Ouachita Baptist University 2021-2022 Resources for Success Booklet

2021-2022

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 as well as 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 essential resources to help you succeed are Ouachita faculty and staff, and any of them are available to help you. This guide is especially focused on key programs and people to help 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. STAN POOLE,

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies pooles@obu.edu • 870.245.5196 Cone-Bottoms Hall 200

LEARN MORE ABOUT ADVISING: obu.edu/advising

UNDECIDED ON YOUR MAJOR? 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

gerberg@obu.edu • 870.245.5128 Mabee Fine Arts Center 110

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

DEPARTMENTS Kinesiology & Leisure Studies, Teacher Education

DEAN Dr. Gary Gerber

greerj@obu.edu • 870.245.5526 Berry-Peeples Bible Building 127

DEPARTMENTS Accounting & Finance, Business Administration

rootj@obu.edu • 870.245.5161 McClellan Hall 311

SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS

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. Randall Wight

wight@obu.edu • 870.245.5168 McClellan Hall 200

knightt@obu.edu • 870.245.5528 Jones Science Center 109 DEPARTMENTS Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Physics, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Math & Computer Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics

DEPARTMENTS History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES DEAN Dr. Jeff Root

rootj@obu.edu • 870.245.5161 McClellan Hall 311 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.

ADAM WHEAT,

Director of Discover Program wheata@obu.edu • 870.245.4267 Cone-Bottoms Hall 101 OBU.EDU/DISCOVER

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. Workshops, resume consultations, interview prep and other resources 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.

RACHEL ROBERTS,

Director of Career & Calling robertsr@obu.edu • 870.245.5283 Cone-Bottoms Hall 125 OBU.EDU/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 come from a variety of majors from across campus and are well versed in 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 of the Academic Success Center porchian@obu.edu • 870.245.5234 Lile Hall 122 OBU.EDU/SUCCESS

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 are well versed in all things grammar and style to help your essays shine and to minimize your writing anxiety. We seek to make better writers, not simply better pieces of writing.

JENNIFER PITTMAN,

Director of the Speer Writing Center pittmanj@obu.edu • 870.245.5553 Evans Student Center Lounge OBU.EDU/SPEERWRITINGCENTER

DO YOU NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS? SEE OBU.EDU/ADA FOR DETAILS.

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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.

NICOLE PORCHIA,

Director of Multicultural Student Programs porchian@obu.edu • 870.245.5234 Lile Hall 122 OBU.EDU/MSP

BRINGING THE WORLD TO OUACHITA AND OUACHITA TO THE WORLD. Ouachita’s Grant Center for International Education is committed to welcoming international students, missionary kids and third culture kids from around the world to Ouachita. With students representing more than 30 countries on campus, the Grant Center serves as a resource to those students throughout their experience at Ouachita and also coordinates international experiences for Ouachita’s American students through study abroad programs and mission trips.

JASON GREENWICH,

Director of the Grant Center for International Education greenwichj@obu.edu • 870.245.5266 Lile Hall 104 OBU.EDU/INTEDU

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WE CARE ABOUT YOUR WELL-BEING Physically: ON-CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICES ARE READY Ouachita’s Health Services office is a free, nurse-directed walk-in clinic available to students offering 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, as well, for a minimal fee. Dr. Wesley Kluck, university physician, also is available for an additional fee to see students by appointment. Additionally, Dr. Kluck leads the university’s Health Monitoring and Action Team relating to the campus response to COVID-19

Emotionally: COUNSELING SERVICES 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. Oneon-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: CAMPUS MINISTRIES SUPPORTS YOUR FAITH JOURNEY 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.

MOLLY WALLACE, RN and Director of Health Services

wallacem@obu.edu • 870.245.5244 Evans Student Center 210 OBU.EDU/HEALTHSERVICES

DAN JARBOE,

University Counselor and ADA 504 Coordinator 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 OBU.EDU/COUNSELING

KANEIL PURIFOY,

University Counselor purifoyk@obu.edu • 870.245.4890 Evans Student Center 220 OBU.EDU/COUNSELING

JAMES TAYLOR,

Director of Campus Ministries taylorja@obu.edu • 870.245.5536 Evans Student Center 303 OBU.EDU/CM

HANNAH WALKER,

Assistant Director of Campus Ministries walkerh@obu.edu • 870.245.5538 Evans Student Center 303 OBU.EDU/CM

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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.

RICKEY ROGERS,

CAITLIN HETZEL,

rogersr@obu.edu • 870.245.5221 Evans Student Center 220 OBU.EDU/RESLIFE

hetzelc@obu.edu • 870.245.5225 Evans Student Center 220 OBU.EDU/RESLIFE

Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life

Director of Housing and Assistant Director of Residence Life

FIRTST-YEAR STUDENTS’ RESIDENCE HALL RESIDENT DIRECTORS: HANNAH PILCHER,

QUANTEL WILLIAMS,

Frances Crawford Hall (women)

O.C. Bailey Hall (men)

pilcherh@obu.edu • 870.245.4560

williamsq@obu.edu • 870.245.4960

MATTHEW COOK,

Flippen-Perrin Hall (men) cookm@obu.edu • 870.245.4760

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