2022-2023
RESOURCES
for success
AT OUACHITA, WE’RE A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY, AND WE WANT YOU TO SUCCEED! Resources for Success is a guide to help you take advantage of exciting new opportunities and navigate the challenges that accompany a transition to college. At Ouachita, we want you to thrive from the moment you arrive on campus to the day of your graduation. The resources essential to your success are Ouachita faculty and staff, and they’re all available to assist you. This guide will introduce you to the programs and people key to helping you have a great start at Ouachita.
If you have questions about: 2 academics or signing up for classes 4 choosing a career or getting a job 5 tutoring or adjusting to college classes 6 support for multicultural and international students 7 wellness - physical, emotional and spiritual support 8 living on campus
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YOUR ACADEMIC DREAM TEAM: ACADEMIC DEANS & ADVISORS Your dean’s office and your academic advisor are your first points of contact for academic questions. All of Ouachita’s deans are active classroom teachers in addition to their administrative roles, so they know where you are coming from. Your academic advisor will be a full-time faculty member from your area of study, as well. They understand how important it is for you to make timely progress toward your degree. You will see your advisor throughout the year to help with class schedules, degree plans and future opportunities.
DR. JUSTIN K. HARDIN
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies hardinj@obu.edu • 870.245.5196 Cone-Bottoms Hall 200
LEARN MORE ABOUT ADVISING: OBU.EDU/ADVISING
U N D ECI D ED O N YO U R MAJ O R? SEE P. 4
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FRANK D. HICKINGBOTHAM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
CHESLEY AND ELIZABETH PRUET SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES
DEAN Bryan McKinney, J.D.
DEAN Dr. Jeremy Greer
mckinneyb@obu.edu • 870.245.5513 Hickingbotham Hall 104C
greerj@obu.edu • 870.245.5526 Berry-Peeples Bible Building 127
DEPARTMENTS Accounting & Finance, Business Administration
DEPARTMENTS Biblical Studies & Theology, Christian Ministries, Christian Missions, Philosophy
MICHAEL D. HUCKABEE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
J.D. PATTERSON SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DEAN Dr. Jeff Root
DEAN Dr. Tim Knight
rootj@obu.edu • 870.245.5161 McClellan Hall 311 DEPARTMENTS Kinesiology & Leisure Studies, Teacher Education
knightt@obu.edu • 870.245.5528 Jones Science Center 109 DEPARTMENTS Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Physics, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Math & Computer Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics
SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS INTERIM DEAN Dr. Ryan Lewis
lewisr@obu.edu • 870.245.5421 Mabee Fine Arts Center 205 DEPARTMENTS Division of Applied Arts (Theatre Arts, Art & Design) Division of Music (Applied Music, Music Education, Music Industry, Music Theory & Composition, Musicology, Worship Studies)
W.H. SUTTON SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEAN Dr. Kevin C. Motl
motlk@obu.edu • 870.245.5512 McClellan Hall 200 DEPARTMENTS History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES DEAN Dr. Jeff Root
rootj@obu.edu • 870.245.4186 Lile Hall 222 DEPARTMENTS Communications, Language & Literature
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UNDECIDED ABOUT YOUR MAJOR? LET US HELP YOU DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES. If you have not yet declared a major—or just want to explore the options available—Ouachita’s Discover Program is built for you. This extracurricular resource helps you strategically choose a major when you are ready, without wasting time or money in the process. With specialized academic advising, an online assessment tool, a network of students and alumni like you and other personalized resources, there are many ways to make the most of your academic journey and find the right path for you.
IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN A CAREER: EQUIPPING YOU FOR LIFE AFTER OUACHITA Ouachita’s Office of Career and Calling works closely with students of all classifications and in all majors to help discern career opportunities that match your strengths and developing skillset with workshops, resume consultations, interview prep and other resources than can help you land your first job, plus connect you with job postings, career fairs and corporate recruiters. But our personal career counseling sessions aim also to help you discern your true calling and passion beyond your future job title.
ADAM WHEAT
Director, Career & Calling wheata@obu.edu • 870.245.4267 Cone-Bottoms Hall 101 O BU.ED U / CAREER
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COLLEGE CLASSES GOT YOU DOWN? THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER IS COMMITTED TO YOUR PROGRESS. The Academic Success Center is available to all students of all levels. Its student consultants represent a variety of majors from across campus and are well-versed in the rules of grammar and style. They can even provide resources to help with citations. With one-on-one, small group and walk-in lab peer tutoring options, the ASC makes it easy to get help with homework, classroom concepts and test prep. It hosts workshops and works with individual students to develop better study skills, time management and note-taking strategies.
NICOLE PORCHIA
Director, Academic Success Center porchian@obu.edu • 870.245.5234 Lile Hall 122 O BU.ED U / SU CCESS
DO PARTICIPLES MAKE YOU SWEAT? STOP BY THE SPEER WRITING CENTER TO POLISH YOUR WORK. The Speer Writing Center is available to all students for help brainstorming, formatting and writing research papers across all disciplines. Its student consultants understand all things grammar and style; they can help your essays shine and minimize your writing anxiety. We seek to make better writers, not simply better pieces of writing.
JENNIFER PITTMAN
Director, Speer Writing Center pittmanj@obu.edu • 870.245.5553 Evans Student Center Lounge O BU.ED U / SPEERWRITI N G CENTER
D O YO U N EED SPECIAL ACCO M M O DATI O NS? SEE O BU.ED U /ADA FO R D ETAI LS.
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COMMUNITY, CULTURE, CONSCIOUSNESS: MULTICULTURAL STUDENT PROGRAMS PROVIDES SUPPORT. Minority students are an integral part of Ouachita’s campus, and Multicultural Student Programs provides support to this important part of the student body. Through events, awareness initiatives and student organizations like MORE (Multicultural Organization Reaching Equality) and La Fuerza, MSP seeks to improve awareness of diversity through personal relationships and programs involving the students, faculty, staff and community.
MICHAEL BARNES
Director, Multicultural Student Programs barnesm@obu.edu • 870.245.5173 Lile Hall 107 O BU.ED U / MSP
BRINGING THE WORLD TO OUACHITA AND OUACHITA TO THE WORLD Ouachita’s Grant Center for International Education welcomes international students, missionary kids and third culture kids from around the world to Ouachita. For students on campus representing more than 30 countries, the Grant Center is a resource throughout their experience at Ouachita. The center also coordinates international experiences for Ouachita’s American students through study abroad programs and mission trips.
JASON GREENWICH
Director, Grant Center for International Education greenwichj@obu.edu • 870.245.5266 Lile Hall 104 O BU.ED U / I NTED U
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WE CARE ABOUT YOUR WELL-BEING. Physically: O N - C A M P U S H E A LT H S E R V I C E S A R E R E A D Y. Ouachita’s Health Services office is a free, nurse-directed walk-in clinic available to students. The clinic offers health evaluations for minor illnesses, over-the-counter medications, wellness resources and minor injury care, among other services. Flu shots, allergy shots and a Tuberculosis skin test are offered for a minimal fee. Dr. Wesley Kluck, university physician, is available for an additional fee to see students by appointment.
Emotionally: COUNSELING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE. Counseling services are available to help students with a range of mental health challenges – from test anxiety and dealing with stress to grieving the loss of a loved one or depression, among others. One-on-one and group sessions with staff counselors Dan Jarboe, Sue Poole or KaNeil Purifoy are available, in addition to online screenings and resources. Jarboe also coordinates ADA 504 accommodations for students with disabilities; see details at obu.edu/ada.
Spiritually: CAM PUS M I N ISTRI ES SU PPO RTS Y O U R F A I T H J O U R N E Y. With programs like weekly worship services and life groups, as well as opportunities for discipleship and service, Campus Ministries seeks to support you as you grow in your Christian faith. Our mission is to foster meaningful relationships with Christ among students; guide them in fruitful ministry, discipleship and fellowship; and train leaders who will continue to engage the world and serve the church.
DR. WESLEY KLUCK University Physician
kluckw@obu.edu • 870.245.5222 Evans Student Center, 3rd floor O BU.ED U / H EALTHSERVI CES
MOLLY WALLACE RN and Director, Health Services
wallacem@obu.edu • 870.245.5244 Evans Student Center 210 O BU.ED U / H EALTHSERVI CES
DAN JARBOE
Coordinator, University Counseling Center and ADA 504 accommodations jarboed@obu.edu • 870.245.5591 Evans Student Center 220 OBU.EDU/ COUNSELING I OBU.EDU/ADA
SUE POOLE
University Counselor poolesw@obu.edu • 870.245.5220 Evans Student Center 220 O BU.ED U / CO U NSELI N G
KANEIL PURIFOY
University Counselor purifoyk@obu.edu • 870.245.4890 Evans Student Center 220 O BU.ED U / CO U NSELI N G
JAMES TAYLOR
Director, Campus Ministries taylorja@obu.edu • 870.245.5536 Evans Student Center 303 O BU.ED U / CM
HANNAH WALKER Assistant Director, Campus Ministries
walkerh@obu.edu • 870.245.5538 Evans Student Center 303 O BU.ED U / CM R E S O U R C E S F O R S U C C E S S // 7
LIVING THE RES LIFE: YOUR RESOURCES FOR LIVING ON CAMPUS At Ouachita, we do life together. With 95% of Ouachita students living on campus, students are surrounded by opportunities to know one another and be known, and our residential life program is the prime example. To ensure that students’ experiences in our residence halls and apartments are positive, trained Residence Life staff members are available to listen to students’ struggles and resolve concerns, but also just to be a good friend and mentor. Residence halls are staffed by resident directors, and a student resident assistant coordinates each floor.
RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF & FIRST-YEAR STUDENT RESIDENCE HALL RESIDENT DIRECTORS:
BRANDON TOLLETT Dean of Students
tollettb@obu.edu • 870.245.5221 Evans Student Center 220 O BU.ED U / RESLI FE
HANNAH PILCHER
Assistant Director, Residence Life Resident Director, Frances Crawford (women) pilcherh@obu.edu • 870.245.4560
VICKIE DAVIS Office Manager
davisv@obu.edu • 870.245.5220 Evans Student Center 220
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QUANTEL WILLIAMS Director, Residence Life Resident Director, O.C. Bailey Hall (men)
williamsq@obu.edu • 870.245.5225 Evans Student Center 220 O BU.ED U / RESLI FE
JOHNNY WEBB
Resident Director, Flippen-Perrin Hall (men) webbj@obu.edu • 870.245.4760
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