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Get a Jump Start on your Freshman experience. Join us on campus to begin your college career at Eureka College

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welcome

classroom codes

student employment

housing

business office

the learning center

student activities

career prep

the durward sandifer mentorship program

commonly used urls

melick library

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academic calendar

packing list

tuition and fees

health services

disabilities services

athletics

leadership education

information technology

financial aid

contacts

Welcome New Students,Congratulations on your selection of Eureka as your undergraduate college.

In Greek, Eureka means “I have found it” and at Eureka, you will find new friends, outstanding faculty and staff, and amazing opportunities for learning inside and outside of the classroom. Your participation in Jump Start will prepare you well for your undergrad-uate experience at EC.

Again, I personally welcome you to campus and the best of wishes on your high school graduation. I look forward to seeing all of you on campus in the fall!

Yours ‘neath the Elms at Eureka College, J. David Arnold, Ph.D.President

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8:00 – 9:00am FOREIGN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT TEST FOR FRENCH & SPANISH

[SPS Conference Room]

8:15 – 9:00amFINANCIAL AID

(Master Promissory Note for the Federal Direct Stafford Loans and/or Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan)

[Burgoo]

9:00 – 9:30amCHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

(Check-In, Financial Aid, ID Pictures, SPS Health Forms)[Moser Lobby]

9:30 – 10:00amWELCOME — ORIENTATION LEADER SKITS

[Becker Auditorium]

10:05 – 10:35amFINANCIAL AID & BUSINESS OFFICE

[Becker Auditorium]

10:40 – 11:10amACADEMIC OVERVIEW

[Becker Auditorium]

11:15am – 12:45pmGROUP A Students

ACADEMIC ADVISING & REGISTRATION [Melick Library]

NETWORKING WITH ORIENTATION LEADERS [Gammon Room]

GROUP A Parents/Family Members“HOLDING ON AND LETTING GO” & PARENT TO STUDENT Q&A

[Becker Auditorium]

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11:15am – 12:00pmGROUP B Students/Parents/Family Members

CAMPUS RESOURCES 101 [East Commons Spring 2012 / Moser Lobby Summer 2012]

12:00 – 12:45pmINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Students

[Spring 2011: Vennum Binkley 41 / Summer 2011: Burgess 204]

12:45pmLUNCH

[Terrill Rooms]

1:30 – 3:00pmGROUP B Students

ACADEMIC ADVISING & REGISTRATION [Melick Library]

NETWORKING WITH ORIENTATION LEADERS [Gammon Room]

GROUP B Parents/Family Members“HOLDING ON AND LETTING GO” & PARENT TO STUDENT Q&A

[Becker Auditorium]

1:30 – 2:15pmGROUP A Students/Parents/Family Members

CAMPUS RESOURCES 101 [East Commons Spring 2012 / Moser Lobby Summer 2012]

2:15 – 3:00pmINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Students

[Spring 2011: Vennum Binkley 41 / Summer 2011: Burgess 204]

>> EVERYONE SHOULD MEET IN MOSER LOBBY FOR CHECK-OUT AT 3PM << Evaluations will be collected at check out.

9:00am–3:30pm: Eureka College Bookstore Open

3:00–4:00pm: Optional Campus Tour

3:00–4:00pm: Financial Aid – Available for one-on-one appointments.

3:00–4:00pm: Business Office – Available for personal student account consultations.

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Your course schedule lists the location of your classes in abbreviated terms. Here is a list that can help you read the schedule correctly:

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For a complete description of courses, please visit our website: www.eureka.edu. Scroll over Academics and click on Course Catalog.

= Arranged (contact your advisor or professor)

= Burgess Hall= Burrus Dickinson Hall= Becker Auditorium= Chapel Classroom= Chapel McCallister Hall= Langston Hall 2nd Floor Lounge= Langston Hall 3rd Floor Lounge= Library AV Room= Library East Seminar Room= Library Seminar Room= Learning Center (Alumni Court)= Pritchard Theatre Basement= Pritchard Theatre Seminar Room= Pritchard Theatre= Reagan Center Classroom (2nd Floor)= Tennis Courts= Reagan Center Gym= Reagan Center Mini Gym (2nd Floor)= Student Programs & Services Office Conference Room= Vennum Binkley = 2nd Floor Rooms = 3rd Floor Rooms = 4th Floor Rooms = Basement / Ground Floor

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Fall Semester 2010Saturday, August 18Wednesday, August 22Tuesday, August 28Monday, September 3Wednesday, September 5Friday, October 5Thursday, October 11Friday, October 19Monday-Tuesday, October 22-23Wednesday, November 21Monday, November 26Wednesday, December 5Thursday, December 6Saturday December 8 Friday-Saturday December 7-8 and Monday-Tuesday December 10-11

Spring Semester 2011Sunday, January 13Monday, January 14Tuesday, January 18Monday, January 21Monday, January 28Monday, March 4Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 17Monday, March 18Tuesday, March 19Friday, March 29Monday, April 1Sunday, April 21Wednesday, May 1Thursday, May 2 Friday-Saturday, May 3-4 and Monday-Tuesday, May 6-7Friday, May 10Saturday, May 11

Summer Session 2011Monday, May 20Monday, May 27Friday, June 7Monday, June 10Thursday, July 4Friday, July 5Monday, July 8Friday, August 2

Fall Semester 2010Check In and Orientation

Classes beginLast day to add semester classes (5th Day)

Labor Day (no classes; offices closed)Last day to drop semester classes (10th Day)

Homecoming (no classes; offices open) Semester Midterm

Last day to withdraw from semester classesFall Break (no classes; offices open)

Thanksgiving Break beginsClasses Resume

Last day of classesStudy Day

December Graduate Recognition CeremonyFinal Examinations

Spring Semester 2011New Student Orientation

Classes begin Last day to add semester classes (5th Day)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes; offices closed) Last day to drop semester classes (10th Day)

Semester MidtermSpring Break

Classes Resume Last day to withdraw from semester classes

Good Friday (no classes; offices closed) Easter Monday (no classes; offices open)

Honors CeremonyLast day of classes

Study DayFinal Examinations

BaccalaureateCommencement

Summer Session 2011May Session begins

Memorial Day (no classes; offices closed)Last day of May Session

1st 4-Weeks, 8-Weeks Sessions begins Independence Day (no classes; offices closed)

Last day of 1st 4-Weeks Term2nd 4-Weeks Term begins

Last day of 2nd 4-Weeks, 8 Weeks Term

Fall Semester 2012

Spring Semester 2013

Summer Session 2013

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Student Employment Program

Eureka College promotes the employment of students in

over 20 campus departments through the Student Employ-

ment Program, which is funded by the College and in part

by the federal government. Students receive valuable work

experience and develop important interpersonal skills while

earning money for their college expenses. The departments

benefit not only from the assistance provided by the stu-

dents, but also from development of closer ties with mem-

bers of the student body. Any Eureka College student may

apply for campus employment; however, preference in

hiring is given to those students who receive Federal Work

Study as part of their financial aid award package. Skills,

prior experience, and schedule availability also play a part in

the selection process.

Campus Employers:AdmissionsBookstore

Cerf CenterEducation Department

Humanities DepartmentMarketing

Records OfficeStudent Activities

Alumni / DevelopmentComputer Center

Financial AidLearning Center

Math / Science DepartmentSecretarial Services

Student Programs & ServicesAthletic Department

Provost’s OfficeFine and Performing Arts

LibraryReagan Pool

Social Science DepartmentMaintenance and Grounds

Custodial

Sodexo:Food Services

How Do I Get A Campus Job?

1. Student employment opportunities are posted on

EC Connect under “Student Employment” and on

the Job Board located by the Cerf Center mailboxes.

2. If interested in a position, first go to the Human

Resources Office and pick up an Interview Authori-

zation Slip.

3. Contact the supervisor listed on the interview slip

and set up a time and place to meet with them.

4. Arrive at the interview promptly and dressed

appropriately.

5. The interviewer is responsible to sign and return the

completed interview slip to the Human Resources

Office.

6. If you are hired, you must have W-4 and I-9 forms

plus employment eligibility documents on file in

the Human Resources Office. A complete listing of

employment eligibility documents can be found on

EC Connect. Students are not allowed to work until

all documentation is on file.

7. You will then work the hours scheduled between

you and your supervisor.

8. Turn in a signed time sheet by the due date and get

paid on the scheduled payday! The current student

pay schedule can be found on EC Connect.

How Do I Get An Off-Campus Job?

1. Check out EC Career Connections:

www.eccareerconnection.org to search for summer

and part-time employment opportunities.

2. Visit:

www.eurekaillinois.net/organizations/businessdirectory.html for local business opportunities & contacts.

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glistAbsolute necessities Social Security Number *Bring your actual SS Card, birth certificate or passport if you plan to work on campus

Medical Insurance Card Bank Info/Checks Prescription Medicine Calendar/Student Planner Notebooks/Folders Pens/Pencils/Highlighters Landline phone (for campus and local calls) *All residence halls have a phone jack, except Ivy Hall

Cell Phone or Phone Card (for long distance calls) Cell Phone Charger

Residence Hall necessities Sheets (extra long recommended) *Most mattresses on campus are 80 inches long

Blankets/Comforter Pillow(s) Pillowcase(s) Clothing *At least one dress outfit recommended

Bath Towels/Washcloths Shower Bucket/Caddy Shower Shoes Toiletries First Aid Kit/Band Aids/Pain Reliever Hair Dyer Alarm Clock Laundry Basket/Bag Laundry Detergent/Supplies Hangers Trash can Cleaning Supplies Flashlight/Batteries Disposable Plates/Bowls/Cups/Containers Food/Snacks Decorations/Posters Command Strips/Sticky Tac) *To hang pictures and posters

Computer Cable Cord (TV)/Ethernet Card (Computer) Surge Protector/Power Strips/Extension Cords USB Flash Drive Backpack Stapler/Tape/Paper Clips

Things to discuss with your roommate Fridge (4.4 cubic feet or less) Microwave (800 watts or less) Television/DVD Player Message Board/Marker (for door)

Optional Items Mattress Pad/Cover Storage Crates/Drawers Small Tool Kit Iron/Ironing Board Fan Water Bottle Coffee Pot Camera Printer/Paper Headphones Floor Lamp Umbrella Games Recreational Sports Items Bike) *Several bike racks located throughout campus

Do not bring Air Conditioners Foreman-style Grills Open Coiled Cooking Instruments Toasters/Toaster Ovens Halogen Lamps Pets *Except fish in a 10 gallon tank or less

Weapons/BB Guns Paintball Guns/Air Guns Hunting Knives or anything with a long blade Space Heaters

Each room comes with… Bed Frame and Mattress Chest with Drawers Desk and Chair Bookcase with light Closet Mirror (most rooms) Blinds Phone Jack (except Ivy Hall) Cable Service/Internet Connection/Wi-fi

FOUNDERS COURTFounders Court houses male freshmen and male upperclass residents. Founders Court is comprised of Darst Hall, Deweese Hall, Ford Hall, and Myers Hall. Each wing has 2 small floors of 16 residents that share a community restroom. Darst and Deweese typically house male freshmen residents while Ford is a mix of freshmen and upperclass males, and Myers is home to upperclass males. Each floor in Founders Court has a small lounge, and most floors have a flat panel TV. Founders

Court is located next to Ben Major, a small building which houses washers and dryers (free of charge to residents), as well as a computer lab, large lounge with a big flatscreen TV, and vending and soda machines. During Summer 2011, Founders Court was updated with a new fire sprinkling system, all rooms and lounges were painted, and all new room and lounge furni-ture was provided for the entire building.

Each resident in Founders Court is provided with a bed frame, mattress, chest, desk, bookcase, chair, and closet. The new fur-niture in Founders Court is all moveable (except for the clos-ets) and residents can arrange the room any way they wish. However, no furniture may be removed from the room. The beds can be bunked, low lofted, or high lofted (limited quanti-

ties). Air conditioning is provided in Founders Court. Each room has cable access, one phone jack, 2 Ethernet connections, and wireless internet access. Residents must bring their own landline phone in order to access free local phone service.

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ALUMNI COURT

FOUNDERS COURT

LANGSTON HALLLangston Hall is a coed residence hall for upperclass and transfer residents interested in suite style living. This building is comprised of 3 floors each housing between 25 and 35 residents. Although Langston is typically comprised of private rooms that share a bathroom with just one other private room, the set-up is slightly different for some of the rooms during our transition and renovation period. Some students will live in a private room and other students may double up and share a room with a roommate. Students with special needs will be given priority for single rooms available.

Each floor in Langston has a large lounge with a TV. Classes, large study groups, and organizational meetings are often held in Langston. Washers and dryers (free of charge to residents) are provided on each floor in Langston. This building has an elevator! Soda and vending machines can also be found in Langston.

LANGSTON ROOM

ALUMNI COURTFemale freshmen and female upperclass residents are typically housed in Alumni Court. Alumni Court is composed of 4 wings: B, C, D, and E. Each wing has 2 small floors of 15 residents that share a community restroom. Each floor in Alumni Court has a large lounge and a flat panel TV. Alumni Court houses the campus Learning Center and the newly renovated Harrod Lounge. Washers and dryers (free of charge to residents) as well as soda, vending, and a coffee machine can also be found in Alumni Court. Alumni Court is currently closed for renovations. For the 2012-2013 academic year, female freshmen will be housed in Ivy Hall.

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IVY HALL DINING AREA

IVY HALLIvy Hall is a brand new residence hall that just opened in January 2012. This new facility is currently composed of 4 wings of female freshmen and houses a sorority, Phi Omega, in the 5th wing. There are between 17 and 21 residents in each wing that collectively share a large community restroom. Each wing in Ivy Hall has a small study lounge plus a larger social lounge with a flat panel TV. Ivy Hall also has a media room on the upper level that has media:scape technology perfect for group project work. Washers and dryers (free of charge to residents) are located in the lower level along with a full kitchen (available for student use), eating area, and additional lounge space. This building has an elevator and is handicapped ac-cessible. Ivy Hall is kept locked 24 hours a day and students gain access through a secure key swipe card system.

Each resident is provided with a bed frame, mattress, chest, desk, bookcase, chair, and closet. The furniture is all moveable (except for the closets) and residents can arrange the room any way they wish. However, no furniture may be removed from the room. The beds can be bunked, low lofted, or high lofted (limited quantities). Ivy Hall is a green building and provides geothermal heating/cooling. Each room has cable access, 2 Ethernet connections, and wireless internet access. Ivy Hall does not provide phone jacks for landline phones.

GUNZENHAUSER HALLWhile Gunz Hall will eventually be a coed residence hall, it is predominantly upperclass female residents during our transition and renovation period. Gunz Hall offers suite style living in which a resident shares a room with a roommate and shares a bathroom with the two residents in the adjoining room. Gunz is comprised of 3 small floors that each house between 8 and 16 residents. Each floor has a lounge with a flat panel TV. Washers and dryers (free of charge to residents) are located on the main level along with a full kitchen area (available for student use) and a soda machine. This building is handicapped accessible and offers a chair lift up to the main level. Gunz Hall is kept locked 24 hours a day and residents gain access through a secure key swipe card system.

Each resident in Gunz Hall is provided with a bed frame, mattress, chest, desk, bookcase, chair, and closet. Rooms share a full bathroom (shower, sink, and toilet) with the adjoining room. The new furniture in Gunz is all moveable (except for the closets) and residents can arrange the room any way they wish. However, no furniture may be removed from the room. The

beds can be bunked, low lofted, or high lofted (limited quantities). Air conditioning is provided in Gunz Hall. Each room has cable access, one phone jack, 2 Ethernet connec-tions, and wireless internet access. Residents must bring their own landline phone in order to access free local phone service.

IVY HALLIVY HALL ROOM

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Meal/Board PlanAll full time residential students are required to be on one of Eureka College’s four meal plan offerings. Residential students must specify on their housing contract which meal plan they prefer. If a student fails to specify which one they want, they will automatically receive Meal Plan A. Students have until the end of the day on Friday during the first week of classes to change their option, if they feel they need to do so. Changes will not be made after that.

Meal Plan Option A: 19 Meals/Week | No Flex $$ | $2200/semesterMeal Plan Option B: 175 Block (Avg. 12 Meals/Wk) | $75 Flex $$ | $2170/semester

Meal Plan Option C: 150 Block (Avg. 10 Meals/Wk) | $100 Flex $$ | $2170/semesterMeal Plan Option D: 125 Block (Avg. 8 Meals/Wk) | $150 Flex $$ | $2170/semester

** The average Eureka College students consumes 12 meals/week in on campus dining locations.**

A Block Plan involves a certain number of meals to spread throughout the semester. Block Plans give you the ability to provide meals for your friends/family without an additional cost when they visit. Block Plans also give you the ability to have multiple meals per meal period. The standard meal plan (Meal Plan Option A) cannot be used for anyone but yourself and provides one meal per meal period. Flex dollars can be used at the Commons or the Burgoo to purchase additional meals as well as retail items at the Burgoo.

GREEK ORGANIZATIONSEureka College has 3 Greek organizations that are housed in separate buildings for the Fall 2012 semester, as well as 2 Greek organizations that own their own house. Students who choose to join a Greek organization are required to live with their des-ignated Greek organization beginning the fall semester follow-ing their initiation. More information on Greek housing can be obtained from the SPS Office or on the EC website.

RESIDENCE LIFE DATES TO REMEMBER 2012-2013June 1st – Last Day to Change Fall Housing Preferences and/or Request a RoommateJuly 16-20th – Fall Housing Assignments are Mailed out to all Residential Students

August 18th – Move-In DayNovember 20th – Residence Halls Close for Thanksgiving Break @ 5pm

November 25th – Residence Halls Re-Open @ 8amDecember 11th – Residence Halls Close for Winter Break @ 5pm

January 13th – Residence Halls Re-Open for Spring SemesterMarch 8th – Residence Halls Close for Spring Break @ 5pm

March 17th – Residence Halls Re-Open @ 8amMarch 22nd – RA Applications Due

March 27th – Fall Housing Contracts Due for Returning ResidentsMay 3rd – Summer Housing Contracts Due

May 11th – Residence Halls Close for Summer

CAMPUS POLICEA Eureka city police officer serves on campus each night, even during the summer and on breaks. The of-ficer begins their shift on campus between 5pm and 7pm, and is on campus until between 1am and 3am depending on the day. The of-ficer does rounds of the residence halls each night with the RA’s on duty and is also available as a stu-dent escort when needed. Officers patrol campus in a marked vehicle. A college cell phone is held by the officer each night and students can reach the officer by calling (309) 339-0321. The Eureka City Police dispatch can be contacted at (309) 467-2375.

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New & Used books

Book Buy-Back

Book Rental [eurekacollege.rentsbooks.com]

Eureka College Spirit Wear & Gifts

Monday - Friday 9am-3pm

467.6426

Bookstoreof Eureka College inside the Cerf Center

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Tuition: Full-time Student (12 - 18 hours), per Semester Classified (less than 12 hours or greater than 18 hours), per Semester Hour Unclassified, per Semester Hour

Certain Fees: General Campus Access Fee – FT General Campus Access Fee – PT Activity Fee Activity Fee Residence Hall and Board Charges: Double Room, per Semester Langston Resident Hall, per Semester Double Room Used as a Single, per Semester Single Room Used as a Single, per Semester Jones Hall – Single Room, per Semester Jones Hall – Corner Room, per Semester Board – 19 meals per week, per semester Board – Block 125, 150, 175 meals plans, per semester

Other General Fees: Applied Music Fee Athletic Insurance Fee (Estimate): Football Basketball & Soccer All Other Sports

Non-refundable Enrollment Deposit, New Students Only (Credit Towards Tuition) Student Health Insurance (Estimate): Fall and Spring Semester (8/2011 - 8/2012) Spring Semester Only (1/2012 - 8/2012) Health Care Services, Student Co-pay Refundable Housing Deposit Summer Courses, per Semester Hour Readmission Fee Convenience Fee Returned Check Fee Senior Citizen Credit/Discount, per Semester Hour Student Teaching Fee Finger Printing Fee

Tuition, Fees, Room & Board (Semester) (Double Occupancy and Block Meal Plan)

Tuition, Fees, Room & Board (Year with Block Meal Plan)

$8,970.00515.00515.00

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1,865.00 2,930.00 3,150.00 2,680.00 2,500.00 2,680.00 2,135.00 2105.00

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$13,345.00 $26,690.00

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Check Cashing • Personal checks may be cashed • The Bookstore also provides this service. However, there is a $25 limit. • Eureka College Student Employee Payroll Checks: ≈ Heartland Bank and Trust (Branches throughout Eureka) ≈ A valid ID is required (drivers license)

Student Accounts • Tuition, Fees, Room, Board and other charges are invoiced

through the Business Office by the Student Account Man-ager. (Exception: books or supplies purchased at the Eureka College Bookstore must be paid for at the time of purchase).

• Monthly statements are mailed whenever there is a balance due on the student’s account except if payment is being made to Tuition Management Systems and is current.

Payment of Student Accounts • Charges are due and payable in full 10 working days before

the first day of class of the semester. Unless other arrange-ments have been made and approved in writing by the busi-ness office.

• There are various means for payment: ≈ Cash ≈ Check ≈ Credit card (MasterCard, Visa, & Discover Card)*

*A convenience fee does apply:Less than $500.00 – $10.00

Between $500.01 and $2,000.00 – $25.00Between $2,000.01 and $5,000.00 – $75.00

Greater than $5,000.00 – $100.00

• Fall Semester 2-payment Option, one half of the balance dueAugust 10, 2011 and the remaining half is due October 1, 2011.

• Spring Semester 2-payment Option, one half of the balancedue January 10, 2012 and the remaining half is due March 1, 2012.

• Tuition Management Services (“TMS”) ≈ Provides 10, 9 or 8 month payment options without interest. ≈ $65 enrollment fee. ≈ If you would like further information, please contact the Business Office. • Loans ≈ Personal loan from a financial institution, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford loan, PLUS loan, Alternative loan. • Finance Charges ≈ Finance charges will be assessed to all accounts greater

than 30 days outstanding, except for Student and Parents participating in TMS.

≈ The rate is 12% annually. ≈ $100 late fee assessed at 7 days past due. ≈ The assessment will continue until the balance is paid in full.

Student Accident & Medical Insurance • All full-time students are required to show proof of

insurance. This is a mandatory policy. • If your student does not already have an insurance card,

please contact the appropriate person to obtain one for them. (i.e. your insurance company, agent, or your employer’s benefits representative)

• If the student is not covered by a personal health and accident insurance policy the student is required to purchase the College’s Plan. Estimated annual premium cost for 2011-12 is $595.00, for the period beginning August 1, 2011 and ending August 1, 2012. If at any time a student loses coverage through a parent this insurance may be purchased and the fee added to the student’s account. There is a reduced premium for any student who adds the insurance at the beginning of the second semester in January. This insur-ance may also be purchased as “secondary coverage” for any student who is already covered by other insurance. (i.e. in the case of high deductibles)

• If at any time, your employer or insurance company requires“proof or verification of student status” please contact the Eureka College Records Office and they will process any and all appropriate documentation.

Athletic Insurance • The NCAA requires students participating in inter-collegiate

athletics to purchase additional insurance coverage. This cov-erage is mandatory. Rates are estimated at this time and are subject to change upon the renewal policy: Football $275.00, Basketball/Soccer $165.00, All other sports $140.00.

Short-term Emergency Student Loans • Short-term student loans are provided to students in

emergency situations, they are required to be repaid within two months or by the end of the current semester, whichever comes first.

• There is an application process and a $1.00 processing charge.

Other Items of Importance • Student ID Card, used for electronic scanning ≈ Dining Service ≈ Library ≈ Burgoo • College Catalog ≈ Printed Copy ≈ College website: www.eureka.edu • Student Handbook ≈ Located on the College website only • Financial Aid Handbook ≈ Located on the College website

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Eureka College Clinical Health Servicesprovided by Eureka Community Hospital – Urgent Care Department

Basic Facts:

1. Hours: 6am – 10pm: 7 days a week. The service runs the academic year.

2. Assessment of all Eureka College students — residential or commuter.

3. Treatment: Minor illnesses, injuries and emergencies — sore throat, rashes, injuries that do not require x-ray or other diagnostic tests not listed in #5. Referral will be made to the physician of choice for appropriate follow-up care when needed.

4. Medications: Starter packs will be provided after pharmacies are closed for the day. Starter packs will be billed to the student by the college.

5. Labs: CBC, urinalysis, strep cultures are provided when needed as part of the basic services. All other lab tests are billed to the student or their insurance.

6. School Sport Physical: Must be paid by student at the time of service or the college will bill the student.

7. Important Notice: When using the Health Services at Eureka Hospital, you must show your college ID.

8. There is a co-pay fee for each visit to Eureka Community Hospital under the college plan. The fee is $10 this year and will be billed to your student account in the EC Business Office.

9. All services between 10pm and 6am will be classified as Emergency Services and will not be covered by the college plan.

10. The student or student’s insurance company will be billed for all outpatient or emergency services outside of those listed above.

11. Payment for follow-up with a physician other than at the Health Services will be the responsibility of the student.

12. Students will be triaged, as are all Urgent Care patients. Those requiring the most emergent care will be treated first. You may be required to wait, but you will be cared for as quickly as possible.

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Eureka College Behavioral Health Careprovided by John R. Day & Associates, Ltd.

Seeing a professional counselor as a Eureka College student is easy and free. Also, this service is pro-vided to all EC students – residential and commuter. The service runs the academic school year.

The counselors are on hand to discuss a variety of issues: depression, stress, family problems, alcohol and other drug issues, relationships, eating disorders, etc. Sometimes it just helps to talk to someone else who is removed from the situation.

Basic Facts:

• The service is completely confidential. The college doesn’t know who specifically is using the service. • Upon the first appointment the counselor will do an assessment to see how many additional appointments will be needed. Additional appointments will be provided for free under the plan up to a certain point, which will be discussed as the need arises. • How to set up an appointment

° Call 309.692-7755

° Identify yourself as a Eureka College student, and express that you would like to make an appointment.

° Be prepared with the following:

– a brief description of why you are seeking services

– your date of birth, address, and a telephone number where you can be reached

– what days and times you are available for appointments

• Monday – Thursday 9am-8pm • Friday 9am-4pm • Where you want to go for your appointment. • On-campus in a private location. • Offices in either Eureka, Peoria, Canton, Normal.

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At the Learning Center, professional and peer

tutors are available to all Eureka College students. Its mission

is to promote student retention, while providing academic sup-

port services to all students. Typically, students who struggle to

master particular subjects use the Learning Center equally with

successful students who are there to maximize their academic

success. At the Center, efforts are also focused on personally

contacting students who are at-risk based on information from

mid-term reports, semester grades, referrals from faculty, and

documented disabilities.

The Center, located on the residential side of campus, also

offers students a computer lab, a quiet student area, and easy

access to the following services:

• Writing Center

• Math Lab

• Individual Tutoring

• Study Groups

• Individual Consultation

• Proctoring Tests

• Documented Disabilities Assistance

• COMPASS Testing

The Writing Center provides feedback at

any stage of the writing process - brainstorming, com-

posing, revising, editing, and proofreading. Students

can receive peer assistance for course related assign-

ments, as well as personal writing projects. Student

tutors, who have an English background and are trained

by an English professor, guide students to writing suc-

cess. It is important for students to realize that tutors

will guide students, not write or rewrite assignments for

them. Also, the best results occur when students don’t

make a last moment stop, but rather visit early and/

or frequently, so quality writing and revision emerges.

Student tutors will be located at the Burgoo, Learning

Center, and Melick Library during specified times.

The Math LabAn Education/Math Professor and a student will

provide one-on-one assistance for Math 098 and

099 courses. Both are available for assistance during

requested times and locations. However, if tutoring is

needed for higher level math courses, then tutors will

be sought out for specific student requests. Contact the

Director of the Learning Center at 467-6520 for these

specific needs.

Note: Tutors for specific courses are available upon request.

Director of Learning Center: Jason Zimmerman: 309.467- 6520www.eureka.edu

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The College strives to provide a variety of support services for

students with physical and/or learning disabilities. All services must

be requested by the user, and users must provide appropriate doc-

umentation of the disability. The documentation must be from an

appropriate professional capable of diagnosing a particular disability/

disorder. Confidentially of records is required by law, and all records

are kept within the Learning Center and/or Records Office. Once

the request has been made, the Learning Center Director will dis-

cuss the services and accommodations that are available and the most

appropriate for the individual. Then the student will be acquainted

with the process for securing those services. The Learning Center

Director will establish and maintain contact with involved parties, so

services are successfully implemented.

Offered ServicesAssistance with Registration

Advocacy to faculty, staff, and administration

Personal PA devices in Becker Auditorium

Sign Language Interpreters

Individual Consultations with Learning Center Director

Access to books on tape

Testing modifications

Individual tutoring

Director of Learning Center: Jason Zimmerman: 309.467- 6520www.eureka.edu

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Student ActivitiesAs a student at Eureka College, getting involved is a tremendous opportu-nity that will have lasting impacts on your life; short-term and long. With the turning of a new academic school year, the amount of organizations and activities are plentiful. No matter if you are a new first year, transfer student, commuter, or upperclassman; taking advantage of what we have to offer will be to your benefit. The college experience is about growing the holistic student in all areas including outside the classroom. By giving of your time and talents to an organization, you can thrive and your college experience will be even more valuable.

Mission Statement:The Student Activities Office at Eureka strives to promote co-curricu-lar involvement in the areas of organizations and activities using various resources on and off campus including the Cerf College Center; center of campus community life. We encourage personal development socially, interpersonally, and morally through student engagement. Providing programming, campus activities, and resources we strive to cultivate ho-listic student growth and development and in turn support the mission of Eureka College.

LockersDo you need extra space to keep your items? Come to the Cerf Center office and request a locker! Lockers are located in the hallway next to the SPS office. You will need to provide your own lock.

Green RoomDo you need a quiet room to study or get homework done? The Green Room is available for your use! Come to the Cerf Center office to reserve the space for you.

Student Organizations& Programs

Admissions Ambassadors Akai AkumaAlpha Chi

Alpha Psi OmegaCampus Activities Board

Campus Crusade for ChristChamber Singers

CheerleadingChoraleCircle K

College BowlCommunications Club

Con BrioDance Team

Delta Delta PiDelta Sigma Phi

Delta ZetaDisciples of Christ (DOC)

EC Business SocietyEC Red Devil Band

EC RepublicansEducation Association

Eureka College History OrganizationEureka AllianceGreek Council

Habitat for HumanityIHCDP

International ClubLeadership Ambassadors

Lambda Chi AlphaMaroon and Golden Rule

Multi-Cultural Student UnionNewman FoundationOrientation Leaders

Phi OmegaPi Gamma Mu

Pre-Med SocietyPrismSAAC

Sigma Tau DeltaSigma Zeta

S.P.R.U.C.E.Students for a Greener Environment

(S.A.G.E.) Student FoundationStudent Government

Sociology & PsychologyTau Kappa Epsilon

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The Intercollegiate Athletic Programfunctions as an integral part of Eureka College and the community while providing the opportunity for maximum par-ticipation in a comprehensive NCAA Division III athletic program. Special attention will be given to the student-athlete’s ability to be successful academically, athletically, and socially while main-taining the integrity of Eureka College. Furthermore, Eureka College athletics and coaches will support the overall mission of the College by being active educational practitioners and promoting life-time wellness among student-athletes. This program will focus on the student-athlete as a whole person, helping him/her reach his/her maximum potential both on and off the field. The athletic depart-ment will provide these individuals the resources needed to realize their full potential in six areas of development:

• Commitment to academic development• Commitment to athletic development• Commitment to career development• Commitment to personal development• Commitment to community service• Commitment to leadership development

Many opportunities exist for participation in intercollegiate sports for both men and women. The College competes on the intercollegiate level as a Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), affiliated with the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. Men participate in cross country, football, soccer, basketball, swim-ming, baseball, golf, tennis, and track; while women participate in cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming, softball, golf, tennis, and track. Students competing in intercollegiate athletics are required to purchase athletic insurance specific to their individual sport regardless of current, personal, or college-provided insurance coverage.

The College Pep Band, Cheerleading Squad, and the Dance Team help generate enthusiasm for the various athletic events.

Eureka AthleticsEureka College intercollegiate athletics

competes at the NCAA Division III level and sponsors 18 varsity programs: six in the fall, four in the winter and eight in the spring.

Eureka College has a total of five on-campus facilities, including the Reagan Center

(basketball, swimming, volleyball), McKinzie Field (football), Traister Field (soccer) and

Henry Sand Field (baseball).

Eureka College competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, a nine-team league chartered in 1989. The Red Devils joined the SLIAC in the fall of 2006. The football team joined the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference,

based out of St. Paul, Minn., as an associate member in 2009.

A total of 67 Eureka College student-athletes were named to the Fall 2011 Director of

Athletics Honor Roll. Eureka College placed 9 student-athletes on the Fall 2011 SLIAC

All-Academic Team, and 6 student-athletes on the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

Fall 2011 Academic All-Conference Team.

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Career Preparation Timeline & Resources

Freshman Year

• Explore opportunities to get involved on campus which match as well as broaden career possibilities. • Meet the Career Services staff member to develop a career plan.• Explore interests by utilizing Career Assessment tools. • Investigate possible career options through coursework, faculty and staff, research, job shadowing, etc. • Take a variety of classes to broaden exposure to potential careers.• Focus on good grades — graduate school admission and internships are often competitive.• Take advantage of networking opportunities, such as finding an alumni mentor. • Become familiar with the online resources found through the Career Services website

Sophomore Year

• Utilize www.ECcareerconnection.org and www.illinois-csm.symplicity.com to explore part-time jobs, internships, and alumni mentoring opportunities.• Choose a major area of study or concentration.• Select courses which will enhance career-related skills and maintain focus on good grades.• Prepare a resume and cover letter.• Join campus organizations related to career interests.• Network with your Alumni mentor.• Conduct informational interviews.• Continue internship exploration.• Continue developing networking contacts through alumni, faculty, staff, and work & volunteer experiences.

Junior Year

• Make an appointment to meet with the Career Services staff member to discuss internship and career plans.• Revise your resume and be sure to post it at www.ECcareerconnection.org and www.illinois-csm.symplicity.com• Investigate graduate school programs by attending graduate school fairs, visiting www.gradschools.com and practice for graduate school entrance exams.• Stay involved with co-curricular activities and take advantage of leadership opportunities.• Participate in an internship; seek part-time employment or volunteer in areas which complement career plans.• Maintain and continue developing networking contacts.• Attend job/internship fairs and career development workshops.

Senior Year

• Devote time to meet specific career plan objectives - visit the Career Services Office often.• Attend job fairs, revise resume and cover letter and begin contacting potential employers.• Revise your resume and be sure to post it at www.ECcareerconnection.org and www.illinois-csm.symplicity.com• Participate in an internship; volunteer or work part-time in field of interest.• Participate in career services workshops. • Continue to Network, Network, Network!• Practice interviewing skills and begin interviewing with companies.• Ask for letters of reference.• Place your resume on several internet job boards and provide Career Services Office with a copy.• Seek employment opportunities throughout senior year.

By following this basic time-line, Eureka College graduates will be equipped with the necessary tools and infor-

mation to make a successful transition to the “World of Work” or graduate school. Very early in their college

career, every student should take advantage of the resources and services offered through the Career Services

Office to ensure they are on track to reach their full potential and career goals!

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Resume & Cover Letter Creation & Review

Internship Search & For-Credit Paperwork

Post-Graduate Career Search

Online Job Postings

Grad School Research & Applications

Recommendation & Reference Letter Requests

Application Materials Review

Alumni Mentor Program

Group Presentations

To make an appointment for Career Services Assistance, contact Emily Lee: [email protected] or call 467-6420 or stop in the SPS Office in the Cerf Center.

Career Services Online Resources www.eureka.edu/careerservices/careerservices.htm

Part-Time Local Jobs: Earn some cash while you are in schoolSummer Jobs: Make the most of your summer!

Full-Time Jobs: Entry-level and Experienced (Alumni) postingsVolunteer Opportunities: Support the community with your skills and develop your interests

Post Your Resume: Available for employers to viewResearch Employers

FOCUS Career Assessment Helpful in determining your skills, values & interests, & identifying occupations that match

your personality type. Career search opportunities & goal identification.

What Can I Do With this Major?Over 100 majors with detailed descriptions of Areas of Application, Potential Employers and Strategies for

Success for each major, as well as beneficial professional organizations and job postings specific to the major.

Illinois Small College Placement Association (ISCPA)Career and Internship job fairs and employment postings available only to students and

alumni of the 25 ISCPA small, private Illinois partner schools; www.iscpa.org.

Internships: Complement your in-class learning with guided, practical experience.

Full-time jobs: Entry-level and Experienced (Alumni) postings.

EC CAREER CONNECTION

Internships16 Credit Hours can be earned towards graduation through internship experience

Majors Requiring an Internship: Fitness Leadership, Environmental Science Majors That Strongly Encourage an Internship: English Writing & Communication

1 credit hour = 40 hours of work at your internship site. To earn credit:295 Level Credit: After completing 6 hours completed in the major area

495 Level Credit: After completing 12 hours completed in the major area, with at least 6 hours at the 300 level

Before applying for an internship for credit, plan to attend a resume workshop or meet with the Career Services Director.

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A team of student leaders, along with two staff co-coordinators lead the initiative for leadership education on campus. Reflective of leadership topics in higher education and in accordance with the mission statement of

Eureka College, the team of Leadership Ambassadors provide leadership programming for all students.

Programming can include events such as a fall and spring conference focusing on current leadership issues EC students are facing. The Leadership Ambassadors also coordinate regularly scheduled events such as dinner

discussions or workshops to support students in their leadership development.

Associate Dean of Students / Director of Applied Learning – Shari Rich: 309.467-6421 / [email protected]

Dean of Students – Brooke Campbell: 309.467-6424 / [email protected]

Community Service

Did you know that Eureka College’s mission statement affirms a commitment to learning, service, and leadership? We believe that learning inside and outside the classroom, being a leader on campus and in

your community, and giving back through service can significantly enrich your educational experience. We hope you will seek out ways to serve others through service-learning experiences and service opportunities in

campus organizations, and projects which have a specific focus on helping a cause or making an impact on an area of need.

Please contact Shari Rich, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Applied Learning with any questions you might have about how to take advantage of these leadership and learning opportunities.

Eureka College is one of 110 colleges and universities named on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for 2012. We are being recognized for our strong

institutional commitment to service, developing campus-community partnerships that produce measurable impact, and engaging students in meaningful service.

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The possibilities are unlimited. With a Sandifer Mentorship, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your horizons beyond the campus through applying your academic knowledge to a valuable practical learning

experience. Full-time freshmen who begin their college careers at Eureka College are eligible to be considered for this tremendous opportunity at the end of their sophomore year. To receive a funded mentorship students

need to meet these requirements:

• A 3.5 Cumulative GPA at the end of the sophomore year at Eureka College •

• An established record of leadership while at Eureka College •

• An established record of service (80 or more hours) while at Eureka College •

For more information, visit the website:www.eureka.edu/admissions/sandifer.htm

or contact the coordinator of the program: Shari Rich – Director of Applied Learning / Associate Dean of Students

at [email protected] or by phone: 309.467-6421

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Who We AreThe Information Technology Department provides support services for both academic and administrative computing on campus. It maintains the campus local area network consisting of several hundred workstations and provides computer hardware and software support for all campus -owned devices. The IT Center and staff offices are located in the Vennum-Binkley Science Hall. All buildings on cam-pus are connected by a fiber-optic backbone. Wireless access is available in most areas on campus.

Student Information SystemThe main student web portal is supported by the SONISWEB software package. Students may use this se-cure web portal to find their academic-related information including their tuition bills, class schedule, grades, course registration, and 1098T form. The same software is used by Faculty for advising as well as for their instruction related duties.

IT Help DeskIf you need any assistance with IT-related issues, you may contact the IT Help Desk by email ([email protected]). You may also contact us by phone (467-6831) during busi-ness hours. After hours service is also available in case of service interruptions. These procedures as well as other IT policies are included on our website (http://it.eureka.edu.) You may access the EC Connect from outside with your network login you will receive at the Jump Start.

Computer LabsThere are several computer labs on campus including one twenty four hour lab located among the residence halls. The lab computers have common productive software and some of the labs have specialized software for certain classes.

More information can be found at the following address: http://www.eureka.edu/technology/technology.htm

Things to know before coming on campusYou are encouraged to bring your own desktop or laptop, and maintain it in proper working order. The department of Information Technology can only provide connectivity to the campus network and the Internet. If the issue is with your computer (bad hard drive, virus/spyware, applications, or some other hardware problem) you will need to resolve that issue first. Only then we can help you with any con-nectivity issues. One of the new problems facing IT depart-ments is the way viruses and spyware are being delivered today. In the past it was only in email and disk file sharing, but now if you innocently follow a link, run a search, down-load free software, or just visit a web page, a virus or some kind of spyware can be installed without your knowledge. Instant Messaging services can also transmit viruses, so be careful where you go or who you communicate with.

As users, you need to be diligent as to what you view, visit, open, or otherwise interact with in this new digital age. Even with all of the protection in place, you may be the un-lucky person that gets a new virus or spyware that is so new that there is no protection against it until it is diagnosed.

It is required that any computer that you bring on campus have antivirus software installed on it and that the software is up to date. For computers connected to the campus net-work, antivirus software is provided to you free of charge.

During your Jump Start, you will be assigned a network account and an e-mail account. You are expected to be fa-miliar with the Acceptable Use Agreement and the email Policy that are available online at EC Connect, in the IT section, as well as in the Student Handbook.

You are responsible for any activity associated with the accounts assigned to you. Penalties will be imposed for any misuses of your network accounts. The basic instructions on how to use the network and your account information will be given to you during the Jump Start.

NOTE:Personal wireless routers and other networking equipment that can interfere with the campus network are not allowed. This type of personal networking equipment causes issues with every-one’s network experience, and when found by the IT staff, the situation will be dealt with according to our policies.

IT Helpdesk Phone: 309.467- 6831 E-mail: [email protected]

IT Center Main Phone: 309.467- 6451

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COMMONLY USED URLsAuthentication is required for most websites

EC Public Websitehttp://www.eureka.edu

EC Emailhttp://mail.eureka.edu

Campus Intranet (EC Connect)http://ww11.eureka.edu:2048/(external access)

http://ww2.eureka.edu (internal access)

EC Storage Webportal, also called Netstoragehttps://ecnss0.eureka.edu/NetStorageYou can access your network drive when you log into our network in a lab.

EC Soniswebhttps://ww10.eureka.edu/sonisweb/studsect.cfm

Eureka College IT Serviceshttp://it.eureka.edu

PC RecommendationsNew computers:

Any business class PC or Mac works well on the campus network. You may want to purchase a computer that meets or exceeds the minimum recommendations listed below. The Windows XP SP3 or higher or Mac OS X operating systems are supported. A network port is usually a built in feature in a new computer.

If you plan to bring a used computer:

— 1.2 GHz Pentium 4 class or higher Processor (AMD or Intel)

— 1GB RAM

— 80 GB Hard Disk, or higher

— MS Word 2010 or higher or Open Office 3 or higher

— DVD ROM Drive

— Windows XP SP3 or higher

— 100 Mbps network card (if not built in)

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Institutional Scholarship Funding: If you have been awarded an academic or talent-based scholarship by the college, then your scholarship should be included on your Financial Aid Award Letter.

Institutional Grant Funding: Need-based grants are awarded to students based on the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a combination of the other types of assistance available to you. Eligibility for need-based grant fund-ing may vary from year to year.

Federal Funding: Eligibility for each of the federal programs (PELL Grant, SEOG Grant, Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Staf-ford Loan, and Work Study) is determined by the results of the FAFSA. If you are eligible for participation in any of these pro-grams, they will be included on the Finan-cial Aid Award Letter.

State of Illinois Funding: Eligibility for the State of Illinois MAP Grant is based on the results of the FAFSA application. If you are eligible, the grants are included on your Financial Aid Award Letter. After the start of each academic semester (10th class day), a reconciliation process will take place to verify the number of credits officially regis-tered for and the corresponding amount of grant that may be collected. If adjustments are needed, they will be made at that time.

Private Scholarship Funding: If you are a student who will be receiving funds from a private or external source not listed on your Financial Aid Award Letter, please send us copies of the congratulatory letter you re-ceived. With the proper documentation, we will credit your account in the amount of your scholarship and then wait for re-imbursement from the donor. Funds from private organizations are most often sent in two disbursements and posted to the student accounts one half each semester. It is your responsibility to request a grade transcript from the Registrar’s Office be sent to the private organization that requires it for the scholarship. Please note that private scholarship may reduce your out-of-pocket,

your loans levels, or your Work-Study authorization. They will not reduce institutional monies from Eureka College.

Federal Work-Study Funding: If a student is deemed eligible for partici-pation in the Work-Study program, then it is offered and outlined on the Financial Aid Award Letter. There are many positions on campus, but pri-ority in hiring will go to those students with Work-Study eligibility. A full description of the program and how it works can be found on the Applying for Aid of the Eureka College website www.eureka.edu.

Enrollment Status: Generally, financial assistance awards are created assuming the student will be enrolled on a full-time basis (12 credit hours or more each semester). Enrollment for less than full-time may result in the reduction or elimination of various award resources.

Residency Status: Financial assistance awards are normally created assum-ing a student will reside on campus. If you intend to commute (you have to live within 50 miles from Eureka College), please verify that your Financial Aid Award letter indicates you will be a commuter. Financial assistance is available based on the costs you incur for tuition, room and board and fees and will be pro-rated when you choose to live off campus incurring tuition and fee cost only.

This policy may also affect a student who moves home during a semester in which they student teach.

Refund Policy: Students who withdraw from all classes at Eureka College within the first nine weeks of the semester will have their charges and finan-cial aid reduced on a prorated basis. Regulations require that any refunds of federal assistance be returned to the proper federal sources. The complete refund policy is available in the on-line and printed Eureka College Aca-demic Catalog, as well as the Financial Aid section of the Eureka College website. A partial withdraw from classes does not warrant a refund of any kind.

Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant: By applying for finan-cial assistance using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and agreeing to share that information with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) you have been considered for the State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant. If you were determined to meet the eligibility criteria for the MAP Grant, an award is included on your Financial Aid Award Letter. This award may be an estimate made by the Of-fice of Financial Aid, and if so, is identified as an Estimated IL MAP Grant. MAP Grants are limited based on the number of applicants and funding levels appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly. Please be aware that in light of state funding constraints, reductions to estimated and/or actual MAP Grants are possible.

Starting in 2004-2005 academic year, eligibility for the MAP Grant began be-ing tracked by the equivalent number of semester credit hours of MAP benefits paid on your behalf. This is called MAP Paid Credit Hours and will continue in this manner for the following academic year. Payment for each term is being made according to the equivalent number of credit hours eligible for MAP pay-ments, with a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 15 MAP Paid Credit Hours.

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There is a limit on the number of MAP Paid Credit Hours that can be paid while you are classified by your school as a freshman and sophomore. This limit is the equivalent of 75 MAP Paid Credit Hours If this maximum number is reached, you must attain junior status for your MAP Grant eli-gibility to resume. The maximum number of MAP Paid Credit Hours that can be received in total is capped at 135.

If the IL MAP Grant is not included in your Financial Aid Award Letter, you are not eligible for the grant at this time at Eureka College.

Ways to Cover Your Out-of-Pocket Cost: 1.) Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan a. A 10 year Loan in the parent’s name for a Dependant student to cover amount on account for the full year. b. Monthly payments start after the second disbursement in January c. No penalty for early payment d. If denied, forward denial to the Financial Aid Office and Dependent student may be eligible for additional Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

2.) Private/ Alternative Student Loan a. Commonly require a co-signer b. You may be required to make monthly payments on loan while you are in school

Federal Perkins Loan: The Federal Perkins Loan is a campus-based loan program administered through the Office of Financial Aid at Eureka Col-lege and serviced by UAS (University Accounting Service, LLC). The Per-kins Loan has a fixed 5% interest rate and, no interest accrues on the loan while the student is enrolled in college. Interest begins accruing once the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours).

Eligibility for the Perkins Loan is determined based on the results of the FAFSA and the student’s calculated financial need. The amount offered will vary depending on the individual student’s file. If a student is eligible for the Federal Perkins Loan, it will be included and offered on the overall Fi-nancial Aid Award Letter.

You will have to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) in the Financial Aid Office.

Federal Direct Stafford Loan: Eligibility amounts on Federal Direct Staf-ford Loans are set by the federal government based on the student’s earned credits. We have packaged the loan amount in accordance with the tran-script records we currently have on file (if any), and students must com-plete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) with the federal Department of Education.

Complete the Following Steps to Obtain the Loan: 1.) To accept loan on Financial Aid Award Letter sign bottom of the page 2.) Go online to www.studentloans.gov 3.) Click green sign-in button – log in using STUDENT’S Social Security number, first two letters of last name, birthday, and Pin Number used to sing the FAFSA form 4.) Click on Complete Master Promissory Note (MPN)

5.) Click on Subsidized/Unsubsidized 6.) Fill out Master Promissory Note (you must receive a thank you to know you have completed the MPN)

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan: Fami-lies that need additional help in financing their children’s education have the option to borrow a Federal Direct Parent (PLUS) Loan. This loan is not based on financial need, but should be considered only after the student’s Stafford loan eligibility has been determined by the Financial Aid Office.

Complete the Following Steps to Obtain PLUS Loan: 1.) Go online to www.studentloans.gov 2.) Click green sign-in button – log in using PARENT’S Social Security number, first two letters of last name, birthday, and Pin Number used to sign the FAFSA form 3.) Click on Complete Master Promissory Note (MPN) 4.) Click on Parent PLUS 5.) The Parent who signed in must fill out the MPN until you either reach a Thank You or a denial page a. PLUS loan is subject to credit approval based on credit history b. An origination fee of will be deducted from you PLUS Loan prior to disbursement. c. PLUS Loans will be disbursed in two equal disbursements.

If Accepted for Parent PLUS 1.) Go online to: www.eureka.edu/financialasst/financialasst 2.) Click on Eureka College Plus Loan Application 3.) Print, fill out information (amount should be for full academic year) 4.) Fax to 309-467-6897

If Denied for Parent PLUS 1.) Forward Denied email or mail in denial letter to the Financial Aid Office 2.) Student may have the option to receive additional Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan 3.) Student must sign and return Financial Aid Award Letter

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HoursWhen school is in session: Sunday: 6:00pm – 11:00pm Mon.-Thurs.: 7:45am – 11:00pm Friday: 7:45am – 4:30pm Saturday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm Breaks and summer: Mon.-Fri.: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Library Card• Eureka College ID cards serve as library cards and

must be presented to check out library materials.• The ID cards may be used at other CARLI libraries

including ICC, Bradley, ISU, IWU and UIUC. • You may also register at the Eureka Public Library for

a courtesy card to check out materials.

Loan Periods • Melick Library Books: 4 weeks/students and staff: 16 weeks/faculty.• Inter-library Loans: 4 weeks, with up to 3 renewals allowed.• Videos, DVD’s and CD’s – 1 week• Reference books and periodicals do not circulate!

Fines• 10 cents per day for books• 50 cents per day for videos• Fine is cut in half if paid at the time the materials are returned.

Reference Help• A librarian is on duty in the reference area weekdays

during the day and 6pm to 9pm Sunday through Thursday.

Online Catalogs & Databaseswww.eureka.edu/melick/databases.htm

• Melick Library Catalog• I-Share Catalog for the 76 CARLI libraries. You may request books through this that will arrive in 2-4 days.• EBSCOhost (multiple subject databases with many

full-text journals)• JSTOR (full-text back file of academic journals)• Lexis-Nexis (full-text news, business, and legal sources)• Others: Worldcat.org, Oxford English Dictionary, Saskia (art images), Harper’s Weekly, Credo Reference & more.

Computer Study Center & Information Literacy Lab

• Lab of multiple computer workstations with

MS Office capabilities.

Library Staff Anthony Glass, Director & Archivist ([email protected] / 467- 6382)

Technical Services Librarian 467- 6383)

Kelly Fisher, Public Services Librarian([email protected] / 467- 6892)

James Perry, Coordinator of Multimedia Services([email protected] / 467- 6390)

Jen Rockey, Access Services Coordinator([email protected] / 467- 6381)

AthleticsPaul Bryant, Athletic Director

[email protected] 309.467-6377

Business Office Erin Bline, Student Accounts Manager

[email protected] 309.467-6309

Bookstore Jill Fehr, Bookstore Manager

[email protected] 309.467-6427

ChaplainBruce Fowlkes, Chaplain

[email protected] 309.467-6429

Financial AidEllen Rigsby, Director of Financial Aid

[email protected] 309.467-6311

Human Resources Lori Guth, Human Resources Coordinator

[email protected] 309.467-6312

Information TechnologyMarc Sherwood, IT Help Desk Manager

[email protected] 309.467-6831

Eldrick Smith, Assistant Director of [email protected] 309.467-6831

Learning CenterJason Zimmerman, Director of Learning Center

[email protected] 309.467-6520

Melick LibraryKelly Fisher, Public Services Librarian

[email protected] 309.467-6892

Records Office Kendi Onnen, Associate Registrar

[email protected] 309.467-6303

Scott Wignall, Associate [email protected] 309.467-6302

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AthleticsPaul Bryant, Athletic Director

[email protected] 309.467-6377

Business Office Erin Bline, Student Accounts Manager

[email protected] 309.467-6309

Bookstore Jill Fehr, Bookstore Manager

[email protected] 309.467-6427

ChaplainBruce Fowlkes, Chaplain

[email protected] 309.467-6429

Financial AidEllen Rigsby, Director of Financial Aid

[email protected] 309.467-6311

Human Resources Lori Guth, Human Resources Coordinator

[email protected] 309.467-6312

Information TechnologyMarc Sherwood, IT Help Desk Manager

[email protected] 309.467-6831

Eldrick Smith, Assistant Director of [email protected] 309.467-6831

Learning CenterJason Zimmerman, Director of Learning Center

[email protected] 309.467-6520

Melick LibraryKelly Fisher, Public Services Librarian

[email protected] 309.467-6892

Records Office Kendi Onnen, Associate Registrar

[email protected] 309.467-6303

Scott Wignall, Associate [email protected] 309.467-6302

Student Programs & ServicesBrooke Campbell, Dean of [email protected] 309.467-6424

Becky Duffield, Student Programs & Services Administrative [email protected] 309.467-6420

Lisa Fischer, Director of Residence [email protected] 309.467-6419

Sarah Jiter, Assistant Dean of First Year [email protected] 309.467-6436

Emily Lee, Director of Career [email protected] 309.467-6413

Shari Rich, Director of Applied [email protected] 309.467-6421

Christi Ulrich, Cerf Center Administrative [email protected] 309.467-6407

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ww2.eureka.edu or 192.168.10.15 (backup)

connectVisit the campus intranet site, EC Connect, and discover how our campus communicates internally.

• Join Your Eureka College Campus Community On-Line.

• Learn the latest campus announcements via The Red Devil Daily.

• Watch informative, and sometimes humorous, campus videos on EC Tube.

• Receive the latest campus alerts and class cancellations.

• Respond to campus opinion polls and post on our online billboard with Shout Out.

• Experience firsthand EC community internal campus communication avenues.

• Check out the The Pegasus online. Find out what’s cooking in the Commons.

• Find almost any campus form and schedule that exists.

Questions? Having challenges logging in? Lost in the site?

Contact Cindy Lorimor, Coordinator of Web Services

309.467-6746 • [email protected]

on campus - ww2.eureka.eduoff campus - http://ww11.eureka.edu:2164

If the server turns up an error message the alternate address is - http://192.168.10.15. Log in as “Student”, “Faculty”, or “Staff” and use your network login and password.

Some links pull up an additional password request. These are protected for staff and faculty use only.