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2016-17 IMPORTANT DATES August 18
Move in for new students (residence halls open)
August 19-21
New Student Orientation (Arch Ceremony on August 19)
August 22
Classes begin for standard fall semester
August 26
Last day to add a class for standard fall semester
September 5
LABOR DAY – NO CLASSES
October 10-11 Mid Fall Recess – No classes for standard fall semester October 14-15
Homecoming & Family Weekend
October 15
Oiler Family Brunch, 10-11:15 a.m. – Alumni Memorial Union
November 2
Last day to withdraw from standard fall semester classes
November 23 - 27
THANKSGIVING RECESS – NO CLASSES
December 9 Deadline for seniors to apply for May 2017 graduation December 12-15
Final exams for standard fall semester classes
January 9
Classes begin for standard spring semester
January 13 Last day to add a class for standard spring semester
January 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY – NO CLASSES March 6-10
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASSES
March 27
Last day to withdraw from classes for standard spring semester
April 14-17
EASTER BREAK – NO CLASSES
April 28
Deadline for seniors to apply for December 2017 graduation
May 1-4
Final exams for standard spring semester
May 6
Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
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WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY FAMILY As you know, watching your son or daughter leave for college can be a very unsettling time. Parents, and the entire family, experience a range of emotions: pride, anxiety about what lies in store, excitement for their child’s next stage in life, concern for how their own family dynamic will change, etc. We all ask ourselves questions like: Will her college experience be everything our family hopes for? Will he find his path in life? Will she be inspired? Will he be safe? As parents of UF students, we want to assure you that your child – and the 4,000+ children of other Oiler parents – is the focus of everything at the University of Findlay. The entire campus community has a role to play in helping students gain the experiences they need, both inside and outside of the classroom, to lead a meaningful life and have a productive career. Our campus community takes that responsibility very seriously. This Parent Pocket Guide has been created as a resource for you. It keeps important contact information, dates and resources at your fingertips. We hope you’ll find it helpful. Go Oilers! Parent Executive Council
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PARENTS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL The Parents Executive Council demonstrates its support of the University of Findlay by serving as ambassadors and fostering relationships with fellow parents to broaden their UF knowledge and encourage support; providing feedback and guidance on special projects; identifying opportunities for corporate or foundation support of the University’s top priorities; making leadership gifts every year; hosting
and attending receptions to introduce university leadership to parents in their regions; and welcoming incoming students and their families to UF. For more information about the Parents Executive Council, please contact Dee Dee Spraw at 419-434-4589 or by email at spraw@findlay.edu.
PARENT FUND Parents and families of our students are important members of our campus community. We invite you to enhance your involvement in life at UF by considering a gift to the Parent Fund. Each year the Parent Fund supports a new project on campus from which all students can benefit. Past projects have included renovations to the collaborative common area in the Alumni
Memorial Union, and support for the Knowledge Bar at Shafer Library, the Academic Support Center, Information Technology Services, and the Center for Career and Professional Development. For more information on the UF Parent Fund, contact the Annual Giving Office at 800-472-9502 ext. 5184 or email thefindlayfund@findlay.edu.
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Main UF Phone Number: 800-472-9502 or 419-422-8313. Office Directory: www.findlay.edu/offices Academic Support Center, Old Main, 419-434-4697 Alumni & Parent Relations, 1015 N. Main St., 419-434-4516 Athletic Department, Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex, 419-434-4663 Business Office, Old Main, 419-434-4690, findlay.edu/offices/ businessaffairs/student-accounts/ Bookstore, 1330 N. Main St., 419-434-4561 Box Office, Alumni Memorial Union, 419-434-5335 Campus Ministry, College First Church of God, 419-434-4605 Campus Security and Emergency Management, Lovett Hall, 419-434-4799 Cosiano Health Center, 120 W. Foulke, Ave., 419-434-4550 Counseling Services, 307 Frazer St., 419-434-4526 Disability Services, Old Main, 419-434-5532 Financial Aid Office, Old Main, 419-434-4791 Center for Career and Professional Development, Old Main, 419-434-4665 Postal Services, Old Main, 419-434-4839 Oiler Success Center, Old Main, 419-434-5680 Registrar’s Office, Old Main, 419-434-4556, 419-434-4552 Service and Community Engagement, 1222 N. Cory, 419-434-6671 Shafer Library, 419-434-4627 Student Activities, Commuter Services & Leadership Development Office, AMU, 419-434-4606 Student Affairs Office, Old Main, 419-434-4570 (on-campus housing and residence life) Student Employment Office, 214 Croy, 419-434-5338 Technology Support Services, 419-434-4357 6
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BUILDING ABBREVIATIONS (USED IN CLASS SCHEDULES) AMU
Alumni Memorial Union
ANSC
Beckett Animal Science Center
BCHS
Brewer Center for Health Sciences (BCHS 100 -
Brewer Lecture Hall)
BREW
Brewer Science Hall
CGOD
College First Church of God
CROY
Croy Gymnasium
DAVS
300 Davis Street
DIAG
Diagnostic Services Building - 401 Trenton
EGNR
Egner Center for the Performing Arts
ENGL
James L. Child, Jr. Equestrian Complex
FRC
Koehler Fitness & Recreation Complex
FRST
Frost Science Center
GFAP
Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion (GFAP 103 -
Pfeiffer Lecture Hall)
GFC
Gardner Fitness Center
MAIN
Old Main (MAIN INET – Internet)
MALC
Malcolm Lecture Hall in Frost Science Center
MART
Martin Lecture Hall in Brewer Science Center
OFFC
Off Campus
RGYM
Renninger Gym
SHAF
Shafer Library
WEST
Center for Equestrian and Pre-Veterinary Studies
VILL
UF Village (1148 - Reading Center)
WTS
Winebrenner Theological Seminary (TLB -
Convocation Center Auditorium)
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QUICK HELP RESOURCES Campus events information? Check calendar.findlay.edu Need to cash a check? (Less than $50 only) Business Office window in Old Main, 419-434-4690 Emergency loan? ($40 or less) Student Affairs Office in Old Main. Internship or resume help? Center for Career and Professional Development, Old Main, 419-4344665 Notary? Business Affairs, Old Main, 419-434-4521 Parking ticket? Pay at Business Office in Old Main. For questions, contact Campus Safety and Emergency Management in Lovett Hall, 419-434-4799. Part-time job? Check the CA$H Network or see Office of Student Employment at 2nd floor Croy. 419434-5338. Personal problem needing counseling or referral? Counseling Services, 419-434-4526 Roommate, housing or housing maintenance problems? See the RA, RD, or contact Student Affairs Office, 419-434-4570. Sick or information about student health insurance? Cosiano Health Center, 419-434-4550 8
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Questions about spirituality or Bible studies? Campus Ministries, 1049 N. Main St., 419-434-4605. Scheduling problems, information, add/drop a class? See faculty advisor or the Registrar’s Office, 419-434-4556, or Oiler Success Center, 419-434-5680. Tuition bills? Student Accounts in Old Main or findlay.edu/offices/ businessaffairs/student-accounts/. Do you have a problem not covered above? See any Student Affairs staff member or call 419-434-4570 or email: help@findlay.edu
How to properly label a package/ letter to mail to your son or daughter: Name (full name, no nicknames) Mailbox Number (if this is not on the package/letter, it will take longer to process) 1000 N. Main St. Findlay, OH 45840
The mission of the University of Findlay is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers. Vision Statement: The UF Distinction the University of Findlay will become a leading Midwestern university characterized by the following three watch phrases: Heartland Community As a University founded on the principles of personal faith, civic mindedness and scholarly achievement, we will advance our commitment to the personal attention essential to the development of our students as whole persons--knowledgeable, creative, ethical and compassionate leaders in a global environment. Diverse Perspectives We will achieve a productive balance between innovative and time-tested approaches and programs in professional preparation, the liberal arts and the natural sciences. We will embrace professional, cultural and intellectual diversity that will distinguish our programs from those of other comprehensive institutions of higher education. We will model civil discourse. Transformative Experiences We will leverage our location, size and values to provide experiential learning for students in every program of study.
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HISTORY OF UF - A TIMELINE 1882 – Founded as Findlay College by the Churches of God, General Conference and the citizens of the city of Findlay.
1886 – After a
few years of slowed construction on Old Main because of lack of funds, Findlay College opened on Sept. 1 with the first 70 students.
1892 – UF pride runs deep with orange and black being officially adopted as the school colors
1923 – The
Griffith Memorial Arch was erected in front of Old Main as a memorial to Caddie Griffith ’09, a former student and faculty member, who died of intestinal flu.
1938 – A fire broke out in the
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1955 – First official residence hall was built – Myers Hall
1969 – Croy Physical Education
Center opened with a gymnasium and the Sink Natatorium and Deming Residence Hall for women was added to Lovett Hall, which included Henderson Dining Hall.
1976 – The first “niche” program
was established with the beginning of the Equestrian Studies Program, focusing on western riding.
1982 – The
Mazza Collection of original artwork from children’s picture books was founded with four pieces valued at $1,700.
1988 – Fall enrollment topped 2,000 for the first time with 2,075 students (full-time and part-time).
1989 – On July 1 the institution
changed its name from Findlay College to the University of Findlay in recognition of the growth in programs and number of students and the addition of graduate programming.
1992 – The Oiler football team won a second NAIA Division II national championship.
1994 – The Virginia B. Gardner
Fine Arts Pavilion was constructed to house the visual arts programs and the Mazza Museum.
2007 – The first
Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity was held April 17, which included the annual student awards ceremony, alumni speakers representing each of the five colleges and hundreds of students presenting research and creative projects.
2009 – The Oilers men’s basketball team won the NCAA Division II national championship
2011 – Construction began on the
new science addition to the Davis Street Building. It houses 12 cuttingedge laboratories, a computer lab, four high-technology classrooms, a lecture hall, 15 faculty offices, a conference room and a student lounge.
2014 – University of Findlay
launched a Total Degree Cost Calculator™ that allows students to get a comprehensive cost estimate over the length of a chosen academic program that factors in scholarships and financial aid.
2015 – University
of Findlay and Cleveland Browns on March 17 announced a unique partnership that provides a variety of student internships via the Browns Edge Partnership, and other experiential opportunities for those interested in learning about and working within the business side of professional sports.
2016 – The University broke ground on the Center for Student Life and College of Business building located in the 300 block of College Street on March 31. Funded with private donations and financing, the building will house the University’s College of Business, serve as a gathering place for other academic programs and a venue for the campus and community.
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WE’RE PROUD OF OUR TRADITIONS! inscribed with “The University of Findlay” and turned toward Main Street. The Findlay College name now faces Old Main.
GRIFFITH ARCH SINCE 1923 The Griffith Memorial Arch is the gateway to campus, facing Findlay’s North Main Street. It was named in memory of Miss Caddie A. Griffith, Class of 1909. Caddie was known for her, “wit, intelligence, good looks and starring role on the UF women’s basketball team.” She headed the University’s Department of English from 1914-16 and 1917-18. Tragically, Caddie died at a young age of intestinal flu. Her parents commissioned the Arch in 1923 in her memory. In 1990, the Arch was moved and reconstructed further back on the property to allow more room for students to safely march through it after graduation. Because the former Findlay College changed its name in 1989, the back of the Arch was 12
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WORKING SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH FELLOW OILERS The Oiler Experience is a daylong community service project for freshmen students on the Saturday of Orientation Weekend. 2016 marks the 14th year for this massive service project which is directed by UF’s Office of Service and Community Engagement.
GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER!
Everyone will tell you that the best thing to do on Orientation Weekend is to “dive in” and get to know as many of your fellow students as possible. Feeling a little shy? Building Oiler Nation is a series of icebreakers involving the entire entering class. Building Oiler Nation takes the stress out of meeting other students and... before you know it... another best friend is giving you a high five!
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT A TRADITION OF SHARING CULTURES Back in 1968, UF Professor Raeburn Wallace had an idea. Why not share the rich cultural diversity of the UF campus with members of the community? International Night was born and has continued to host hundreds of students, staff and community residents each year. The attraction? Samples of international cuisine, posters, videos, displays, one-on-one history lessons and musical and dance performances.
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TIPS FOR PARENTS: WHAT TO EXPECT THE FIRST SEMESTER AUGUST
Emotions your student may experience: • Enthusiasm • Apprehension (due to new surroundings) • Fear (fear of the unfamiliar) • Loneliness (especially if they know no one when coming to UF) • Homesickness • Nervousness What you can do to help: • Encourage your son or daughter to attend class regularly. • Encourage your student to establish good study habits now. • Avoid asking if your student is homesick. Most times this homesickness passes. • Listen to your student. • While it would be nice to see them again so soon, encourage your student to stay on campus and not go home for the first four weeks. This is when many friendships are formed. • Refer your student to the many support services available if needed.
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SEPTEMBER
Emotions your student may experience: • Enthusiasm • Apprehension • Overwhelmed • Anxiety • Homesickness • Comfort (getting used to new surroundings) What you can do to help: • Listen to your student. • If your student is ill, encourage him/her to visit the Health Center. • Ask your student how things are going. • Encourage your student to make an appointment with the course instructor if he/she is having difficulty in a course. • Send a care package or card (e-card
will do) to let your student know you are thinking about them. • Show interest in the student’s classes and ask open ended questions. • If your student is having roommate problems, encourage him/her to speak with his/her resident assistant (RA). • Encourage your student to utilize the Oiler Success Center to discuss adjustment issues. • Encourage your student to attend the Student Organization Fair.
• Disappointment (grades may not be as high as those from high school) • Nervousness (mid-terms) • Anxious • Comfort (adjusting to “home away from home”) What you can do to help: • If your student is struggling with a class or classes, make sure you encourage them to utilize the tutoring center. • Offer advice if asked but do not tell them what to do; give suggestions about how to handle the problem. • Encourage your student to make an appointment with the course instructor if he/she is having difficulty in a course. • Send a care package or card (e-card will do) to let your student know you are thinking about them.
OCTOBER
Emotions your student may experience: • Overwhelmed (trying to balance demands of school and extracurricular activities) www.findlay.edu
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TIPS FOR PARENTS: WHAT TO EXPECT THE FIRST SEMESTER NOVEMBER
Emotions your student may experience: • Anxiety (semester is almost over) • Overwhelmed (major projects or exams often due before or right after Thanksgiving break) • Nervousness (having to choose classes for next term) • Stressed (trying to balance workload and social life) • Excitement (getting to go home) What you can do to help: • If your student is struggling with a class or classes, make sure you encourage them to utilize the tutoring center. • Encourage your student to make an appointment with his/her advisor to discuss courses for the next semester and to get registered. • Listen to your student. • With the added stress your student may be experiencing, encourage him/her to be involved in positive, healthy behaviors such as exercising and eating properly.
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DECEMBER
Emotions your student may experience: • Scared (not sure what to expect of final exams) • Sadness (leaving new campus friends) • Frustration (with their performance for the semester) • Excitement (end of first semester of college) What you can do to help: • Encourage your student to take care of him/herself during this very stressful time; make sure he/she is eating well and getting enough sleep. • If your student has any questions regarding grades, he/she should meet with the professor of the class in question. • Remind the student to review the information regarding the time and location of each final examination.
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21 WAYS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE For many students, going away to college marks the first time they are on their own. Successful students learn how to make the most out of their college experience. Here is a list of 21 things your student can do to make sure he/she enjoys college and graduates ready to take the next step in their life. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
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Find one individual at UF, either a faculty member and/or staff member with whom you will grow to know and feel comfortable. Learn which assistance resources your campus offers and where they are located. Understand why you are in college. Set up a daily schedule and stick to it. If you’re attending classes full time (12-15 hours per semester), don’t work more than 20 hours each week. Assess and improve your study habits. Know how to use your campus library. Try to enhance your writing skills. Develop critical thinking skills. Find a great academic adviser. Make one or two close friends among your peers. Be assertive and ask questions. Get involved in campus activities. Take your health seriously. If you can’t avoid stress, learn how to defuse it. Show up to class. Remember that you are not alone. Learn to appreciate yourself more. Try to have realistic expectations. Visit the Center for Career Placement and Professional Development. Have fun!
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PARENTS’ MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Is a meal plan required if my son or daughter lives on campus? A. All freshman are required to have a meal plan. Sophomores and upperclassman are only required if they live in a residence hall. Q. Should my son or daughter bring a computer? A. Many students bring computers, but UF has several computer labs on campus with convenient locations and hours. Q. How much do books cost a semester? A. Approximately $500 to $600. Science and health professions majors’ books could be higher. Q. How much money should my son or daughter need for a typical week at Findlay? A. $15-$20. Q. How safe is the UF campus? A. All of the residence halls are locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students have access to the residential facilities with their key. Campus Safety and Emergency Management has safety officers on duty at all times – evenings, weekends, holidays, etc. The office has policies and services in place to protect the University of Findlay campus including security escorts available 24/7, emergency blue phones located throughout campus and a campus alert texting system. Q. Can my son or daughter get a job on campus? A. Yes. UF offers both non-Work Study and Work Study on-campus jobs. Students can see and apply for positions through the online student employment job site, CASHNet. Q. If my son or daughter is having a difficult time with a class, how can he or she get the needed assistance? A. First, visit with the professor and determine which assistance will help. If additional assistance is needed, your student should visit the Oiler Success Center, located on the first floor of Old Main. www.findlay.edu
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FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended details the access of student records held and maintained by educational institutions. The law further requires that parents or eligible students be notified of the types of records held and officials responsible for such records. Parents have the right of access, review and challenge for elementary and secondary students (under the age of 18). The student assumes the rights of the parents at age 18 or upon attendance at a postsecondary institution. However, if the student is considered dependent (according to the 1954 internal revenue code), both the student and parents have access rights. A student’s records will be released to parents only after receipt of reasonable proof of dependency. Parents who would like to request access to their student’s educational information should visit www.findlay.edu/offices/student/ oilersuccesscenter/Student-Access-Portal. The Access Portal is a new service that allows UF students to grant access to their education records through an online tool. According to FERPA, parents/guardians must receive permission for this access before they can view certain records, including end-of-semester grades and financial aid information.
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CLERY REPORTING INFORMATION In 1990, Congress enacted the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act (Title II of Public Law 101–542), which amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA). This act required all postsecondary institutions participating in Title IV student financial aid programs to disclose campus crime statistics and security information. The Clery Act requires higher education institutions to give timely warnings of crimes that represent a threat to the safety of students or employees, and to make public their campus security policies. It also requires that crime data are collected, reported and disseminated to the campus community and are also submitted to the federal Department of Education. The act is intended to provide students and their families, as higher education consumers, with accurate, complete and timely information about safety on campus so that they can make informed decisions. To review the University of Findlay’s annual Clery Report, visit the Office of Campus Security and Emergency Management website at: www.findlay.edu/ offices/student/ safetysecurity/ and select Clery Act Compliance from the menu on the left side of the page.
ACADEMIC COURSE CATALOG AND STUDENT POLICIES To learn more about the academic catalog, the Student Rights and Responsibilities Statement and University Policies, you can visit the online Catalog site at catalog.findlay.edu.
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FIGHT SONG We’re the Fighting Findlay Oilers, Orange and black our colors proud. Findlay on forever Shout her praises loud, Rah, Rah! We’re the Fighting Findlay Oilers with a team that’s hard to tame. We shout: Fight, Fight! Findlay Oilers win that game!
ALMA MATER Findlay, our Alma Mater, Our praise we sing to thee; Findlay, we here do pledge thee To ever faithful be. Findlay, whenever we leave thee, We never will forget thee! Findlay, our Alma Mater, Our hearts will stay with thee.
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CONNECT with US! What is there to do this weekend? Is there anything going on? Where should we eat? Where can I buy a birthday present? All of these questions and more are answered when you connect with us!
University of Findlay Parents Executive Council Stay in touch by visiting our website: www.findlay.edu/parents