1. Welcome Weekend Parent Session January 2015

2. Welcome… Chris Riley, J.D. Vice President for Student Life Chris Riley, J.D. Vice President for Student Life chris.riley@acu.edu www.acu.edu/studentlife www.acu.edu/studentlife (325) 674-2067 (325) 674-2067 Campus Center, Suite 44 (Lower level)

3. Our Purpose Today… Introduce ourselves and provide an overview of services available for assisting your student Introduce ourselves and provide an overview of services available for assisting your student Express our desire to partner with you Express our desire to partner with you Answer your questionsAnswer your questions

4. ACU Parents Organization http://www.acu.edu/parents Parent resourcesParent resources Upcoming events and important dates to rememberUpcoming events and important dates to remember Opportunities to get involved and stay connectedOpportunities to get involved and stay connected Todays slides (www.acu.edu/parentsession)Todays slides (www.acu.edu/parentsession)

5. The Division of Student Life Our mission Our view of students Our partnership with you

6. Student Involvement Center for Christian Service & Leadership Ministry, Service, and Chapel Student Rec & Wellness Center/Intramurals Student Organizations Student Activities and Productions Office of Multicultural Enrichment The Division of Student Life

7. Student Services Residence Life/Housing ACU Police Department Medical Care and Counseling SOAR Career Center The Depot (Billing)

8. RESIDENCE LIFE Professional and Student staff onsite Area Coordinators/Directors Resident Assistants

9. ACU POLICE DEPARTMENT

10. Full Service Police Department Experienced Officers 16 Certified Texas Peace Officers 16 Certified Texas Peace Officers 3 shifts, 24 hour coverage 3 shifts, 24 hour coverage Full-time Detective/Investigator Full-time Detective/Investigator Very Experienced Staff – 357 Combined Years Very Experienced Staff – 357 Combined Years 8 Master Peace Officers 8 Master Peace Officers Dedicated & Friendly Administrative Support Staff Dedicated & Friendly Administrative Support Staff 24/7, Full Service Police Department 24/7, Full Service Police Department Full Partnership/Co-Jurisdiction Full Partnership/Co-Jurisdiction with Abilene Police Dept. with Abilene Police Dept.

11. Services Provided 24/7 Patrol (On & Off-Campus) 24/7 Patrol (On & Off-Campus) Foot Patrol, Vehicle Patrol, Bike Patrol Foot Patrol, Vehicle Patrol, Bike Patrol Case Reports & Investigations Case Reports & Investigations Traffic Accident Reports Traffic Accident Reports Safety Escorts Safety Escorts Crime Prevention& Safety Classes Crime Prevention& Safety Classes Traffic Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Parking System Management Parking System Management Permits & Parking Enforcement Permits & Parking Enforcement

12. ACUPD Staffing 1 Chief of Police 1 Chief of Police 1 Lieutenant 1 Lieutenant 2 Sergeant/ Patrol Supervisor 2 Sergeant/ Patrol Supervisor 1 Sergeant/ Criminal Investigator 1 Sergeant/ Criminal Investigator 10 Full-time Police Officers/Patrol 10 Full-time Police Officers/Patrol 2 Part-time Police Officers/ Patrol 2 Part-time Police Officers/ Patrol 1 Office Manager/Coordinator 1 Office Manager/Coordinator 7 Part-time Student Staff 7 Part-time Student Staff 21 Total Employees 21 Total Employees

13. ACUPD–APD Co-Jurisdiction

14. ACU Police Department

24. Your questions?

26. SOAR It is a referral program designed to assist students get connected to resources on the ACU campus. We seek to create a safe environment for students to discuss challenges and obstacles they face. We provide a secure, online referral form.

27. SOAR After students are referred, we contact them and connect them with campus resources, such as: Counseling Center / Medical Clinic Alpha Scholars Program Career Counseling / Career Center Residence Life Academic Development Center The Writing / Speaking Centers Student Financial Services

28. SOAR Our staff support students in numerous ways: by helping reach solutions to new barriers, by helping navigate financial concerns or questions, by serving as advocates for students in discussions with faculty, by providing a safe, confidential environment to relate to others, and many other support functions.

29. SOAR Who can refer? Anyone concerned about a student: parents, peers on campus, or ACU faculty and staff members. How do I know when to refer? If you are unsure about the best campus resource for a student or if you would like some coaching on the best way to handle a student situation, please call us and we will evaluate the situation together.

30. Online referral: www.acu.edu/soar Online referral: www.acu.edu/soar Call Us - 325.674.2036 Call Us - 325.674.2036 Email - soar@acu.edu Email - soar@acu.edu

31. YOU ARE HERE SEARCH Internships Shadowing Resumes Study Abroad Summer Jobs CAREER Undergrad Research Mock Interviews Cover Letters Student Association On-Campus Jobs Social Media Local Jobs Spring Break Campaigns Graduate or Professional School

32. ACU Career Center The ACU Career Center is here to help students honor God by engaging in the exploration and preparation to achieve “ good-fit ” career goals. The ACU Career Center is here to help students honor God by engaging in the exploration and preparation to achieve “ good-fit ” career goals. Explore | Prepare | Execute | Achieve

33. Career Advising Resumé Reviews Mock Interviews Job and Internship Search Assistance Networking Tips Develop a professional online presence How We Can Help Your Student

34. Top Ten Qualities Employers Seek Based on respondents’ answers to survey through May 2012. 1. Verbal Communication Skills 2. Strong Work Ethic 3. Teamwork Skills 4. Analytical Skills 5. Motivation/Initiative 6. Problem Solving Skills 7. Written Communication Skills 8. Interpersonal Skills 9. Computer Skills 10. Flexibility/Adaptability

35. College Central Network Search for full-time jobs and internships Search for full-time jobs and internships Upload or create your resume, cover letter and portfolio Upload or create your resume, cover letter and portfolio RSVP for upcoming events RSVP for upcoming events

36. How You Can Help Encourage your student to engage with us now to lay the foundational work and devise a focused plan. Encourage your student to engage with us now to lay the foundational work and devise a focused plan. Encourage your student to get involved on campus. Active campus engagement will help your student learn some important things about their skills, preferences and interests and help prepare them for a successful internship or job search. Encourage your student to get involved on campus. Active campus engagement will help your student learn some important things about their skills, preferences and interests and help prepare them for a successful internship or job search. Be an open, receptive sounding board for your student as they are considering various academic majors and exploring possible careers. Be an open, receptive sounding board for your student as they are considering various academic majors and exploring possible careers. Work with your student to identify your relevant colleagues, friends and relatives to connect with for informational interviews. Work with your student to identify your relevant colleagues, friends and relatives to connect with for informational interviews.

37. Connect With Us

38. The Depot

39. Financial Aid Financial Aid Schedule appointments Schedule appointments Receive and provide forms Receive and provide forms Review Financial Aid Award and scholarships Review Financial Aid Award and scholarships Verification documents Verification documents Billing Process cash and check payments Wildcat Pay support Credit balance refunds Payment plans eBill questions

40. The Depot Registrar Registrar Registration assistance Registration assistance Request a transcript Request a transcript Receive and provide forms Receive and provide forms Certification of enrollment Certification of enrollment Advisor information Advisor information Residence Life Housing information

41. The Depot Student ID Card Replacements Student ID Card Replacements Parking Permits Parking Permits Notary Public Available Notary Public Available Name and Address Changes Name and Address Changes Not sure who to call? Just call the Depot! Not sure who to call? Just call the Depot! Contact us: 1-888-588-6083 thedepot@acu.edu acu.edu/thedepot

42. Students can view account information on The Depot link in myACU

43. Registrar’s Office

44. Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act - 1976 The primary rights afforded to the student are: The right to inspect and review their education records. The right to inspect and review their education records. The right to have some control over the disclosure of information from the records. The right to have some control over the disclosure of information from the records. The right for the student to retain control of The right for the student to retain control of access to education records.

45. Enrollment Verification Primarily for insurance purposes Primarily for insurance purposes Certificates can be obtained by the student from The Depot link on myACU or through the Registrar’s office website Certificates can be obtained by the student from The Depot link on myACU or through the Registrar’s office website Verification for each semester begins two weeks before the first day of class Verification for each semester begins two weeks before the first day of class

46. Dropping / Withdrawing Dropping a Course – during a long semester Day 1-5: “drop”; no transcript record, does not count against block tuition hours Day 1-5: “drop”; no transcript record, does not count against block tuition hours Beginning Day 6: “withdraw”; student uses withdrawal form, ‘W’ on transcript, counts against block tuition hours Beginning Day 6: “withdraw”; student uses withdrawal form, ‘W’ on transcript, counts against block tuition hours No drop/withdrawal after week 12; student earns grade & becomes a part of their permanent record No drop/withdrawal after week 12; student earns grade & becomes a part of their permanent record

47. Withdrawing from the University What does this entail? Withdrawal from all classes and leaving ACU Withdrawal from all classes and leaving ACU Student receives W grades Student receives W grades Student can contact The Depot to begin this process, but we hope that it will not be necessary Student can contact The Depot to begin this process, but we hope that it will not be necessary

48. A Few Things to Remember Be aware of the academic calendar. Check the Registrar’s website for access to it. Be aware of the academic calendar. Check the Registrar’s website for access to it. Remind your student about ACU email. Remind your student about ACU email. Students who are responsible for their own business learn problem solving skills that are very important – resist the urge to jump in and take care of things. Students who are responsible for their own business learn problem solving skills that are very important – resist the urge to jump in and take care of things. ACU is a great place for students to ACU is a great place for students to make mistakes.

49. Academic Development Center Services Include: Academic Coaching and Academic Skills Workshops for time management, study skills, and test preparation Academic Coaching and Academic Skills Workshops for time management, study skills, and test preparation Discovery Workshops Discovery Workshops University Testing Center University Testing Center Academic Advising for Undeclared students Academic Advising for Undeclared students

50. Your questions?