SUMMER 2017
www.FranklinCollege.edu
Greetings from Franklin College! The entire Franklin College community is looking forward to welcoming you to campus. You are about to become more fully engaged with a community of learning, challenge, fun and growth. This newsletter is to help you, as a new student to the community, be ready for the start of the fall semester. Please take time to read this newsletter, whether you are a freshman or transfer-student, a commuter or resident-student. It includes: •
Details about move-in day
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Information on New Student Welcome Week
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Instructions on how to get college employment
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Financial aid tips
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Much more
Parents received a separate newsletter and will have access to it, as well as this newsletter, online at www.FranklinCollege.edu/student-life/parent-newsletter/. If you have any questions about the information in this newsletter or anything else, please contact the appropriate office at the college. If you don’t know the correct office, call the Parent and Family Helpline at (317) 738-8181 or contact me. I will assist you directly or put you in contact with the person who can best help you. Enjoy the rest of the summer. Go Grizzlies!
E. F. Hall III Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students ehall@FranklinCollege.edu
WELCOME WEEK All new students (transfers, commuters and residents) are required to participate in Welcome Week, which starts on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 24, and continues each day and evening through Sunday, Aug. 27. Some additional Welcome Week activities will coincide with the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 28, and continue through the evening of Friday, Sept. 1. All new students are expected to attend and should plan to be off work and avoid other commitments away from campus to eliminate any outside schedule conflicts. During Welcome Week, students will participate in activities with their mentor and LA 100 classmates, contribute to a volunteerism program called Franklin Offering the Community Unselfish Service (FOCUS) Day, meet their academic advisers and learn what it takes to be academically successful at Franklin College.
COMMUTER-STUDENTS are to check in on Thursday, Aug. 24, in the Dietz Center for Professional Development lobby between 4:30 and 5 p.m. A meeting for new student-commuters will be held at 5 p.m. Meals will be available to commuter-students, free of charge, beginning with lunch on Friday, Aug. 25, and ending with dinner on Sunday, Aug. 27.
RESIDENT-STUDENTS will receive their Welcome Week schedule during move-in day between 1 and 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24. Resident-students’ meal plans begin with dinner on Thursday, Aug. 24. If you have any questions regarding Welcome Week, please contact the office of new student programs at (317) 738-8137.
NEW STUDENT MOVE-IN INFORMATION The residence halls will open for all new freshmen and transfer-students on Thursday, Aug. 24. Move-in activities will occur from 1 to 4:00 p.m. You will receive your student ID, room key and paperwork at this time. Don’t forget to print labels for your belongings to make moving in go even smoother. It will help our volunteers ensure your belongings stay together. Room Assignments: If you are a new student, you will be notified of your room and roommate assignment by email to your Franklin College email address. If you haven’t received an email yet, please email the director of residence life, Jacob Knight, at jknight@FranklinCollege.edu. Moving into the residence halls is an exciting event, but it can also be tiring and a bit hectic. Have no fear! The college community will be there to help. 1.
There will be faculty, staff and other students on hand to help unload and carry items to your room.
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Security personnel will help direct traffic and answer questions, as you begin the move in process.
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Once you enter an unloading zone, you will have 20 minutes to unload your vehicle. In the Elsey Hall lot, security officers will give you a parking pass to indicate when you arrived.
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Moving in is simple: Unload your vehicle, then move your vehicle out of the unloading zone, next go to your room to begin unpacking and setting up your furnishings. If you have people coming to help you move in but they don’t have anything to unload, please have them park in other campus lots and walk over to help you.
If you’re not sure what to bring or leave at home, search for “what to bring to college” on the Franklin College website.
EARLY-ARRIVAL POLICY Only athletes, student organization members and students with prior approval will be allowed to move in early. If you are involved with one of these groups, your coach or adviser will provide more details regarding your early arrival. Should you have any questions about this policy or need to make arrangements for an early arrival for other reasons, please email the director of residence life, Jacob Knight, at jknight@FranklinCollege.edu, by 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4.
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PARKING PERMIT INFORMATION All full-time and part-time students and visitors are required to display a parking tag when parking on campus. Students may purchase their parking tags beginning Aug. 17, during normal business hours in the security office, located in the southeast corner of the Napolitan Student Center’s lower level. Parking regulations and a campus parking map will be provided when a tag is purchased. The cost of a parking tag is $40 per year and is charged to your account. No cash or checks are accepted. Everyone must pre-register before getting a permit. Instructions with important information will be sent to your Franklin College e-mail address in early August. Permits will not be issued without this information. Parking regulations are enforced year-round. Visitors may obtain a temporary parking tag any time by contacting the security officer on duty at (317) 738-8888. When requesting a temporary parking tag, the requestor must provide their license plate number and the make of their vehicle to the security officer. Parking tag enforcement will begin on the evening of Aug. 28, the first day of classes.
FINANCIAL AID: ONLINE RESOURCES Students have 24/7 access to their financial aid information via the Online Financial Aid System found at: https://fcaid.franklincollege.edu. Make sure you have completed and submitted all requested documentation (found on the Documents and Loans tab in your online aid account) and have accepted all of the awards you want to receive (done on the Accepting Your Awards tab in your online aid account). Failure to submit requested information or accept awards may result in loss of aid. The Franklin College Office of Financial Aid has an open-door policy and encourages families to ask questions. We want to make sure that you understand every step of the financial-aid process. Please do not hesitate to give us a call at (317) 738-8075, or email us at finaid@FranklinCollege.edu. We are here to help in any way that we can!
MAIL SERVICES Franklin College provides each enrolled student (resident or commuter) with a campus mailbox. Keys to mailboxes are issued in the mailroom. You will retain the same mailbox throughout your enrollment at the college. Mailboxes are located on the lower level of the Napolitan Student Center. Student mail/packages should have your unit # included in your address. Please use the word “unit” when addressing student mail, as the U.S. Post Office may not recognize “P.O. Box” or “Box” numbers as a Franklin College address, and the mail piece may be returned to the sender.
To mail a student:
To mail faculty/staff:
Student’s name Faculty/Staff name
Student’s unit number
Department name
Franklin College Franklin College
101 Branigin Blvd.
Franklin, IN 46131-2623
101 Branigin Blvd. Franklin, IN 46131-2623
Mail service hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. There is no Saturday mail delivery. The telephone number is (317) 738-8077.
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CAMPUS BOOKSTORE The campus bookstore offers the course materials, study guides and class supplies you need while also offering the sweatshirts, backpacks and tech gear you want. Whether your preference is for traditional textbooks or the latest in digitized offerings, the staff will help you find the solution that best fits your study style and budget as well as the exact book editions required by faculty. The bookstore offers rent-a-text, new books, used books and digital books. Your virtual front door to the campus bookstore is www.FranklinCollegeShop.com. Here, you’ll find the largest inventory of textbooks and everything you need for every day of your college life. Order online and have it shipped to your home or enjoy free shipping with in-store pickup. If you have any questions, email the store manager, Courtney Carney, at ccarney@FranklinCollege.edu, or assistant store manager, Janet Dowty, at jdowty@ FranklinCollege.edu, or call the bookstore at (317) 738-8100.
CAMPUS HEALTH CENTER Thank you to those students who have submitted their health forms. If omissions were detected on your health form during our review process, you should have received an email requesting the needed information. If your health form has not been submitted, it is important that you complete the process right away. If assistance is needed, or if questions remain, feel free to contact the coordinator of student health services, Cathe DeCleene, by email (prior to Aug. 1) at cdecleene@FranklinCollege.edu, or by phone/fax (after Aug. 1) at (317) 738-8090. Studentathletes have special paperwork to submit in addition to the general Franklin College Health Form. If you are a student-athlete, both forms are required. It is important that students who submitted a health form without including insurance information submit it prior to arrival. The health center will be contacting those who have failed to provide the required information. To avoid being contacted, you can submit insurance information in one of two ways: •
Via fax to the health center at (317) 738-8090. Be sure to include your name and date of birth on the copy. Online through the MyFC portal. Choose Student Affairs. On the right, click Health Insurance Form and enter the requested information.
Summer is a good time to review your immunization records. A tetanus booster is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control every 10 years and, depending on when you received your last dose, you may be in need. Information on all adult immunizations can be found at: http://www.immunize.org/shop/views/adultsched_pg2.pdf. If travel abroad is in your student’s future, a review of immunizations is extremely important, and no time is better than when they are at home. Information on recommendations for your specific travel destination can be found at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel. Flu vaccines will be available on campus this fall. Students will be notified of availability and cost via email.
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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Students with demonstrated financial need may be allocated a specific amount of money within their financial aid as part of the Federal Work-Study Program. Students who qualify may earn up to the amount allocated by working no more than 20 hours per week in various offices on and off campus. To be eligible, a student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually prior to the deadline and follow the steps listed below to obtain a position. Please note that acceptance into the work-study program does not guarantee employment. Furthermore, work-study funds are only paid relative to work performed.
STEPS TO FINDING A WORK-STUDY JOB: 1.
From the MyFC homepage, click on “Departments” in the left toolbar.
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Click on the “Student Financial Services” department.
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Click on the link in the middle of the page, “Students: Click here to navigate to our Student Employment page!”
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Click on “Student Applicants.” (This page will provide the options of searching the database for jobs, reviewing recently posted jobs, choosing options for email notification of openings or linking to the Job Planner, which will let your student view jobs that have been offered in the past.)
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Choose “Review Job Descriptions.” (Click on each job title for a description, such as pay, hours, duties, etc. Please look closely at Funding Source to determine if this job is open to any students or only those students who qualify for work-study jobs.)
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Click on the “Apply for this Job” link, located at the top of the job description, when you wish to apply.
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Choose “Fill out Application.” (Be sure you completely fill out the application for the position. Be sure information is accurate and provide a phone number where you can easily be reached.)
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Click “Submit Application.” (After you have completed and reviewed the application, choose submit. A copy of the application will be sent to the job’s supervisor. The supervisor will contact those students whom they wish to interview and/or hire for the position.)
TIPS FOR FINDING A WORK-STUDY OR ON-CAMPUS JOB: 1.
Apply for multiple jobs to increase the chances of being hired. There is no application limit.
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The best time to find a job is at the beginning of the first semester. Apply early.
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Keep your class schedules and other commitments in mind when applying. For example, if you are an athlete, your time could be limited in the evening.
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Make personal connections on campus with staff and faculty, to identify job opportunities and to express interest in a position.
Students that have questions about the Federal College Work-Study Program can call the coordinator of campus employment with student financial services at (317) 738-8007.
DINING SERVICES JOBS FOR STUDENTS Franklin College Dining Services by Sodexo is looking for student-workers to hire for shifts in various dining and food-service venues on campus. Sodexo offers flexible hours and a competitive pay rate starting at $8.00 per hour, with the added benefit of all positions being located on campus. Sodexo will require a background check and may require a drug screen for part-time positions. Sodexo values workforce diversity and is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Please fill out an application in the Sodexo office in the lower level of the Napolitan Student Center. Ask for the Sodexo administrative assistant, Linda Bradley, or call (317) 738-8108.
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PART-TIME JOBS FAIR The Career Services Office will be hosting a part-time jobs fair on Friday Sept. 8, in the atrium of the Napolitan Student Center from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Businesses from Franklin, the Edinburgh Outlet Mall and Greenwood will be on site to tell about their openings, hand out applications and, in some cases, do on-the-spot interviews. If you are considering working off-campus, part-time, while in college, this is a great opportunity to build connections, work on developing valuable professional skills and, of course, generate an income.
CAMPUS COUNSELING CENTER The campus counseling center welcomes all students. The counseling staff provides support for students dealing with a variety of issues and existing mental health conditions. All counseling appointments are free and completely confidential. The center hours are Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. To see one of the professional staff members, director John R. Shafer, Ph.D., or counselor Sara Kinder, students should email jshafer@FranklinCollege.edu or skinder1@FranklinCollege.edu. Keep informed about trending college-related mental-health issues and programs available at Franklin College by following @FC_Counseling on Twitter.
CENTER FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Franklin College is committed to providing students with the opportunity to live with and learn from people of different cultures, races, sexual orientations, religions, etc. The Center for Diversity and Inclusion offers programming and opportunities to engage students in becoming more informed citizens of our college community and the world. The center’s mission is to support students, faculty/staff and the community by promoting the value of diversity, broadening multicultural awareness, advancing cultural competence and encouraging crosscultural collaborative relationships through education and advocacy. Below are a few programs in which students can participate. Brother to Brother (B2B) is a peer-driven role-modeling program designed to aid in the personal, cultural and educational development and retention of minority male students during their matriculation through Franklin College. Brother to Brother seeks to provide a positive atmosphere that will encourage students to exhibit uncompromising character and academic excellence. It also aids in establishing a cultural foundation for minority male students through small group-bonding activities. Students will engage in networking opportunities, building connections amongst one another and setting standards of excellence for themselves that they will hold each other accountable for reaching and maintaining. They also will have the opportunity to interact with positive minority male role models from the community at-large. Building Opportunities through Support and Structure (BOSS)) is a mentoring program that pairs underrepresented Franklin College students with working professional adults. These mentors may have careers on the college campus, in Johnson County or in the Greater Indianapolis community. Mentors are called upon to provide leadership and guidance in all areas of life. Mentoring relationships are valuable to helping students succeed academically and socially and can greatly aid in student persistence and retention. Students interested in participating should contact the program coordinator, Terri Roberts-Leonard, at troberts@FranklinCollege.edu. Building Our Leaders through Diversity (BOLD) House is a living and learning community that aims to promote an understanding and respect for multiculturalism and diversity while providing intellectual, social and cultural programs focused on multicultural enrichment. The BOLD House is located on Maple St. on the east side of campus. The BOLD House is currently looking for three more student residents for the 2017-18 school year. Contact the residence hall coordinator, Mike Rivera, at mrivera@FranklinCollege.edu, if you are interested!
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FC ON THE TOWN FC on the Town is a weekend programming series sponsored by the Student Activities Center (SAC). Engaging offcampus programs are sponsored every month in an effort to familiarize students with social opportunities in the community as well as to encourage college camaraderie and participation in weekend programming. Find the Franklin College SAC on Facebook or follow @FC_SAC on Twitter for details about upcoming FC on the Town events and the new Griz Nights program series! Here is a list of this fall’s FC on the Town destinations: Sept. 8
Ritter’s Frozen Custard (Franklin)
Sept. 17
Indianapolis Zoo
Oct. 14
King’s Island (Ohio)
Nov. 16
Greek’s Pizzeria and Tapp Room (Franklin)
Dec. 3
Chicago Bus Trip (Illinois)
STUDENT CONGRESS The purpose of Student Congress is to support the values of Franklin College, to direct and promote student activities, to develop a spirit of progress and tradition and act as a liaison between the student body and faculty, staff and administrators. Student Congress appreciates the participation and input of all students. Meetings are held every Wednesday throughout the academic year at 6 p.m. in the Napolitan Student Center, Room 245. This year, Student Congress will be focusing on continuing to make the Franklin College campus lively, vibrant and inviting for all students. If you have ideas or want to be a part of shaping the campus culture, we encourage you to run for a position on Student Congress. This fall, Student Congress will be accepting applications for freshmen, at-large and commuter- representatives. If you are interested in joining one of the most active organizations on campus, pick up an application at the activities fair or email the Student Congress President, Taylor Williams, at Taylor.Williams@FranklinCollege.edu.
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MYTH-BUSTING GREEK STEREOTYPES Franklin is home to four national fraternities and three national sororities. Greek life plays a significant role in the college experience for many Franklin College students. Heading into college, you might have preconceived notions about what it means to be in a fraternity or sorority. Below are some common myths about Greek life and how organizations at Franklin College break the stereotypes.
Myth: Greek life is for people who have a lot of money. Reality: Membership fees vary depending on the chapter you join and its finances. The new member and initiated member fees for each fraternity/sorority can be found on the Franklin College “Greek Life” webpage. Financial obligation is a major consideration when joining a fraternity/sorority. However, many of our students are able to afford it through payment plans, budgeting and scholarships.
Myth: The new member process is too much of a time commitment. Reality: The new member education process typically lasts between six and eight weeks and involves a weekly meeting, where you learn more about the organization, its history, values and philanthropy. Many students in fraternities/sororities are employed, involved in multiple other clubs and/or are student-athletes.
Myth: Greek life hinders academics. Reality: Academic excellence is a value that fraternities/sororities at Franklin share. Each chapter has different programs in place to help their members succeed academically. (The cumulative GPA of Franklin’s all-Greek community has been higher than the cumulative all-campus GPA for 15 consecutive semesters.)
Myth: Greek life won’t matter after college. Reality: You will have opportunities to run for executive officer positions and committees. Each organization has a variety of leadership opportunities ranging from being chapter president to serving as the philanthropy chair. You could learn how to manage a budget, run an effective meeting, speak in public and lead a group of 40-80 of your own peers. Greek life can empower you with transferrable skills and help prepare you for life after college. After you become the member of a Greek organization, that membership remains significant no matter where you live. Graduates who relocate to new cities or states often rely on alumni chapters of their Greek organizations to help them make new acquaintances and network. If you are interested in participating in Greek recruitment, please visit http://FranklinCollege.edu/student-life/ fraternity-sorority-life/. Here, you can click on links for the “Fraternity Interest” form or the “Register for Sorority Recruitment” form. Please direct related questions to the coordinator for Greek life and activities, Taylor Dwyer, at tdwyer@FranklinCollege.edu.
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CAMPUS DINING SERVICES Franklin College Dining Services by Sodexo will share a showcase of everyday meal options as well as samples of off-campus dining options during the first week of the fall semester. Students are encouraged to get involved with the college’s Dining Committee. This committee provides feedback and recommendations that help the dining services staff make menu changes and offer special items to keep the menu fresh. To get involved, your student should contact the Sodexo director, Les Petroff, at lpetroff@FranklinCollege.edu, or call (317) 738-8108. You can also direct meal-plan questions to Petroff, or to the college business office at (317) 738-8031 or accounting assistant Cheryl Stewart at cstewart@FranklinCollege.edu.
DINING HOURS ARE: Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Continental dining is offered on Saturday and Sunday from 9 - 11 a.m. Keep up with announcements from Franklin College Dining Services by Sodexo on Facebook, follow @FranklinColleg1 on Twitter or find FCdining on Instagram.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER AUGUST
NOVEMBER
24 - 28
Welcome Week: New Student Orientation
26
FOCUS Day
27
Returning Students Move-In Day
DECEMBER
28
First Day of Classes
31
Activities and Resources Fair
SEPTEMBER
4
Labor Day – College Closed
30
Parent Day
OCTOBER
19–20
27–28 Homecoming
Fall Break
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21–26
Thanksgiving Break
8
Last Day of Classes
11–14
Final Exams
14
Residence Halls Close at 5 p.m.
14
Holiday Break Begins
STUDENT AFFAIRS DIRECTORY VICE PRESIDENT & DEAN OF STUDENTS Ellis Hall
ehall@FranklinCollege.edu
317-738-8080
ASST. DEAN OF STUDENTS & DIR. CAREER SERVICES Kirk Bixler
kbixler@FranklinCollege.edu 317-738-8801
ASST. DEAN OF STUDENTS FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Keri Ellington
kellington@FranklinCollege.edu
317-738-8096
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Marti Schrock
mschrock@FranklinCollege.edu
DIR. CAMPUS MINISTRY
317-738-8080
Hannah Adams Ingram hingram@FranklinCollege.edu
317-738-8140
DIR. COUNSELING SERVICES John R. Shafer
jshafer@FranklinCollege.edu 317-738-8080
COUNSELOR Sara Kinder
skinder1@FranklinCollege.edu
317-738-8080
COORD. STUDENT HEALTH CENTER Cathe DeCleene
cdecleene@FranklinCollege.edu
317-738-8090
DIR. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Terri Roberts-Leonard
troberts@FranklinCollege.edu
317-738-8119
DIR. RESIDENCE LIFE Jacob Knight
jknight@FranklinCollege.edu 317-738-8080
JOHNSON/DIETZ - HOOVER/CLINE HALL COORDINATOR Michael Rivera
mrivera@FranklinCollege.edu
317-738-8079
COORD. NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS Jenna Martin
jmartin@FranklinCollege.edu 317-738-8137
DIETZ HALL COORDINATOR TBA
TBA 317-738-8804
ELSEY HALL COORDINATOR J. Russell Norris
jnorris@FranklinCollege.edu 317-738-8474
DIR. SECURITY Steve Leonard
sleonard@FranklinCollege.edu
317-738-8317
COORD. GREEK LIFE & STUDENT ACTIVITIES Taylor Dwyer
tdwyer@FranklinCollege.edu 317-738-8091
DIR. DINING SERVICES Les Petroff
lpetroff@FranklinCollege.edu 317-738-8108
ASST. TO STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CAREER SERVICES Judy Yarnell
jyarnell@FranklinCollege.edu 317-738-8096
317-738-8801
ASST. FOR RETENTION PROGRAMS Natalie Dilbone
ndilbone@FranklinCollege.edu
317-738-8080
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