1. Student Life Session New Student Orientation
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2. Residence Life
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3. Zachary Sherman
Resident Director

4. Commitment to community
Mission of ResLife
Commitment to community
Affirmations
We love God.
We respect others.
We believe in personal responsibility
Mission: Residence Life exists to support and contribute to the mission of the University by fostering a safe and engaging livinglearning environment in which students are welcomed into a community that cultivates holistic growth through the development of connectedness, responsibility, inclusivity, self-awareness, and missional living.

5. Commitment to community
Mission of ResLife
Commitment to community
As a Christian liberal arts university, rooted in the historic traditions and beliefs of the Church of the Nazarene, we are committed to:
Honesty
Integrity
Purity
Compassion
Holiness
Mission: Residence Life exists to support and contribute to the mission of the University by fostering a safe and engaging livinglearning environment in which students are welcomed into a community that cultivates holistic growth through the development of connectedness, responsibility, inclusivity, self-awareness, and missional living.

6. ResLife Team PROFESSIONAL STAFF: STUDENT STAFF:
Jacob Booher: Oakwood Hall
Rachel Dundar: Galloway Hall
Maggie Figueroa: Pioneer Hall
Joshua Kusch: Director of Residence Life
STUDENT STAFF:
One RA per floor
One Student Mentor (SM) per floor

7. Resident Assistants and Student Mentors
Purpose for RA’s and SM’s
Duty Hours:
8:00-Midnight on Weekdays and Sunday
9:15-1:15 pm on Fridays and Saturdays

8. What Is Residential Life Like?
Three week window
Sunday, September 22
Quiet hours
Visitation policy
Awesome Events
Belonging
Please, read the what to bring/not to bring word.doc that is attached on Moodle. Also, we recommend that you read the Student Handbook.

9. Accessibility Services
For accessibility or IEP services, please contact the Coordinator of Accessibility Services, Deanna Shira-Tackett
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Please, read the what to bring/not to bring word.doc that is attached on Moodle. Also, we recommend that you read the Student Handbook.

10. Campus Life
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11. Director of Campus Life
Rochel Furniss
Director of Campus Life

12. Clubs
20+ clubs
Sustainability/garden club, biking, sci-fi, math, business, ping-pong, creative writing

13. Intramural Sports
Sand & indoor volleyball, flag football, indoor soccer, ultimate Frisbee, and basketball

14. Caf Info Dietary Needs info
Food
Caf Info
Dietary Needs info
The second is New Student Institute. This is required of all new students.

16. Campus Ministries
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17. Rev. Stephanie Lobdell Rev. Kendra Lambert Rev. Catie Hayes
Campus Pastor
Rev. Kendra Lambert
Coordinator of Discipleship Ministries
Rev. Catie Hayes
Coordinator of Community & International Ministries

18. Spiritual Life at MVNU

19. Options To Choose From:
Corporate Worship (morning & evening)
Small Groups
CoSMO
Service Learning Trips
Wellness Program
Mentoring Program (Sophomores-Seniors)

20. Chapel Requirements
ALL students are required to earn chapel attendance credits based on their academic status (36 credits for freshmen).
Track your Chapel Attendance Online on the MVNU portal

21. REMEMBER!
Always carry your student ID card to chapel to be scanned at the end of the service for your attendance.

22. CoSMO
Community Service and Ministry Opportunities

23. Belize eSwatini Knox County

24. Service Learning Trips
Belize
Guyana
Germany
Pacific Northwest
Florida
Texas
Indianapolis
eSwatini

25. Justice Talk

26. Intercultural Life
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27. Director of Intercultural Life
Jim Singletary
Director of Intercultural Life

28. AIM Students
American students of color, International students, and Missionary Kids
Diversity Leadership Scholars Program
Faculty Mentoring and Student Advocacy Program
Mu Kappa (a national organization for Missionary Kids)
Admissions recruitment collaborative of Latino and students of color and culture

29. Campus Events 10th Annual African American History Month
13th Annual Festival Latino
6th Annual International Fashion Show
17th Annual Martin Luther King Celebration Breakfast
8th Annual Soul Festival
10th Annual Women's History Month
Alliance for Black Student Leadership
3rd Annual “More About Me” Presentation

30. Campus Events

31. Student Government Association (SGA)

32. Student Body President
Mike Mohnasky
Student Body President

33. Other Awesome Services

34. Student Success 1-on-1 Tutoring Group Supplemental Instruction
Academic Peer Mentors
Accessibility Services

35. Next Steps
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36. Books
Buy them!
Go to MVNU.EDU

37. Books

38. Books

39. Register Your Vehicle What you need to know: Portal.mvnu.edu
Community Links
Campus Safety
Registration in Aug.
No charge $$$ for vehicles.

40. FERPA What you need to know: Password protected
may be shared with guardians, if you choose.
What information is protected
Academic information,
Billing statements,
Chapel attendance,
Financial information,
Housing information.

41. To complete the form:
forms.mvnu.edu/FERPA

42. Move-in Day!!! Thursday, August 29
What’s Next?
Move-in Day!!!
Thursday, August 29
New Student Institute
August September 1
And get two important days on your calendar. The first is Move In Day.

43. Q & A
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