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Spring Hill College Guide Comprehensive advice, information for student success Welcome to the Spring Hill Family! History of Spring Hill College Student Academic Services Frequently Asked Questions Campus Ministry Ignatian Spirituality at Spring Hill College SHC Campus Map Residence Life Center for Student Involvement Department of Athletics & Recreation Career Services Safety and Emergency Preparedness Wellness Center at Spring Hill College Emergency Contact Information Student Accounts Office FERPA
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Welcome to the Spring Hill Family! The college decision is an important process for both students and their families. With so much on the line, and so much to consider, you can be confident in choosing Spring Hill College. Since 1830, Spring Hill College has been dedicated to forming leaders engaged in learning, faith, justice and service for life. On The Hill, your student will benefit from an education in the Jesuit tradition, aimed at developing the whole person. That means your student will find a close community of friends and mentors who care and challenge them to reach their potential. 6
Daily, your student will be prepared for professional excellence and to become a responsible leader in service to others – fulfilling their unique potential. Your student will be challenged by faculty and other students to think critically, communicate effectively, and write persuasively. They will develop the intellectual agility necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. Largely because all of our academic programs are centered in the liberal arts, your Spring Hill College graduate will be in demand. Their education and success is fostered through the
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meaningful relationship developed with faculty. Your student will experience a classroom environment where they are one of approximately 18 other students. This environment will allow them the opportunity to get to know their professors. They will challenge your student to grow in depth and breadth of knowledge base. They will support their endeavors and help them realize their goals.
The Hill, and know it was all worth it. I am excited to have you and your student on campus and to welcome you to the Spring Hill College family. I look forward to a lasting relationship with your family. Sincerely,
Bob Stewart Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid
When you watch your student walk down the Avenue of the Oaks for graduation, ready for the next stage in life, you will remember the day you first visited
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History of Spring Hill College Spring Hill College, Alabama’s oldest institution of higher learning was founded in 1830 by Michael Portier, Mobile’s first Catholic bishop. Spring Hill is also the first Catholic college in the Southeast, the third oldest Jesuit College and the fifth oldest Catholic college in the United States. Bishop Portier originally purchased 300 acres of land to establish a seminary and boarding school. The site sat on a hill six miles west of Mobile and afforded panoramic views of the city and its harbor. Portier recruited two priests and four seminarians from France to staff the school. He originally intended the boarding school to provide students under the age of 12 with an education in classical and modern languages, mathematics, geography, astronomy, history, belles lettres, physics and chemistry. Portier soon relaxed the age restriction, and the boarding population increased from roughly 30 students the first year to almost 130 by 1832. Initially, the bishop himself taught Greek at the school and, due to the lack of priests, pressed seminarians into service as teaching assistants or monitors. Difficulties staffing the school persisted until 1847, when Portier recruited French Jesuits from Lyon to take over. Like other Jesuit colleges, Spring Hill followed a European model in which students began attending at age 9 and studied subjects at both the secondary and collegiate levels. The sons of Mobile’s established families – Catholic 8
or otherwise – attended Spring Hill High School and the college. The high school persisted until its closing in 1935. In 1932, the college launched an extension program with Saturday classes aimed at adults. For the first time women were admitted as full-time students to the program. Successive presidents of Spring Hill, Patrick Donnelly, S.J., and Andrew Smith, S.J., brought landmark changes to the college after World War II. Both men viewed racial segregation as an ethical and moral dilemma, and in 1954 Smith presided over the enrollment of nine African-American students to the college. For 10 years Spring Hill was the first and only integrated college in the Deep South. Spring Hill College and Spring Hill graduates have led the way in many endeavors and for many years: Spring Hill led the way in desegregation among Southern colleges and earned the respect of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who mentioned the moral significance of Spring Hill’s initiatives in his 1963 “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” In 1956, Ms. Fannie Motley became the first African American graduate of the college. She was one of only two Mobile area graduates to graduate with honors that year. The legends of the game of chess include names like Bobby Fisher and Garry Kasparov, but the first internationally acclaimed chess champion was Paul Morphy, a Spring Hill alumnus who was regarded as the best in the world in 1854. Famed inventor Thomas Edison needed a chief engineer to help him in his work in 1912. His choice was Miller Reese Hutchison, an inventor in his own right. Hutchison was an 1895 graduate of Spring Hill. Spring Hill professor Rev. Louis Eisele, S.J., invented an ink-topaper system for recording Spring Hill College
SHC GUIDE earthquake data on seismographs. In 1960 he was named director of a worldwide web of seismic stations. In 2005 The SHC nursing department led the way in our region in developing and implementing a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) master’s program in conjunction with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The program prepares generalist clinicians for the new generation of nursing and was developed to improve the quality of patient care and to better prepare nurses to thrive in the present and future health care system. Clinical Nurse Leaders put evidence-based practice into action to ensure that patients benefit from the latest innovations in care. For more than 25 years, the Spring Hill College Division of Philosophy and Theology has set the standard in
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offering programs on campus and in other Southern cities. Spring Hill offers its adult programs in theology not only in Mobile but also in Jackson, Mississippi; Birmingham, Alabama; and Atlanta, Georgia. Graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates can be earned at all locations, or classes can be taken for personal enrichment. The program provides a study of all major areas of theology in the Catholic tradition (biblical, moral, historical, pastoral and systematic). It is ecumenical in perspective and designed for persons with varying levels of previous theological background. Dr. Joseph Miller, a research biologist, helped develop the treatment for Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS) Dr. Mary Catherine Phelan, founder and director of the Molecular Pathology Laboratory (TN), conducted research that led to the identification of a
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SHC GUIDE chromosome deficiency. The disorder, known as Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, is named partially for her in recognition of her discovery. Dr. Bryan Bertucci, a physician in New Orleans, was instrumental in setting up a medical clinic for New Orleans area residents following hurricane Katrina in 2005. He also created a directory system to match patients with doctors. The Catholic Youth Conference (CYC), hosted on campus every summer, is designed to bring the long tradition of Ignatian spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises to high school youth, ages 15 to 18. It offers participants a week-long journey of discovering themselves in personal prayer and community sharing, exploring their faith and their calling, and experiencing Catholic teaching on service, sacrament, sexuality and social justice. Attendance is limited to 250 participants in order to maintain the quality of the experience. In June 2010, Spring Hill opened its new student center, the first “green” building of its size in Mobile and one of the first of its kind in Alabama. It will qualify for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, “the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings” and maintain the infrastructure with respect for the environment.
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The College has survived some lean years and thrived in recent years with strong enrollments and support from alumni, friends, and the Greater Mobile community. Today’s students live and learn on a beautifully transformed residential campus and are part of a close-knit living and learning community. Creating enriching opportunities, inspiring ideas and creativity, and transforming students are all part of the Spring Hill College experience. During spring break or Mardi Gras break each year, many of our students immerse themselves in another culture while helping others through international service immersion trips. Students also contribute nearly 15,000 hours of community service every year in the Greater Mobile metro area. The Spring Hill experience means a total transformation of each student. They leave Spring Hill with a strong sense of self-awareness and with the confidence to take on the next challenge. Today, Spring Hill is ranked 14th among the 120 Southern colleges and universities granting master’s degrees by “U.S. News and World Report.” The college is also ranked 8th among only 15 schools listed in the South’s “Great Schools, Great Prices” category, campuses that offer quality academic programs, affordable tuition and significant financial aid.
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Student Academic Services The office of Student Academic Services (SAS) puts a special emphasis on new students, freshmen and transfers. With particular attention to freshmen, the SAS office is responsible for new student academic advising and registration. During Badger Connection (orientation), students meet with departmental faculty to choose a fall course schedule. Student Academic Services offers support services on a volunteer basis to all students. These include campus peer tutoring, coordination of services for students with disabilities, credit courses in study strategies, career assessment and exploration and internships. Also, if students run into academic bumps in the road, SAS is the office for them to contact. Students in transition come in to discuss topics such as dropping below full-time status, extended absences, and withdrawal from the college. In addition to credit courses, career services provides appointments and programming ranging from career exploration to transitioning from student to professional. Services include resume, cover letter and vita writing, interviewing, portfolio development, job fairs, networking events and graduate/ professional school planning. For more detailed information regarding career services, visit the website at www.shc.edu/careerservices. For more information you may contact the Student Academic Services office at (251) 380-3470 or visit http://camellia.shc.edu/sas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Academics Are the residence hall rooms good for studying? Where are good study locations on campus? Some students study in residence hall rooms while others find them distracting. There are a number of quiet locations on campus. Each residence hall has a study room. Both the chemistry building and biology building have study rooms. Also, the Burke Library is often a popular place to study. If a student needs a classroom opened, he/ she can contact public safety and have a room opened at any time of the day.
Do professors take attendance in class?
Can a student transfer classes from another school?
How do I obtain a copy of my student’s grades?
Incoming freshmen are allowed to transfer a maximum of 18 semester hours (generally lower division courses). Regardless of the amount of transferred credit from other institution, transfer
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students are expected to complete at least 25 percent of the degree coursework at Spring Hill College. Current students can transfer classes by meeting with his or her advisor and filling out a transient study form. This form also serves as a letter of good standing to the other institution attended. Also, through this form, students will have prior approval to take these courses.
Some professors take attendance while others do not. A professor’s attendance policy is outlined in his or her syllabus so students are encouraged to review all syllabi.
The College is prohibited from releasing certain information to parents without the permission of the student, grades included. By federal law (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act,
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FERPA, also known as the Buckley Amendment), students 18 and over are considered responsible adults and are allowed to determine who will receive information about them.
a computer in their residence hall room. Laptops are not required. The Wilkins classroom, located in the Burke Library, allows late-night computer access Admissions and Financial Aid.
What kind of academic support do you offer?
How do students apply for financial aid?
Spring Hill’s Center for Academic Excellence helps students, regardless of ability level, with writing and math in all disciplines. Our professors hold office hours when students can visit them for help. There are also tutors available to students on campus and are free of charge. A list of tutors will be printed and distributed in student mailboxes within the first few weeks of class.
The Office of Admissions will help you through the financial aid process. We encourage all families to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). In 2010, 90 percent of freshmen received financial assistance.
How can students file the FAFSA online? Go to www.fafsa.gov. Make sure that you go to “.gov” not “.com.” The “.com” site will charge you.
Do students need a computer on campus?
How do I apply for a Parent Plus loan?
There are a number of computers available to students on campus, but some students find it helpful to have
Applying for a Parent Plus loan is as easy as making a phone call. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (800) 548-7886.
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What if my Plus loan is denied? When a parent is denied a Plus loan, the student is automatically eligible for additional unsubsidized loan money. Contact the Financial Aid Office about your individual situation.
What scholarships are available? We have numerous scholarship opportunities. The application for admission serves as the application for most scholarships. We automatically consider admitted students for merit-based scholarships.
What is the timeframe for admission decisions after my application is complete? Admission decisions are made within two weeks of the application being completed. A completed application includes the student’s high school transcript, recommendation letter from a teacher or guidance counselor and ACT or SAT test scores.
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How does a student participate in collegiate athletics? Spring Hill College sponsors the following sports — (Men): Bowling, Soccer, CrossCountry, Basketball, Golf, Baseball, and Tennis, Track and Field (Women): Bowling, Soccer, CrossCountry, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Tryouts are only conducted in some sports. Please contact the athletic department at (251) 380-3485 or www.shcbadgers.com for further information. Additionally, Spring Hill College sponsors the following formal club sports – (Men): Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Volleyball, Rugby (Women): Rugby. Please contact the athletic department at (251) 380-3485 or www.shcbadgers.com for further information.
Do students need to get a physical if they are playing a sport? The college’s athletic trainer has a packet of forms that should be completed and on file prior to a student’s participation in intercollegiate sports. All returning student-athletes must complete a physical in the spring semester for the following year. Times for spring physicals will be arranged by the athletic trainer.
How do students earn athletic scholarships? Spring Hill College awards athletic scholarships based upon athletic ability. Scholarships are awarded by each sport’s head coach based upon talent and program needs and are renewable annually.
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Health Services What services are available for students who get sick? Students who get sick on campus should go to the Wellness Center. If it is after 5 p.m. or on the weekend, he/she should contact his or her R.A. who will assist in calling the appropriate professional on-call staff person. The Wellness Center provides medical treatment and counseling services as well as a variety of educational programs for all Spring Hill College full-time, part-time and graduate students.
Where can students have prescriptions filled? A pharmacy and grocery store across the street from the College will be glad to fill the prescription. The campus Wellness Center does not have an outpatient pharmacy. www.universityparent.com/shc
Are students required to have health insurance? Yes. It is mandatory for all full-time Spring Hill College undergraduate students to have health insurance. To waive the student insurance, the student must complete a waiver form. Verification of private insurance is required on the form. All students who do not complete the insurance waiver form are automatically charged for the student health care program.
How do I get information on my sick son or daughter? If it is an emergency, parents of a student will be called. Otherwise, the student needs to have signed a release of information form at the Wellness Center to release information about them to anyone, including parents.
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How do out-of-state students get their monthly medications refilled? Out-of-state students need to make an appointment with the clinic physician. She in turn will rewrite the prescription for them to fill at the pharmacy of their choice.
What vaccinations do students need before coming to campus? Students are required to have proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, meningitis, hepatitis B and tetanus. Students who are at risk for tuberculosis must provide documentation of tuberculosis screening within the past year. High-risk groups are listed on the immunization record.
Living On Campus Can students get a single room in the residence halls? Single rooms are limited and not all requests can be granted. Freshman students are assigned a roommate because it establishes a sense of community.
Do students have phones in their residence hall rooms? Due to student usage of cell phones, landlines are not provided in the residence halls. Emergency phones (to Public Safety) are located in each residence hall lobby.
Do students need a car/ bike on campus? Many students find bikes useful on campus. Cars are not necessary but are allowed on campus.
How much does it cost to do laundry on campus?
How much spending money does a student need each week? Parents and students should discuss the student’s living habits before he/ she comes to campus. Some students get jobs on or around campus. Other students receive a weekly allowance from their parents. There are several local banks located in the immediate area.
What are the first few weeks of college like? Each student is different. Some students adjust quickly, and some take time to adjust to campus life. There are a number of activities for students. During orientation students are strongly encouraged to participate in all activities to help ease the transition into college.
Students pay a flat fee of $65 per semester to use the laundry services. Students are allowed to do as much laundry as needed under this plan.
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What is the campus alcohol policy? Spring Hill students who are 21 years of age are allowed to consume alcohol if they are in their rooms with the door closed or if they purchase alcohol at a college sanctioned event where a third-party vendor is present. Students under 21 who are found consuming or in the possession of alcohol will be sanctioned through the judicial system. The school does not tolerate students’ using/possessing illegal drugs.
place in all residence halls. Visitation hours are 10 a.m. to midnight on Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Where do I send packages? Packages should be sent to your student’s box number. He/she will be given a notification that there is a package to be picked up at the post office window. Write down your student’s address before leaving your student on campus.
Where can I eat on campus? Is there a campus curfew? There is no set time that students are required to return to their rooms. There are, however, visitation hours in
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There are plenty of options available to eat on campus. The main location is the Student Dining Room which offers a variety of options at every meal.
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Student Dining Room
What type of meal plans are offered to students?
Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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McKinney’s at the Hill Monday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Java City Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Friday 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday Closed Sunday 6 p.m. – Midnight
Golf Course Snack Shop Monday – Sunday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Unlimited Plan (+100 Flex dollars)
Upper-class Residential Plan 15 Meal Plan (15 meals per week +150 Flex dollars) 10 Meal Plan (10 meals per week +200 Flex dollars)
Fairway Meal Plan (+175 Flex dollars) Commuter 5 (5 meals per week)
Safety, Transportation and Parking Is my son or daughter’s information accessible to the public? No. In an attempt to protect students on campus, College officials will not give out student information.
What type of transportation services does Spring Hill offer my son or daughter? The Department of Public Safety will provide vehicle rides anywhere on campus to anyone who is on campus and requests it. If someone feels uncomfortable walking on campus, they may also call Public Safety (380-4444), and an officer will escort them to their campus destination (24-hour service).
Where do visitors park on campus? The Public Safety Department office provides visitors with a parking permit and campus maps. The Public Safety Department issues parking permits Monday-Friday 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in all orientation activities to help ease the transition into college. www.universityparent.com/shc
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and discernment. Personal counsel and spiritual direction are integral to the development of that culture.
The Focus of Campus Ministry:
The Mission of Campus Ministry at Spring Hill College: We strive to foster a culture of Christian faith by promoting the spiritual life of students, faculty and staff. Rooted in our Catholic and Jesuit heritage, this endeavor involves the affirmation of religious belief and practice within the college including prayer, commitment to faith/justice formation, reflection
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Campus Ministry works to initiate innovative programs and projects for students that promote ways to enrich their spiritual life and enable them to grow in the practice of their faith. The hallmarks of Ignatian Spirituality are at the heart of our ministry - Cura Personalis, Faith that Does Justice, Finding God in All Things, Forming Responsible Leaders in the Service of Others, and Seeking the Magis. The motto of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), Ad Majorem Dei
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Gloriam, means “for the greater glory of God” and that motto is the core of our ministry. Students are invited to minister with us to one another as they seek to appropriate an adult faith life – whatever their religious denomination might be. All are welcome in Campus Ministry.
Worship Times Monday—Friday 7:30 a.m. Sodality Chapel 12:15 p.m. St. Joseph Chapel (held when classes are in session)
Liturgy: Deepen your faith Students are encouraged to grow in their spiritual life and in the practice of their faith through involvement in the following liturgical ministries: Altar Server, Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Hospitality Minister, Liturgy Committee, Music Minister (choir member, instrumentalist) and as a Praise and Worship leader.
Sunday 11 a.m. St. Joseph Chapel 9 p.m. St. Joseph Chapel (student mass, held when classes are in session)
Wednesday Holy Hour 9 p.m. St. Joseph Chapel
Thursday Praise and Worship 9 p.m. St. Joseph Chapel
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Spirituality: Keep your prayer life active. Students have the opportunity to deepen their faith and prayer life through ministry, outreach and service to others, including becoming participants in such groups as TAG3 (which facilitates retreats for high school students) and the Troubadours (who perform the Passion of Christ each Lent), and taking advantage of spiritual guidance/direction from our staff or the Jesuit community.
Retreats: Refocus your life A retreat experience offers students the chance to enrich their relationship with God, to develop individually and within the context of a community. Time spent on retreat allows students to refocus their spiritual and personal lives and regain a sense of the holy in their everyday lives.
We Offer Three Retreat Experiences Awakening Retreats (Fall & Spring) Commonly referred to as SHAPe (“Spring Hill Awakening Program�), these popular weekend retreats are given for students by students. They provide students the opportunity to think about their relationship with God and
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others. The retreat experience consists of talks, sharing, reflection, food, fun, fellowship and liturgical celebration. A four-day on-campus retreat for students, faculty and staff designed to fit around the schedule of a busy life with times to pray, reflect on scripture and meet with a spiritual director.
Ignatian Retreat This silent weekend retreat affords students time to pray with scripture and discern what God may be asking of them with the guidance of a spiritual director.
Justice: Be an agent of change Justice and service opportunities provide students the chance to open their eyes and hearts to the poor, the marginalized and the suffering in our world. Reflection on the experiences is a major component of every activity. It is how students learn to be agents of change in our world. Students are invited to participate in many activities and programs, such as Saturdays in Service, Christmas on the Hill, International Service/Immersion Trips, and Students for Justice and Students for Life. Campus Ministry works with many other clubs and organizations to provide service opportunities throughout the year.
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Ignatian Spirituality at Spring Hill College What does it mean? Some terms and definitions:
AMDG: An acronym for the Latin Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam which means “for the greater glory of God.” AMDG reflects the value of directing all of our efforts to the greater glory of God. All that we learn, think, feel, do, or say as individuals and as a community reinforces our mission to shine the light of God’s love in our world.
Cura Personalis: Latin for “the care of the whole person.” Describes the value of caring for each individual, made in the image and likeness of God. Far more than just a GPA, class rank, or resume, each member of this community is God’s unique creation, demanding the highest respect for the dignity, worth and diversity of each person.
Faith that Does Justice: As a community built on the Christian faith, we value practicing our discipleship by opening doors that others have shut, and by standing in solidarity with those that others have abandoned. Experience, reflection, action are integral to practice. Finding God in All Things: Spring Hill College students are challenged to explore the Ignatian call to “find God in all things,” especially in the dynamics of daily life.
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Forming Responsible Leaders in Service to Others: This motto is the core of our mission. Through personal care for each of our students, seeking the “magis,” living for “the greater glory of God,” and practicing a “faith that does justice,” we become “responsible leaders in service to others.” During your time at Spring Hill, you are invited to adopt these core values as your own and are given the knowledge, skills and support you need to offer yourself as the change you wish to see in the world.
Seeking the Magis: In Latin, Magis means “more” and is the term the Jesuits have used to describe the value of always searching for more – more truth, more dignity, more life. Instead of “being all that we can be,” as a Jesuit institution we strive through faith to “be more than we ever thought we could be.”
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Residence Life: More than a campus, it’s HOME Living on campus is about more than a room. It means being a part of a community and creating a new home. Residential living at Spring Hill ranges from traditional residence halls to “pod living� configurations to apartments. All of our residence halls are fun, comfortable and convenient to the rest of the campus. Once you move onto campus, you become part of an active community where our core principles of Respect for Oneself, Respect for Others, Respect for Property and Honesty are practiced each and every day.
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Spring Hill College provides two types of residential living: learning communities and community living. Both options provide opportunities for students to make new friends, actively engage in their community and feel at home.
Learning Communities A learning community is a group of students linked together by a mutual interest and common residential learning experience. Learning communities enhance the residential experience by allowing students with shared interests
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All full-time, traditional undergraduate students not residing locally with parents or legal guardians are required to live on campus. Exceptions are made for extenuating circumstances.
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Office of Residence Life
Community living focuses on a wide variety of learning interests and outcomes. You are part of a close-knit, active community marked by mutual respect and a learning environment that is consistent with the mission and character of Spring Hill College.
Spring Hill College 4000 Dauphin Street Mobile, Alabama 36608 (251) 380-3028 | (800) 742-6704 reslife@shc.edu
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Center for Student Involvement The Mission of the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is to support the overall mission of Spring Hill College by presenting students with opportunities and experiences that encourage personal growth, leadership development and campus involvement. We strive to build community and enrich campus life through leadership and diversity programs, student organizations and campus events. CSI complements the classroom experiences by providing channels for students to become actively involved in extra-curricular activities and services. The staff encourages each student to take full advantage of numerous growth and development opportunities existing on and off campus. Our goal is to assist students in becoming well informed, responsible, and contributing members of the Spring Hill community. We are here to assist students by helping with the problems, questions, and concerns they may have; by providing services and programs to meet students’ needs; and by encouraging students’ growth and development in the fullest potential.
Ways in which the Center for Student Involvement is available to students: •
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Houses over 60 registered student organizations and acts as a liaison, financial manager, resource and approval authority for student organizations and their activities.
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Sponsors and plans campus-wide programs such as Welcome Week, Badger Expo and Family Weekend.
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Department of Athletics & Recreation
The college sponsors the following seventeen sports: Basketball (M/W) Bowling (M/W) Soccer (M/W) Tennis (M/W) Track and Field (M/W) Golf (M/W) Cross-Country (M/W)
Spring Hill College offers its students opportunities for a healthy lifestyle through varsity athletics, intramural activities, club sports, and various fitness classes. The Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center serves as the primary workout facility, with two racquetball courts, a walk/run track, an aerobics room and the college’s weight room, which features several cardiovascular machines, free weights and universal equipment. Its 1500 seat arena hosts the men’s and women’s basketball, and volleyball teams.
Baseball Softball Volleyball At Spring Hill College, athletics are an integral part of our educational philosophy of nurturing learning for body, mind and spirit.
The college’s intramural program is open to all students, faculty and staff and features competitive and noncompetitive activities. Flag football, sand volleyball, soccer and basketball have become very competitive; however, other activities such as card games, walleyball, and dodge ball, are equally enjoyed. Other opportunities for students include participation in club sports and daily fitness classes. Rugby, ultimate frisbee, yoga, step aerobics and the newly formed hip-hop classes are all sponsored activities due to student interest. At Spring Hill College, athletics are an integral part of our educational philosophy of nurturing learning for body, mind and spirit. Our Badger athletic teams represent Spring Hill throughout the southeast and mid-west as we participate in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). 30
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Career Services Career Services is located in the Administration Building 1st floor as part of the Student Academic Services (SAS) Office. Its mission is to assist students with clarifying career interests, seeking out job, internship and professional experience opportunities, writing resumes and cover letters, developing professional portfolios, identifying the appropriate use of online networking sites, developing strong interviewing skills and researching graduate and professional schools.
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Individual appointments for students to discuss career development ranging from the exploration of careers to the transition from student to professional.
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Assistance with writing resumes, cover letters and vitas and other professional documents.
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Interviewing practice through speed interviewing and mock interviewing.
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Listings of current job postings and job search sites on the web.
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Safety and Emergency Preparedness The mission of the Spring Hill College Department of Public Safety is to provide a safe environment for members of the campus community, as well as for visitors to Spring Hill College. Public Safety Officers patrol the college campus around the clock throughout the year. The college’s officers also receive support from the Mobile Police Department. Information concerning the Department of Public Safety may be accessed by linking to the Public Safety portion of the college’s web site www.shc.edu. Spring Hill College submits an annual crime report to the U.S. Department of Education. This data has consistently shown that Spring Hill College has a very
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low crime rate in comparison to other colleges and universities. These reports may be reviewed from a link on the college’s Web site www.shc.edu or on the federal Web site http://ope.ed.gov/security.
Emergency Preparedness Spring Hill College has a multi-hazard emergency operations plan that guides our preparedness planning, response, mitigation and recovery to emergencies and disasters. In order to provide prompt information to members of the campus community during an emergency, Spring Hill College has an emergency notification system. It is capable of sending messages by telephone, cell phone, text message, Facebook, Twitter, email, and LED signs. The college also has an
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Hurricane Preparedness Spring Hill College has developed a hurricane preparedness plan that has been successfully used over the years. This plan is constantly being reviewed and revised by the college’s Hurricane Preparedness Committee. This plan was featured at the 2006 Society for College and University Planning’s Southern Regional Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. It received critical acclaim and was accepted as a model for use by other colleges and universities throughout the nation. Spring Hill College, with an elevation of approximately 200 feet above sea level, is geographically blessed. The college is situated on the highest point within Mobile. With such a location, the college does not experience flooding during tropical weather systems.
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Education Programing Spring Hill College Department of Public Safety offers many safety education programs for its students. Our R.A.D. Women’s Self Defense and Safety Education class can be taken for credit or as a special interest course. The Spring Hill College Urban Survival Academy is an early education program for children ages 5-12. This community service program will empower children with the knowledge and skills needed to keep them safe. The Department of Public Safety also offers programs covering the following topics: Basic Vehicle Maintenance and Safety, Sexual Assault & Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault, Suicide Awareness, Dating Violence / Healthy Dating, Dorm Safety and Campus Crime Prevention. The Department of Public Safety also offers CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Certification classes. These classes meet the certification guidelines for our Nursing Program.
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Wellness Center The Spring Hill College Wellness Center provides a holistic approach to solving medical and mental health issues for its students. There is 24/7 hour coverage for emergency care. The Wellness Center is located in the rear of Toolen Hall, 1st floor. Staff includes an RN, and 2 licensed counselors, Lynda Olen MS, LPT and Dodie Ward, MS, LPT. A local emergency room physician holds a medical clinic for students on a weekly basis. A referral for any kind of off-campus medical or mental health professional is available. Students can obtain these free of charge services (exception is a MD doctor visit in the clinic) by contacting the offices for an appointment or by walking-in. The Wellness Staff has regular office hours Monday through Friday. When students attend the Wellness Center, be it for a medical or mental health concern, this information is strictly confidential unless certain conditions are met and/or a release of information is signed giving permission for discussion of personal student information.
Medical Information Required Forms: Personal Health History Form Immunization Record: Required immunizations include MMR, Meningitis, Tetanus Toxoid and Hepatitis B.
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year. Each student is responsible for all medical expenses, prescriptions, laboratory fees, X-Rays, hospital bills and physician fees. Spring Hill College offers student health insurance coverage through Aetna Insurance Company.
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Clinics are conducted yearly for Influenza and Meningitis vaccinations. There is a fee for both immunizations.
Psychological Services Counseling services include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and emergency call. Sometimes students with established mental health concerns are skilled at taking care of their issues and only want to touch base “just in case.” For those students for whom “counseling” is a
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SHC GUIDE The following are comprehensive approaches to parents’ and students’ needs at this transitional stage of their life: The Launching Years, Strategies for Parenting for Senior Year to College Years, Kastner, Laura, Ph.D., Wyatt, Jennifer, Ph.D., Three Rivers Press, New York, 2002. Letting Go, A Parent’s Guide To Today’s College Experience, Coburn & Treeger, Adler and Adler, Bethesda, Maryland, 2003.
Contact Information Medical Services (251) 380-2271 Counseling Services (251) 380-2270, lolen@shc.edu, or dward@shc.edu Spring Hill College Emergency Contact Information Department of Public Safety: (251) 380-4444 (On a campus phone, merely dial 4444) new experience, the process is thoroughly discussed, questions answered, concerns addressed before actually beginning any counseling. The Wellness Staff invites you to encourage your student to solve his or her problems using the resources made available to them. How a student advocates for himself/herself has a learning curve like everything else. Your student will need your support, regardless of his or her skill level. Often parents want to swoop in and “rescue” their son/daughter or want to intervene before “natural consequences” are allowed to take their course. The staff highly discourages this behavior.
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Director of Public Safety and Security, Todd W. Warren Office: (251) 380-3095 Email: twarren@shc.edu Hurricane Information: (251) 380-4111 or (877) 380-4111 toll free. (Note: These numbers are operational 24 hours a day once the Hurricane Preparedness Plan is activated. By dialing them, you will receive updated recorded messages. Information may also be obtained from the college’s updated website.)
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Student Accounts Office The Student Accounts Office is responsible for sending out monthly statements to each student, posting payments, financial aid and loans to student accounts, and issuing refund and work-study checks. The following information should answer many common questions about the Business Office and its procedures: Statements Effective June 1, 2013, the Student Accounts office will no longer send out paper bills to the students. All students will get an e-mail when their statement is ready for viewing. Using the shared access feature of our eBills, students will 38
be able to grant access to their statements to parents, spouses, etc. Parents will have their own login and password and can also pay direcly through the eBill system.
Payments on student accounts Payment for each semester is due on the first day of class and should be paid based on the Course and Fee Statement from the Badgerweb.
Payment plan TMS (Tuition Management Systems) is the company we use to manage our payment plans. Using the payment plan allows you to break your annual cost over as much as 12 payments during Spring Hill College
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the academic year. You may contact them via phone ((800) 356-8329) or the internet (https://shc.afford.com/) or you may also contact the school directly and we will help you to set-up your plan.
Students may choose to pledge their check towards their outstanding student account balance. With this option, checks will be automatically posted to the student’s account each payday and will be reflected on their monthly statements.
Receiving/pledging work-study checks Work-study checks or stubs are issued every other Friday and are placed in the student’s campus mailbox. Students may receive their workstudy pay one of three ways:
A payday schedule will be distributed when school begins to all work-study students. All tax paper-work must be completed with the payroll office before their first work-study check can be issued.
Students may sign-up for direct deposit so that their paycheck is automatically deposited into a checking or savings account.
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Badger bucks come with each meal plan and can also be purchased separately. Badger bucks are loaded onto a student’s ID card and can be used at the various eateries on campus: McKinneys on the Hill, The Marketplace, the bar and grill at the golf course and Java City for food and non-alcoholic beverages. 39
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Badger bucks may be added at any time by contacting the Student Accounts office.
FERPA
Enrollment Agreement All students are required to complete this form. The Enrollment Agreement explains the financial policies of the school.
Options Form This form gives several options with regards to tuition insurance, hold/refund authorization, authorization to apply federal aid the student’s account and charging at the bookstore and golf course.
Bookstore Charges/Golf Course Charges If you opt for charging privileges, the student will be allowed to use their student ID to charge at the bookstore and/or the golf course. A list of the charges made will appear on your monthly statement. Charging privileges can be revoked at any time by contacting the Student Accounts office.
Student Insurance Student insurance is required for all traditional students. If you do not complete the online waiver within the time allotted, the student’s account will automatically be charged for student accident and sickness insurance. Credits will not be issued for the insurance after the deadline.
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Spring Hill College complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The College insures a student access to certain official records directly related to the student and prohibits the release of personally identifiable information other than “directory information” without prior written consent of the student, except as specified by the law.
Present and former students have the right to personally review their own records for information and to determine their accuracy. Parents of dependent children, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service have the same rights. In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, the College reserves the right to disclose information about dependent students to their parents without the students’ written consent. A complete explanation of the law is available in the Registrar’s Office.
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Directory Information Directory information may be released by the College without written consent of the student. Directory information include student’s name, address, telephone number, E-mail, photograph, date and place of birth, major dates of enrollment, degrees conferred and dates of conferral, any graduation distinction,
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institutions attended prior to admission, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and weight and height of members of athletic teams. A student’s request to withhold directory information will be honored by the College for only one academic year and must be filed annually in the Registrar’s Office within two weeks after the first day of class for the fall semester.
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Academic Calendar 2013-2014 FALL SEMESTER 2013 AUG 23
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Late registration begins – Schedule adjustment (see advisor)
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Classes begin, 8:15 a.m.
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Add/drop begins – See Advisor.
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Add/drop and Late Registration end.
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Labor Day, no classes.
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Last day to remove “I” grades sp/su2013 undergraduate students.
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Fall Break, no classes Monday/Tuesday day or night.
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Midterm grades due to Registrar’s Office, 2 p.m.
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Course Advisement period.
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Last date for degree application for May 2014 graduation.
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Last day to request pass/fail option.
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Thanksgiving holiday, no classes.
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Last day of classes.
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Last day to remove “I” grades sp/su2013 graduate students.
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Final exams.
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All degree requirements must be completed for December conferral of degrees.
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Conferral of December degrees, no Commencement.
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Late registration begins - Schedule adjustment (see advisor)
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Add/drop begins – See Advisor.
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Add/drop and Late Registration end.
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Martin Luther King Holiday, no classes
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Last day for removing “I” grades fa2013 undergraduate students.
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Mardi Gras/Ash Wednesday/SpringBreak, no classes.
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Midterm grades due to Registrar’s Office, 2 p.m.
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Last day to withdraw with non-penalty W grade.
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Course Advisement period.
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Last day to request pass/fail option.
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Good Friday, no classes.
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Honors Convocation (no afternoon classes, 1 p.m. on)
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Final Exams continue.
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Center for Academic Excellence The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) supports students in math, writing, and academic study strategies across the disciplines. Whether students are struggling to understand material, or want to collaborate to enhance their academic strengths, the CAE peer educators look forward to working with you. Students are able to schedule appointments by e-mail cae@shc.edu, by telephone, or by visiting the CAE (BL 107). Hours are posted at the beginning of each semester on our website: www.shc.edu/cae. Walk-ins are permitted if peer tutors are not in session. This service is free of charge. (251) 380-3008 Burke Memorial Library – Agnes Williams Suite (room 107)
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Important Phone Numbers Department
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Academic Affairs
(251) 380-2262
Admissions
(251) 380-3030
Athletics
(251) 380-3485
Bookstore
(251) 380-3020
Student Accounts
(251) 380-2251
Campus Ministry
(251) 380-3495
Communications & Marketing
(251) 380-2280
Advancement & Alumni
(251) 380-2280
Financial Aid
(251) 380-3460
Public Safety
(251) 380-4444
Registrar
(251) 380-2240
Residence Life
(251) 380-3028
Student Academic Services
(251) 380-3470
Student Affairs
(251) 380-3023
Wellness Center
(251) 380-2270
Helpful Web Sites Department Spring Hill College Registrar’s Office
Website www.shc.edu http://badgerweb.shc.edu/ICS/Academics
Admissions & Financial Aid
www.shc.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid
Student Academic Services
http://camellia-shc.edu/sas
Alumni Association Athletics Campus Calendar Campus Maps and Directions News and Events Public Safety Student Affairs
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www.shc.edu/alumni www.shcbadgers.com www.shc.edu/events www.shc.edu/directions-and-maps www.shc.edu/news-and-events/news www.shc.edu/safety www.shc.edu/studentlife
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