Spring 2023 Orientation Guide

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N O I T A T N E I OR E D I GU

WELCOME TO COD

Welcome to

College of DuPage

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SPRING 2023 PLANS This spring, College of DuPage will offer four types of classes: Virtual Classroom Meetings (VCM) Courses meet completely online in real time at specified days and times using video chat software. All assignments are submitted online. This format is designed to allow students regular face-to-face contact in a virtual format.

Online (NET) Courses are taught completely online following instructor timelines and learning outcomes. Students interact mostly through discussion boards and written messages and all assignments are submitted online.

Hybrid (HYB) Courses meet mainly online with additional meetings occurring in person as necessary to accomplish learning objectives. Students will meet on campus for labs, studios or clinical work. Face-to-face meeting days and times for each section will vary depending on the course and learning needs.

With the ever-changing COVID-19 situation it’s more important than ever to stay informed.

View the most up-to-date COVID-19 policies and procedures at cod.edu.

Traditional In-Person Courses are attended in a traditional in-person setting on-campus, with immersive instructor and peer interaction.

WiFi hotspots and laptops are available for semester-long checkouts at the COD Library Reserve at library.cod.edu

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CAMPUS MAP

We have a lot of ground to cover, but no need to worry. We’re here to help.

View the full campus map, COD center maps and building floorplans at cod.edu/maps.

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NAVIGATING THE HALLS Many of the Buildings are Connected

Although they have different names, the Student Resource Center (SRC), Student Services Center (SSC) and Berg Instructional Center (BIC) are actually one interconnected building. If you are walking in the SRC, it only takes one turn for you to now be in the SSC, which then can take you to the BIC. The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) and the Physical Education Center (PEC) can be accessed through tunnels on opposite sides of the BIC hallways. These tunnels are only accessible on the first floor of the BIC. The Health and Science Center (HSC) can be accessed with the pedestrian bridge that goes over Prairie Drive. This hallway is only accessible on the second floor of the SRC. If you are ever lost, ask someone! Most people are more than happy to give directions and if they don’t know, they can direct you to someone who does.

Bathroom Placement

Throughout the COD campus there are a lot of bathrooms, but their placement doesn't always make sense. Instead of having one bathroom for women and one bathroom for men right next to each other, most of the time both bathrooms are for the same gender, although this pattern is not always followed. However, there is usually a bathroom of the opposite gender just a hallway away, but the easiest way to find a bathroom is to follow the signs.

There are gender neutral bathrooms in the BIC, HSC, and PEC. BIC2520 is located in the long hallway facing College Road (near BIC8). HSC1207 is located to the right of the Dental Clinic and HSC3315 and HSC3317 are located opposite of the east elevators. PEC126 and PEC139 are located across from the PE welcome desk and need a staff member to unlock.

The Library

The COD library is an amazing resource for students and community members. Located in the SRC, the library is on two floors. The bookstore (located on the ground floor) is right below the library.

Throughout the library, there are plenty of study areas to choose from. However, each section is marked with a different volume. There are open talk zones, quiet zones and silent zones, so make sure you are aware of which zone you are in.

Photo by Alexia Lukose

The technology and media lab is located on the first floor as well as the reference desk and the printing and scanning station.

The second floor is currently closed to the public, but there are more study areas as well as study rooms that can be reserved.

Center of Campus

Campus Central and Brew 425 are located in the SSC and are considered the middle of campus because this is where most administrative offices are located. Campus Central is a circle desk with staff there to answer any questions. Across from Brew 425 is the Financial Aid office, which is also next to the Registration office, the Specialized Admissions office and the police walk-up desk. Counseling and Career Services are located above Campus Central on the third floor, and the Student Life Lounge and Student Life office are located below Campus Central on the ground floor.

Before the COD campus closed and faculty, staff and students began working remotely, many events and social gatherings were hosted in the open area next to Campus Central or in the Student Life Lounge.

Photo by @codlibrary

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MAKE THE MOST OF COD

HIDDEN GEMS AT COD Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance (WRSA) WRSA offers coaching sessions for College of DuPage students who are working on assignments in any academic discipline.

Schedule an appointment at cod.mywconline.com Join a Club Clubs are a great way to make new friends, try something new, and have fun while doing it !

View clubs on page 7 & 8 and at chaplife.cod.edu Blackboard Collaborate Tutoring Join weekly tutoring sessions on nearly ever subject!

Click the “Student Support” tab at bb.cod.edu Field Study Courses Field Studies offers credit courses that combine classroom work with empirical field experiences.

Classes are experience based and faculty led.

Learn more at cod.edu/field Student Jobs Student jobs are a great way make some money, add to your resume and learn new skills.

See openings at cod.hiretouch.com

LINKS TO BOOKMARK Blackboard Blackboard is the course management resource used at the college. You may not love it, but you will depend on it. Instructors usually post assignments, readings, test dates and grades here.

Login at bb.cod.edu Student Email Along with email, these Office365 accounts include access to the entire Microsoft suite including web versions of Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Login at outlook.com/dupage.edu insideCOD insideCOD is the hub to everything you’ll need to access at COD. Use this to register for classes, manage financial aid, order transcripts, just to name a few.

Login at inside.cod.edu

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STUDENT RESOURCES

Academic Support

MATH ASSISTANCE Submit your question to mathassistancearea@cod.edu WRITING APPOINTMENTS Reserve an appointment at cod.mywconline.com.

PERSONALIZED TUTORING Join sessions for specific courses on Blackboard. bb.cod.edu Learn more at cod.edu/LearningCommons

Mental Health Support

CALL FOR CALM Free-of-charge, anonymous, emotional support text line for Illinois residents experiencing stress related to COVID-19.

Text “talk” to 552020 MEDITATION Weekly sessions on Zoom.

Contact mindfulness@cod.edu Learn more at cod.edu/coronavirus/ mental-health-resources

Departments and Services Counseling and Advising The Counseling and Advising Center will help you construct a plan to accomplish your academic goals.

Faculty counselors and program advisors will help in career- and degree-related progress Schedule an appointment at cod.edu

Access and Accommodations Students with disabilities can contact Access and Accommodations for support in their college career. The center is voluntary and confidential. It includes support with testing, interpreters, and adaptive tech.

Learn more at cod.edu/access

Career Services Get help writing a resume, develop interview techniques and learn a variety of skills to become more marketable and ensure career success. Career Services will help with both short- and long-term career goals.

Learn more at cod.edu/careerservices

Financial Aid The Office of Student Financial Assistance will help navigate the various ways to pay tuition. They can help bridge the gap between the student’s need for, and the availability of, different methods of financial aid.

Learn more at cod.edu/financial_aid

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS The Office of Student Life offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations. No matter your interest, there’s someway to get involved at College of DuPage. Contact the advisor with questions.

ACADEMIC/PRE-PROFESSIONAL

CULTURAL / ETHNIC

Academy of Law and Justice Tauya Forst, johnsont217@cod.edu

Horticulture Club bartzm@cod.edu

Albanian Club Marty Bartz, mitrani@cod.edu

Accounting Club Christopher Ferro, ferroc@cod.edu

Human Services Network Jason Florin, florin@cod.edu

Arab Student Association Amal Jarad, jarada@cod.edu

American Meteorological Society Paul Sirvatka, sirvatka@cod.edu

Interior Design Club Jane Kielb, kielbj@cod.edu

Asian Student Association Lubna Haque, haquel@cod.edu

Anatomy & Physiology Club Karan Oliver-Tucci, olivert@cod.edu

Library Tech Assistant Club Amanda Musacchio, musacchioa@cod.edu

Black Student Alliance Devin Chambers, chambersd62@cod.edu

Animation Club Anthony Venezia, venezia@cod.edu

Paralegal Club Linda Jenkins, jenkinsl@cod.edu

Casa de Amigos Profesora Mares, marese@cod.edu

Architecture Club Mark Pearson, pearson@cod.edu

Philosophy Club Leslie, Wolf, wolfl214@cod.edu

Chinese Student Club Min Pan, panmin@cod.edu

Astronomy Club Joseph DalSanto, dalsantoj228@cod.edu

Pre-Dental Association Jeff Trautmann trautman@cod.edu

German Club Miglena Nikolova, nikolovam@cod.edu

BioTech Club Karen Persky, persky@cod.edu

Pre-Physician Assistant Club Lubna Haque, haquel@cod.edu

Indian Student Association Thomas Kulanjiyil, kulanj@cod.edu

Business Club Joe Tungol, tungol@cod.edu

Programming Club Sheikh Shamsuddin, shamsudd@cod.edu

Japanese Culture Club Shingo Satsutani, satsutan@cod.edu

Chem Bonding Club Lubna Haque, haquel@cod.edu

Society of Women Engineers Alyssa Pasquale, pasqualea185@cod.edu

La Connexion Française Mirta Pagnucci, pagnuccim@cod.edu

Cyber Defense Club Brock Stout, stoutb@cod.edu

Songwriting Club Elizabeth Murphy murphye@cod.edu

Latino Ethnic Awareness Association Rosie Carbajal-Romo, carbajal-romor@cod.edu

Engineering Club Tom Carter, cartert@cod.edu

Student Education Association Yuri Flores-Rivera, ​floresriveray@dupage.edu​​​

Muslim Students Association Sameena Parveen, parveens430@cod.

Entrepreneurship Club Peter James, jamesp@cod.edu

Student Veterans Association arriolaj211@cod.edu

Seoul of COD- Korean Club Maria Ritzema, ritzemam@cod.edu

Environmental Club environmental.cod@gmail.com Future Physicians Club Beth Kirkpatrick, kirkpatrickb@cod.edu Game Development Bradley Sward, swardb@cod.edu

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FAITH-BASED

POLITICAL/ADVOCACY EXTRACURRICULAR

Christians on Campus Erich Hauenstein, hauenste@cod.edu

Feminist Alliance Mary Jean Cravens, cravens@cod.edu

Anime and Cosplay Jim Allen, allenj@cod.edu

Coptic Youth Fellowship Leslie Wolf, wolfl214@cod.edu

Pride Alliance Or’Shaundra Benson, bensono@cod.edu

Chess Club Jeffrey Trautmann, trautman@cod.edu

Global InterVarsity Nicholas Hebert, hebertn53@dupage.edu

Mental Health Awareness Team Dennis Emano, emanod@cod.edu

Hands Up! (ASL Club) Adam Wasilewski, wasilewskia54@cod.edu

Jewish Student Alliance Ideen Zarkin, zarkini@cod.edu

Model UN David Goldberg, goldberg@cod.edu

Sci-Fi/Fantasy & Gaming Club Jim Allen, allenj@cod.edu

Melchizedek Bible Study Christina Rossier, rossierc@dupage.edu

Students for a Democratic Society Samuel Mitrani, mitraniv@cod.edu

The Page Turners Lisa Higgins, higgins@cod.edu

Second City Campus Ministry beemerk@cod.edu

ORGANIZATIONS

Veterans National Honor Society arriolaj211@cod.edu

Chaparral Activities Board Shannon Hernan, hernan@cod.edu

SERVICE

Courier Student News Jim Fuller, fullerj@cod.edu

Autismerica Michael Duggan, duggan@cod.edu

Forensics Kacy Abeln, abelnk@cod.edu

Care to Cure Naheed Rouf, hasann@cod.edu

Prairie Light Review Adam Fotos, fotosa@cod.edu

COD Buddies Jennifer Butler, butlerj61@cod.edu

Student Leadership Council Stephanie Quirk, quirks@cod.edu

Girl Up Samiha Syed, syeds1283@dupage.edu

HONOR SOCIETIES Alpha Delta Nu Maureen Waller, waller@cod.edu Alpha Mu Gamma Bonnie Loder, loderb@cod.edu Delta Psi Omega canday@cod.edu Honors Student Advisory Committee Lisa Higgins, higgins@cod.edu Phi Theta Kappa phibeta@cod.edu

The Office of Student Life makes your COD experience fun!

View upcoming events, giveaways and more on ChapLife. chaplife@cod.edu 8

COVID-19 UPDATES

Campus Update The Office of the Governor of Illinois’ Executive Order regarding vaccination and testing have been rescinded effective July 12, 2022. Therefore, the College will no longer require proof of vaccination and weekly testing will no longer be required or administered on campus. Masks are now optional on the COD main campus and centers. In-person instruction for College of DuPage courses has resumed and all College facilities are open. Doors are now unlocked from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on days the College is open.

What To Expect on Campus Masks are optional on the COD main campus and centers. In limited situations, masks will continue to be required in certain instructional settings, such as labs. Faculty will communicate to affected students directly. It is important to maintain social distancing. Stand six feet apart when meeting, talking or standing in line.

If You Experience COVID-19 Symptoms If you or a person you know is experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care right away. Report your symptoms by filling out the student concern form.

For additional questions, contact the Dean of Students Office at (630) 9422485 or email deanofstudents@cod. edu. Include your name and student ID number in your message.

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Every Tuesday, your inbox will have up-to-date COD and community area news.

Top 7 Courier Stories: 1. COD Hopes to End Its $9 Million Legal Battle With Ex-President Breuder qr-code.png qr-code.png 2. DuPage Leads theqr-code.png Nation with New Voting Systems 3. Killer Klassix; “Something to Write Home About” 4. Solo Act of the Season Skylar Jollette Represents Historic Moment for COD 5. Wednesday’s Child is Not All Woe 6. Opinion: Lorelai Gilmore is Not the Mom You Thought She Was 7. Honor Society Foundation: Everything you need to know about the organization

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SCHOLARSHIPS How do I qualify for merit-based scholarships?

All scholarships have a unique set of criteria. The merit requirements vary. We encourage students to complete the scholarship application, including answering a set of qualifying questions, to discover the scholarships for which they are eligible, based on their academic performance.

What are the deadlines for scholarships?

Applications for Fall semester are accepted, generally, mid-January through mid-March. Applications for Spring semester are accepted, generally, early September through November 1st.

How do I qualify for need-based scholarships?

All scholarships have a unique set of criteria. Needbased scholarships require students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The college defaults to the federal government’s determination of need, based on the FAFSA. If a student elects not to complete the FAFSA, this may limit the number of scholarships for which they are qualified. We strongly encourage students to complete the FAFSA to in order to qualify.

Popular Scholarships Foundation’s Textbook Scholarship • Glenn Hansen Leadership Scholarship Health Initiative Scholarship • Mercedes Benz Scholarship • Naperville Woman’s Club Rotary Club Of Naperville Downtown • Student Life Leadership Award

apply at cod.edu/scholarships

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Academic Calendar Spring 2023

16 Week

START OF SESSION

LAST DAY TO REGISTER*

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

END OF SESSION

JAN

JAN

APR

MAY

Jan. 23 - May 19

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FIRST

JAN

23

JAN

22

MAR

MAR

JAN

JAN

MAR

26

APR

22

APR

MAY

8 Week

Jan. 23 - Mar. 18

12 Week Jan. 23 - Apr. 22

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SECOND

MAR

MAR

8 Week

Mar. 20 - May. 13

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19

15

05

24

19 18

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IMPORTANT DATES Spring Break Mar. 27 - Apr. 02

Final Exams May 13 - 19

Commencement May 19 *With instructor permit

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