2021-2022 Bluejay Resource Guide

BLUEJAY RESOURCE GUIDE 2O21-2O22

Kingdom Awareness. Real World Readiness.

Welcome to

TABOR COLLEGE! Your new address Tabor College Student’s full name (no nicknames) 400 S Jefferson St Hillsboro, KS 67063 *All students are issued a mailbox upon arrival

Table of Contents 3 | Welcome 4 | Move-In Information 5 | Ready for Class Checklist 6 | Student Success 7 | First Year Experience 8-9 | Residence Hall Info 10 | Ways to Get Involved 11 | Tabor Athletics & Performing Arts 12 | Spiritual Life & Chapel 13 | Campus Map & Parking 14 | Local Life 15 | Bluejay Lingo 2

Dear Bluejay, Welcome to the Tabor family! There has never been a better time to be a Bluejay at Tabor College. The staff in Student Life are committed to the mission and core values of this institution. We are here to “Prepare people for a life of learning, work, and service for Christ and His Kingdom.” As we provide opportunities and programming, you will see that we are serious about living out our core values of Christ-centered, involvement, learning, community, and service.

This resource guide is a snapshot of campus life at Tabor College. Our greatest asset is our people and they are excited to serve you as a student and your family.

You will not find a more hospitable group of academic and professional staff. They will both challenge and support you in your journey through college.

There are a wide-range of opportunities to be a part of like performances in the fine arts, athletic events, student leadership, clubs, organizations, and ministries. My hope is that you find a place to belong. If you allow God to work in your life, you will have a life-transforming experience spiritually, academically, and socially.

Again, welcome to the Tabor family!

Go Jays!

Emir Ruiz Esparza, M.S., M.Ed. Dean of Student Life, Learning, and Formation

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Move-In Information In late July, you will receive your housing assignment through the mail.

Review the What To Bring/What Not To Bring List (pages 8 and 9) so you are move-in ready when you arrive.

Mark your calendar for the move-in dates.

See tabor.edu/readyforclass.

August 4 Football Athletes

August 6

Fall Athlete Welcome Week Orientation Orientation for parents has become one of the more popular and appreciated fall events on the Tabor College campus. This is your opportunity to visit campus and see where your son or daughter will spend the year. Several events, with a focus on parents, will be provided to inform parents about various aspects of Tabor College.

What happens during New Student Orientation Weekend?

Freshmen: During the weekend, you will get to know your O-Group, do a service project, attend orientation sessions, confirm classes, and complete financial settlement. But most of all, it will be a fun time! This weekend is full of activities to engage learning, promote service to others, encourage involvement, and assist the transition to college.

Transfers

Remaining Fall Athletes

In order to help you make the transition to Tabor, there are orientation activities and sessions designed specifically for transfers.

August 13

See tabor.edu/readyforclass for more details.

New Freshmen*

August 15 Transfer and Returning Students* *Who have not already checked in

Need a place to stay before your movein date? Check out the Local Life page, page14 for lodging nearby.

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Ready for Class Checklist

(RFC)

Admissions Paperwork ☐ Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Tabor Code: 001946) ☐ Entrance Counseling** ☐ Master Promissory Note** ☐ Complete Housing Application ☐ Submit Transcripts • Final high school transcript (including Dual-Credit) • Final college transcript (if applicable)

** Required only if accepting a student loan for the first time can be completed at studentaid.gov.

If you have been selected for Verification, complete the verification worksheet and send in necessary tax documents to the Tabor Financial Aid office or use the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) when filing your FAFSA. If you plan to take secondary loans, complete all applications (i.e. PLUS and/or alternative loans).

If you are not taking out any federal financial aid, please send an email with your name to finaid@tabor.edu.

Health Insurance / Medical Information Check your email for links and directions on how to submit these form ☐ Medical Record Form (all students) ☐ Physical - stamped by medical provider (athletes only) ☐ Vivature Registration (athletes only) ☐ Upload Health Insurance Card via NexttPic app (athletes only) ☐ United Healthcare Portal (all students)

Other Documents Please bring these with you when you register ☐ Vehicle Insurance ☐ Drivers license ☐ Photo of license plate For questions about registration, please contact the Admissions office at 620-947-3121 or email admissions@tabor.edu.

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Office of Student Success Academic Mentoring Available for students who find themselves in need of additional support to work on time management, study skills, sorting through the transition to college life, and more.

Tutoring Center Available for students in the lower level of the Lohrenz. Tutoring is a free service available for all Tabor Students and is provided through peer tutors. Registration for tutoring is required. Additional times and information are located in the Student Success Office. Questions can be sent to studentsuccess@tabor.edu.

Disability Services If you are a student who has a disability or situation that requires academic accommodations, you can contact Student Success directly and provide necessary documentation of disability. Student Success will work with you to identify needed accommodations.

Career Service Events Teacher Interview Day

Tabor partners with 6 other KCAC schools to host Teacher Interview Day. Over 40 school districts from all over Kansas attend and interview students for their open teaching positions.

On-Campus Job Fair This event provides students an opportunity to network and learn about the available part-time positions available on campus.

Career Fair Tabor partners with six other KCAC schools to host a Career Fair. The fair offers fulltime employment, internship, networking, and continuing education opportunities.

Majors Fair Upperclassmen students from various departments/majors speak to the Freshmen class about their unique experiences in their major. Freshmen then have the opportunity to meet with different professors to hear about the specific major and they declare their major(s) and minor(s) and this time.

Employment, Internship Opportunities & Graduate School Preparation Tabor assists students in resume and cover letter creation and assistance navigator the application process for employment, internships and graduate school preparation.

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First Year Experience First Year Experience Advisor Tabor's First Year Experience Advisor is here to help ensure Freshmen students can have a smooth and supported transition into college. The transition to college can be overwhelming and potentially even challenging in some areas. The good news is that you are not alone! Not only do you have the support of your new peers and professors, but you also have the First Year Experience Advisor to walk alongside you as well.

Here are a few tips and tricks from the FYE Advisor to help you transition and be successful in your time here at Tabor College!

Tips for Success 1. Attend your classes.

2. Get to know your professors and allow them to get to know you better too.

3. Find a way that works best for you to stay organized...a planner, phone calendar, to do list. As long as it works for you, that's all that matters!

4. Support your peers in their extracurricular activities. Nearly all of our students are involved in something on campus whether it is athletics, fine arts, Student Senate, and so much more. Get out there and cheer them on in the things your friends are passionate about on campus! Student Success can help with this.

5. Ask any and all questions.

6. Get out and explore your new town and the surrounding areas.

There are several hidden gems in Hillsboro, Marion, Newton, and McPherson.

7. Have Fun!

Text (620) 349-5655 with any questions you may have regarding Tabor in general, resources, etc.

Student Success will respond as quickly as possible.

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Residence Hall Info Important Residence Hall Dates Break Closings

Summer Check-Out

• Fall Break - October 11, 2021 at noon through October 12, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

• All students are required to be moved out of the residence halls by May 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

• Winter Break - November 24, 2021 at noon through January 2, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.* *Students not enrolled in an Interterm course may return to campus on January 30, 2022.

• Spring Break - March 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. - March 20, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.

Can I bring...?

Residence Halls

Townhouses

Recommended

Recommended

Appliances with heating elements (crock pots, hot plates, cooktops, etc.)

No

Yes, in kitchen

Coffee maker without hot plate

Yes

Yes

Iron (with auto-off function)

Yes

Yes

Microwave (not exceeding 1,000 watts)

Yes

Yes

Refrigerator (3.3 cubic foot)

Yes

Yes

Toaster

No

Yes, in kitchen

3M tabs and/or adhesive clay (no screws, nails, tacks, tape, etc.)

Alarm clock

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Desk lamp (no halogen lamps)

Yes

Yes

Obscene material

No

No

Open heating sources (candles, incense, space heaters, etc.)

No

No

Pictures/posters (in good taste)

Yes

Yes

Computer

Yes

Yes

Television (public TV rooms with cable provided)/consoles

Yes

Yes

Printer (printing also available in campus computer labs)

Yes

Yes

Bed risers or loft kits

No

No

Couches

No

No

Provided

Provided

Futons

Yes

Yes

Kitchen tables

No

Provided

Personal beds/mattresses

No

No

Portable furniture (accent chairs)

Yes

Yes

Type of Item Renter’s Insurance

Appliances

Decorative

Electronics

Renter’s Insurance

Desk Chair Furniture

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Living Area

What To Bring/What Not To Bring Check out our list of what to bring on move-in day and what to leave at home. Make sure to touch base with your roommate to discuss what each of you will bring to avoid unnecessary multiple items like an extra microwave, TV, or mini fridge, for example.

Living Area Residence Halls

Townhouses

Bath Mat *shared bathroom

Yes

Yes

Bed sheets (extra-long twin) and additional bedding

Yes

Yes

Provided

Provided

Cups/plates/bowls/flatware

Yes

Yes

Extension cord (see power strip for approved option)

No

No

Fan (small)

Yes

Yes

Laundry detergent (laundry machines are free to use for residential students!)

Yes

Yes

Multi-outlet wall units

No

No

Provided

Provided

Power strip (surge protected only)

Yes

Yes

Shower curtain (liner provided or glass door) *shared bathroom

No

No

Provided

Provided

Toiletries

Yes

Yes

Towels

Yes

Yes

Trash can (small)

Yes

Yes

Provided

Provided

Bike and bike lock

Yes

Yes

Fish tank (small fish only; tanks must be smaller than 10 gallons)

Yes

Yes

Alcohol or alcohol paraphernalia (on and off campus)

No

No

Firearms or weapons (including knives and decorative items)

No

No

Fireworks (illegal on campus)

No

No

Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia (Including marijuana, which is illegal in Kansas)

No

No

Vapes/E-cigs/Tobacco Products (including all electronic and smoking devices)

No

No

Type of Item

Cleaning Supplies

Supplies

Plunger

Toilet paper

Vacuum Other

Policies

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Students of the 2021-22 academic year, Welcome to all new incoming jays, and welcome back to all returning Jays. I am excited to see everyone again and meet new people for this coming fall as we start our new school year!

To all incoming freshmen, I encourage 2 things to make the most of your time at Tabor.

Number 1, get involved! There are many opportunities that can help form new, long-lasting relationships with your peers just by getting involved with clubs and events around campus.

Number 2, spiritual growth! Whether you are coming to Tabor as a devout Christian, Christian but questioning your faith, or have never even opened a bible before, Tabor has many opportunities to help you learn and worship Christ.

And if you ever have any questions, feel free to ask me through my Tabor email or find me around campus!

I am excited to make 2021-22 a memorable year with you all and cannot wait to witness the many athletic, academic, and even individuals achievements that the upcoming year will bring!

If you don’t take in anything else from my blurb, the one thing I ask you to remember is to always...Peck Em’ Jays!

Taylor Morrow Student Senate President

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Ways to Get Involved There are many clubs, organizations, and activities outside the classroom that enhance learning, provide unique opportunities, and support Tabor’s core value of increasing meaningful involvement in college and community activities.

Intramural Activities

Student Government

Organizations and Clubs

• Student Senate • Student Activities Board

Publications

• The View • The Bluejay Yearbook

Campus Ministries Council • • • • • •

Share, Prayer, and Dare Uplift Men’s Underground Fight Club Women’s and Men’s Mentoring Catholic Jays

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Football Basketball Volleyball Slow Pitch Softball Soccer Esports

Business Club Marketing Club DECA Multicultural Student Union (MSU) Science Club Alpha Epsilon Delta Students of Color Alliance (SOCA) Social Justice Club Student Music Association Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) CHUMS

Bluejay Athletics Tabor Athletics is a proud member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC). There are 19 Men’s and Women’s teams that compete at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level and experienced both on the field and off the field success.

• • • • • • • • •

Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Football Men’s & Women’s Soccer Volleyball Men’s & Women’s Basketball Cheerleading Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track & Field Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Baseball

• Softball • Men’s & Women’s Tennis • Men’s & Women’s Golf For up-to-date schedules, rosters, scores, stories and to watch live athletic events, visit www.taborbluejays.com

Performing Arts Tabor has a strong tradition of choral, instrumental and theatre. In 2017 the Shari Flaming Center for the Arts was finished. This new space houses the Richert Auditorium, Prieb Harder Black Box Theatre, as well as numerous class rooms, studios and event space.

Regularly, Tabor hosts concerts, theatre productions or other types of entertainment.

Some of the events you can enjoy are • • • • • •

Annual Messiah Concert Fall and Spring Instrumental Concerts Concert Series with External Performers Homecoming Musical - Little Women Spring Plays Spring Oratorio

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Spiritual Life Spiritual Formation and Community Life is more than a program. It is a way of living! Our Spiritual Formation programs are designed to cultivate an environment for spiritual growth on our campus. The primary way we promote this is through regularly scheduled chapels each week. Spiritual Formation also oversees small groups and coordinates with departments for missions opportunities.

Chapel Tabor College holds chapel weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays where staff, faculty and students come together to worship, hear God’s Word and connect to one another.

Small Groups Bible studies, discipleship groups and student led ministries are also available at various times throughout the week and at various locations on campus. Small group ministries are a place where students can connect and grow as they learn how to follow God together.

Global Outreach During Interterm 2022, students will have the opportunity to travel to either France or Thailand to work alongside church planters to minister to those communities. There will also be a Social Work learning trip to Nepal, a Biology study trip to Guatemala, and two Israel trips (Choir & Bible Department).

Chapel “You are the light of the world.

A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”

Matthew 5:14

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shine.

God’s word tells us that “God is light; in him there is no darkness at all (1John 1:5).” We are called to walk in the light, just as Jesus did. We are called to live out our faith. We are called to live in the ways Jesus describes as the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven. We are to love our God with all of our heart.

We are to love one another, even our enemies. We are to live in unity. We are to give to and serve the needy. We are called to seek justice. We are called to share the Good News with others. We are to live out the life Jesus lived, or rather, “let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” The result of our obedience to “Shine” is that others would come to know and glorify God.

Campus Map

Legend

1. 608D Hall 2. 610D Hall 3. Adams II Hall 4. Adams III Hall 5. Adams VI Hall 6. Adams VII Hall 7. Athletic Center & Locker Room 8. Bluejay Baseball Field 9. Business Studies 10. California Hall 11. Campus Recreation Center (CRC) 12. Carson Hall 13. Cedar Hall 14. Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies

15. Courtside Grill 16. Dakota Hall 17. Duplex 18. East Hall 19. Ediger Hall 20. Facility Operations 21. Football Practice Field 22. Graduate Studies Offices 23. H. W. Lohrenz Building 24. Harms Residence Hall 25. Hiebert Hall Townhouse Units A, B, C & D 26. Historic Church 27. Java Jays 28. Jaywash

29. Joel H. Wiens Stadium Complex Reimer Field–Football & Soccer; Track & Field Events Facility 30. Kansas Hall 31. Library 32. Lincoln V 33. Lincoln VI Hall 34. Loewen Hall Townhouse Units E, F, G & H 35. Mary J. Regier Building 36. Nebraska Hall 37. Oklahoma Hall 38. Penner Clubhouse 39. Regier Hall 40. Schlichting Reception Center

Parking Tabor provides free parking here on campus for student vehicles that have both registered and display a current Tabor parking decal. We ask that you park in non designated parking spaces only and not in handicapped (unless proper credentials are displayed), red fire lanes, yellow loading zones or spaces otherwise designated for a specific use. If your vehicle is parked in a location it should not be, there will be a citation issued and fines added to your student account and you will be notified by email. Vehicle registration is done during orientation week as well as throughout the academic year in Student Life. You will need to provide proof of current vehicle insurance, license plate number, color make and model of your vehicle when registering. If you change vehicles during the year it is the students responsibility to update all the registration information with Student Life.

41. Shari Flaming Center for the Arts 42. Shari Flaming Welcome Center 43. Solomon L. Loewen Natural Science Center 44. South Practice Soccer Field 45. Sports Complex - Softball & Tennis 46. Starbucks 47. Student Center, Gymnasium & Cafeteria 48. Tennis Courts 49. Vernon R. Wiebe Soccer Practice Field 50. Wiebe Hall Townhouse Units I, J, K & L 51. Wohlgemuth Music Education Center

Base fines Vehicle not displaying

$50

Parking in a fire lane

$125

Parking in a loading zone

$100

Parking in designated parking

$50

Parking in faculty / staff

$50

Handicap Fine

$125 13

Local Life Campus Eats

Local Eats

Lodging

• Adrienne’s Coffee Proudly Serving Starbucks • Java Jays • Courtside Grill • Pioneer Catering

• Rhubarb Market

• Country Haven Inn

JayShop

• Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant

Find your Bluejay clothing, gifts and supplies in our online or on campus store.

Visit tabor.edu/shop to browse our selection

• The Igloo • Durham Main Street Cafe & Bakery • The Pickup Line

• Historic Elgin Hotel

• Panda Kitchen • Wendys • Sonic Drive-In • Pizza Hut • Subway • Mama C’s

Churches

In Hillsboro 804 Western Heights Cir #1163, Hillsboro 620-947-2929 In Marion, 10 miles away 115 N, Third, Marion 620-382-3200

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites

In Newton, 25 miles away 1430 E Broadway Ct, Newton 316-804-7040

• Fairfield Inn & Suites

In McPherson, 25 miles away 2270 E Kansas Ave, McPherson 620-504-5353

• Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church 300 Prairie Pointe, Hillsboro | hillsboromb.com

• Holy Family Catholic Parish - Marion 415 N. Cedar, Marion | hfpmc.org

• Ebenfeld Mennonite Brethren Church 1498 Kanza, Hillsboro | ebenfeldmb.com

• St. Joseph Catholic Church 520 E. Northview, McPherson | stjosephmcpherson.com

• Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church 610 S. Main St., Hillsboro | www.parkviewmb.com

• St Mary’s Catholic Church 106 E 8th St., Newton | stmarynewton.org

• First Mennonite Church 102 S Ash, Hillsboro | fmchillsboro.com

• Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 421 S. Ash St., Newton | olgnewton.com

• Trinity Mennonite 211 Elm St., Hillsboro | www.trinitymennonitehillsboroks.com

• Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church 116 N. Washington St., Hillsboro | holytransfigurationhillsboro.org

• Cottonwood Valley Independent Baptist Church 315 S. Main, Hillsboro | cottonwoodvalleybaptistchurch.com

• United Methodist Church 905 E. D St, Hillsboro | www.greatplainsumc.org/churchdetail/310441

• Grace Community Fellowship 613 N. Adams, Hillsboro | www.gcfhillsboro.net

• Zion Lutheran Church 106 N. Lincoln St., Hillsboro

• Holy Family Catholic Parish - Pilsen Remington Rd. and 275th, Pilsen | hfpmc.org

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Bluejay Lingo Adrienne’s Coffee shop in the SFCFA, proudly serving Starbucks Blue Gold Room Conference room located just outside the cafeteria CMC Campus Ministries Council CRC Campus Recreation Center – exercise room, gym, weight training facility FYE First-Year Experience Advisor – Located in the Student Success Office Java Jays Coffee bar and lounge in the Student Center LCR Library Conference Room – located in the upper level of the library Mod A group of dorm rooms connected by a shared hallway MSU Multicultural Student Union Quad Four residence hall/lounge buildings grouped together RA Resident Assistant – student leader of each floor RE Residential Educator – staff member who lives in each residence hall SAB Student Activities Board Schlicht The Schlichting Center – coed student lounge SCR Student Conference Room, located on the lower level of Student Center SFCFA Shari Flaming Center for the Arts SFWC Shari Flaming Welcome Center SOCA Students of Color Alliance SP&D Share, Prayer and Dare – student-led worship on Wednesday nights Student Senate Student government on campus The View Campus magazine WMEC The Wohlgemuth Music Education Center

Now that you know the lingo, we hope you will feel right at home!

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Key Dates August 4

Football Athletes Move-In

August 6

Remaining Fall Athletes Move-In

August 13

New Freshman Move-In

August 15

Transfer and Returning Students Move-In

August 16

Registration and Evening Classes Begin

August 17

Day Classes Begin

October 11-12

Fall Break

October 15-16

Homecoming 2021

November 30-December 3 Finals Week (Online)

January 3

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