RCTC Student Handbook 2016-17 by Rochester Community and Technical College

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WELCOME TO RCTC On behalf of the faculty and staff, welcome to Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)! We’re excited you have chosen the oldest public two-year college in Minnesota as your higher education provider; and whether you’re a new student just starting out, or a returning student ready to take on a new year, we’re here for you. Within this handbook, you will find key policies and other valuable information that will help you navigate your way around the College. As a student, you are responsible for being familiar with, and adhering to, those policies/procedures that apply to you as a student. Please keep this student handbook handy and use it as an ongoing resource. I look forward to seeing you around campus, and wish you the best as you continue to pursue your educational goals at RCTC!

Sincerely,

Mary Davenport, Ph.D. Interim President

Welcome back returning students of RCTC, and hello to the incoming freshman class. I hate to be the one that reminds you that it’s over, but I sincerely hope you enjoyed the summer of 2016. Now let’s get ready for an abundant fall season. As your Student President, I’m very excited for what’s in the making this year. During the summer, I’ve been working closely with Student Life and they have planned plenty of events for you such as awareness topics, campus and sporting events. Attending Student Life events is an exciting way to connect with faculty, students and staff outside of the classroom. I would also encourage you to participate in Student Senate. It’s an incredible opportunity to develop professionally and to work with other two year colleges throughout the state. You’ll gain real world experiences by meeting with government officials, taking trips, and most importantly making a change for your student body as well as yourself. The beauty of being involved is that you have plenty of options, ranging from campus clubs, sports, music, theater, and art. Engagement is the key to having a successful and fulfilling school year. I hope you accomplish great things this year and that you all enjoy your time at RCTC. Yours cordially,

Sofia S. Alston Student President

RCTC STUDENT HANDBOOK

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The Student Handbook is a general bulletin about RCTC processes and calendar of information. It can also be downloaded from the RCTC website at: www.rctc.edu/studenthandbook. The provisions of this publication were prepared on the basis of the best information as of the date of publication; however, information in this handbook may be amended from time to time by appropriate action of the faculty, the college administration, the Minnesota State Board of Trustees, or the Minnesota Legislature. When such changes occur, every reasonable effort will be made to notify the student body. This publication is not a legal document and does not constitute a contract between the College and the user. Please consult appropriate departments and offices for final policies, procedures and deadlines. NOTE: All official communication between the college and student(s) will be through the RCTC student assigned email account.

Rochester Community and Technical College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and educational opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited. And, harassment on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or familial status is also prohibited. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities, consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact the College via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service. Complaints should be directed to: Renee Engelmeyer Chief Human Resources Officer (507) 285-7183 renee.engelmeyer@rctc.edu If you require an accommodation for a disability please contact: Travis Kromminga Director of Disability Support Services SS172 (507) 280-2968

travis.kromminga@rctc.edu

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to RCTC............................................................................................................ 1 10 Ways to Succeed at RCTC.......................................................................................... 4 Who to Contact................................................................................................................ 5 Campus Hours of Operation........................................................................................... 6 Academic Calendar at a Glance...................................................................................... 7 Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................................... 8-10 Get Involved at RCTC..................................................................................................... 10 Follow the Yellowjacket Road to Graduation............................................................... 10 Resources at RCTC......................................................................................................... 12 Financial Information...................................................................................................... 13 Technology Information............................................................................................ 14-15 Path to Purple................................................................................................................. 16 RCTC Bookstore............................................................................................................. 16 Student Conduct............................................................................................................ 17 Behavioral Intervention Team........................................................................................ 17 RCTC Policies............................................................................................................. 18-19 Student Complaint Policy.............................................................................................. 19 Student Safety............................................................................................................ 20-21 Campus Safety Services................................................................................................. 21 2016-2017 Class Schedule........................................................................................ 22-23 2016-2017 Yearly Calendars........................................................................................... 24 2016-2017 Planner........................................................................................................... 29

Mission Rochester Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality learning opportunities to serve a diverse and growing community.

Vision Rochester Community and Technical College will be a universal gateway to world class learning opportunities.

Value Proposition Improving Student Lives

10 WAYS TO SUCCEED AT RCTC

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You made it through the search, application process, orientation, registration and now it’s time to attend your classes. Here’s some tips for how to help you get the most out of your time at RCTC. 1. Learn what resources RCTC has to offer and where they are located. 2. Be familiar with course requirements. Read the syllabus! 3. Set a daily schedule and stick to it. 4. Assess and improve your study habits. 5. Know how to use the campus library (www.rctc.edu/library). 6. See your counselor/advisor more often than you think you need to. 7. Get involved in campus activities. It’s the only way you’ll know what’s out there. 8. Take your health seriously. Eat healthy and get enough sleep to help you succeed in college. 9. Learn how to manage stress. Try a stress management course! 10. Set realistic goals and follow through with them. This is not only in the academic area... it pertains to the activities you participate in, the groups you join, the part-time work you do, and your social life.

STAY CONNECTED WITH RCTC With everything that’s happening on the RCTC campus, it can be difficult to stay on top of it all. Don’t get left behind! Plug into these resources today! The Website: www.rctc.edu For all information about RCTC. The Hive: blog.rctc.edu For current events, activities and information. The Emergency Alert: www.rctc.edu/security/ems.html Opt in to receive notifications of campus closings due to weather and up to the minute info on emergency situations. Facebook: Rochester Community and Technical College - RCTC Twitter: @RochesterCTC The Beehive: All enrolled students receive weekly emails with important information. Stay “in the know” by checking your email daily. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RochesterCTC. Check out our videos!

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WHO TO CONTACT

Academic Affairs..........................................................................................(507) 285-7292 Admissions/Records....................................................................................(507) 285-7268 Advising/Counseling/Career Services.......................................................(507) 285-7260 Athletic Department....................................................................................(507) 285-7273 Bookstore.....................................................................................................(507) 285-7202 Business Office.............................................................................................(507) 285-7472 Campus Safety/Security/Escort Services...................................................(507) 285-7262 Cashiers Office.............................................................................................(507) 285-7311 CHOICES (Heintz Center)...........................................................................(507) 280-5510 Computer Help/Technology Support........................................................(507) 536-5555 Disability Support Services.........................................................................(507) 280-2968 Discrimination/Harrassment Complaints...................................................(507) 285-7183 Echo Office (Student Newspaper)..............................................................(507) 285-7246 Emergency...................................................................................................(507) 285-7262 Financial Aid.................................................................................................(507) 285-7271 Fitness Center..............................................................................................(507) 285-7577 Food Service................................................................................................(507) 285-7209 Foundation/Scholarships/Alumni Office...................................................(507) 281-7771 Housing Information....................................................................................(507) 285-7557 Job Placement/Posting...............................................................................(507) 285-7260 Learning Center...........................................................................................(507) 285-7182 Library...........................................................................................................(507) 285-7233 Maintenance................................................................................................(507) 285-7266 Marketing.....................................................................................................(507) 536-5604 Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.........................................................................................(507) 285-7216 Proctoring Center.................................................................................. proctor@rctc.edu Student Affairs.............................................................................................(507) 285-7127 Student Emergency Fund...........................................................................(507) 285-7260 Student Health Services..............................................................................(507) 285-7261 Student Life/Activities.................................................................................(507) 285-7206 Student Senate............................................................................................(507) 285-7207 Student Support Services (TRIO)................................................................(507) 285-7230 Theatre Box Office.......................................................................................(507) 285-7200 Tutoring Center (Main)................................................................................(507) 280-5534 Tutoring Center (Heintz)..............................................................................(507) 280-3519 Welcome Center/Information....................................................................(507) 285-7557 Individual faculty and staff contact information can be found in the online directory. Click on the directory button on the top of the home page.

CAMPUS H URS OF OPERATION

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Normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm, however, there are a few departments that hold extended hours. Buildings are generally open from 6:00am until 10:00pm Monday through Friday. While the campus is open Saturday and Sunday until 5:00pm, most service areas are not staffed on the weekend. Heintz Center is closed on Sundays. Admissions/Records: M-Th: 8:00am-5:00pm, F and non-class days: 8:00am-4:30pm Bookstore: M-Th: 8:00am-6:00pm, F: 8:00am-4:30pm Campus Safety: M-F: 6:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun: 6:00am-5:00pm Library: M-Th: 8:00am-8:00pm F: 8:00am-4:30pm Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm Sports Center: Sun-Sat: 6:00am-10:00pm Technology Support Center: M-Th: 7:30am-10:00pm F-Sat: 7:30am-4:30pm Welcome Center: M-Th: 8:00-6:00pm F: 8:00am-4:30pm Please check the website for specific hours for all campus departments.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

at a glance

Fall Semester 2016 Classes Begin.....................................................................................................................August 22 Last Day to Drop (Full-Term Courses)..............................................................................August 26 Student Success Day - Non-Class Opportunities...........................................................August 31 Labor Day - No Classes................................................................................................September 5 Education MN Conference - No Classes..............................................................October 20 & 21 Veterans Day Holiday - No Classes........................................................................... November 11 Thanksgiving Break - No Classes......................................................................November 24 & 25 Fall Semester Ends......................................................................................................December 16

Spring Semester 2017 Classes Begin......................................................................................................................January 9 Last Day to Drop (Full-Term Courses).............................................................................January 13 Martin Luther King Jr Day - No Classes..........................................................................January 16 Student Success Day - Non-Class Opportunities..........................................................January 19 Faculty Duty Day - No Classes........................................................................................January 31 Presidents Day Holiday - No Classes............................................................................February 20 Spring Break - No Classes..............................................................................................March 6-10 Faculty Duty Day - No Classes.......................................................................................... March 29 Spring Semester Ends............................................................................................................May 10 Commencement ....................................................................................................................May 11

Summer Session 2017 Classes Begin..........................................................................................................................May 30 Independence Day Holiday - No Classes............................................................................... July 4 Summer Session Ends.......................................................................................................August 10

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTI NS

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How do I find my advisor?

Every student has an academic advisor or counselor who is here to support students in their educational growth and guide them through program requirements. Your assigned counselor or advisor appears on your schedule and on your Degree Audit Report (DARS). www.rctc.edu/counseling_career_center/html/advisors.html

What’s the difference between an advisor and a counselor?

An academic advisor assists students with academic decisions, helps students clarify academic goals and understands how courses fit into these goals. A college counselor is a credentialed counselor, experienced in assisting students with academic, transfer and career planning. Counselors also provide crisis counseling and services to assist with family and personal relationship concerns.

Where do I go when I’m feeling sick?

Students are welcome to visit the Student Health Services Office, located in the Health Sciences Building, beginning August 15. A registered nurse is available daily to assist with first aid/illness care, health screenings and health education/information. There is no charge to the students to see the nurse or a physician but a minimal fee may be charged for certain services or supplies. The Student Health Services Office is open M-Th from 8:00am-3:30pm and Fridays from 8:00am-1:30pm. Call (507) 285-7261 or email healthservices@rctc.edu for more information. www.rctc.edu/services/health/

What’s the difference between eServices and eForms?

eServices is a platform on the RCTC website that students use to register, check grades, order transcripts, pay their tuition, check their balance, find their financial aid award, and much more. www.rctc.edu/eservices/ eForms is a webpage that houses admissions forms available online to students. These include academic petitions, suspension appeal, change contact form, program applications, graduation application, major change, transcript retrieval, as well as others. https://secure.rctc.edu/apps/admissions/eforms/form_list.html

Why do I have two ID numbers?

Your StarID is a unique username that you can utilize across all Minnesota State colleges and universities campuses to access information technology systems. Students who plan on transferring to another school in the Minnesota State colleges and universities system will continue to use the same StarID and password when they transfer. You will use your StarID coupled with your distinct password to log on to college computers, eServices, Brightspace, email, and others. Students are assigned a unique 8-digit Stinger ID as well. Students need this number anytime they work with Admissions or Financial Aid. This will be included on a student ID card that they get from the Library which is used for entry into athletic events, theatre and music events, or checking out library materials and IT equipment. This is also used to access on-campus printers and entry into the Learning Center.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTI NS

It’s snowing...how do I know if the campus is closed?

When it is determined that weather has made it unsafe to travel to campus, the RCTC President will close the campus. This decision will be announced publicly through local television and radio stations, the RCTC website, Social Media, and through the Emergency Alert System. Students’ campus email will automatically be enrolled in this system but students can also opt in to receive phone calls and text messages. Opt in today at www.rctc.edu/security/ems.html.

I have a documented disability. Are there resources for me on campus?

Yes. The RCTC Disability Support Services Office offers services such as extended time, a scribe, a reader, or a sign language interpreter for taking tests. Quiet testing rooms are also available for students who qualify for Disability Support Services. Contact the Disability Support Services Office at (507) 280-2968 for further information or to apply for services.

What is TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)?

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a program that is funded through the US Department of Education and serves 250 students each year. To qualify for SSS, you must be a US citizen or permanent resident alien and be a first-generation college student, low income OR have a documented disability on file with Disability Support Services. SSS provides advising, peer tutoring, career exploration, resume writing, money management training and much more. For more information or to apply for SSS, please call the SSS Office at (507) 285-7230.

My instructor doesn’t take attendance. Do I still need to go to class? YES! You have paid money to receive an education. When you don’t attend class, you miss a great deal of that learning. In addition, studies show that students receive higher grades when they attend class regularly. If students do not maintain satisfactory progress, they will not be eligible for financial aid and will not be allowed to register for classes in subsequent semesters. The bottom line? Keep going to class!

How do I change my address?

It is essential that you maintain current contact information with RCTC so you receive all of the important information to keep you moving toward completing your goal. You can change your address by logging onto eServices and clicking on Account Management on the left side of your screen. You can also change your address at the Admissions counter.

What is DARS?

DARS is an acronym for Degree Audit Reporting System. DARS is a tool to assist you and your advisor in the process of course selection and academic program planning to keep you on track for graduation. To learn how to read your DARS report, check out this webpage. www.dars.mntransfer.org/CAP/RIA.pdf. You can run your DARS report in eServices. For more information on DARS, please see your advisor or counselor.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTI NS

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How do I get my financial aid? All Financial Aid disbursements and student payroll checks at RCTC are disbursed using a system called BankMobile Disbursements. When your payment is ready to be issued to you, the funds will be sent to an agency called “BankMobile.” BankMobile will then issue your financial aid change check and/or student payroll check using the disbursement method you designate. You can choose to have your funding sent to your own bank account, to a BankMobile Vibe Account, or sent by paper check via mail. You willl receive a GREEN ENVELOPE containing a Refund Selection Kit in your mailbox after you register for courses at RCTC. You will use this kit to make your refund/payroll selection at www.refundselection.com. If you have questions, please contact the RCTC Cashier’s Office at (507) 285-7311.

Are there any opportunities for students to study abroad at RCTC? RCTC offers short term study abroad programs that provide unique learning opportunities that broaden students’ awareness of diverse cultures. See your instructor or the Dean of Academic Effectiveness and Innovation for more details.

Follow the Yellowjacket Road to Graduation! 1. Decide what your major is and declare it officially with RCTC. 2. Meet with your advisor or counselor. 3. Register early to get the courses you need. 4. Attend and participate in your courses 5. Successfully complete your courses. (Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and 67% completion rate) 6. Check your Degree Audit Report (DARS). 7. Meet with your advisor or counselor again. 8. Apply for graduation. 9. Make sure your major, address, phone number and other contact information is up to date with RCTC. 10. Celebrate at Commencement in May!

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GET INVOLVED AT RCTC

Student Life

RCTC Student Life serves as a hub for a variety of clubs, programs, activities and leadership opportunities that are designed to enrich your college experience here at RCTC. A full listing of clubs and programs are available at our website www.rctc.edu/studentlife/ or for more details please contact the Student Senate at (507) 285-7207 or stop by CC403.

Student Senate

The RCTC Student Senate administers a diverse, world-class, Student Life program for the lifelong educational development and betterment of RCTC stakeholders. Contact Student Senate at (507) 285-7207 to learn more about getting involved.

Veterans Resource Center

Student Life offers student veterans an on-campus place to gather for support, share information, and socialize. The Veterans Resource Center provides a friendly environment for veterans, current military members, and their families. The center is located on the fourth floor in room CC409 directly above the cafeteria. Stop by and check it out!

Student Newspaper

The Echo is RCTC’s newspaper. As one of Minnesota’s finest student publications, it has won numerous awards. Contact Dwight Boyum (507) 529-6131.

Music

Band, Choir, Jazz Band, Aires. Several concerts are performed annually, on and off campus. Contact Chuck Blattner (507) 285-7576.

Theater

Offers main stage productions and gives students the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of production. Contact Jerry Casper (507) 285-7201

Athletics

RCTC offers nationally renowned varsity athletics. Women’s basketball, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball. Men’s baseball, basketball, football, golf and wrestling. Interested in becoming a Yellowjacket? Let us know! Fill out the application form on the athletics website. A coach will get back to you with more information. Be a fan in the stands! Contact the Athletic Department (507) 285-7273

Sports Center

The Field House features a 200-meter walking/running track, four multipurpose courts available for student use during open gym. Students, staff, and faculty are allowed to use the Fitness Center at no additional cost per semester. For safety, security and utilization tracking, all participants must present their valid ID card at the front desk and all participants must complete the Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement found online.

*All events are FREE or cost is reduced to students with a Student ID 11

RESOURCES AT RCTC

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Student Emergency Fund

The Student Emergency Fund (SEF) is made available in part by grant funding from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation and in cooperation with the Advising/Counseling department, Financial Aid and the RCTC Foundation. The SEF assists RCTC students by providing financial support when they need assistance with unexpected emergency expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illnesses, death of a family member, transportation issues, fire damage or need for temporary housing. Students who are in need of emergency financial assistance should contact the Advising/ Counseling Department at (507) 285-7260 or in person at SS133. For more information, check out our website at www.rctc.edu/counseling_career_center/html/student-emergency-fund.html

Student Food Cupboard

The RCTC Student Food Cupboard is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00am-4:00pm and is located in CC406 on the fourth floor of the College Center above the Cafeteria. Free to students in need with a current RCTC Student ID. Students may visit once per week and collect a maximum of 10 items per visit. Donations are always welcome! For more information, please contact the Student Life Department at (507) 285-7204.

Library

The Goddard Library has many resources available to help students succeed. • Books – print and e-books

• Citation help • Largest computer lab on campus • Lots of study spaces/private rooms • Newspapers • Open 75 hours a week – including Saturday and Sunday

• Online articles/videos

• Phone chargers • Printers, copiers, scanners • Reading lounge • Research articles, guides and assistance • Student IDs

If you haven’t visited the Library yet, stop by today!

Learning Center

The Learning Center (LC) provides students in many disciplines with a variety of support to promote academic success and personal and professional achievement. Students in all stages of their development can receive FREE tutoring in the following areas: • Computer applications • Foreign Language • Math

• Reading • Science • Writing

Upon request, tutoring in other disciplines may also be available. For more information, stop by AT306 or check out our website at www.rctc.edu/learningcenter.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIPS The RCTC Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to incoming, returning, and graduating students. All scholarships offered through the RCTC Foundation are made possible by generous donors. The online application portal will reopen November 30, 2016 through March 3, 2017 for the 2017/2018 academic year. For more information on scholarships offered through the RCTC Foundation please visit www.rctc.edu/foundation.

GRANTS A “grant” is financial aid funding that you generally do NOT need to repay. Grants are only repaid if you withdraw, stop attending or otherwise fail to complete your courses. Eligibility for most grant programs are based on income. Several grant programs are available to RCTC students who qualify. To be considered for most grants, a student must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the U.S. Department of Education. For more information on grants: www.rctc.edu/financialaid/html/grants.html

LOANS

Unlike other types of aid, a student loan must be repaid, along with all fees, charges and accumulated interest. Student loans typically are not repaid until after the student has graduated, withdrawn from College or dropped to less than half-time status. RCTC has loan programs available for students and their families. To qualify for a student loan(s), the student must be currently enrolled in 6 or more credits. Our Loan Comparison Chart helps to explain the differences in each loan type. For information on loans: www.rctc.edu/financialaid/html/loans.html Students MUST attend class regularly and maintain satisfactory progress to remain eligible for scholarships, grants and loans.

TIPS FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS AT RCTC • Finalize your Fall registration by August 26, 2016 and Spring registration by January 13, 2017. Registration changes after this date may not qualify for financial aid funding. • Attend all classes, complete assignments and stay in contact with your instructors! • Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and complete a minimum of 67% of all credits attempted. • Repeating a course? Financial aid can pay for only one repeat of a previously passed course. • If you stop attending your courses or completely withdraw, you could end up owing a sizeable refund to the financial aid programs. See your advisor or the Financial Aid staff before changing your registration. • Financial aid will only pay for 30 credits of developmental courses (classes numbered below 1000). • If you change majors, see the Financial Aid Office. (Not all majors are eligible for financial aid.) • Stay on track with your educational goals. Attempting too many credits before reaching graduation may result in having to file an appeal to complete your program. • There is a maximum amount of financial aid you can receive in one school year and throughout your entire college career. Limitations apply to Pell grants, state grants and student loans. See the Financial Aid office if you have attempted more than 150% of the credits needed to complete your degree.

TECHN LOGY INFORMATION

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Do you have questions about the technology available to you on campus? Following are just a few of the technological resources to help you get your work done.

eServices

eServices is your portal to accessing all of your educational resources. This is where you will… 1. Register for courses 2. Find your grades, transcripts, and DARS Report 3. Find financial aid information 4. Pay your bill and find student employment information eServices Login Instructions 1. Go to www.rctc.edu/eservices 2. Carefully read and understand the information on the screen. 3. Click on green “I Agree/Login” button at page bottom .4. Enter your StarID and password (Don’t know your StarID? Click on the “Forgot ID?” link on the right) 5. If you want your name to print on documents, click the box next to “Display Name” 6. Click on “Login” button

D2L Brightspace D2L Brightspace is RCTC’s course information management system which provides you with 24/7 access to course material such as syllabi, schedules, announcements, and lecture notes. You can submit papers electronically, take quizzes online, and interact with others using discussion boards and chat rooms. This environment allows you to track your progress, feedback and grades.

All students are provided with an email account through the College. This email account is the official means of communication from the college. Please note your login will be your StarID and password. Your email address is: firstname.lastname(4 numbers of StarID)@mb.rctc.edu – Example: joseph.smith1234@mb.rctc.edu. Email can be accessed at: https://www.outlook.com/mb.rctc.edu or on your mobile device.

Instructions to set up your mobile phone to access your email, calendar information, contacts and tasks can be found at www.rctc.edu/technology/it/email/smartphone_support.html. If you have questions, please contact the Technology Support Center or call (507) 536-5555.

WIFI The RCTC campus has wireless Internet access available for all. To access the WIFI, connect to the RCTC HIVE and enter “expecttheunexpected” as the password.

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TECHN LOGY INFORMATION

Guidelines for Electronic Communication The computer resources and capabilities at RCTC must be used in an ethical and lawful manner. Violations of RCTC computer policies, standard internet etiquette, or violations of the laws of Minnesota and the United States can result in disciplinary action by RCTC and/ or prosecution by legal authorities. Access to computer systems and the network attached to them is a privilege. The full policy can be accessed on the RCTC web site: www.rctc.edu/policies/student/Student_Communication.html

Find Instructors Outside of Class All instructors have office hours each week so students can meet with them outside of class time if needed. Find faculty office hours at www.rctc.edu/facultyschedules.

Printing on Campus

Students can now print to any campus printer from any campus computer using their ID card. Once students hit print on the computer, they can go to any printer, swipe their ID card and the job will print on that printer. For more information on printing, go to www.rctc.edu/technology/it/students/student-printing.html. RCTC students receive credit to print 500 pages free per semester, and if you need additional print credits they can be purchased at the TSC desk.

Software for Student Home Use

RCTC students have access to Microsoft and Adobe software at either a discounted cost or no cost to them. For more information check the Technology Support Center website at www.rctc.edu/technology/it/students/software.html. If students have other software needs, they should always ask their vendor for an educational discount.

Computers for Sale

Student computer sales - Great prices on â&#x20AC;&#x153;experiencedâ&#x20AC;? RCTC computers. RCTC usually has used campus computers for sale at bargain prices to help students with their computing needs. Please inquire at the Technology Support Center (Room GL100) for details.

PATH TO PURPLE

RCTC/WSU-Rochester Degree Completion Programs

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Winona State University is co-located with RCTC. We share facilities such as food service, Fitness Center and Health Services, as well as important academic functions like the Welcome Center, Bookstore, Learning Center, Proctoring Center and more. WSU-Rochester bachelor’s degree completion programs include: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Elementary Education, Individualized Studies, Nursing, Nursing (RN to BSN) and Social Work. WSU offers the Path to Purple program for RCTC students. Our students can take advantage of the Path to Purple program in a variety of ways: • Students can enroll at RCTC as part of the Path to Purple/2+2 program to earn an associate’s degree, then move on to complete a bachelor’s degree in selected academic programs with WSU-Rochester on the Rochester campus or WSU on the Winona campus. Courses may be delivered through the classroom, interactive television (ITV), online and/or hybrid. • Students can initially enroll in RCTC and then make an independent decision as to when they want to apply for admission to WSU. • Students who do not initially qualify for admission to WSU can enroll in RCTC to gain sufficient academic standing to qualify them for acceptance with transfer student status at WSU. Contact the Welcome Center to get started. Schedule an appointment with the Welcome Center Shared RCTC/WSU Advisor at (507) 285-7557 or the WSU-R Recruitment and Admissions Advisor at (507) 285-7100.

RCTC BOOKSTORE The RCTC Bookstore sells textbooks, school supplies, snacks, beverages, bus passes, greeting cards, gift certificates, clothing and other RCTC insignia items. A booklist is posted each semester showing the books required for each class. The Bookstore is located in HT100 on the first floor of the College Center. (507) 285-7202 Mondays-Thursdays; 8:00am-6:00pm Fridays; 8:00am-4:30pm Hours are subject to change during school holidays, summers, and weather emergencies. No time to pick up your books? Order online at: www.rctc.edu/bookstore

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STUDENT CONDUCT

RCTC students, instructors and staff are entitled to a safe and positive learning and working environment. Behaviors which interfere with the educational purposes and administrative processes of the College will be addressed promptly and fairly for the safety and well-being of the College community. Behavior standards apply to all college-owned property and college-sponsored activities. Any action that interferes with the education of any other student or disrupts the operations of the College will be considered a violation of the Code of Student Conduct found at www.rctc.edu/policies/education/Student_Conduct_Dishonesty.html. RCTC students are responsible for knowing the information, policies and procedures outlined in this document. The College reserves the right to make changes to this code as necessary and once those changes are posted online, they are in effect. To file a report: https://publicdocs.maxient.com/incidentreport.php?RochesterCTC or scan the QR code to the right.

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM (BIT) While interacting with individuals across the College community, students, faculty and staff may be confronted with situations in which a student is displaying concerning behavior. The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) Model is designed to provide timely and supportive assistance in such instances. Behaviors of concern might be observed in a number of settings: in the classroom, at a service location or office, at an on-campus job or during participation at an extracurricular activity, among others. By reporting behaviors of concern, the College community will enable BIT to reach out to the students in order to intervene, provide direction, and connect them with resources that can assist in stopping and redirecting the behavior. For more information on Student Conduct or BIT, contact Rebecca.Peine@rctc.edu, (507) 285-7195 or check out the website at www.rctc.edu/studentaffairs/student-conduct.

RCTC POLICIES

2016 2017

It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with College policies and procedures. Policies will be made available, upon request, in an alternative format such as large print or audio tape. A sampling of RCTC and Minnesota State policies is found below. For more information about all aspects of RCTC and Minnesota State policies, please visit the RCTC policies website at www.rctc.edu/policies/ or scan the QR code below. Alcohol/Controlled Substances Policy (RCTC Policy 5.18) The possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs is prohibited on the college campus or during any college sponsored activity, either on or off-campus for students, college employees and campus visitors. Exceptions to this policy may be approved by the College President, consistent with Minnesota State policy 5.18.1. Fresh Start (RCTC Policy 3.17.7) Students returning after at least a 2-year lapse of attendance may apply for a Fresh Start which allows the exclusion of previous grades and withdrawals that are detrimental to the GPA and/or completion rate. Possession or Carry of Firearms (Minnesota State Policy 5.21) Firearms are restricted from being carried on the RCTC campus except under certain circumstances. Repayment of Financial Aid (Return to Title IV Refund) (RCTC Policy 7.4.1) Students who receive financial aid and withdraw or stop participating will be required to make a repayment to the financial aid programs with which they were funded. Satisfactory Academic Progress (RCTC Policies 2.9.1 and 2.9.2) In order to remain eligible for continued enrollment at RCTC and/or financial aid assistance, students must meet minimum standards for satisfactory progress. Federal and State law requires that a recipient of state or federal financial aid must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward a degree. The standard requires students to maintain a cumulative GPA of a minimum 2.0 and a minimum completion rate of 67% or higher; at the conclusion of every term, the progress of all students is evaluated, with students not meeting the requirements being placed on Academic and Financial Aid Warning or Suspension. Student Data Practices (RCTC Policy 2.14) Management of the information maintained about each student is governed by federal and state laws; check out this RCTC policy for information about how your records are handled, as well as your rights under the law.

2016 2017

RCTC POLICIES

Student Right-to-Know (RCTC Policy 6.4.3) Student Right-to-Know is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information, such as transfer-out rates, graduation rates, and more. For RCTC-specific information, please visit www.rctc.edu/admissions/html/Graduation-Transfer-Out-Rates.html. Student Rights & Responsibilities (Minnesota State Policy 3.1) RCTC students have specific rights related to academic freedom and their status as students, as defined by the educational policies of Minnesota State colleges and universities. For the full policy, please visit www.mnscu.edu/board/policy/301.html. Tobacco Use and Sales Policy (RCTC Policy 5.18.2) RCTC is a tobacco-free campus inside and out. Tuition Due Dates, Refunds, Withdrawals and Waivers (RCTC Policy 5.12.2) Check this policy for information on tuition and fee due dates, payment plans, deferments, withdrawals, waivers, and appeals.

STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY General Complaint Process

Discuss the complaint in a face-to-face conversation with the instructor or staff member at the earliest possible time. If the student is not willing to talk to the instructor or staff person or has talked to the instructor or staff person without satisfaction, the student should discuss the complaint with the appropriate supervisor. If the complaint is not resolved at this level, a grievance may be filed.

Formal Grievance Process

A student wishing to file a grievance must do so in writing using the Student Grievance Form obtained from the Office of the President or Vice Presidents. See Student Grievance Policy on the web at www.rctc.edu/policies/education/Student_Grievance.html.

Grade Appeal Process

A student wishing to file a Grade Appeal on a final class grade must follow the procedures outlined in the Grade Appeal Policy. For additional details and procedures to follow refer to the website at www.rctc.edu/policies/education/Grade_Appeal.html.

STUDENT SAFETY

2016 2017

What is Sexual Violence? Sexual violence occurs when someone is forced, coerced, or manipulated into unwanted sexual activity against his or her will or when a person is incapable to give consent due to being underage, having an illness or disability, or being incapacitated due to alcohol or other drugs. Consent can be initially given, and then later withdrawn. Definition of Consent: Consent is informed, freely given and mutually understood. The Minnesota State/RCTC Sexual Violence Policy can be found at: www.rctc.edu/policies/system/SexualViolence.htm

Stay Safety Conscious! • Know your resources. Locate Student Health Services, Campus Safety, and other campus

and community resources. Program Campus Safety into your cell phone (507) 285-7262. • Stay alert. Be aware of your surroundings. Ask a friend or a Campus Safety officer to walk you to your car. Only use headphones in one ear to stay aware of your surroundings. • Be careful about posting your location. Don’t post your location on Facebook or Twitter. • Make others earn your trust. Get to know people before you share your contact information • Think about Plan B. Memorize a few phone numbers to call if you lose your phone. Carry some emergency cash in case you can’t use a credit card. If you drive, do you have a spare key hidden, gas in your car, and a set of jumper cables? • Make a plan. If you’re going out for the evening, go with people you trust. Agree to watch out for each other and plan to leave together. If your plans change, make sure to touch base with the other people in your group. Don’t leave someone stranded in an unfamiliar or unsafe situation. • Protect your beverage. Don’t leave your beverages unattended, and watch out for your friends’ beverages as well. If you go to the bathroom or step outside, take the beverage with you or toss it out. Drink from unopened containers or drinks you watched being made and poured. It’s not always possible to know if something has been added to someone’s beverage. In a drug-facilitated sexual assault, a perpetrator could use a substance that has no color, taste, or odor.

What to do if you are a victim of sexual violence

If you are a victim of sexual violence the VERY FIRST thing to do is get to a safe location and seek medical attention. Preserve evidence of the assault by not eating, drinking, smoking, urinating, bathing or showering, douching, brushing your teeth, or changing your clothes. Write down details of the assault to help you remember if and when you file a police report. You may select to have a Physical Evidence Recovery Kit exam if you decide to pursue a criminal investigation, but you MUST get medical care as soon as possible. Second, seek the emotional support and legal resources you need.

REPORT PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR

Any individual who believes she or he has been, or is being, subjected to conduct prohibited by Minnesota State 1B.3. Sexual Violence Policy is encouraged to report the incident. To report allegations of sexual violence, contact the College’s designated Title IX Officer Renee Engelmeyer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Room CF116, (507) 285-7183, renee.engelmeyer@rctc.edu.

2016 2017

STUDENT SAFETY

Here’s who you can call for help or guidance: • Campus Safety: (507) 285-7262 • Student Health Services: (507) 285-7261 • RCTC Counseling Department: (507) 285-7260 • Title IX Officer: Renee Engelmeyer, (507) 285-7183 • Olmsted County Victim Services: (507) 328-7270 • Olmsted County 24-hour Crisis Line: (507) 289-0636 • Family Service Rochester: (507) 287-2010 • National Sexual Assault 24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Sexual violence is an intolerable intrusion into the most personal and private rights of an individual, and is prohibited at Minnesota State colleges and universities. RCTC is committed to eliminating sexual violence in all forms and will take appropriate remedial action against any individual found responsible for acts in violation of this policy. Acts of sexual violence may also constitute violations of criminal or civil law, or other Board Policies that may require separate proceedings. For more information, check out the RCTC Sexual Violence website at www.rctc.edu/studentaffairs/sexual-violence.html or scan the QR code above.

CAMPUS SAFETY SERVICES The Campus Safety Office offers the following services to help students stay safe: • Accident, theft, and damage reports • Code Blue Emergency Phones • Emergency Alerts and Emergency Medical Assistance • Free Battery Jumpstart with student ID. Call Rochester Towing at (507) 288-7317. • Lost and Found • Officers will escort students to their cars • And more... Call (507) 285-2789 or check out the Campus Safety webpage at www.rctc.edu/safety for more information. In case of emergency, call (507) 285-7262 or 911.

Fall Semester 2016 Time 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Spring Semester 2017 Time

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00

Yearly Calendars 2016 JANUARY S

FEBRUARY F

APRIL

MARCH

24 31 25

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

24 25 31

SEPTEMBER T

OCTOBER

DECEMBER

NOVEMBER F

23 24 25 30 31

2017 JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

S 1

MAY

JUNE W

JULY

AUGUST T

23 24 25 30 31

SEPTEMBER T

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

24 31 25

WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7 1

2016

MONDAY

Online textbook orders begin for Fall Semester

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Pay your outstanding balance today!

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

FACTS/NELNET Payment Date â&#x20AC;¢ Fall Tuition and Fees Due Today

SAT

SUN

WEEK OF

AUGUST

AUGUST “

8-14

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

SEPTEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.

– A M E LIA E A R H A RT

MONDAY

First day to charge books using Financial Aid Deferments • New Student Application Deadline for Fall 2016 (Fast Pass Day) Students with approved financial aid can charge textbooks to the RCTC Bookstore

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Summer Classes End

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SAT

SUN

WEEK OF

AUGUST

AUGUST “

15-21

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

”

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

– M AYA A N G E LO U

THURSDAY

Welcome Day/New Students, 9:00am-2:00pm, Atrium

FRIDAY

SAT

Volleyball vs. Alumni Match, home

SUN

WEEK OF

AUGUST

AUGUST “

22-28

SEPTEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

”

Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him.

– B O O KE R T. WAS H I N GTO N

MONDAY

Fall Classes Begin • Fall Welcome Week

TUESDAY

Fall Welcome Week

WEDNESDAY

Nursing Uniform Sale in Health Sciences • Fall Welcome Week

THURSDAY

Fall Welcome Week • Be sure you’ve received your Yellowjacket card in the mail!

FRIDAY

Deadline for charging books if using Financial Aid Deferments is noon today • Last Day to Drop (Full-Term Courses) • Fall Welcome Week

SAT

Football vs. NDSCS, away, 1:30pm • Volleyball vs. Dells Invite, away

SUN

Soccer vs. Hawkeye CC, home, TBD • Volleyball vs. Dells Invite, away

2016

SEPTEMBER SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Labor Day

AUGUST

OCTOBER

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 30 31

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

First Day of Autumn

TO DO

WEEK OF

SEPTEMBER

AUG-SEP “

29-4 ”

SU M T W TH F SA

OCTOBER

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31

Fall seven times and stand up eight.

– JA PA N ES E P R O V E R B

MONDAY

Nursing Professional Oath Ceremony in Hill Theatre at 4:00pm

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Induction of the Nursing Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society students • Student Success Day - Non-Class Opportunities Soccer vs. DCTC, home, 7:00pm • Volleyball vs. MN West, away

THURSDAY

Need help with Child Care expenses? Financial Aid may be able to help! Come see us!

FRIDAY

Activate your refund option with BankMobile! â&#x20AC;˘ Last day for all book returns Tentative Fall Financial Aid Disbursements begin TODAY! Check your Loan Disclosure Statement at www.studentloans.gov for your specific disbursement date.

SAT

Football vs. MN West, home, 1:30pm

SUN

WEEK OF

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER “

5-11

SU M T W TH F SA

OCTOBER

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31

”

We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.

– MARIE CURIE

MONDAY

Labor Day - No Classes • FACTS/NELNET Payment Date

TUESDAY

Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, SH210 • Drop In Library Orientation Tour, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm

WEDNESDAY

Volleyball vs. Riverland, home • Drop In Library Orientation Tour, 8:00am, 3:00pm

THURSDAY

Drop In Library Orientation Tour, 9:00am, 11:00am

FRIDAY

Volleyball vs. RCTC Invite, home â&#x20AC;¢ Drop In Library Orientation Tour, 10:00am

SAT

Drop In Library Orientation Tour, 11:00am Football vs. Central Lakes, away, 1:30pm Soccer vs. Lake Superior College, home, TBD Volleyball vs. RCTC Invite, home

SUN

WEEK OF

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER “

12-18 ”

SU M T W TH F SA

OCTOBER

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31

You become what you believe.

– OPRAH WINFREY

MONDAY

Drop In Library Orientation Tour, 8:00am, 11:00am, 7:00pm

TUESDAY

Drop In Library Orientation Tour, 9:00am, 2:00pm • Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF206 • French Club Film, CF202, 4:00pm

WEDNESDAY

Volleyball vs. WTC, home • Drop In Library Orientation Tour, 11:00am, 5:00pm • Soccer vs. DCTC, away 7:00pm

THURSDAY

Drop In Library Orientation Tour, 11:00am, 6:00pm

FRIDAY

Volleyball vs. Harper Invite, away

SAT

Football vs. Vermilion, away, 1:30pm â&#x20AC;¢ Volleyball vs. Harper Invite, away

SUN

WEEK OF

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER “

19-25

SU M T W TH F SA

OCTOBER

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31

”

If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat! Just get on.

– S H E RYL SA N D B E R G

MONDAY

Need some extra cash? Ask the Financial Aid Office about being a student worker.

TUESDAY

Take a friend out for coffee.

WEDNESDAY

Soccer vs. Hawkeye CC, away, TBD • Volleyball vs. St. Cloud Tech, away

THURSDAY

First Day of Autumn • Log into eServices to view your award letter and accept your aid!

FRIDAY

Volleyball vs. Ridgewater, away

SAT

Football vs. Itasca, home, 1:30pm • Volleyball vs. MSCC, away

SUN

WEEK OF

SEPTEMBER

SEP-OCT “

26-2

OCTOBER

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31

”

I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.

– R O SA PA R KS

MONDAY

Dropping or withdrawing from a class? It could affect your financial aid. Check with Financial Aid first!

TUESDAY

Are you undecided about your career? See a counselor! • Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, SH210

WEDNESDAY

Volleyball vs. Anoka Ramsey, home

THURSDAY

Apply for graduation!

FRIDAY

Volleyball vs. St. Cloud Tech, home

SAT

RCTC Life Presents: “Red Roads and Blue Highways: An American Journey in Song and Word,” Kellogg Middle School Auditorium, 2:00pm Football vs. Fond du Lac, away, 6:00pm • Volleyball vs. NIACC, away

SUN

Rosh Hashanah

2016

OCTOBER SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Columbus Day

Yom Kippur

Rosh Hashanah

31 Halloween

SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

SATURDAY

TO DO

WEEK OF

OCTOBER “

3-9

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

– M A RTI N LUTH E R KI N G J R .

MONDAY

Homecoming Week • Fall Graduation Application Deadline

TUESDAY

Homecoming Week

WEDNESDAY

Homecoming Week • FACTS/NELNET Payment Date • Volleyball vs. MN West, home

THURSDAY

Homecoming Week

FRIDAY

Homecoming Week • Volleyball vs. DMACC, away

SAT

Homecoming Week • Football vs. Mesabi Range, home, 1:30pm Soccer vs. Lake Superior College, away, TBD

SUN

WEEK OF

OCTOBER “

10-16

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

– TH O M AS E D I S O N

MONDAY

Columbus Day • Make time to study for midterms!

TUESDAY

Yom Kippur • Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF206 • French Club Film, CF202, 4:00pm

WEDNESDAY

Visit the Learning Center!

THURSDAY

Make an appointment with your advisor!

FRIDAY

Volleyball vs. Anoka Ramsey, away

SAT

Football vs. Ridgewater, home, 1:30pm

SUN

WEEK OF

OCTOBER “

17-23 ”

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Creativity is intelligence having fun.

– A LB E RT E I N S TE I N

MONDAY

Time to see your advisor for Spring registration!

TUESDAY

Make plans for your days off this week.

WEDNESDAY

Volleyball vs. Riverland, away

THURSDAY

Education MN Conference - No Classes

FRIDAY

Education MN Conference - No Classes

SAT

Football playoffs, TBA

SUN

WEEK OF

OCTOBER “

24-30 ”

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.

– E R I C KN OT TS

MONDAY

Check in with your instructors today and see how you’re doing!

TUESDAY

Don’t forget to go to the play this weekend! • Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF206

WEDNESDAY

Volleyball vs. WTC, away

THURSDAY

Have you completed your FAFSA? A new app is required

FRIDAY

Volleyball vs. MSCC, home

SAT

Football semifinals, TBA • Volleyball vs. Ridgewater, home Fall Children’s Play, 2:00pm and 7:00pm

SUN

2016

NOVEMBER SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

6 Daylight Saving Time ends

OCTOBER

DECEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving

TO DO

WEEK OF

OCT-NOV “

31-6

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

Create your own destiny. If you don’t, someone else will.

– C H R I S LE B E R

MONDAY

Halloween • Fall Children’s Play, 10:00am and 1:00pm

TUESDAY

Fall Children’s Play, 10:00am and 1:00pm

WEDNESDAY

Fall Children’s Play, 10:00am and 1:00pm

THURSDAY

Fall Children’s Play, 10:00am and 1:00pm

FRIDAY

Volleyball Regionals • Fall Children’s Play, 10:00am and 1:00pm

SAT

Wrestling, Yellowjacket Open, home, 10:00am Volleyball Regionals • President’s Cup Chess Tournament Fall Children’s Play, 2:00pm • FACTS/NELNET Payment Date

SUN

Daylight Saving Time ends • Football Championship Game, away, 1:30pm

WEEK OF

NOVEMBER “

7-13

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

I quit being afraid when my first venture failed and the sky didn’t fall down.

– A LLE N H . N EU H A RTH

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Election Day! Don’t forget to vote today! • Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF206

WEDNESDAY

Fall Band and Choir Concert, 7:30pm

THURSDAY

Volleyball Nationals • Fall Band and Choir Concert, 7:30pm

FRIDAY

Veterans Day - No Classes • Volleyball Nationals

SAT

Volleyball Nationals • Wrestling, Luther Open, away, 9:00am

SUN

WEEK OF

NOVEMBER “

14-20

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

– D O N A LD KE N DA LL

The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Men’s Basketball vs. DCTC, home, 7:00pm • Register Now

THURSDAY

Call your mom today!

FRIDAY

Women’s Basketball vs. Milwaukee Area Tech, home, 5:45pm • Men’s Basketball vs. Milwaukee, home, 7:45pm

SAT

Wrestling, Augsburg Open, away, 10:00am

SUN

WEEK OF

NOVEMBER “

21-27

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.

– D R . S EU SS

MONDAY

Turn off the TV and go to bed early!

TUESDAY

Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF206 • Women’s Basketball vs. Madison College, away, 5:30pm • Men’s Basketball vs. Madison, away, 7:30pm

WEDNESDAY

Last day to withdraw from Fall Semester classes • Thanksgiving Meal

THURSDAY

Thanksgiving • Thanksgiving Break - No Classes

FRIDAY

Thanksgiving Break - No Classes • Women’s Basketball vs. Yuma, away, TBA

SAT

Women’s Basketball vs. Yuma, away, TBA

SUN

2016

DECEMBER SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

21 First Day of Winter

Christmas

Kwanzaa

NOVEMBER

JANUARY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 29 30 31

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

24 Hanukkah begins

TO DO

WEEK OF

NOV-DEC “

28-4

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Hard work spotlights the character of people. Some turn up their sleeves. Some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.

”

– SA M E W I N G

MONDAY

Graduating? Complete the Loan Exit Session with Finacial Aid to ensure you don’t miss information about loan repayment!

TUESDAY

Men’s Basketball vs. Gustavus JV, home, 7:00pm

WEDNESDAY

Online Scholarship Application portal opens

THURSDAY

Online textbook orders begin for Spring semester

FRIDAY

Women’s Basketball vs. Northland, away, 5:45pm • Men’s Basketball vs. Northland, away, 7:45pm

SAT

Women’s Basketball vs. Itasca, away, 1:00pm Men’s Basketball vs. Itasca, away, 3:00pm

SUN

Wrestling, Dragon Open, away, 9:00am

WEEK OF

DECEMBER

DECEMBER “

5-11

JANUARY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31

”

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

– F R A N KLI N D. R O O S E V E LT

MONDAY

Pay your outstanding balance today!

TUESDAY

Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF202 • French Club Film, CF202, 4:00pm • The World Drum Ensemble Fall Concert, 4:00pm, Cafeteria South Room

WEDNESDAY

Women’s Basketball vs. Ellsworth CC, away, 5:30pm • Men’s Basketball vs. Ellsworth, away, 7:30pm • Christmas Concert, 7:30pm

THURSDAY

Book Buy Back is open! • Christmas Concert, 7:30pm

FRIDAY

Women’s Basketball vs. Hibbing, home, 5:45pm • Christmas Concert, 7:30pm • Men’s Basketball vs. Hibbing, home, 7:45pm

SAT

Wrestling, SCSU Husky Open, away, 9:00am Women’s Basketball vs. Rainy River, home, 1:00pm Men’s Basketball vs. Rainy River, home, 3:00pm Christmas Concert, 7:30pm

SUN

WEEK OF

DECEMBER

DECEMBER “

12-18

JANUARY

”

A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.

– DAV I D B R I N KLE Y

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Men’s Basketball vs. St. Thomas JV, away, 7:00pm

WEDNESDAY

Make sure your address is correct in Admissions!

THURSDAY

Associate Degree Nursing Pinning Ceremony in the Performance Court at 1:00pm • PSEO students: Return your rental books to the PSEO office!

FRIDAY

Spring Tuition and Fees Due Today • Fall Semester Ends • Book Buy Back ends TODAY! • Return your rental books! Women’s Basketball vs. Vermilion @ AR Classic, away, 2:00pm

SAT

Women’s Basketball vs. Bismarck @ AR Classic, away, 12:00pm

SUN

WEEK OF

DECEMBER

DECEMBER “

19-25 ”

JANUARY

Don’t find fault. Find a remedy.

– H E N RY FO R D

MONDAY

Winter Break

TUESDAY

Winter Break • Time to finish your Christmas shopping!

WEDNESDAY

First Day of Winter • Winter Break

THURSDAY

Winter Break

FRIDAY

Winter Break

SAT

Hanukkah

SUN

Christmas

WEEK OF

DECEMBER

DEC-JAN “

26-1

JANUARY

”

If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.

– TH O M AS P E TE R S

MONDAY

Kwanzaa

TUESDAY

First day to charge books using financial aid deferments • Winter Break

WEDNESDAY

Winter Break

THURSDAY

Winter Break

FRIDAY

Winter Break

SAT

SUN

New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

2017

JANUARY SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

DECEMBER

FEBRUARY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

TO DO

WEEK OF

JANUARY

JANUARY “

2-8

”

FEBRUARY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28

An obstacle is often a stepping stone.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

– P R ES C OT T

New Student Application Deadline for Spring 2017 (Fast Pass Day) • Winter Break

WEDNESDAY

Winter Break • Men’s Basketball vs. Crossroads, home, 7:00pm

THURSDAY

Winter Break

FRIDAY

Women’s Basketball vs. NDSCS @ AR Tourney, away, 1:00pm Winter Break • Men’s Basketball vs. DCTC Classic, away, TBA Wrestling, Northland Dual, away, 7:00pm

SAT

Men’s Basketball vs. DCTC Classic, away, TBA Women’s Basketball vs. Hibbing @ AR Tourney, away, 11:00am

SUN

WEEK OF

JANUARY

JANUARY “

9-15

FEBRUARY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28

”

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

– GA N D H I

MONDAY

Spring Welcome Week • Classes Begin

TUESDAY

Spring Welcome Week

WEDNESDAY

Spring Welcome Week • Women’s Basketball vs. St. Cloud Tech, home, 5:45pm • Men’s Basketball vs. St. Cloud, home, 7:45pm

THURSDAY

Spring Welcome Week • Beat the Odds Scholarship Awards, Rochester International Event Center, 5:00pm

FRIDAY

Last Day to Drop (Full-Term Courses) • Deadline for charging books using a Financial Aid Deferment is Noon today Last Day to return books if using Financial Aid Deferments • Spring Welcome Week

SAT

Wrestling, Ridgewater Open, away, 10:00am Women’s Basketball vs. WTC, away, 1:00pm Men’s Basketball vs. WTC, away, 3:00pm

SUN

WEEK OF

JANUARY

16-22

“

FEBRUARY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28

”

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.

– A LB E RT E I N S TE I N

MONDAY

Martin Luther King Day Holiday - No Classes

TUESDAY

Dropping or withdrawing from a class? It could affect your financial aid. Check with Financial Aid first! • Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF202

WEDNESDAY

Women’s Basketball vs. Ridgewater, away, 5:45pm • Wrestling, Itasca Dual, home, 7:00pm • Men’s Basketball vs. Ridgewater, away, 7:45pm

THURSDAY

Student Success Day - Non-Class Opportunities

FRIDAY

Need help with Child Care expenses? Financial Aid may be able to help! Come see us! Tentative Spring Financial Aid Disbursements begin TODAY! Check your Loan Disclosure Statement at www.studentloans.gov for your specific disbursement date.

SAT

Wrestling, Worthington Open, away, 9:00am Women’s Basketball vs. Riverland, away, 1:00pm Men’s Basketball vs. Riverland, away, 3:00pm

SUN

WEEK OF

JANUARY

JANUARY “

23-29

FEBRUARY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28

”

Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.

– G O E TH E

MONDAY

Last Day for All Book Returns

TUESDAY

Don’t miss the basketball games tomorrow night!

WEDNESDAY

Women’s Basketball vs. MSCTC, home 5:45pm • Men’s Basketball vs. Fergus Falls, home, 7:45pm

THURSDAY

Wrestling, NIACC Dual, away, 7:00pm

FRIDAY

Need some extra cash? Ask the Financial Aid Office about being a student worker!

SAT

Women’s Basketball vs. Anoka-Ramsey, home, 1:00pm Men’s Basketball vs. Anoka-Ramsey, home, 3:00pm

SUN

2017

FEBRUARY SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

Presidents Day

JANUARY

MARCH

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Groundhog Day

TO DO

WEEK OF

JANUARY

JAN-FEB “

30-5

FEBRUARY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28

”

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

– D R . S EU SS

MONDAY

Eat some vegetables today!

TUESDAY

Faculty Duty Day - No Classes

WEDNESDAY

Women’s Basketball vs. MN West, away, 5:45pm • Wrestling, Ridgewater Dual, home, 7:00pm • Men’s Basketball vs. MN West, away, 7:45pm

THURSDAY

Groundhog Day • Join a club! Contact Student Life.

FRIDAY

Put your feet up and listen to some relaxing music.

SAT

Wrestling, Don Parker Open, away, 9:00am Women’s Basketball vs. St. Cloud Tech, away, 1:00pm Men’s Basketball vs. St. Cloud Tech, away, 3:00pm

SUN

WEEK OF

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY “

6-12

MARCH

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m Possible’.

– AU D R E Y H E P B U R N

MONDAY

Apply for graduation!

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Women’s Basketball vs. WTC, home, 5:45pm • Wrestling, MN West Dual, away, 7:00pm • Men’s Basketball vs. WTC, home, 7:45pm

THURSDAY

Winter Play, 7:30pm

FRIDAY

Winter Play, 7:30pm

SAT

Women’s Basketball vs. Ridgewater, home, 1:00pm Winter Play, 2:00pm Men’s Basketball vs. Ridgewater, home, 3:00pm

SUN

Wrestling, NJCAA National Qualifier, away, 9:00am

WEEK OF

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY “

13-19

MARCH

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

There is more treasure in books than all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.

– WA LT D I S N E Y

MONDAY

Are you undecided about your career? See a counselor!

TUESDAY

Valentine’s Day • Don’t forget to send your mom a valentine today. • Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF202

WEDNESDAY

Women’s Basketball vs. Riverland, home, 5:45pm • Men’s Basketball vs. Riverland, home, 7:45pm

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SAT

Women’s Basketball vs. MSCTC, away, 1:00pm Men’s Basketball vs. Fergus Falls, away, 3:00pm

SUN

WEEK OF

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY “

20-26 ”

MARCH

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31

The grass is greener where you water it.

– N E I L BA R R I N G H A M

MONDAY

Presidents Day Holiday - No Classes

TUESDAY

Spring and Summer Graduation Application Deadline

WEDNESDAY

Women’s Basketball vs. Anoka-Ramsey, away, 5:45pm • Men’s Basketball vs. Anoka-Ramsey, away, 7:45pm

THURSDAY

Check in with your instructors today and see how you’re doing!

FRIDAY

Softball vs. Early Bird Tournament, home, TBA • Wrestling, NJCAA National Tournament, away, 9:00am

SAT

Wrestling, NJCAA National Tournament, away, 9:00am Women’s Basketball vs. MN West, home, 1:00pm Men’s Basketball vs. MN West, home, 3:00pm

SUN

2017

MARCH SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1 Ash Wednesday

Daylight Saving Time begins

First Day of Spring

FEBRUARY

APRIL

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 30

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

TO DO

WEEK OF

FEBRUARY

FEB-MAR “

27-5

MARCH

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

Keep your face to the sunshine and you will not see the shadows.

– H E LE N KE LLE R

MONDAY

Better wash your clothes today!

TUESDAY

Make an appointment with your advisor! • Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF202

WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday • Make time to study for midterms! • Winter Band and Choir Concert, 7:30pm

THURSDAY

Winter Band and Choir Concert, 7:30pm

FRIDAY

Men’s Basketball MCAC/Region 13 Tourney, away, TBA • Women’s Basketball Region XIII A Tournament Online Scholarship Application portal closes

SAT

Men’s Basketball MCAC/Region 13 Tourney, away, TBA Women’s Basketball Region XIII A Tournament

SUN

Men’s Basketball MCAC/Region 13 Tourney, away, TBA

WEEK OF

MARCH

MARCH “

6-12

APRIL

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30 31 30

”

Being defeated is only a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

– M A R I LYN V O S SAVA NT

MONDAY

Spring Break - No Classes

TUESDAY

Spring Break - No Classes

WEDNESDAY

Spring Break - No Classes

THURSDAY

Spring Break - No Classes

FRIDAY

Spring Break - No Classes

SAT

SUN

Daylight Saving Time begins

WEEK OF

MARCH

MARCH “

13-19

APRIL

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30 31 30

”

The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.

– OPRAH WINFREY

MONDAY

Welcome back from Spring Break!

TUESDAY

Visit the Learning Center! • Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF202

WEDNESDAY

Go pet the puppies at the pet store.

THURSDAY

Women’s Basketball DIII National Tourney

FRIDAY

St. Patrick’s Day • Women’s Basketball DIII National Tourney

SAT

Women’s Basketball DIII National Tourney

SUN

WEEK OF

MARCH

MARCH “

APRIL

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30 31 30

20-26 ”

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

– R A M DASS

MONDAY

First Day of Spring • Time to see your advisor for Fall registration!

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Go to the dentist!

FRIDAY

Softball vs. Crossover Rochester/Riverland, home & away, TBA

SAT

Softball vs. Crossover Rochester/Riverland, home & away, TBA

SUN

WEEK OF

MARCH

MAR-APR “

27-2

APRIL

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30 31 30

”

Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.

– W I N S TO N C H U R C H I LL

MONDAY

Treat yourself to an ice cream sundae.

TUESDAY

Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF202

WEDNESDAY

Faculty Duty Day - No Classes

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Enjoy your surroundings... go for a hike.

SAT

April Foolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day

SUN

2017

APRIL SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Passover begins

16 Easter

MARCH

MAY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 April Foolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day

Good Friday

22 Earth Day

TO DO

WEEK OF

APRIL

APRIL “

3-9

MAY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30

”

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.

– E LE A N O R R O O S E V E LT

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Overwhelmed by the FAFSA? The Financial Aid Office can help if you get stuck!

FRIDAY

Softball vs. St. Cloud Tech, away, 3:00pm

SAT

Softball vs. Anoka-Ramsey, away, 12:00pm

SUN

WEEK OF

APRIL

APRIL “

10-16

MAY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30

”

When you stop chasing the wrong things you give the right things a chance to catch you.

– LO LLY DAS K A L

MONDAY

Passover begins • Register for classes!

TUESDAY

Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF202 • Softball vs. Riverland, away, 3:00pm

WEDNESDAY

Think happy thoughts!

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Good Friday â&#x20AC;¢ Softball vs. Ridgewater, home, 3:00pm

SAT

Softball vs. MSCTC, home, 12:00pm Priority Deadline Date for the 2017-2018 FAFSA

SUN

Easter

WEEK OF

APRIL

APRIL “

17-23

MAY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30

”

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

– S TE V E J O B S

MONDAY

Last Day to Withdraw from Spring Semester Classes • Register Now

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Spring Play, 7:30pm

FRIDAY

Spring Play, 7:30pm • Softball vs. Anoka-Ramsey, away, 3:00pm

SAT

Earth Day • Softball vs. St. Cloud Tech, home, 12:00pm Spring Play, 2:00pm

SUN

WEEK OF

APRIL

APRIL “

24-30

MAY

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30

”

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily.

– ZI G ZI G L A R

MONDAY

Graduating? Complete the Loan Exit Session with Finacial Aid to ensure you don’t miss information about loan repayment.

TUESDAY

Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF202 • Scholarship Awards Night, RCTC Performance Court, 5:00pm and 6:45pm

WEDNESDAY

Get your blood pumping... go for a run!

THURSDAY

Career Fair, 9:00am-1:30pm â&#x20AC;¢ CAD Student Pneumatic Car Race

FRIDAY

Softball vs. Ridgewater, away, 3:00pm

SAT

Softball vs. MSCTC, away, 12:00pm

SUN

2017

MAY SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

Memorial Day

APRIL

JUNE

SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Cinco de Mayo

TO DO

WEEK OF

MAY “

1-7

MAY

JUNE

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

”

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.

– TH O M AS J E F F E R S O N

MONDAY

Pay your outstanding balance today!

TUESDAY

Softball vs. MN West, home, 3:00pm • The World Drum Ensemble Fall Concert, 4:00pm, Cafeteria South Room

WEDNESDAY

Spring Band and Choir Concert, 7:30pm

THURSDAY

Book Buy Back is open! • Softball vs. Riverland, home, 3:00pm • Spring Band and Choir Concert, 7:30pm

FRIDAY

Cinco de Mayo • Make sure your address is correct in Admissions!

SAT

Summer Tuition and Fees Due Today

SUN

WEEK OF

MAY

MAY “

8-14

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

JUNE

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things.

– P E TE R D R U C KE R

MONDAY

Return your rental books!

TUESDAY

PSEO students: Return your books to the PSEO office! • Student Senate Meeting, 2:00pm, CF202

WEDNESDAY

Spring Semester Ends

THURSDAY

Commencement • Book Buy Back ends TODAY! • Spring semester rental books due

FRIDAY

SAT

SUN

WEEK OF

MAY

MAY “

15-21

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

”

JUNE

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

It isn’t what the book costs. It’s what it will cost you if you don’t read it.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

– JIM ROHN

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SAT

SUN

WEEK OF

MAY

MAY “

22-28

Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

”

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

JUNE

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

– H A R P E R LE E

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SAT

SUN

2017

JUNE SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

First Day of Summer

MAY

JULY

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

TO DO

WEEK OF

MAY

MAY-JUNE “

29-4

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

I try to live a little bit of my own joy and not let people steal it or take it.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

”

JUNE

SU M T W TH F SA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

– H O DA KOTB

Summer Classes Begin

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SAT

SUN

WEEK OF

JUNE

JUNE “

5-11

SU M

W TH

JULY F

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

The test we must set for ourselves is not to march alone but to march in such a way that others wish to join us.

”

– H U B E RT H U M P H R E Y

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Tentative Summer Financial Aid Disbursements begin TODAY! Check your Loan Disclosure Statement at www.studentloans.gov for your specific disbursement date.

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If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.

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– A N G E LI N A J O LI E

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Yellowjacket Golf Classic, Willow Creek Golf Course, 12:00pm

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There is no royal road to anything. One thing at a time, all things in succession. That which grows fast, withers as rapidly. That which grows slowly, endures.

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– J O S IA H G I LB E RT H O LL A N D

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A surplus of effort could overcome a deficit of confidence.

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– S O N IA S OTO M AYO R

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Independence Day

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Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

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– WA LD O E M E R S O N

Independence Day Holiday - No Classes

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There is nothing more genuine than breaking away from the chorus to learn the sound of your own voice.

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– PO BRONSON

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This journey has always been about reaching your own other shore no matter what it is, and that dream continues.

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– D IA N A NYA D

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I need to listen well so that I hear what is not said.

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– TH U LI M A D O N S E L A

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