1. Student Life Parent Session

2. What is Student Development? Residence Life Campus Life Judicial Affairs Career Services Counseling Services Leadership Development Student Health Services

3. Resident Directors a.Live in Residential Areas b.College Graduates c.Gender division d.Interaction & Availability e.Plan Residential Programming f.Provide Accountability g.Spiritual Leadership h.Conflict Resolution

4. Resident Assistants a.Upperclassmen b.Live in the Residence Areas Halls and Apartments c.24/7 Availability d.Activities & Programming e.Work directly with RDs f.Spiritual Leadership

5. Campus Services Cafeteria 7am-7pm (Weekdays) Prince Student Union (586) Campus Bookstore Post Office on campus Student Resources Web page (students.mvnu.edu) Counseling and Career Center Student Development Office Library Motherboard & Helpdesk

6. Cougar Card and 586 Road Bucks Why buy a Cougar Card? Campus Events: Discount or Free Savings in Town Proceeds go towards student sponsored campus events What are Road Bucks? Road bucks are credits used at the 586 Road bucks save student’s money at the 586 (example: pay $44 and receive $50 in road bucks) Students can buy Road Bucks during orientation at the Student Accounts Office

7. Room Checks? Once a week with RA’s Cleanliness Health reasons RDs check once a month Opportunity to connect

8. FAQ: Who do I call in case of an emergency? MVNU Safety Ext. 4000

9. FAQ: My daughter is bringing a cell phone. Does she need a telephone for her room?

10. FAQ: Does my son need his own computer? If so, what kind?

11. FAQ: Is my first year student allowed to bring a car?

12. Contrary to popular belief… Professors will not call you when your student skips class or doesn’t turn in a homework assignment. The library will not be closed all year for asbestos removal. Dr. Martin is not the person to contact when daughter is not getting along with her roommate. Campus Safety does not plot and scheme in order to give students parking citations. Yes, your son really does need to buy the textbook for class.

13. Items students can bring: Furniture George Forman Grill Aquatic Pets Flashlight Entertainment/Decorative Items Mini Fridge (2.9 cubic ft max) Bicycle Alarm Clock with battery back up Iron with auto shut off

14. What to leave at home! Candles/Incense Paintball Guns Fireworks Microwaves Air Conditioners Halogen Lamps Open Heating Coil Appliances Road Signs Weapons Tobacco & Alcohol Illegal drugs

15. R-rated movies (or vulgar PG-13) Magazines with sexual content Adult videos/computer games Music with profane/violent lyrics Inappropriate websites Illegally downloaded material What forms of entertainment are not appropriate on campus?

16. What is the Dress Code? General Rule: Neat, Clean & Modest Respect opposite gender Peer Accountability Shorts (class, chapel, offices) Skirts Tops mvnu.edu

17. “Parents as Partners” New Program Webpage: mvnu.wordpress.com Monthly Update E-mail questions, concerns, and comments

18. Questions?