opens an internet browser, a registration page will pop up. The student's RavenZone username and password will be needed to register the device. If your student is not automatically routed to the registration page, please go to https://bcbns.benedictine.edu/registration.
What cable services are there? Every residence hall has a television with cable access in the main lounge. A cable outlet is in each room. Students may contact the local cable company, VYVE, at 913.367.2251, for service after arriving on campus. 31
STUDENT ACTIVITIES St. John Paul II Student Center 913.360.7500 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Office of Student Activities oversees extracurricular organizations and events, including the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Student Government Association (SGA), International Student Ambassadors (ISA), and Orientation programs.
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Located adjacent to the Dining Hall / 913.360.7576 Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Student Success Center is designed to provide a central location for support and enrichment to help students reach their academic and professional goals. Contact us for information about free peer tutoring, learning accommodations for students with special needs, internships, resumé writing, interviewing, career exploration, graduate school preparation, premier scholarship opportunities, and much more.
The office also organizes Family Weekend, Homecoming, HER Weekend, Mother-Son/FatherDaughter Banquet, Springfest, Lil’ Sibs Weekend, and oversees more than 50 clubs and organizations.
Learn more: Benedictine.edu/academics/success
Learn more: Benedictine.edu/student-life
COLLEGE MINISTRY St. John Paul II Student Union / 913.360.7655 / Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. College Ministry forms students, faculty, and staff in the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the sacraments, Scripture, spiritual formation, and the social mission of the Catholic Church. We offer opportunities to attend Mass, Confession, Eucharistic adoration, retreats, mission trips, pilgrimages, outreach, non-Catholic services, sacramental preparation, and vocation discernment. Mass Sunday 10:00 a.m. Abbey Church 8:00 p.m. Abbey Church
Confession Sunday 9:00-9:50 a.m. 7:00-7:50 p.m.
Adoration Abbey Church Abbey Church
Weekdays Weekdays 11:00-11:40 a.m. Abbey Church 12:10 p.m. Abbey Church 5:30 p.m. Guadalupe 4:00-4:50 p.m. Abbey Church Chapel Saturday Saturday 11:30 a.m. Abbey Church 4:00 p.m. Abbey Church (Vigil for Sunday)
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11:00-11:40 a.m. Abbey Church 3:00-3:50 p.m. Abbey Church
Learn more: Benedictine.edu/faith-life/ministry
Weekdays 1:00-9:00 p.m. St. Martin’s Chapel Saturday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Abbey Church Perpetual St. Benedict’s Parish Church on campus
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER 913.360.7117 / Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A registered nurse and a nurse practitioner staff the Student Health Center on a part-time basis to assist students with health needs. All student health services are free to students and are strictly confidential. Services include: • Diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries • Health education and counseling • Referrals • Maintenance allergy injections during provider clinics • Tuberculosis skin testing • Blood pressure checks • Blood sugar checks • Removal of stitches • Peak-flow testing
• Tobacco cessation assistance • Student Health Services also offers crutches for loan, over-the-counter medications, first aid supplies, and educational materials. • Instant care packages are offered when your student needs some hydration and a little TLC. Packages include chicken noodle soup, Sprite, crackers, and icy pops.
Health Services Tips • Non-athletes should complete and mail the New Student Medical History Questionnaire to the Student Health Center prior to arriving on campus. The form may be downloaded and printed at Benedictine.edu/healthform. • Students who are athletes will receive a link to complete the form electronically. • Benedictine does not have a set of medical insurance requirements for students. Families are encouraged to check with their medical insurance provider to be sure that their student’s medical insurance plan provides adequate coverage in the State of Kansas. • Students are encouraged to use their phone to take a photo of the front and back of their insurance card and their immunization record so that they have ready access to these documents if needed. • It is helpful to send your student to college with a thermometer and a simple first aid kit with over-the-counter medications your student has used at home.
If your student needs additional care beyond what can be provided on campus, check the following resources: Atchison Hospital (www.atchisonhospital.com) – Click on the “Walk-in Clinic” link to determine whether your student should be seen by an emergency room physician, a walk-in clinic, or by a primary care physician. Atchison Community Health Clinic (www.achc-ks.org) – Learn more about the medical, dental, and behavioral health services provided by the Atchison Community Health Clinic, which accepts patients with private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and patients with no insurance. The clinic is located within easy walking distance from campus.
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THE RAVEN STORE First Floor of the Haverty Center / 913.360.7448 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Raven Store is your official supplier of Benedictine College spirit gear, school supplies, faith merchandise, and more. Shop 24/7 online at benedictineravenstore. com. Students will find some necessities at the Raven Store, including Blue Books (required by some professors), greeting cards, devotional items, gifts, and essentials, such as office supplies and some basic over-the-counter medications. Follow The Raven Store on social media @benedictineravenstore.
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR STUDENT ON CAMPUS Your Student’s New Email Address Your student will be assigned a new email address with the @ravens.benedictine.edu domain as early as June 1. It is extremely important that your student check this email inbox daily throughout the year, between semesters, and over the summer. Students are expected to communicate with faculty, staff, and other students via this email address. It is imperative that students understand that the majority of information will be communicated to them via their college-assigned email account while they are students. Students have the option of forwarding their Benedictine email to their personal email account if they prefer.
Your Student’s New Mailing Address Your student’s mailing address will remain the same while a resident on campus. New students receive a specific mailbox number (not a P. O. Box number). Once assigned a number, please always include this box number when mailing to your student, using the following format: Student Name (First &Last) Box ____ 1020 N 2nd St. Atchison, KS 66002
Mailboxes/Packages Student mailboxes are located in the St. John Paul II Student Center. You may ship or have items shipped to Benedictine College on your student’s behalf. Note that packages are not shipped to residence hall rooms; students are responsible for picking up all packages at Rocky’s Copies, located in the lower level of the Library.
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DINING SERVICES Dining on campus is a quintessential part of the overall college experience. Spend time over breakfast, lunch, or dinner with friends, professors, or classmates. Grab a cup of coffee or simply stop in to relax or study. For nutrition information about meal plans, locations, and menus visit Benedictine.campusdish.com. Please reach out to our Dining Services Director in the Dining Hall to discuss dietary restrictions that require assistance. Benedetto’s (Cray Seaberg Hall)
Grab-n-Go (St. John Paul II Student Center)
Weekdays: Monday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Weekends: Saturday - Sunday: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This restaurant offers sandwiches and pizza closer to the Mother Teresa Center, McDonald Hall, Cray Seaberg Hall, and St. Michael Hall.
Weekdays: Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Located on the second f loor, the Grab-n-Go makes it easy to grab a meal before or after class.
Late Night (The Haverty Center)
The Dining Hall
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 10:00 - 11:30 p.m.
Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7:15 - 9:30 a.m Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Dinner: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Weekend: Saturday - Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. The Dining Hall offers an all-you-can-eat buffet style meal, a deli station, large salad bar, and “As You Like It” Expo stations.
Café ’62 (Ferrell Academic Center) Weekdays: Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Curb your coffee craving and more at Cafe ’62 with items ranging from a full line of drinks to sandwiches and pastries.
Holy Grounds (The Haverty Center) Weekdays: Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Weekends: Saturday: 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. Latenight: Thursday - Sunday: 9:00 - 11:30 p.m. A student-run coffee shop that offers a wide variety of drinks including coffees, lattes, and smoothies.
Monte Cassino Inn (The Haverty Center) Weekdays: Monday - Friday: 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. Weekends: Saturday - Sunday: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. A sit-down restaurant serving traditional American favorites.
CAMPUS SECURITY IT/Operations Building (215 M. Street) / 913.360.8888 Campus Security is responsible for security and emergency response at Benedictine 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Your student should save “Benedictine College Security” as a phone contact. Campus Security also provides various support services including: • Operating an escort service for students, faculty, staff, and visitors upon request • Assisting campus motorists who have vehicle lockouts or are in need of jump-starts or other assistance with vehicles • Responding to all campus emergencies • Issuing parking tickets to students, faculty, and staff • Distributing crime prevention materials and information • Coordinating the monitoring and testing of all fire prevention, burglary, and panic alarm systems and equipment on campus (in conjunction with College Operations personnel) • Making inspections of buildings and grounds for fire, safety, and security hazards (in conjunction with College Operations and Office of Student Life personnel)
Raven Alerts Benedictine College has implemented the Raven Alert, an emergency messaging system, to communicate with the internal community in the event of emergencies. Your student will use his or her email address and password for the Raven Alert username and password. He or she can sign up at getrave.com/login/benedictine. 35
Elizabeth Hall Study Room
CAMPUS POLICY OVERVIEW Parents should encourage students to familiarize themselves with college policies detailed in our Student Handbook, which may be found online at Benedictine.edu/student-life/handbook. The Handbook outlines the details of all of our policies, some of which are highlighted here: Parking on Campus The goal of the Benedictine College Parking Policy is to ensure adequate parking for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to our campus. Every vehicle must have a valid parking permit, which is available at no cost. All students must register for a parking permit in order to park on campus. Visitors to Benedictine College are welcome to park in any of the lots on campus. There are a limited number of visitor parking spots on campus. These spots are reserved for visitors to the college and are not available for use by students, faculty, or staff. Visitors or their hosts are encouraged to request a temporary parking permit from Campus Security or the Operations Department to prevent the unnecessary ticketing of their vehicle during their visit. Visitors to campus are not required to pay tickets that they receive and should contact Campus Security in the event they receive one. Visit the College’s Parking Policy at: Benedictine.edu/about/facilities/ parking. Visitation Policy Please keep in mind when visiting your student on campus that certain hours are set aside each day during which students may invite visitors of the opposite sex to their rooms. The right of the roommate wanting privacy should always prevail over the roommate wanting a visitor, though both parties' rights should be considered. Please note that our Visitation Policy also applies to family members. Visitation hours are as follows: Sunday – Thursday Noon - 12:00 a.m. Friday – Saturday Noon - 1:30 a.m. Visitation hours play a positive role in the creation of a community spirit among students by encouraging mutual respect for the dignity and vocation of each person. The hours foster the residential mission by honoring a student's right to private time, study, and sleep. Hours help roommates set boundaries and avoid conflict. Friendships are fostered between members of the same hall and they are empowered to fulfill their individual needs and interests. Deep friendships between men and women are encouraged, while at the same time, the dignity of their differences are respected. Residency Requirement Benedictine College has a four-year residency requirement. All traditional undergraduate Benedictine College 36
students are required to live on campus and must apply for housing through the Residence Life Office every year, including those who qualify for automatic exceptions to living on campus. Alcohol and Drug Policy The College prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students on the College’s property or as part of any of the College’s programs and activities. Alcohol or drug use that violates the law and/or College policy may subject a student to both institutional and legal sanctions. Notwithstanding, under certain conditions, the use of alcohol by students on campus is appropriate. To access the College’s full Student Alcohol and Drug Policy, please refer to: Benedictine.edu/about/policies/alcohol-drug. There is a helpful FAQ section that explains how Benedictine’s Alcohol and Drug Policy is enforced. Tobacco Policy Benedictine College is a Tobacco-Free Campus. This policy applies equally to all employees, board members, students, volunteers, vendors, contractors, and visitors. Benedictine College is committed to providing a safe and healthy living/learning/working environment. This policy applies to all forms of tobacco products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco, water pipes, and snuff as well as smokeless electronic cigarettes/vaping devices. Tobacco use is prohibited inside and outside of all buildings, vehicles, sidewalks, streets, parking lots, and the general seating area of outdoor venues on, or adjacent to, campus. Quiet Hours Policy We are first of all an academic community and therefore students are expected to be courteous and cooperate in maintaining a good and quiet environment at all times. (Each residence hall will determine quiet hours.) Residents are asked to play radios, stereos, and TV sets softly. Speakers may not be placed in windows or on radiators. Musical instruments may not be practiced in student rooms. Students may use practice rooms for such purposes. Anyone who does not abide by these regulations may be asked to place any of the above items in storage. During finals week, quiet hours begin on Study Day and extend to the last day of exams.
FINANCIAL AID & YOUR STUDENT We value your family’s investment in your student’s future. We work with students and families to help them understand their financing options and what is offered through financial aid. 37
FINANCIAL AID YOUR FAMILY’S FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP ACTION STEPS Use this checklist to help you and your student become familiar with the ins and outs of managing your student’s account.
ncourage your student to log E into RavenZone Review the financial aid award carefully together. Your student can accept the entire amount, partial amount, or decline any type of aid that is listed.
ubmit outside scholarships as soon as S possible Your student should submit any outside scholarships (checks or documentation) to the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. The funds will be applied directly to your student’s account upon receipt of the check(s).
Complete loan forms If your student accepts any loans, there are additional steps required. Please refer to the Loan Process Instructions below and follow the step-by-step guide to complete the forms to access the funds. Loan funds cannot be disbursed until loan entrance counseling and the Master Promissory Note is complete.
I f desired, create authorized users for student billing / payments In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), your student can give others (parent, grandparent, guardian, or anyone who helps your student understand his or her financial situation at Benedictine) the ability to access account information. This also allows Benedictine College personnel the ability to discuss financial matters with individuals your student has designated. Authorized Users may be created through RavenZone, View and Pay Account. 38
ncourage your student to E authorize consent to the Financial Responsibility Agreement Your student is asked to consent to the financial agreement regarding student accounts for educational services while attending Benedictine College. The agreement is accessed the first time your student views the tuition statement online through RavenZone, View and Pay Account.
Be familiar with your student’s tuition bill Once your student is registered in classes, the tuition billing statement is viewable, through RavenZone, View and Pay Account. The link will direct your student to the college’s online payment partner, TouchNet, and your student can review the statement and make plans to settle the balance. The fall semester tuition payment is due August 1; the spring semester is due January 1.
Set up a tuition payment plan Sign up for a semester Installment Payment Plan (IPP) through RavenZone, View and Pay Account. Select ‘Payment Plans’ to view IPP terms and options. Your student can choose from a four- or five-month payment plan. There is a $55 application fee per IPP account, each semester, for either option. Enroll in a payment plan by the tuition due date: August 1 for fall and January 1 for spring.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS New students enrolling in fall 2020 will be required to maintain a cumulative grade point average performance standard to renew their full merit scholarship. Performance standards will be determined by the merit scholarship level the student received upon entering Benedictine College. First year students will be evaluated after two semesters and then after each semester. Transfer students will be evaluated after their first semester of attendance. If a student does not meet their performance standard, the academic merit scholarship will be reduced by $500 per semester or $1,000 annually. The student can earn back the full scholarship after he or she has met the cumulative grade point average performance standard. Scholarship (Freshmen)
Cum GPA Req.
Scholarship (Transfer Student)
Cum GPA Req.
National Merit/National Hispanic Merit
3.2
Tier 1 Benedictine Scholarship
3.0
Presidential Scholarship
3.2
Tier 2 Benedictine Scholarship
2.5
Tier 1 (Dean's/St. Benedict Scholarship)
3.0
Tier 3 Benedictine Scholarship
2.3
Tier 2 (St. Scholastica Scholarship)
2.5
Tier 4 Benedictine Scholarship
2.1
Tier 3 (Maathai Scholarship)
2.3
Tier 5 Benedictine Scholarship
2.0
Tier 4 (Abbot Scholarship)
2.1
Tier 6 Benedictine Scholarship
2.0
Tier 5 (Founder's Scholarship)
2.0
Phi Theta Kappa (Transfers Only)
3.0
Tier 6 (Incentive Scholarship)
2.0
International Scholarship
2.5
International Scholarship
2.5
Evaluation Results
Impact on Merit Scholarship
Meets or Exceeds minimum standard
Student retains merit scholarship amount
Fails to meet minimum standard
Scholarship reduced by $500 for subsequent semester
Fails to meet minimum standard in two consecutive semesters
Scholarship reduced by an additional $500 for subsquent semester*
Fails to meet minimum standard after 3rd consecutive semester
No further reduction of merit scholarship. Original award amount less $1,000 remains
Attains minimum standard at end of subequent semester
Original merit scholarship amount reinstated for next semester
Fails to meet minimum standard after regaining original award eligibility
Merit scholarship reduced by $500 for subsequent semester
*Merit scholarship will not be reduced by more than $1,000 for not meeting standards.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Programs of Distinction Stipend Requirements Participants in the Honors, Gregorian Fellows Leadership, Constitutional Liberty, and STEM Fellows programs must present at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average to be eligible to apply for a $2,000 stipend.
Residential Requirement Recipients of the following scholarships and benefits are required to live on campus: Presidential Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship, National Hispanic Scholarship, National Achievement Scholarship, and Tuition Exchange students.
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LOAN PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS
Loan steps can be completed after June 1. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
FEDERAL SUBSIDIZED AND UNSUBSIDIZED DIRECT STUDENT LOANS: Entrance Loan Counseling and Master Promissory Note 1. Go to https://studentaid.gov/ 2. Sign in using the student’s FSA ID and Password 3. Click on “Complete Loan Counseling (Entrance, Financial Awareness, Exit),” then select “Entrance Counseling” 4. Click on “Complete A Master Promissory Note” 5. Locate “MPN for Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans” and click “Start”
Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan 1. Go to https://studentaid.gov/ 2. Use the parent’s FSA ID and Password 3. Sign in (or if you are already signed in, click “My Profile”) 4. Click on “Apply for a Direct PLUS Loan” 5. Locate “Direct PLUS Loan Application for Parents...” and click “Start” 6. If approved, you will now complete the Master Promissory Note 7. C lick on “Complete A Master Promissory Note” 8. Locate “PLUS MPN for Parents” and click “Start”
Alternative Private Loans 1. Go to https://choice.fastproducts.org/FastChoice/ home/1025600/1 2. Choose “Let’s get started” 3. Follow the instructions If your student is approved for the loan, it may take five to six weeks before funds are applied to your student's billing account.
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PAYING YOUR BILL When is my student's bill due? Fall semester tuition payment is due August 1. Spring semester tuition payment is due January 1. Billing Statements are sent electronically only. Your student will receive a notice through his or her Benedictine email account that the statement is ready to be viewed. If your student wants you to receive email notices from the Office of Student Billing, he or she should designate you as an Authorized User on their account, which will direct him or her to the college’s secure online payment partner, TouchNet. Campus charges (tuition, room, and board) are applied to student accounts prior to the beginning of the upcoming semester. Financial Aid is applied in the same manner. If payment is being made with the assistance of Financial Aid, all documents must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid as soon as possible and aid should be secured by the tuition due date to avoid Business Office holds and late fees.
How are bills paid? 1. Your student pays online in full through his or her RavenZone account: a. By using MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express credit cards. b. By making an electronic check payment. Please have the bank account and bank routing number available when making the online payment. Only checks from a regular checking or savings account are accepted. (Checks issued from credit card companies, money market accounts, home equity or other lines of credit cannot be processed as electronic check payments.) 2. Pay in full using a paper check or money order by mail. Please be sure to write the student ID in the memo line and mail along with the check to: Benedictine College Attn: Business Office 1020 N 2nd St Atchison, KS 66002
3. Pay monthly by enrolling in an Installment Payment Plan (IPP). Payment Plans are offered each semester. Sign up for an IPP through RavenZone, View and Pay Account, which links to the college's secure online payment partner, TouchNet. Choose from a four- or five-month payment plan. There is a $55 application fee per IPP account, each semester, for either option. Enroll in a payment plan by the tuition due date: August 1 for fall and January 1 for spring. 4. Pay through other means. If your student plans to use funds from a 529 Plan or other specialized monies (e. g., military benefits), please inform the Office of Student Billing at 800.467.5340, ext. 7403. My student is expecting a refund. What are my options? If your student has a credit balance on account, it can be used for the following: • Purchase books through the College Virtual Bookstore, before the semester begins, with a Book Voucher obtained by the Office of Student Billing. • Purchase Raven Bucks. • In the first full week of the semester, receive an electronic refund of the credit to your student’s account. Enroll through RavenZone, View and Pay Account. It typically takes a week to verify bank information. Electronic refunds (eRefunds) are processed securely through the college’s online partner, TouchNet. If your student does not enroll in electronic refund, a paper check in the amount of the refund will be mailed to the student's home address. Call the Office of Student Billing at 800.467.5340 ext. 7403 with any questions.
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FEDERAL & INSTITUTIONAL WORK STUDY
THE FEDERAL WORK-STUDY (FWS) PROGRAM IS A FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN MONEY NECESSARY TO MEET EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES, WHILE ALSO GAINING WORK EXPERIENCE ON CAMPUS.
How do I know if my student is eligible for Work Study? The Federal government establishes the eligibility requirements. Work Study eligibility is based on need as determined by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If your student is eligible, Work Study will be included on your Official Financial Aid Offer Letter found on their RavenZone account. Please contact a member of the Financial Aid Staff with additional questions about eligibility.
What if my student is not eligible for Work Study, but would still like to work on campus? Federally eligible Work Study students are given first priority. However, your student may still apply for available positions on campus if he or she is not eligible for federal work study. In addition, Aramark, our campus dining services partner, hires students for a variety of positions regardless of Work Study eligibility.
Does my student get paid, or is it a credit against tuition? Work Study earnings will not be applied toward your student’s tuition billing. Students must work to earn this funding. Students are paid twice a month via direct deposit and the funds are available for personal expenses.
Is every student who is eligible for Work Study guaranteed a job on campus? No, we cannot guarantee a job for every Work Study eligible student. Students are responsible for applying for positions and scheduling interviews with the supervisor.
Does every student who is awarded Work Study have to accept a position? No, work study is an optional program.
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How does my student find a job? Complete a Work Study application in RavenZone. A list of academic and administrative offices that hire Work Study student personnel is located in RavenZone and on the back of this page. Your application will be directed to the departments you have expressed a desire to work for. We recommend you follow your application with an email of interest to the department contact.
Which departments hire Work Study students? RavenZone provides a list of of academic and administrative offices that hire Work Study personnel. Keep in mind, however, that academic departments frequently reserve positions for sophomore through seniorlevel students who are majoring in those disciplines.
Your student has been hired! Students who have been hired will be issued a “new hire task” to complete within our payroll system (Paylocity). Your student will receive an email from Paylocity through their Benedictine email address.
General Information about Student Employment: • Work Study positions are typically 3-5 hours per week and pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. • Paychecks will be deposited directly into the checking account obtained from your voided check. Students are paid on a biweekly schedule. • Time sheets are maintained electronically within Paylocity. Students are responsible for entering their time worked. A supervisor must always verify the hours worked within Paylocity prior to payment.
DEPARTMENTS WITH WORK STUDY POSITIONS* Administrative Offices
Academic Departments
Advancement - Annual Fund Alumni Athletics Athletics - America Reads Athletics - Child Care Association Athletic Trainers Business Office Study Abroad Office Central Mailing College Ministry Conferencing & Events Graduate Business Program Human Resources Information Technology Intramurals & Recreational Services Library Loomings (Literary Magazine) Office of Academic Records & Registration Office of Admission Office of Financial Aid Office of Marketing & Communications Office of Student Billing Office of the Academic Dean Office of the President Operations & Housekeeping Raven Campus Store Student Life Student Success Center
Art Biology Chemistry & Biochemistry Economics Education English English as a Second Language (ESL) Health, Wellness & Exercise Science History Journalism & Mass Communications Mathematics & Computer Science Music Nursing Philosophy Physics & Astronomy Psychological Sciences School of Business School of Engineering Sociology & Criminology Theater Arts & Dance Theology World and Classical Languages & Cultures * Positions vary per year. This list is provided as a general guide.
If your student has any questions about employment on campus, please encourage them to contact the Office of Financial Aid 913.360.7484, which is located in St. Benedict Hall, 218. 43
COLLEGE TRADITIONS
WELCOME TO THE RAVEN FAMILY
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TRADITIONS Beanies This tradition began in October
1928. All new students receive their beanie at the “Beanie Banquet” and they wear it until the Opening Convocation. Students must caw like a raven if they are caught not wearing it. The tradition has become a way for new students to recognize each other and to know for certain when they are no longer “new” — when the beanie comes off.
Alma Mater "O Lord of Every Blessing" Composed in 2002 by Dr. Ruth Krusemark '73, Stacy Niedbalski Cope '02, and Andrew Hofer O.P. '94, the Alma Mater is frequently sung at special campus events.
Like every family, the Raven Family has traditions, people, places, events, and activities that make it unique. You are invited to become a part of it all!
O Lord of ev’ry blessing, we praise you for the place That sits above the river and under heaven’s grace. We call her “Alma Mater” from hearts with love aflame And proudly go rejoicing with Benedictine’s name. O hear your ravens calling; in faith we fly to you. For you alone are holy, and you alone are true. Just as the river flowing, you always will provide. So in all things forever may you be glorified. Surround her with your goodness and keep her in your peace. May Benedictine flourish, her family increase. Like dappled trees in autumn or flowers fresh in spring, Your glory casts its beauty where souls in wisdom sing. This school of your own service has set us on our way To follow you in knowledge unto the endless day. Let fear not daunt our movement toward hope of promise bright As now we run in courage with love’s untold delight.
E-I-O Cheer The E-I-O cheer often follows the Raven Fight Song and is equally as spirited. John Casey ’74, helped popularize the cheer, which was originated by Robert H. “Hammy” Alberts ’39, of Atchison, according to Larry Buessing ’60, and confirmed by Mike Purslow ’62.
Fight Song A campus favorite, the fight song is chanted anywhere there is a gathering of Ravens from athletic events to weddings. The song was composed by Fr. Raphael O’Malley, O.S.B., in 1941. Ravens are flying high in the sky, Cheer them on their way. Hey! Hey! Hey! Shout out the black and white battle cry, Victory always. Sons of grand ole' St. Benedict, Raise your banners high. Soaring onto glory. Faithful to the story, Ravens always fly on high!
The Clinking Tradition When something hits the floor of the Dining Hall, Benedictine college students start clinking their silverware. This evolved from an old tradition of clinking when a woman came onto the all-male campus.
Rocky the Raven Depictions of St. Benedict often include the raven. According to legend, the raven prevented St. Benedict from eating poisoned bread. Father Sebastian Weissenberger, O.S.B., first suggested the ‘Ravens’ mascot in 1927. Our trademark mascot is Rocky the Raven, whose birthday is celebrated on December 20. 45
PLACES Mary’s Grotto Officially dedicated on September 8, 2009, Mary’s Grotto is nestled in a hill in the heart of campus. Modeled after the grotto where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, France, the Grotto serves as a central location for prayer and is a symbol of Mary’s care and protection over the College.
site of Raven basketball games and included the original Pit student cheering section. It was renovated and renamed the Haverty Center in 2003.
Raven Roost Raven Memorial Park Raven Memorial Park honors students who passed away while attending Benedictine College. The memorial includes students spanning from the school’s founding in 1858 until present day. Located in the center of campus, the park features a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, enthroned in 2016. The park includes the Memorial to the Unborn, dedicated by Ravens Respect Life for those Ravens Who Might Have Been, a waterfall and a stone pathway to Mary’s Grotto.
Haverty Gym The “old gym” was first opened on January 13, 1924. It was the 46
The Raven Roost is located on the first floor of the Haverty Center. In this 1924 building, the Roost unites the past history of the college and its alumni with the lives of our current and future students. The centerpiece of the Raven Roost is the mural titled “The Development of Atchison Around the Benedictine Community” and was done by Anthony Benton Gude, grandson of Thomas Hart Benton as part of the renovation in 2003.
Campus Sign The current entrance sign to Benedictine College, a popular place for photographs, was placed on campus in 2005. It features
the seal of Benedictine College, along with the crests of the school’s predecessors St. Benedict’s College and Mount St. Scholastica College.
Abbey Lookout The observation point overlooking the Missouri River is “The most peaceful place on earth,” according to a quote by Mildred Ebner enshrined at the site. It is a popular place for students to relax — and has been the site of many Raven marriage proposals over the years.
EVENTS ROC Week Formerly known as OMEGA, then in 1998 ROK week, before becoming ROC. Raven Orientation Camp is Benedictine College’s orientation program for all new students. ROC week began in 2001.
Beanie Banquet On the last night of ROC week, students attend a special dinner. They receive their beanies in groups after cawing like a raven. Students who have had a relative formerly attend the college are called “Legacy Students” and receive a pin they wear on their beanie.
Academic Convocation The Convocation is the academic “kick-off” event each year, and it features a speaker of interest to multiple disciplines. At the Convocation, freshmen are welcomed fully into the Raven community when they are invited to remove their beanies.
Oktoberfest Both the Abbey and the Mount trace their roots to Benedictines in Bavaria. The first Benedictine College Oktoberfest was held on October 5, 2000. Octoberfest features the tapping of the root beer keg, polka music, Bavarian-inspired food, and an original, limited-edition shirt given away to lucky Ravens.
Spooky Science Benedictine College students invite Atchison children to experience science demonstrations including The Ghost of Einstein, a pumpkin pendulum, a Haunted Chemistry Lab, and much more. The evening also includes face painting, mask making, and plenty of popcorn, cupcakes, and candy.
Beard Season Beard season takes place from November 1 through February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day. It is in honor of the impressive beard of the Abbey’s first leader, Abbot Innocent Wolf. This tradition began in 2001. Dean of Students Dr. Joseph Wurtz is a frequent participant.
Campus Lighting Ceremony In anticipation of Christmas, most of the major campus buildings are lit during the lighting ceremony. This tradition began in 2006 and occurs on the Sunday night following Thanksgiving.
Mission Trips Every year Benedictine College sends students across the country and to remote areas of the world in order to serve others during Spring Break and Fall Mission Week. More than 15 percent of the student body fundraises and travels to 13
countries on five continents, as well as serving domestically.
Jam for the Lamb Jam for the Lamb is a student musical talent show that occurs on the last weekend before finals in the fall and the spring. It began in fall 2001.
Spring Formal The Spring Formal takes place off-campus and includes a banquet and an evening of dancing. In the 1930s–'40s the event was called Spring Prom, not taking up its current title until 1986. The event was moved off campus in 1989.
March of Light Students participate in the bookend traditions of two “March of Light” candle processions to the Grotto. As freshmen, they take a class picture in their beanies around the Haverty “B,” then they are greeted by faculty and staff as they carry a candle to the Grotto on the way to the Opening School Mass. As graduates, they partake in the March of Light ceremony as they process to the Baccalaureate Mass.
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RAVEN GLOSSARY As your student becomes immersed in the Benedictine community, you might hear some unfamiliar words or phrases. Use this Raven glossary to be “in the know.” BED RACES This long-standing Benedictine College Homecoming Week tradition (that you really have to see to understand) is a relay-type race between the residence halls in which teams of students from each hall push a bedframe on wheels on a path through Atchison, ending on campus. This event not only brings the student body together, but is also an exciting event for the Atchison community to watch. DINING DOLLARS Not to be confused with Raven Bucks, a set amount of Dining Dollars come as part of your student’s chosen meal plan. Half of the dining dollars are allotted for use in the first semester; the other half is allotted for use in the second semester. If your student doesn’t use the Dining Dollars within the semester, the Dining Dollars are forfeited. The Dining Dollars may be utilized at any of the dining locations on campus for a la carte purchases. Additional Dining Dollars may not be purchased throughout the year.
HER WEEKEND Short for “His Economic Relief,” HER Weekend is a fun weekend in the fall, which is planned by student leaders on the Campus Activities Board. This weekend includes a dance and other activities that bring the campus together. LATE NIGHT On a regular basis, students may use one of their meal swipes from 9:30 – 11:00 p. m. to grab an early midnight snack for study break or an opportunity to enjoy the company of other students. MCI If you or your student craves a pub-style dining experience, grab lunch or dinner at the "Monte Cassino Inn" (MCI), which is styled after an Applebees-type restaurant. MEAL SWIPES Students select a meal plan, which includes a set number of meals per week. Students swipe their Student IDs to utilize a meal swipe. Meal swipes do not roll over from week to week.
RAVEN BUCKS Not to be confused with Dining Dollars, Raven Bucks work like a convenient debit system, using your student’s Benedictine student ID card. At any time, funds may be deposited on the card, and the student may use the funds in the Raven Store, at the WEPA printing kiosks, at some of the vending machines on campus, and at our dining services locations. Parents and students may deposit funds on the card at any time and are accessible with the swipe of a Benedictine ID. Raven Bucks are only spent on campus, so you know where the money is going. Raven Bucks roll over from semester to semester and from year to year. Upon graduation, amounts of Raven Bucks in excess of $10 remaining on your student’s account are eligible to be refunded. RAVENZONE This vital program helps Benedictine students register for classes, access financial documents, check “final grades,” apply for on-campus jobs, sign up for spiritual direction and more. This is the central ‘portal’ that will be accessed frequently as a student. THE RAVEN WALK A monumental and traditional part of Benedictine College, this is the route that all students travel (from the JPII Student Center to the Ferrell Academic Center) to get to their classes, greet one another, and get their heart rate up during the brisk walk between classes.
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THE RAVEN WALK (CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM) Similar in concept to “LinkedIn,” “The Raven Walk” is a career services platform that allows current students to connect with mentors drawn from the Benedictine community of alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. This community of mentorship helps connect students with job opportunities, internships, and education, life, and job advice. ROC WEEK Otherwise known as “Raven Orientation Camp,” ROC Week is the new student orientation experience in which students are placed in a ROC group, led by two dedicated ROC leaders who will help them become acclimated with the campus and have a successful and easy transition to life at Benedictine. WEPA WEPA is a cloud-based, print management solution for student printing in higher education and university settings. Each semester every Benedictine College student is given $15.75 of “WEPA Bucks,” which allows them to print 175 pages wirelessly at any of the WEPA locations around campus. Based on a study of Raven printing habits, most students will receive all their printing free of charge.
INSIDER TIPS FROM A RAVEN PARENT BECOME INVOLVED IN THE BENEDICTINE COLLEGE PARENT ASSOCIATION (BCPA). As a parent of a Benedictine College student, you are automatically a member of the Benedictine College Parent Association. Whether you live nearby campus, or across the country, your involvement is encouraged and welcomed! The BCPA hosts a few on-campus meetings each year, (Parents who are unable to attend in person may participate remotely.) The mission of the BCPA is to 1) advance the mission and raise awareness of Benedictine College, 2) support Benedictine parents, and 3) promote hospitality within the Benedictine community. Important notes about the BCPA: • The Core Team of the BCPA is comprised of parents representing each class of students. If you are interested in representing your student’s class on the BCPA Core Team, please contact BCPA President Stacey White at BCAJWhite@msn.com. • The BCPA hosts complimentary move-in weekend barbecues for all families on August 15 and 22. Bring your family to cool off, enjoy a meal together, and meet current Benedictine parents. • Mark your calendar for the first BCPA meeting of the academic year, which will take place on campus on Saturday, September 26 (Family Weekend); parents may also participate remotely. Watch your email for more details! • To receive timely information from the BCPA (and
from Benedictine College in general) while your student is enrolled at Benedictine, please make sure we have your contact information: https://benedictinecollege. formstack.com/forms/student_families • Any questions about the BCPA? Please reach out to President Stacey White at BCAJWhite@msn.com.
KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH HAPPENINGS AT BENEDICTINE. Your student will automatically receive the Benedictine College FYI, a regular internal email with important and timely information for faculty, staff, and students. The Ministry FYI is distributed to each student by email each Sunday morning. These are sent to your student’s Benedictine College email address. As a Raven parent, if you have shared your email address with us, you will automatically receive the following email communications: • Periodic emails from the College, including letters from President Minnis and Pete Helgesen, Dean of Enrollment Management. • The Raven Fly-By Published every other week, the Raven Fly-By features campus highlights, speakers, events, videos, news, and a calendar of upcoming events. • The Raven Parent Update Published regularly (about once a month), the Raven Parent Update is written specifically for parents of 49
Benedictine College students and includes insider information, newsworthy tidbits, information to share with others about Benedictine, tips on how to support your student, and other timely information. • The Raven Store e-Flyer Published monthly, the Raven Store e-Flyer showcases new Benedictine College clothing and other accessories offered by our campus store. • The Benedictine College Parent Association Newsletter Published regularly, the BCPA Newsletter will highlight the efforts of the BCPA. • College Ministry FYI Published every Sunday morning, the Ministry FYI features upcoming faith news, events and opportunities for the Benedictine College community. You may also wish to subscribe to the following publications of Benedictine’s Gregorian Institute at TheGregorian.org: • The Gregorian Institute Email This weekly email includes prayer resources based on the liturgical year, features stories on significant events on campus, articles and posts by Benedictine College professors, and more. 50
• The Gregorian Digest This free, quarterly mailing features content drawn from speeches delivered at Benedictine College. • Provide email address and other contact information updates via this form: https:// benedictinecollege.formstack. com/forms/student_families. • Follow Benedictine College's social media accounts (@BenedictineKS) on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Snapchat.
SHARE YOUR PRAYER REQUESTS, QUESTIONS, AND NEWS WITH OTHER RAVEN PARENTS VIA OUR FREE, ONLINE COMMUNITY BCPA@GROUPS.IO. An initiative of the Benedictine College Parent Association (BCPA), this online platform offers a way for any parent of a currently enrolled Benedictine College student to network with other parents, ask questions, provide answers, share prayer requests, and support the efforts of the Benedictine College Parent Association. Join the group at: https://groups.io/g/ BCPA and begin interacting with other Benedictine parents via email.
ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENT TO JOIN THE RAVEN RIDES FACEBOOK GROUP. Because Benedictine does not provide a shuttle to and from Kansas City International Airport, students typically find rides from their peers. When it’s time for your student to make travel plans, whether he or she needs a ride to the airport or to another part of the country, the best way to quickly and conveniently connect with other students in your area is to utilize the Raven Rides Facebook group, which is a private group for current students only, moderated by current students. The group requires approval to join; parents are not allowed to join the group on behalf of their student. Even if your student doesn’t use Facebook for any other purpose, encourage your student to create a Facebook account solely for the purpose of connecting with other students to arrange rides.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE STUDENT HANDBOOK AND THE COURSE CATALOG. While it’s primarily your student’s responsibility to be familiar with the Student Handbook and the Course Catalog, you may wish to spend a few minutes becoming acquainted with where to access these important documents and what is included in
each of them. Especially if this is your first time being a college parent, the Student Handbook and the Course Catalog will help you become more knowledgeable about the terminology your student will be hearing at college. • Access the Course Catalog in both online and in pdf version at Benedictine. edu/academics/catalog/ • Access the Student Handbook in .pdf version at Benedictine.edu/ student-life/handbook
SHARE TIPS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS WITH YOUR STUDENT. Based on data about our students, Benedictine College has identified the following as key factors which help students stay on track to graduate: • Attend all orientation sessions. 94% of those who attend orientation are on track to graduate compared to only 70% of those who missed some portion of orientation. • Go to class. Class attendance is the single most important variable associated with success. Students who miss no more than two class sessions per week are 10% more likely to remain on track to graduate. • Study in the library. Highly successful students (3.0 GPA or higher) spend 20% more time in the library than the rest of the student body. • Put in the time. Students who do well put in roughly three times as much time on academic activities (class, studying, labs, etc.) as those who struggle. • Get involved. Next to going to class, being involved in campus activities is the second most important factor in
staying on course to graduate. • Use a planner. Student leaders on our campus excel in setting goals and creating a daily schedule for themselves.
RESERVE ACCOMMODATIONS WELL IN ADVANCE FOR ALL COLLEGE EVENTS Parents have shared with us that Atchison lodging fills up quickly on weekends that attract many visitors to campus. Keep in mind that lodging is also available in Weston, Missouri; Leavenworth, Kansas; St. Joseph, Missouri; and Kansas City (in both Missouri and Kansas).
SPEND TIME WITH THE ATCHISON MONASTIC COMMUNITIES. Benedictine College was founded by the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey and the sisters of Mount St. Scholastica. These monastic communities set Benedictine College apart from other institutions and provide a strong spiritual foundation for students and families. In fact, these religious communities pray daily for all students, alumni, benefactors, and friends of Benedictine College. Give yourself the gift of getting to know the monks and sisters while your student is enrolled at Benedictine.
KEY CONTACTS Benedictine College’s faculty and staff are ready and available to assist your student. Encourage your student to reach out to the appropriate department for support. Records/Registration
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Admission 913.360.7476 Advancement 913.360.7414 Athletics 913.360.7564 Business Office 913.360.7403 Career Services 913.360.7578 College Chaplain 913.360.7735 College Ministry 913.360.7735 Counseling Center 913.360.7621 Dining Services 913.360.7595 Financial Aid 913.360.7484 FOCUS 913.360.7735 Health Services 913.360.7117
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IT Helpdesk 913.360.7777
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Both you and your student will benefit from being involved in our new online mentoring and networking platform for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers in the Benedictine community. Parents can serve as mentors for Benedictine students, providing connections and insights into life, career, and educational paths. Sign up at Ravenwalk.benedictine.edu.
Library 913.360.7608
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Parent Outreach 913.360.7967 Raven Store 913.360.7448 Residence Life 913.360.7500 Rocky’s Copies 913.360.7225 St. Paul’s Outreach 913.360.7735 Security 913.360.8888 Student Activities 913.360.7500 Student Billing 913.360.7403
About the Author Megan Fassero ’97 is the mother of a Benedictine College senior and the Parent Outreach Coordinator at the college. As the current parent of a Raven, she has a keen interest in sharing campus news and information with Raven parents — from a parent’s perspective. Megan and her husband Matt are both graduates of Benedictine College and have been married for 22 years.
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