focus 2009 presentation

WELCOME

FOCUS Parent Session

DEAN OF STUDENTS

(920)465-2152

www.uwgb.edu/deanofstudents

Dean of Students: Who we are Sue Keihn

Dean of Students and Associate Provost Brenda Amenson-Hill

Assistant Dean for Campus Life Mike Stearney

Assistant Dean for Enrollment and Academic Services

Mark Olkowski Judicial Affairs Advisor

Todd Sanders Webmaster

Lore Slattery Program Assistant

Toni Bergeon Program Assistant

Amanda Wildenberg Program Assistant

Shanica Tucker Program Assistant

Dean of Students: What We Do

•  Serve as a General Resource for Students and Faculty

•  Solve Non-Academic Problems & Issues

•  Handle Student Misconduct •  Advise Student Government Leaders •  Supervise all Student Services areas •  Coordinate FOCUS

Why would my student contact the

Dean of Students office? •  Illness or emergency •  Require assistance navigating

UWGB •  Complex issues (personal or institutional) •  Need neutral party

advice/mediation •  Clarify their rights and

responsibilities •  At our invitation: Incident Reports

•  Underage alcohol consumption •  Vandalism •  Noise violation/disruption

Public Safety Office: Who We Are

Randy Christopherson Director of Public Safety and

Chief of Police Keith Rosin

Lieutenant - Administration Jeff Gross

Police Sergeant - Operations Jan Hess

Operations Program Associate Amy Flint

Parking Coordinator Joan Keberlein

Police Services Assistant

Police and Security Officers provide police and security services 24 hours a day,

7 days a week

Public Safety Office: Who We Are

Public Safety Office: What We Do

•  Crime Prevention •  Education •  Emergency phones •  Staff available 24/7

•  Incident Resolution •  Investigation •  Coordination w/other

agencies •  Services

•  Lockouts •  Bike Licenses and

Registration •  Jumper Cables

Why would my student contact Public Safety?

•  They are a victim or witness of a crime

•  They feel they are in physical danger

•  To report suspicious or unsafe conditions

•  They require non-emergency assistance •  Example: Locked

out of their car, classroom

Counseling Services: Who We Are

Amy Henniges Director

Greg Smith Senior Counselor

Marlene Regan Senior Counselor

Brian Stahlkopf Senior Counselor

Mary Ann Rose Program Associate Jackie Hallada

Office Associate Denise Baeten

Office Assistant

Counseling Services: What We Do

•  Personal counseling •  Problem solving assistance •  Crisis intervention •  Stress and time

management •  Referral •  Sexual Assault Response •  Insight Alcohol Education

Program •  “Prevention Programming” •  Academic Success Group

Why would my student contact

Counseling Services? •  They feel anxious/

depressed •  Life changes causing

stress •  Personal conflicts •  Other Mental Health

Concerns •  They want to be

proactive •  Stop stress before it

starts •  Keep up with academics

Collaborative Efforts •  Educational

Programming •  Student Review

Team - Emergencies - Privacy Rights

•  Student Health 101

Case Studies

Case #1: Not Just Noise •  Incident

•  Noise complaint/underage drinking •  Action

•  Public Safety Incident Report •  Referral to DOS

•  Resolution •  Peer Board sanctions educational

experience •  Lessons for Parents:

•  OUR COMMITMENT: LAWS ARE ENFORCED

•  OUR APPROACH: TEAMWORK •  OUR PHILOSOPHY: EDUCATE TO

REDUCE RISK

Case #2: Academic Challenges •  Issue

•  Student having difficulty in class •  Action

•  DOS Staff, referral to Counseling •  Resolution

•  Sort out personal and academic dimensions of problem

•  Delineate options & alternatives •  Facilitate student decision

•  Lessons for Parents: •  OUR COMMITMENT: Student well-being •  OUR APPROACH: Facilitated problem-

solving, follow-through •  OUR PHILOSOPHY: Students will make

good decisions with good info

Questions & Answers

Student Experience

Video

UNIVERSITY UNION & DINING SERVICES

(920)465-2400

www.uwgb.edu/union

(920)465-2550

www.uwgb.edu/dining

Connect in the University Union

•  Center for activities, entertainment and development programs •  Bands, dances, karaoke,

crafts, open mic, and more.

•  Student employment opportunities and internships

•  Leisure and recreational games and tournaments

•  Hang-out and study spaces •  Food, services and

conveniences

Services located in the University Union

•  University ID Services •  University Ticketing Services

•  University Dining Services •  University Reservations •  The Phoenix Club •  Student Government &

Student Organizations •  Office of Student Life •  American Intercultural Center •  The Phoenix Bookstore •  UW Credit Union

Hungry? University Dining Options

o  The Marketplace University Union •  Market Place Entrees •  Bravo •  World Flavors •  Chilaco •  Sweet Peppers Deli •  Soup and Salad Bar

University Dining Options o  Common Grounds

Coffeehouse University Union

o  Freshens University Union

o  Garden Café Cofrin Library

o  The Grille University Union

o  Corner Store University Union

o  Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Cart Mary Ann Cofrin Hall

www.uwgb.edu/dining

What is a University ID? •  ID card – Student’s official

university ID.

•  Library card – for check out of books and materials.

•  Access card - for Residence Halls, select academic areas, Kress Events Center, and more.

•  Declining balance card – for goods and services: meals, books, laundry, photocopies, computer laser print outs, health services, vending, off-campus merchants, etc.

Name/ID

University Dining Plans

•  Declining balance or “a la carte” style plans

•  Dining Points carry over to spring semester, but must be used by May 31, 2010

•  Limited amount of Dining Points converted to Pass Points

•  Plans loaded prior to the designated move-in day

Residence Hall Dining Plans •  Required for all students living in a campus Residence

Hall.

•  Contracts available online mid-summer and billed with tuition.

•  Choice of plans per semester: •  $800

(minimum dining plan) •  $975 +$25 bonus

($1,000 plan) •  $1,150 +$50 bonus

($1,200 plan)

Apartment/Commuter Dining Plans

•  Optional plans for on and off campus apartment/commuter students.

•  Choices = $250, $400, $500 (+$25 bonus), or create your own plan.

Pass Points (available to all students – optional)

•  Declining balance account

•  Accepted at most retail and service locations on campus, as well as select off-campus merchants

•  Purchased in one of three ways: 1) University ID Services website 2) University Ticketing and Information Center 3) Value transfer stations

Pass Points

•  Active as long as enrolled

www.uwgb.edu/union/ID

• Non-refundable while enrolled

• Website that allows students to manage their accounts….

Point and Plan Fall INCENTIVE

•  Purchase any of the following and you will receive an entry into the drawing for prizes! •  $250 in Pass Points •  Apartment/Commuter Dining

Plan •  Upgraded Residence Hall

Dining Plan ($975 + $25 bonus or

$1,150 + $50 bonus) • Participate in The Phoenix

Bookstore EZ Book program

Off-Campus Merchants

•  Accept Pass Points •  Restrict purchases on

certain items •  Sampling of Off-Campus

Merchants •  Festival Foods •  BP Stations •  GB Pizza Company •  Hilltop Café •  Papa Johns •  Subway •  The Bluff •  Wing Zone •  Toppers Pizza

On-line Card Office •  Students can…

•  purchase Pass and Dining Points

•  check balances •  view activity •  deactivate ID if lost

or stolen

•  Parents can… •  purchase Pass

and Dining Points

Where can the Point Plans be used?

•  Dining Point Plans Campus restaurants and convenience store only.

Guaranteed that Dining Points will be used for food and beverages only.

•  Pass Point Plans Most retail and service areas on campus, along with participating off-campus merchant locations

Benefits to all Point Plans •  Safety & Security – If ID is lost/stolen and

reported as such; all Point Plans are deactivated and the points/dollars are saved.

•  Convenience – no need for cash, and faster service time in campus retail areas.

•  Saving – 5.5% tax savings on all food and beverages in campus restaurants.

•  Budget Management – you determine how to spend for the necessities.

•  Peace of Mind – have the points for what you need, when you need it.

Pass Point Incentive TODAY ONLY!

Purchase $250 in Pass Points and receive a Phoenix Pack($60 Value) which includes: •  Reusable Bag •  UW-Green Bay Refill Mug •  Athletic and Performing Arts

Vouchers •  Food Coupons •  Club Games and Golf •  And more!

+ an entry in the

drawing!

Thank You!

Stop by our booth at the Resource Fair.

THE PHOENIX BOOKSTORE

2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay

University Union

(920)465-2323

COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS •  New Book Price:

$169.00 •  Total Pages: 1,312 •  Table of Contents: 17 pages •  Index: 40 pages •  Full-Color Illustrations:

1,280 •  CD (Required for

Coursework) •  First Printing: 57,500 copies •  Reprints: 6

HARD COVER ROMANCE NOVEL

•  New Book Price: $27.00

•  Total Pages: 324 •  Table of Contents: 0 pages •  Index: 0 pages •  Full-Color Illustrations: 0 •  First Printing: 975,000

Cost of Books: Why do my

books cost so much?

Buy Back: Why aren’t my

used books worth more?

Dollars Spent on Textbooks

Take 20% Off Today’s purchases!

This form is due by

August 3!

HEALTH & COUNSELING

SS1400

(920)465-2380

www.uwgb.edu/counselinghealth

COUNSELING AND HEALTH CENTER •  Medical clinic on campus for

enrolled students •  Located in Student Services

Building Room 1400 •  Open 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Monday - Friday •  Staffed with 5 Registered Nurses •  Contract with Board Certified

MD’s and Family Nurse Practitioners

SERVICES •  RN assessment with

referral to on/off campus providers

•  Over the counter medication

•  Prescription medication •  Lab •  Allergy injections •  Liaison with family

doctor at home

COST •  Refer to handout •  Free R.N. assessments •  Free over the counter medication •  Vaccines, refer to handout for cost •  Minimal charge for medical

evaluation and prescription medications

•  Fees paid with cash, check, or pass points

•  Itemized receipt for insurance purposes.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Health History Form •  Will be mailed during the

summer. •  Please encourage your

student to complete and mail back to campus

•  No physical exam required. •  Students should be aware

of their medications, allergies, medical / mental health conditions and immunization status.

Immunizations •  Immunizations that are highly

recommended and available on campus

•  MMR—2 doses after first birthday

•  Tdap—1 dose if greater than 5 years since last Tetanus

•  Influenza A—Annually in the fall. •  Gardasil (HPV)—3 doses for

women •  Hepatitis B—3 doses •  Travel Immunizations •  Menactra (Meningitis)—1 dose

Meningitis •  Meningitis causes swelling in the brain and spinal

column or septicemia •  Can result in permanent disabilities or death •  Incoming freshman living in resident halls are at

increased risk for bacterial meningitis due to: –  Close living quarters, compromised immune

systems –  Change in eating and sleeping patterns, smoky

environments, alcohol use. •  The vaccine is 90% effective against 4 of the 5

strains of bacterial meningitis. •  Vaccine is available on campus, at your local health

department or at your physicians office.

Insurance •  Check your coverage for:

•  How long is your student covered on your plan?

•  Do they have to be full time student status? How many credits?

•  What kind of coverage do they have outside your provider area?

•  Who are the providers they can see in Brown County?

•  Be sure they have an insurance card before coming to campus.

UW System Student Health Insurance Plan

•  Mailing going out end of July with coverage details, cost, and how to enroll

•  All undergrads carrying at least 5 credits/ all graduate students eligible

•  Provides basic coverage for those with no other insurance options

•  Counseling and Health Center does serve as liaison with the company

Bursar, Financial Aid & Student

Employment

(920)465-2224

www.uwgb.edu/bursar

Bursar Office (Cashier & Student Billing)

Financial Aid & Student Employment (920)465-2075

www.uwgb.edu/financialaid

Student Employment Why do Students Work while attending

college?

 Help pay for your tuition   Earn some extra spending cash  Get a feel for the work that your major entails  Gain experience not available in the classroom  Working students have higher GPA’s  Afford a real meal!

What Kind of Jobs are Available?

•  Tutoring •  Office/Clerical •  IT/Helpdesk •  Kress Center •  Cofrin Library •  Weidner Center •  Labor/Maintenance •  Golf Course •  And more!

How to find jobs… On the web: www.myinterfase.com/ uwgb/student

Or stop by: UW-Green Bay Student Employment (located in Financial Aid Office)

www.uwgb.edu/bursar

Fee Information

Do it all On-Line! •  ELECTRONIC REFUNDING

•  Sign up through SIS. •  Receive email notification of refund being processed.

•  NEW PAYMENT DUE DATE •  Fees are due seven calendar days after the start of the

term. •  Due by 4:30pm on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009.

•  FREE ON-LINE E-CHECKS (Electronic Funds Transfers, EFT) •  Pay with the FREE on-line E-Checks through the SIS. •  No special setup required with your bank.

•  NO PAPER BILLS WILL BE SENT •  Email notifications will be sent to students' campus email

address. •  SIS GUEST ACCESS where guests can view the student’s

financial information and pay on-line if they choose.

SIS – Financial Info

SIS – Financial Info

SIS – Financial Info

PARKING DECALS •  Purchasing parking decals through the mail during the

summer. •  The parking application will be available at

www.uwgb.edu/publicsafety/parking between June 8th and August 14th, or link from the Bursar’s Office website.

•  Print the parking application, fill it out and mail it to the address listed on the form along with a check.

•  Decals will be mailed out beginning July 20th. •  Annual Decal: $90.00 Semester Decal: $45.00

LUNCH & RESOURCE

FAIR

AMERICAN INTERCULTURAL

CENTER (920)465-2720

www.uwgb.edu/aic

University Union

AIC SERVICES •  Advise on academic success,

personal growth and development of multicultural students.

•  Orient new multicultural students to the culture of the institution.

•  Promote student’s understanding of their own cultural heritage and identity.

•  Educate the University community about diverse cultures, cultural differences and the rich contribution of other cultures.

UPCOMING AIC EVENTS •  Welcome Back Gathering •  ALLY Conference •  Step Show & African Dance •  Panel Discussions and Multicultural Speakers

MULTICULTURAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

•  Black Student Union •  Intertribal Student Council •  Organizacion Latina Americano •  Southeast Asian Student Union

Intramurals & Recreation

Health & Wellness

Events & Games

NCAA Division I Athletics

Kress Event Center •  Free to UW-Green Bay Students

Climbing Wall

Aerobics Studio

Weight Room

•  Open 7 days a week!

Facilities •  14,000 Sq. Ft. Fitness Center

•  2,000 Sq. Ft. Aerobic Studio

•  3 Lane Indoor Jogging Track

•  Climbing Tower

•  Six Basketball or Volleyball Courts

•  8 Lane Pool with an Exercise Pool

•  12,000 Sq. Ft. Indoor Field Turf Gym

•  4,000 Seat Event Center Turf Gym

Aerobics Bridge

Programs

•  Intramural Sports o  Outdoor Sports

•  Co-Rec Football •  Co-Rec Softball •  Co-Rec Soccer •  Co-Rec Volleyball •  Disc Golf •  Ultimate Frisbee •  Golf League •  Tennis

Programs •  Intramural Sports o  Indoor Sports

•  Men’s Basketball •  Women’s Basketball •  Co-Rec Volleyball •  Co-Rec Soccer •  Co-Rec Wiffleball •  Co-Rec Dodgeball •  Co-Rec Flag Football •  Co-Rec Ultimate Frisbee •  Quad Volleyball

Programs o  Aerobics Classes

•  Step •  Abs •  Cardio Kick Boxing •  Yoga •  Pilates •  Aqua •  Power Yoga •  Zumba

Employment Opportunities •  Front Desk Assistant •  Website Coordinator •  Fitness Attendant •  Weight Room Attendant •  Lifeguard •  Swim Instructor •  Aerobics Instructor •  Referee and Officials for All

Sports •  Scorers and Time Keepers •  Event Staff and Games

Management

Athletics

•  16 Division I Sport Programs •  UW-Green Bay students receive

FREE admission to all regular season home events!

Athletics •  Men’s Basketball •  Women’s Basketball •  Cross Country •  Men’s Golf •  Women’s Golf •  Skiing

•  Men’s Soccer •  Women’s Soccer •  Softball •  Swimming and Diving •  Men’s Tennis •  Women’s Tennis •  Volleyball

LIVING & LEARNING AT

UW-GREEN BAY

Residence Life (920) 465-2040

www.uwgb.edu/housing

Our Mission •  To support UW Green Bay’s mission to educate and

graduate students

•  To provide affordable, safe, convenient and well maintained housing for students

•  To provide programs, services and leadership involvement opportunities designed to help students succeed on personal, social and academic levels

Living and Learning at UW-Green Bay

Students who live on campus are more likely to…

•  adjust quickly to college •  become involved in campus life •  establish supportive relationships •  experience accelerated

development •  enjoy their university experience •  earn better grades •  graduate

Residence Hall Living   11 halls with 60-194 students each (800 total)   Mostly first-year students   One Resident Assistant per 30 students   Furnishings and services   Private bathrooms   Common area lounge,

kitchen & laundry room   Card access to hall,

laundry and vending   Dining Plan required

Apartment-Style Living

  14 apartment buildings with 63 to 122 students ea (1200 total)

  Mostly upper-class students   One RA per 30 to 40 students   Single & shared bedrooms   Furnishings and services   Kitchen, living area &

private bathroom   Common area lounge

and laundry room   Card access   Dining Plan optional

Resident Assistants (RA) & Area Coordinators

  Help students adjust to college   Foster community

development   Provide educational programs

and activities   Facilitate leadership

involvement opportunities   Uphold community standards   Offer assistance and referral   24/365 on-call service

Office of Residence Life Community Center

  Student meeting and gathering place   Where staff offices are located   Reception desk, mailroom and TV lounge   Computer Lab and Service Center   Equipment checkout

Roommates!   Roommate letters in July   Contact your roommate

  Discuss expectations, sleep and study preferences, hosting guests, sharing belongings, cleaning, hobbies and interests, etc.

  Complete a Roommate Agreement together

  Ask for help if needed

What to bring, and not bring!

Computer, TV, cell phone, calling cards, radio, alarm clock, flashlight, batteries, three-prong power strips, lockbox, games and sporting equipment, bed linens, toiletries, cleaning supplies, vacuum

Candles, incense, fireworks, cigarettes, alcohol, weapons, two-prong extension cords, halogen lamps, open-coil cooking and heating appliances, pressure lofts, pets, electrical and plumbing fixtures

Housing Rates for 2009-2010

•  $3,300 for a two student residence hall room (plus $1,600 for the dining plan)

•  $3,500 for a 2 bedroom, 4 student apartment

•  $4,100 for a 4 bedroom, 4 student apartment

•  Housing and dining plan are billed with tuition each semester

•  Summer 2010 is an additional $1,200 for housing

Things to Think About…

  Renters insurance coverage   Parking and bus transportation   Student employment opportunities   Reapply for 2010-2011 in March 2010   Apply for summer 2010 in April 2010   Contact us if you have questions

Phone: (920) 465-2040 Website: www.uwgb.edu/housing Email: orl@uwgb.edu

Things to Think About…   Renters insurance coverage   Parking and bus transportation   Student employment opportunities   Reapply for 2010-2011 in March 2010   Apply for summer 2010 in April 2010   Contact us if you have questions

Phone: (920) 465-2040 Website: www.uwgb.edu/housing Email: orl@uwgb.edu

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