Student Development

New Student Orientation Spring 2009

Student Development Session

Lanette SessinkVice President for

Student Development

Ryan SchmitzResidence Life

Peggy OldhamAssociate VP

Lee YowellJudicial/SGA

Jim SingletaryMulticultural Affairs

Wendi LahmonAdmin. Assistant

Scott FlemmingAthletic Director

Eric BrowningCounseling Services

Elaine BlairCareer Services

Carolyn Swallow Counselor

Travis Keller Oakwood

Beau Carlson Men’s Apts.

Erin Barrick Female Apts.

Tracy Boyer Galloway Hall

Mary LongPioneer Hall

Resident Directors

Campus Services• Cafeteria 7am-7pm

(Weekdays)• Prince Student Union

(586)• Campus Book Store• Post Office on campus• Student “portal”

website• Counseling and

Career Center• Library/Ohio Link

Services• Motherboard &

Helpdesk

How do I get involved?• SGA (Student

Government Association)• Residential Life Events• New Student Events• Clubs• Organizations• Small Groups

sga@mvnu.edu

Campus Life at MVNU:

Walk with someone at nightBe smart when posting personal information

onlineKeep your room or apartment doors lockedKeep money and credit cards secureRegister and lock up your bikeRegister your vehicleParkingLost ID Cards

CAMPUS SAFETY

Harassment/AssaultSexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other physical and expressive behavior.Assault - Sexual act directed against another person, forcible or against their will.Reporting Concerns & Confidentiality:

Resident DirectorsLee Yowell (Associate Dean)Dr. Peggy Oldham (Associate VP)Counseling CenterCampus Safety and SecurityDr. Candace Fox (Title IX Compliance Officer)Complete Policy at www.mvnu.edu

Mission Related Guidelines ALCOHOL

TOBACCO

DRUGS

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

HARASSMENT/ PRANKS

EXCESSIVE CHAPEL ABSENCES

Complete Policy at www.mvnu.edu

Christmas, Spring, and Summer Break???

From the time a student is enrolled at MVNU until . . .

When do the lifestyle guidelines apply?

GraduationWithdraw from MVNU

Dismissed

Entertainment Patronizing inappropriate places of entertainment such as bars or clubs. Social dancing Gambling No R-rated videos in the Residence Areas Pornography - computer generated or otherwise Any entertainment violating the college’s mission

Complete Policy at www.mvnu.edu

Dress Code StandardsBasic Principles – Neatness, Cleanliness, &

Modesty

Appropriate Outerwear:Jeans, pants, skirts, dresses, shorts of appropriate length, shirts must be worn when in public areas. Inappropriate Outerwear:Midriff & halter tops, or dresses that do not cover the shoulder, form fitting outfitsComplete Policy at www.mvnu.edu

Shorts:Anytime in your Residence

area, the cafeteria, and around campus.

Not permitted in classrooms, administrative offices or

Chapel at any time.

Complete Policy at www.mvnu.edu

Dress Code Standards

Multicultural Affairs

Cross Cultural Club - open for all studentsBlack History Month - look for chapel slides, posters, and e-mail announcementsWomen’s History Month - MarchAn exciting number of

events throughout the year

Why stop by the Student Development Office?

We have Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea,

and…Candy!

Yesterday is history . . . Tomorrow is mystery . . .Today is God’s gift . . .

That is why it is the present

Any Questions?