2016 november newsflash

Student Affairs News Brief November 2016

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Residence Life Closing Info

2

First Year Students and Breaks

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Flu Vaccine Information

2

Survival Kit Order Form

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Family Weekend Save the Date

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Important Dates

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Contact Student Affairs

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Student Affairs Parent Newsflash– November 2016

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The residence halls and campus homes close for Thanksgiving Break (5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 through 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2016) and the Holiday Break (5 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2016 through 2 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2017) to give college employees an opportunity to celebrate the holidays. During this time, students need to plan to stay elsewhere. Student ID cards will be deactivated to prevent unauthorized access to the residence halls so students need to pack all essentials when they leave campus!

If there are special circumstances in which a student needs to be on campus during a break, they need permission from the Director of Residence Life. It is each student's responsibility to make arrangements to leave campus or request permission to stay during break periods. Student athletes with official athletic obligations (e.g. a game during the break) and students with academic obligations can stay for free if they are approved. All other students will be charged to stay for the break. Any questions about break housing should be directed to the Director of Residence Life.

Current residents are required to communicate their plans for Winter Term and Spring Semester with Residence Life in November. This helps us know who plans to live on campus for Winter Term and if they plan to return for Spring Semester. Students must be taking a Winter Term course or working at an internship to remain on-campus during Winter Term. If there are special circumstances, students can request permission to stay from the Director of Residence Life. Students without a roommate or those who have a roommate not returning to campus next semester should review the College’s policies on consolidation located in The Key: A Guide to Campus Life. If you have questions about this process, please contact the Director of Residence Life.

For some students, Franklin is really starting to feel like home and they are sad about leaving new-found friends during the winter break. However, for some students, it might take some more time.

Some students are struggling to find their niche, socially and academically. Continue to encourage your student to get involved in student organizations and activities on campus.

Students may also experience feelings of guilt, anxiety and fear over their academic performance and exam preparation. This can be overwhelming when combined with the feelings around heading home for winter break. It is important at this point to be supportive and encouraging. Sending letters of encouragement and care packages are a great way to give students that extra push of confidence to finish.

FLU VACCINE REMAINS AVAILABLE!

Please remind your student that the Flu vaccine is available in Student Health Services during regular hours, Monday through Friday. The cost is $18.00, payable by cash, check, credit card, Ben Bucks or by billing a student account. Students are welcome to call or email for an appointment or can stop by Health Services at their convenience for vaccination.

NOW IS THE TIME! www.franklincollege.edu

Student Affairs Parent Newsflash– November 2016

Number of Kits

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Type of Kit

Cost per Kit

Midnight Munchies

$10.00

Health Kick

$10.00

Total

Choose from the following kits: Midnight Munchies Filled with high energy snacks and those little extras that every student will enjoy during those endless study sessions. $10.00

Health Kick Nourish your hard-working student with healthy, wholesome treats that will satisfy even the hungriest of late-night cravings. $10.00

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Please place your orders by Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Students may pick up survival kits December 6 & 7 (During the last week of classes) They will receive an e-mail and text message about pick-up information.

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Please make your check payable to Franklin College Mail this completed form and payment to: Bonnie Mason Franklin College Survival Kits 1821 Sandalwood Drive Greencastle, IN 46135

Thank you for ordering a survival kit for your student!

Student’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Student’s Telephone Number: _____________________________________________ Message: ________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ This project is sponsored by the Franklin College Parents’ Association

Please contact Association member Bonnie Mason at bonniemsn33@gmail.com or 765-653-3325 or 765-721-5811 with questions. www.franklincollege.edu

Student Affairs Parent Newsflash– November 2016

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Don’t miss out on this fun family activity!

Family Weekend 2017 Friday and Saturday March 10 and 11 Watch for an email after the new year.

Nov. 23– 27 Nov. 28 Dec. 9 Dec. 12-15 Dec. 15 Dec. 19 Dec. 24 - Jan. 2 Jan. 2 Jan. 3

Thanksgiving Break Classes Resume Last Day of Fall Semester Classes Final Exam Period Holiday Break Begins - Halls Close at 5 p.m.

Final Grades Posted on Internet by Noon College Offices Closed Residence Halls open at 2 p.m.

Winter Term Classes Begin

www.franklincollege.edu

Student Affairs Parent Newsflash– November 2016

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Student Affairs Directory Vice President & Dean of Students Asst. Dean of Students & Dir. Career Services Asst. Dean of Students for Student Involvement Executive Secretary Dir. Campus Ministry Dir. Counseling Services Counselor Coord. Student Health Center Dir. Diversity and Inclusion Dir. Residence Life Johnson/Dietz - Hoover/Cline Hall Coordinator Dietz Hall Coordinator Elsey Hall Coordinator Dir. Security Coord. Greek Life & Student Activities Dir. Dining Services New Student Programs Coordinator Asst. to Student Activities & Career Services

Ellis Hall

ehall@franklincollege.edu

317-738-8080

Kirk Bixler

kbixler@franklincollege.edu

317-738-8801

Keri Ellington Marti Schrock Leah Parsell Rumsey John R. Shafer Sara Kinder Cathe DeCleene Terri Roberts-Leonard Jacob Knight

kellington@franklincollege.edu mschrock@franklincollege.edu LRumsey@franklincollege.edu jshafer@franklincollege.edu skinder1@franklincollege.edu cdecleene@franklincollege.edu troberts@franklincollege.edu jknight@franklincollege.edu

317-738-8096 317-738-8080 317-738-8140 317-738-8080 317-738-8080 317-738-8090 317-738-8119 317-738-8080

Michael Rivera Stephen Green Katie Burns Steve Leonard Taylor Dwyer Les Petroff Jenna Day

mrivera@franklincollege.edu sgreen@franklincollege.edu kburns@franklincollege.edu sleonard@franklincollege.edu Taylor dwyer@franklincollege.edu lpetroff@franklincollege.edu jday@franklincolllege.edu

317-738-8079 317-738-8804 317-738-8474 317-738-8317 317-738-8091 317-738-8108 317-738-8080

Judy Yarnell

jyarnell@franklincollege.edu

317-738-8096 317-738-8801

www.franklincollege.edu