Resources for Success 2023-2024

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:

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, Dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Professor of Biblical Studies

hardinj@obu.edu • 870.245.5196

Cone-Bottoms Hall 200

UNDECIDED ON YOUR MAJOR? SEE P. 4

LEARN MORE ABOUT ADVISING: OBU.EDU/ADVISING

FRANK D. HICKINGBOTHAM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

DEAN

Bryan McKinney, J.D.

mckinneyb@obu.edu • 870.245.5513

Hickingbotham Hall 104C

DEPARTMENTS

Accounting & Finance, Business Administration

CHESLEY AND ELIZABETH PRUET SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES

DEAN

Dr. Jeremy Greer

greerj@obu.edu • 870.245.5526

Berry-Peeples Bible Building 127

DEPARTMENTS

Biblical Studies & Theology, Christian Ministries, Christian Missions, Philosophy

MICHAEL D. HUCKABEE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

DEAN

Dr. Jeff Root rootj@obu.edu • 870.245.5161

McClellan Hall 311

J.D. PATTERSON SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES

DEAN

Dr. Tim Knight knightt@obu.edu • 870.245.5528

Jones Science Center 109

SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS

DEAN

Dr. Caroline Taylor

taylorc@obu.edu • 870.245.5139

Mabee Fine Arts Center 110

DEPARTMENTS

Applied Music, Music Education, Music Industry, Music Theory & Composition, Musicology, Theatre Arts, Worship Studies

W.H. SUTTON SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEAN

Dr. Kevin C. Motl motlk@obu.edu • 870.245.5512 McClellan Hall 200

DEPARTMENTS

DEPARTMENTS

Kinesiology & Leisure Studies, Teacher Education

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

DEAN

Dr. Jeff Root rootj@obu.edu • 870.245.4186

Lile Hall 222

DEPARTMENTS

Art & Design, Communications, Language & Literature

DEPARTMENTS

Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Physics, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Math & Computer Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics

History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

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

OBU.EDU/CAREER

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

Associate Vice President for Student Success and Retention

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 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

OBU.EDU/SPEERWRITINGCENTER

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

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

OBU.EDU/MSP

BRINGING

THE

WORLD TO

AND OUACHITA TO THE WORLD

OUACHITA

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

OBU.EDU/INTEDU

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. 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: 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.

DR. WESLEY KLUCK

University Physician

kluckw@obu.edu • 870.245.5222

Evans Student Center, 3rd floor

OBU.EDU/HEALTHSERVICES

MOLLY WALLACE

RN and Director, Health Services

wallacem@obu.edu • 870.245.5244

Evans Student Center 210

OBU.EDU/HEALTHSERVICES

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 OBU.EDU/COUNSELING

KANEIL PURIFOY

University Counselor

purifoyk@obu.edu • 870.245.4890

Evans Student Center 220 OBU.EDU/COUNSELING

JAMES TAYLOR

Director, Campus Ministries

taylorja@obu.edu • 870.245.5536

Evans Student Center 303

OBU.EDU/CM

BAILEY BUETTNER

Assistant Director, Campus Ministries

buettnerb@obu.edu • 870.245.5538

Evans Student Center 303

OBU.EDU/CM

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:

TIM HARRELL

Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life

harrellt@obu.edu • 870.245.5220

Evans Student Center 220 OBU.EDU/RESLIFE

MICHELLE SMEAD

Office Manager

smeadm@obu.edu • 870.245.5220

Evans Student Center 220

ALLISON KIZZIA

Director of Student Life

kizziaa@obu.edu • 870.245.5549

Evans Student Center 230

BRANDON TOLLETT

Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Management

tollettb@obu.edu • 870.245.4298

Evans Student Center 131

RICKEY ROGERS

Vice President for Student Development

rogersr@obu.edu • 870.245.5221

Evans Student Center 220

MALLORY WALLACE

Resident Director, Frances Crawford (women)

wallacemf@obu.edu • 870.245.4560

JUSTIN WEBB

Resident Director, O.C. Bailey Hall (men)

webbj@obu.edu • 870.245.4960

JOHNNY WEBB

Resident Director, Flippen-Perrin Hall (men)

webbj@obu.edu • 870.245.4760