summer 2015 parent newsletter

The Franklin Connection Student Affairs 2015 Parent Summer Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Orientation 2

Message from Parent Council 2

Parent Day 2

Move In 3

Early Arrival Information 3

Parking Permit 3

Residence Life 4

Residency Requirements 5

Campus Cable Changes 5

FERPA Information 6

Things To Do On Campus 7

FC on the Town 7

Greek Life Information 8

Parent and Family Help Line 9

Mail Services 9

Financial Aid 10

Study Abroad 10

Campus Ministry 11

Student Activity Ctr. Social Media 11

Office of Diversity and Inclusion 12

Health Center 13

Counseling Center 14

Emerging Professionals Series 14

On Campus and Sodexo Jobs 15

Dining Services 16

Bookstore 17

Important Dates 17

Stratford Theater Trip 18

Student Affairs Contacts 18

I hope you have had a great summer thus far. The start of the fall semester is just over a month away – classes start on Mon-day, August 31, and there is a lot happening to make note of well before that date. As the parent of a Franklin College student . . .

why should you read this newsletter very carefully?

This is a newsletter you can use. It has a lot of information for you, including the start of school details, how your student can get a job on campus, financial aid tips, and much more. Your student might need a helpful parent reminder about the when, what, where, and how of starting the 2015-2016 academic year, whether as a new or returning student to FC. You might also learn about events, dates, and opportunities for you as a parent. Detailed newsletters have been sent via campus email to all reg-istered students; one to all new students and one to all returning students. If nothing else, please check with your student to see if he or she has read that newsletter. If you would like to see what was sent to your student, electronic versions of both the New and Returning Student Summer Newsletters have been posted under the parent section of the Franklin College web page. Please check them out. Best wishes for the rest of the summer. If you have any questions about the information in the newsletter or anything else, please contact the college. If you are unsure about whom to contact at the college, contact me and I will assist you direct-ly or get you with the person who can best help you. Enjoy the rest of the summer! E. F. Hall III Vice President and Dean of Students

Student Affairs 2015 Parent Summer Newsletter

www.franklincollege.edu

All new students (transfer, commuter and resident) are required to participate in New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation is a four-day experience, Thursday, August 27 through the start of classes on Monday, August 31. New Student Orientation events are mandatory and are scheduled throughout the day and evening. Students should plan to be off work and should eliminate any outside obligations.

During orientation, students will participate in activities with their mentor and LA 100 classmates, help the greater Franklin Community on FOCUS day, meet their academic advisors, and understand what it takes to be successful academically at Franklin College.

Resident students will receive their orientation schedule during move-in between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 27. Resident students’ meal plans begin with dinner on Thursday, August 27.

Commuter students are to check in on Thursday, August 27, at 5 p.m. in the Dietz Center Lobby. After check-in, commuter students will join resident students at the official welcome. Meals will be available to commut-er students, free of charge, beginning with lunch on Friday, August 28, and ending with dinner on Sunday, August 30. If you have any questions regarding New Student Orientation, please contact New Student Programs at (317) 738-8137.

The Franklin College Parent Association is open to all parents and grandparents of current and former Franklin College students. The purpose of the parent association is to actively engage all parents or grandparents of cur-rent students or alumni. The goal is to improve parents’ understanding of Franklin College, including its values and mission. The association provides parents and grandparents with appropriate activities and areas for input and involvement in life at Franklin College. These activities include participation in the recruitment of new students, and opportunities to support the retention and advancement of current students. All parents and grandparents are considered members of the parent association.

The Franklin College Parent Association assists the faculty and staff of Franklin College in numerous ways. Two of the most visible ways are assisting with the development of activities for Franklin College Parent Day, and helping with Franklin College Family Weekend. Franklin College Parent Day will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Par-ents will have an opportunity to visit campus and attend several informational sessions. On March 11-12, 2016, The Franklin College Family weekend allows families to visit campus and interact with their son or daughter in terms of college life. One of the highlights of Family Weekend is the casino night on Saturday night in the Branigin Room. The advisory group interacting with the Parent Association and the Franklin College faculty and staff is the Franklin College Parent Advisory Council. The Parent Advisory Council provides input and suggestions in the recruitment of new students and in the retention and advancement of existing students. The Parent Advisory Council meets with the Franklin College staff four times annually. Parents can choose to be as much or as little involved in Parent Ad-visory Council activities as they wish. One of the most important activities of the Franklin College Parent Advisory Council is the Parent Council Scholarship. The Parent Advisory Council raises funds and offers scholarships to re-turning students who, due to unique family circumstances or hardships, may not be able to continue as students at Franklin College.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Parent Advisory Council, please call the Parent and Family Help-line at 317-738-8181 or email [email protected] .

Parents of new and returning students are invited to spend the day on campus! Parent Day is an opportunity for parents to network with other parents and to learn more about Franklin College.

Parent Day is a fun opportunity to hear about the exciting things happening on the Franklin College Campus and to attend sessions on topics of interest to FC parents and students. Of course, this is also a great opportunity to spend quality time in the afternoon with your student.

More detailed information and registration instructions will be mailed in August. If you have any questions, please contact Student Affairs at (317) 738-8080.



Returning students will move into their rooms on Sunday, August 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New students (freshman and transfer students) will move in on Thursday, August 27th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. New students should check their Franklin College email account for a housing placement notification email which will include additional information about move-in and pre-made labels to help with the move in process. If you’d like a helpful checklist of things to bring to college, search for “what to bring to college” on the Franklin Col-lege webpage. Moving into the residence halls is an exciting event but it can also be tiring and a bit hectic. Have no fear - the col-lege community will be there to help!

There will be faculty, staff, and other students on hand to unload and carry items with you to your room.

Security personnel will help direct traffic and an-swer questions as students begin the move in pro-cess.

Once you enter an unloading zone, you will have 20 minutes to unload your vehicle. In the Elsey Hall lot, security officers will give you a parking pass to indicate when you arrived. Move-in is simple: Unload your vehicle, move your vehicle out of the unloading zone, then go back to your room to begin unpacking and setting up your room! If you have people coming to help you move in but they don’t have anything to unload, have them park in other campus lots and walk over to help you.

Only approved athletes, student organization members, and students with prior approval will be allowed to move in early. If you are involved with one of these groups, your coach or advisor will provide more details regarding your early arrival. Should you have any questions about this policy or need to make arrangements for an early arrival for other reasons, please email the Director of Residence Life ([email protected]).

All full-time and part-time students and visitors are required to display a parking tag when parking on campus.

Students may purchase their parking tags beginning August 19, during normal business hours, in the Security Office, located on the ground floor of the Napolitan Student Center. Parking regulations and a campus parking map will be provided when a tag is purchased. The cost of a parking tag is $40 per year and is charged to your stu-dent’s account. No cash or checks are accepted.

Everyone must pre-register before getting a permit. Instructions will be sent to your student’s Franklin College email address in early August. Please encourage them to check for it. Permits will not be issued without this information. Parking regulations are enforced year around. Visitors may obtain a temporary parking tag any time by contacting the security officer on duty at (317) 738-8888; Ext # 8888 on campus. When requesting a temporary parking tag, the requestor must provide their license plate number and the make of their automobile to the security officer. The security office is located in the southeast cor-ner in the lower level of the Student Center. Parking tag enforcement will begin on the evening of August 30, the day before classes begin.

http://www.franklincollege.edu/student-life/residence-life/what-to-bring-to-college/

mailto:[email protected]



Jacob Knight Director of Residence Life Chris Drew Dietz Center/Campus Homes Residence Hall Coordinator Katie Burns Elsey Residence Hall Coordinator Michael Rivera Hoover-Cline/Johnson-Dietz Residence Hall Coordinator Cody Chapman Hoover-Cline Assistant Residence Hall Coordinator Congratulations to the following returning and new staff members joining the Department of Residence Life as Resident Assistants for the 2015-2016 Academic Year.

Section A

Kelsey Cross Section E

Alexis Breed Hoover Ground

McKenzie Vanosdol

Cline Ground

Nathaniel Beasley

Section B

Megan Battles

Section F

Matthew Western Hoover 1st

Joel Foreman

Section C

Jacob Smith Section G

Justin Armbruster Hoover 2nd

Kyle Sauley Cline 2nd

Ashley Myers

Section D

Leilah-Olivia Hendricks

Hoover 3rd

Brittny Balog Cline 3rd

Kiara Patton

The Johnson Dietz Staff The Hoover-Cline Staff

Ground North

Gabrielle Finta 1st North

Mitchel Lewis 1st West

Alexandria Colclazier

1st East

Kelsey Baker

Ground West

Allyssa Marlow

1st West

Cole Falco 2nd West

Sophia Abner 2nd East

Anne Rodgers

3rd North

Andrea Underwood

2nd North

Jacob Yagodinski

3rd West

Evan Vernon 3rd East

Zachary Daily

3rd West Khadijetou Abdourahmane

2nd West

George Tipker

3rd South

Alyssa Lund 2nd South

Thomas Ryan

The Elsey Staff The Dietz Center Staff



Unless special permission is granted by Student Affairs, you must be a full-time student at Franklin College and regularly attending classes in order to occupy a residence hall room. All residence halls are air-conditioned and designated as smoke-free facilities. All freshmen, sophomore, and junior students are required to live in Franklin College residence halls or fraternity houses except:

Students residing with parents or legal guardians who live in Johnson County, Marion County, or at a loca-tion that is less than a 30-minute drive to campus as determined by the college (verification of residence may be required).

Students residing with their spouses (verification of marriage may be required).

Students with military veteran status verified by the Academic Records Office.

Students who obtain medical waiver through the campus physician. Forms for this may be obtained in the Dean of Students’ Office.

Senior students who have 91 or more credit hours.

Students who have obtained an exception from the Dean of Students. Exceptions are rare. Requests must be submitted in writing using the form that is available in the Dean of Students’ Office.

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63.3 TBN 63.4 WFYI 63.5 WGN 37.2 Comedy 38.1 Cartoon 38.2 Disney 39.1 Nick 39.2 Spike 40.1 Syfy 40.2 ABC Family 41.1 TLC 41.2 Discovery 42.1 History 42.2 H2 43.1 BET 43.2 AXS 44.1 MTV 44.2 VH1 45.1 CMT 45.2 AMC 46.1 Hallmark 46.2 Lifetime Movie 47.1 HBO 47.2 HBO2 48.1 HBO Family 48.2 HBO Comedy 49.1 HBO Latino 49.2 HBO Signature 50.1 HBO Zone 50.2 Cinemax

60.1 Sundance 60.2 TCM 60.3 Reelz 60.4 FYI 60.5 Travel 60.6 Nat Geo 60.7 Investigation Disc 60.8 Science 60.9 Animal Planet 61.1 MTV2 61.2 DisneyXD 61.3 Teen Nick 61.4 Game Show 61.5 TruTV 61.6 Ion 61.7 Hallmark 61.8 WE 61.9 Oxygen 62.1 ESPN Classic 62.2 Golf 62.3 CNN 62.4 Headline News 62.5 MSNBC 62.6 CNBC 62.7 FoxNews 62.8 CSPAN 62.9 Weather 63.1 Univision

One of the amenities offered to students living in the residence halls is cable television service available in each residence hall room. In order to for TVs to work on campus, you will need a QAM tuner. Most HDTVs built after 2007 have a built-in QAM tuner to receive this signal. Simply connect a cable cord and run a channel scan (be sure you're searching for digital signals). Every TV will be a little different so you may need to consult a user guide if you have trouble running a channel scan. If you have a standard definition TV or an HDTV without a QAM tuner, you'll need to purchase a separate QAM tuner box. There are multiple options under $40 on Ama-zon.com. Here is the channel lineup (bold channels are available in HD):



One of the most significant changes a parent experiences in sending a son or daughter to college is the difference in privacy standards for educational records at the College. Franklin College strives to satisfactorily answer the questions and concerns of parents, while maintaining standards for student privacy. In addition Franklin College is subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that sets federal privacy standards for student rec-ords. All educational records of students enrolled at Franklin College are maintained in accordance with the provisions of FERPA. The Act was designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the rights of students to in-spect and review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Student consent (in writing) is required for the release of records cov-ered by the Act to outside parties (ie., prospective employers), except for those agencies entitled to access under the provisions of the Act (ie., college personnel with a legitimate educational interest, federal education and audit-ing officials, and requests related to the application for or receipt of financial assistance). Any other access must have written authorization from the student, with the exception of certain “directory information” which may in-clude the following:

Student’s name, local and permanent address, local telephone number, and e-mail address Photograph Date and place of birth Dates of attendance, grade level, major field of study Degrees, honors and awards received The most recent educational agency or institution attended Participation in officially recognized activities and sports (includes weight and height of team members)

All other information about students is restricted information. Written consent of the student must be obtained before release of this information. However, if a student is classified as a dependent student, the parent or legal guardian may be granted access to non-directory information as indicated by the student on a signed release. “Dependent students” are those who are claimed as dependents on a parent’s/guardian’s tax returns and/or who have self-identified through appropriate documentation in the Academic Records Office. Frequently Asked Questions Can I call to get information about my student’s academic or financial records? All new and returning students should have completed a “Declaration and Authorization to Release Academic and Financial Information” form at new student registration. The form includes a security code password determined by the student and at least one person to whom information may be released. Franklin College will not share any academic or financial information over the phone without the caller providing the security code password. Grade and GPA information will never be shared over the telephone. Can I get a copy of my student’s grades? As a courtesy to students and parents, mid-term grades will be mailed to first-year students at his or her home ad-dress during the fall semester only. Final fall semester grades can only be viewed using Self-Service. Final and mid-term grades for all subsequent semesters can be viewed using the online Self-Service. Students are assigned a username and password for Self-Service and can access the program on and off campus. How can I get verification that my son or daughter is a full-time student? Insurance companies and other third parties often request verification of full-time enrollment. To obtain a letter verifying enrollment, students must complete the Enrollment Verification/Good Student Discount form in the Aca-demic Records Office or on MyFC. Upon completion of this form, including the student’s signature or electronic sig-nature verification, a letter of verification can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to a third party. How can my student get a copy of his or her transcript? Official transcripts are available for a fee through an online transcript ordering service at this address: http://www.franklincollege.edu/academics/request-your-transcript/. Unofficial transcripts are available through Self-Service. Accounts must be cleared with the Business Office before the release of an official transcript. Questions concerning FERPA may be referred to the Franklin College Academic Records Office at

[email protected].

http://www.franklincollege.edu/academics/request-your-transcript/




Does your upper-class Franklin College student ever tell you there’s nothing to do on campus or that they are bored? Do you believe them? Is your new Franklin College student worried about finding things to do on cam-pus? Do you ask follow-up questions about their involvement in co-curricular activities or ask them about their experience outside of the classroom? Did you know that students who are involved in co-curricular activities are more likely to have a higher GPA and graduate in four years than those who are not? The Student Activities Center prides itself in the array of programs and events that it sponsors each semester. Sometimes when students say there’s nothing to do on campus, it is literally mind boggling to the SAC staff. We’re providing you with some facts and figures from first semester, as well as some suggestions to spark conversations with your student about being active and engaged on campus. Last year the Student Activities Center provided over 125 programs….that’s over 15 programs a month, practically four a week. And, that number is only inclusive of events sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, LEAD, SEB, Student Congress, Greek Life, and the Wellness Program. We’re not even talking about athletic events, fine arts programs, residence hall activities, religious life, convocations, or the 65 student organizations on campus. We average about 135 people in attendance per program! Program topics include social, alcohol education, diversity, health/wellness, service and leadership. There’s something for everyone in the events sponsored by the SAC. How can you help your student make the most of the FC Experience?

Talk to your student about goals for co-curricular involvement. Employers look for well-rounded gradu-ates.

Discuss with your student if he/she is over-involved or under-involved on campus. Encourage your student to stay on campus on the weekends that there are fun, big events planned. Ask your student if he/she checks campus announcements and emails promoting events. Explain to your student the importance of putting down their cell phone, smart phone, laptop, or iPad and

experiencing the world around them. Strategize with your student about time management.

If you have questions about co-curricular programming on campus or want to refer your student to someone who can help them get involved, contact Keri Ellington, Director of Student Activities & Organizations, at [email protected] or 317-738-8086.



Franklin College provides each enrolled student (resident or commuter) with a campus mailbox. Students re-tain the same mailbox throughout their enrollment at the college. Students who withdraw from the college and then return for subsequent semesters will receive a new mailbox. Mailboxes are located on the ground floor of the Student Center. Student mailbox keys are issued by Mail Services. Each student is assigned a unit # for their mailbox. Student mail is delivered to and distributed in the Student Center. Package notices are placed in the student mailbox for any package/mail that is too large for the box. Students are expected to check their mailbox on a regular basis. The college frequently uses the mailboxes for official communication. Failure to check for mail does not excuse students from any obligation to the college. Student mail/packages should have their unit # included in their address. Please use the word UNIT when ad-dressing student mail, as the U.S. Post Office may not recognize “P.O. Box” or “Box” numbers as a Franklin Col-lege address, and the mail piece may be returned to the sender.

To address a student: To address faculty/staff: Student’s name Faculty/Staff name Student’s unit number Department name Franklin College Franklin College 101 Branigin Blvd. 101 Branigin Blvd. Franklin, IN 46131-2623 Franklin, IN 46131-2623

Mail Services sells postage stamps, meter postage, and envelopes. Mail Services also offers a limited variety of free postal priority mailing supplies. There is outgoing mail drop off for U.S. Postal mail (cut off time is 2:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri. for U.S. Postal mail only) and for student, staff, and faculty mail, also. The outgoing mail slot is located on the ground floor of the Student Center below the mail room window.

Mail Services’ hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mail Ser-vices is closed on the designated holidays for the Franklin College’s staff personnel. The telephone number is 317-738-8293.

Starting in January of 2014, a new service was made available to parents and family members of Franklin College Students. The college would like to introduce the Parent/Family Helpline. If you have a question or concern about your student’s experience at Franklin College, the Parent/Family Helpline is your avenue for assistance. To connect with the helpline, please call:

(317) 738-8181

A Franklin College staff member is available to speak to parents and family members every Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Fridays (Eastern Time Zone). The college understands how important it is to keep parents and family members informed. As you have ques-tions or need to be put in contact with the correct college department, we are here to assist you.



Franklin College offers many ways for students to broaden their horizons through off-campus study opportunities. The Franklin College Office of Global Education (OGE) is here to help make travel dreams a reality for all FC stu-dents. Stop by the OGE this fall to learn more about off-campus study options and available scholarship opportuni-ties.

FC Grizzlies in Uganda

January 2015

We hope you and your family are having a wonderful summer! By now your student should have all their finan-cial aid information for this upcoming academic year. Students have 24/7 access to this information via their Online Financial Aid System (https://fcaid.franklincollege.edu). This system gives your student the following ca-pabilities:

Check the status of financial aid View a list of outstanding documents that need to be submitted before finalizing financial aid Print missing documents View current financial aid awards Accept or decline awards View important messages about awards Check the status of student loans for the current year Review loan history Calculate the balance you will owe using the online FC Cost Worksheets Access payment options to cover your balance

All students have been provided access instructions and will use their student ID number as part of the log-in. We have communicated this information directly to the students, and it is up them to share this information with you. We no longer send out paper award letters to returning students. All notices will be sent via email to the email address provided by your student. Please check with your student to make sure they have completed and submitted all requested documentation (found on the Documents and Loans tab in their online aid account) and have accepted all of the awards they want to receive (done on the Accepting Your Awards tab in their online aid account). Failure to submit requested information or accept awards may result in loss of aid. We, in the office of Financial Aid, understand that deciding how to finance your students’ education can be a daunting task. That is why we have a complete open door policy with our students and their families. We encour-age questions and want to make sure that you understand every step of the financial aid process. We enjoy get-ting to know our students and their families, and we strive for excellent customer service. Please never be afraid to pick up the phone and give us a call at 317-738-8075, or email us at [email protected]. We are here to help in any way that we can!

https://fcaid.franklincollege.edu




Welcome to FC! It was great to meet some of you at registration and we look forward to getting know you better in the coming year. We especially invite you to join us at the following events during Orientation and the first week of classes: Please join us for our annual Welcome Service on Sunday, August 30. This service in the Protestant Christian tra-dition is an optional part of your Orientation experience and a great chance to meet other FC students. Refresh-ments will be served at 10:00 am and the service starts at 10:30 am. All are welcome to sing with the Praise Team at this service – just come to a brief rehearsal before the service at 9:00 am. Pizza with the Pastor is Monday, August 31 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Chupp House (the white house next to Elsey Hall). Stop in, have some dinner, and meet the Religious Life staff and interns. Students of all faith backgrounds are welcome to come and introduce themselves and learn about all that Religious Life has to offer. Dinner and Faith meets weekly throughout the academic year. At this informal event, students take turns preparing meals and facilitating discussions on topics of religion, spirituality, and current events. The first Dinner and Faith is Thursday, September 3 at 5:00 pm. Students of all religious backgrounds are welcome. Students are always welcome to make an appointment with the campus minister, even before you’ve started classes. If you have questions about any of these events, want help finding a religious community in Franklin, or just want to know more about Religious Life, please contact Campus Minister Leah Rumsey at [email protected] or 317-738-8140. The Religious Life offices and lounge are housed on the second floor of the chapel and will be open during Orientation, so please stop in for a cup of tea and great conversation.





Committed to maintaining a diverse community in an atmos-phere of mutual respect, Franklin College provides an opportuni-ty for students to live and study among other races, cultures, sex-ual orientations, economic backgrounds, religions, etc. To be suc-cessful in a diverse environment, students can expect support from several administrative and academic departments, includ-ing the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, where our mission is to promote a campus community that fosters the holistic develop-ment of underrepresented students by providing relevant ser-vices to support their academic pursuit, expressing genuine care

for their personal development and well-being, advocating on their behalf, and encouraging the full use of all col-lege resources. Our vision is to build and sustain an inclusive campus environment that values and respects all members of the Franklin College community. The Office of Diversity & Inclusion offers a wide variety of programs and services for the Franklin College campus, including the B.O.S.S. (Building Opportunity through Support and Structure) Mentoring Program, Brother to Brother minority male retention program, Diversity Advocates peer educator program, B.O.L.D. (Building Our Leaders Through Diversity) Living and Learning Community House, Diversity Workshops and Trainings, Resource Library, Diversity Programming Support/Consultation, Academic Assistance, Mentoring & Support, Safe Zone Training, and Multicultural Organization and Advisor Support, and also oversees the Diversity Lounge. The office strives to improve the retention of students and enrich the Franklin College experience for all members of the campus community. One program of highlight is the B.O.S.S. (Building Opportunities through Support and Structure) Mentoring Pro-gram, which pairs underrepresented Franklin College students with professionals in the Indianapolis community. The purpose is to provide students with an adult mentor who is outside of the FC campus community and to ex-pose them to successful individuals whom they may not have otherwise encountered. It also serves as an addi-tional level of support to underrepresented students at Franklin College which should in turn assist in the reten-tion rates of the underrepresented student population. If students are interested in signing up for the B.O.S.S. Mentoring Program, please contact Terri Roberts-Leonard at [email protected]. Please talk to your stu-dent about this wonderful opportunity. In addition, please contact Terri if you desire to serve as a mentor to a Franklin College student. Brother to Brother is a peer led role-modeling program designed to aid in the personal, cultural, and educational development and retention of minority male students during their matriculation through Franklin College. Broth-er to Brother seeks to provide a positive atmosphere which will encourage students to exhibit uncompromising character and academic excellence. It also aids in establishing a cultural foundation for minority male students through small group bonding activities. Students will engage in networking opportunities, build connections among one another, and set standards of excellence for themselves that they will hold each other accountable for reaching and maintaining. They will also have the opportunity to interact with positive minority male role models from the community in a supportive environment. Please have your student contact [email protected] for information on how to participate. This summer we are running a school supply drive to benefit a local elementary school. Please feel free to drop off donations of NEW crayons, glue sticks, washable markers, composition notebooks, Clorox wipes, bookbags, rulers, pens, pencils, school boxes, highlighters, hand sanitizer, wide ruled spiral notebooks, folders, or three ring binders to the ODI office this summer or on residence hall move-in day. Your support is appreciated. The Office of Diversity & Inclusion is here to support students in any way that we can! Please encourage your stu-dent to stop by the office, which is located on the second floor of the Student Center, anytime for help, infor-mation, or just to say hello and grab a snack! Please contact Terri Roberts-Leonard with any questions at [email protected]. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/franklincollegeodi and follow us on Twitter at fc_odi.





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Thanks goes to those students who submitted their health form. If upon review deficiencies were determined, your student should have received an email requesting the needed information. If your student’s health form has not been submitted, it is important that he or she address that in a timely manner. If health form assistance is needed, or if questions remain, feel free to contact the Coordinator of Student Health Services, Cathe DeCleene, by email (prior to August 2, 2015) at [email protected] or by phone/fax (after August 3, 2015) at 317-738-8090. Athletic required paperwork is different from the general Franklin College Health Form. If your student is an athlete, both are required.

Many students have received emails from the Health Center Coordinator regarding the CDC meningitis booster recommendations. The full Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years and Older — United States, 2013 can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/su6201a3.htm; below is the information that is specific to college students:

It is important that students who have submitted a health form without insurance information submit it prior to arrival. If returning students have significant changes in health status or insurance, it is important to update that information as soon as possible . The health center will be contacting those who have failed to provide the required information. To avoid being contacted, you can submit insurance information in one of two ways:

Via fax to the Health Center at 317-738-8090. Be sure to include the student’s name and date of birth on the copy.

Entering online through MyFC / Student Affairs. On the right, click Health Insurance Form and input the requested information.

Summer is a good time to review your student’s immunizations. Tetanus booster is recommended by the CDC every 10 years, and depending on when your student received their last dose, they may be in need. Information on all adult immunizations can be found at: http://www.immunize.org/shop/views/adultsched_pg2.pdf.

If abroad travel is in your student’s future, a review of immunizations is extremely important, and no time is bet-ter than when they are at home. Information on recommendations for your specific travel destination can be found at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel.

Flu vaccines will be available again this fall. Students will be notified of availability and cost via email. The infor-mation will be sent to parents via newsletter once it is available.

Meningococcal vaccination:

First-year college students up through age 21 years who are living in residence halls should be vaccinated if they have not received a dose on or after their 16th birthday.

MCV4 is preferred for adults with any of the preceding indications who are aged 55 years and younger; meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4) is preferred for adults aged 56 years and older.

Revaccination with MCV4 every five years is recommended for adults previously vaccinated with MCV4 or MPSV4 who remain at increased risk for infection (e.g., adults with anatomic or func-tional asplenia or persistent complement component deficiencies).


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Once again, Franklin College’s Professional Development Program, Career Services, and the Office of Student and Alumni Engagement will co-sponsor a series of workshops, speakers, and events designed to develop and strengthen professional competencies critical for students preparing for today’s job market. The Advancing and Emerging Professionals Series is consistent with the College’s mission and the direction of the College’s strategic plan, which require Franklin College to intentionally consider the relationship between liberal arts com-petencies and pre-professional skills.

The heart of this series is the various opportunities for Franklin College seniors to network with Franklin College alumni and friends. Repeatedly, these experiences have facilitated internship and career opportunities for students. Seniors should join us for this year’s series as they prepare to transition into the professional work-place or graduate school.

September 9 and 10 Résumé Writing Workshop September 23 Networking Workshop September 29 Interviewing Workshop October 1 GRE Preparation Workshop October 7 Benefits and Financial Planning October 8 Skype Interviewing Workshop October 13 Cover Letter Writing Workshop October 28 Indiana Means Business Job Fair November 3 Graduate and Professional School Panel November 5 Internship Fair November 9 Networking Event November 10,11,18.19 Mock Interviews November 15 Etiquette Dinner November 17 Brews and Bites: Networking Opportunity for Seniors (21 and over) with FC and LJC Alumni December 3 LinkedIn Workshop December 9 Building Good Credit Workshop February 9 and 11 Résumé Writing Workshop February 16 Networking Workshop February 18 Collegiate Career Expo at Indy Downtown Marriott February 24 Interviewing Workshop March 1 Cover Letter Workshop March 2 Alumni Council Event for Seniors March 3 Alumni Networking Event in Downtown Indianapolis March 9 Healthcare Benefits Workshop March 17,22,23,24 Mock Interviews March 20 Etiquette Dinner April 5 Benefits and Financial Planning Workshop April 13 Networking Event April 14 Entrepreneur Panel April 20 Skype Interviewing Workshop

The Counseling Center welcomes all students who need support through counseling services. The Counseling Center is open Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and on Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The professional staff, John R. Shafer, director, and Sara Kinder, counselor, are available by directly emailing [email protected] or [email protected] .

In addition to providing counseling to students on a variety of issues, the counseling staff conducts workshops and training on campus to student groups and in the residence halls.

All counseling appointments are completely confidential.





Federal College Work-Study Students with demonstrated financial need are allocated a specific amount of money they may earn by working up to 20 hours per week in various offices on and off campus. Students may earn up to a maximum award amount allocated to them. To be eligible, a student must submit the FAFSA annually in March and follow the steps listed below to obtain a position. Please note that acceptance into the work-study program does not guar-antee employment. Furthermore, work-study funds are only awarded relative to work performed. Steps to Finding a Work-Study Job 1. From the MYFC homepage, click on “Departments” in the left toolbar. 2. Click on the “Student Financial Services” department. 3. Click on the link in the middle of the page, “Students: Click here to navigate to our Student Employment

page!” 4. Click on Students. (This page will give you the options of searching the database for jobs, reviewing recently

posted jobs, options for email notification of openings, or linking to the Job Planner which will let you view jobs that have been offered in the past.)

5. Review Job Descriptions. (Click on the job title to view details about the job such as pay, hours, duties, etc. Please look closely at Funding Source to determine if this job is open to any students or only those stu-dents which qualify for Work-Study.)

6. Click here to apply for this job. (Choose this link, located at the top of the job description, when you wish to apply for the job.)

7. Fill out Application. (Completely fill out the application for the position. Be sure to provide accurate infor-mation and a phone number in which you can easily be reached.)

8. Submit Application. (When you are satisfied with the application, simply click on submit application. A copy of your application will be directly sent to the job’s supervisor. The supervisor will contact those students whom they wish to interview and/or hire for the position.)

Tips for Finding a Work-Study or On-Campus Job

Apply to many jobs to increase your chances. There is no limit.

The best time to find a job is the beginning of first semester. Apply early.

Keep schedules in mind when applying. For example, if you are an athlete, your time could be limited in the evening.

Make personal connections on campus with staff and faculty to identify job opportunities and to ex-press interest in a position.

Students or parents that have questions about the Federal College Work-Study program can call the Coordinator of Campus Employment with Student Financial Services at (317) 738-8007.

Franklin College Dining Services By Sodexo is looking for student workers to work in Jazzman’s Café and Bakery, Ben’s Den, or the Marketplace.

We offer flexible hours and competitive pay, all with the benefit of staying on campus. Please fill out an application in the lower level of the Student Center; ask for Linda Bradley or contact us at 317-738-8108 Sodexo will require a background check and may require a drug screen for this position. At Sodexo, we value workforce diversity. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

https://franklincollege.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=6

https://franklincollege.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=6



Last year our students, faculty, and staff took surveys, and we heard them!!! We will be bring in new spices and flavors that are Fresh and Fantastic. Our first week back we will introduce you to new members of the team and our new food selections. For our parents, if your student had a rough day, did great on a test, or you just miss them...now you can send them a gift. Go to our website (http://www.franklincollege.sodexomyway.com/shop) and pick a gift, and we will have it ready for them to pick up at Marketplace in the Student Center. Is your student looking for a job? Students can apply with Sodexo by going to http://sodexo.balancetrak.com and search for Franklin College Jobs. We have positions available in Jazzman’s Café and Bakery, Ben’s Den, and Marketplace. Each month we will engage the students in a new experi-ence of food and nutrition. Our new chef will begin by introducing our Fall Al Fresco. Fall Al Fresco provides the perfect opportunity to add a new twist to the traditional celebration by showcasing sea-sonal selections and fresh locally—grown ingredients. Then in Oc-tober we will have the Ultimate Throwback. The time is now to throttle down on life’s hectic pace and jam-packed schedule to re-flect on days gone by and enjoy the very best from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. During the semester we’ll introduce CityScape, which will capture the essence of food from around the country. This menu is bursting with an eclectic collection of specialty items from ten iconic cities, each with their own unique style and flavor. We will also celebrate the holidays and special events around campus. Come join us throughout the year, and see what is happening by liking us on Facebook, Twitter and our website. Twitter: Franklin colleg1 Facebook: Franklin College Dining Services by Sodexo Website: Franklincollege.sodexomyway.com



The Franklin College Bookstore is your source for all of your college neces-sities. We offer the course materials, study guides, and class supplies you need while also offering the sweatshirts, backpacks, and tech gear you want. Expand the Mind. Don’t Break the Bank. Whether your preference is for traditional textbooks or the latest in digitized offerings, we’ll help you find the solution that best fits your study style and budget.

Rent-A-Text Used Books Digital Books New Books

Your Online Resource www.franklincollegeshop.com is your virtual front door to the Franklin College Bookstore. There you’ll find the largest inventory of textbooks and everything you need for every day of your university life. Order online and we’ll ship it free to the store. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the store manager, Becky Rausch, at [email protected] or 317-738-8100.

August 27– 31 New Student Orientation 29 Focus Day 30 Returning Students Move In 31 Classes Begin at 8:00 a.m. September 3 Activities and Resource Fair 7 Labor Day – College Closed October 3 Parent Day 17-18 Homecoming 22-23 Fall Break November 24-29 Thanksgiving Break December 11 Last Day of Classes 14-17 Final Exams 17 Residence Halls Close at 5 p.m. 17 Holiday Break Begins

January 3 Halls Open for Winter Term 4 Winter Term Registration First Day of Winter Term Classes 29 Last Day of Winter Term Classes February 1-2 Winter Break 3 First Day of Spring Term Classes March 12 - 13 Family Weekend 25 Residence Halls Close at 5 p.m. Spring Break Begins April 3 Residence Halls Open at 2 p.m. 4 Classes Resume May 13 Last Day of Classes

16-19 Final Exams 21 Commencement

http://www.franklincollegeshop.com




Student Affairs Directory

Vice President Ellis Hall [email protected] 317-738-8080 and Dean of Students Assistant Dean of Students and Dir. Career Services Kirk Bixler [email protected] 317-738-8801 Executive Secretary Marti Schrock [email protected] 317-738-8080 Dir. Campus Ministry Leah Parsell Rumsey [email protected] 317-738-8140 Asst. to Campus Minister Terri Roddie [email protected] 317-738-8140 Dir. Counseling Services John R. Shafer [email protected] 317-738-8080 Counselor Sara Kinder [email protected] 317-738-8080 Health Center Cathe Decleene [email protected] 317-738-8090 Diversity and Inclusion Terri Roberts [email protected] 317-738-8119 Dir. Residence Life Jacob Knight [email protected] 317-738-8080 Johnson/Dietz - Hoover/Cline Hall Coordinator Michael Rivera [email protected] 317-738-8079 New Student Program Coordinator Jennifer Miller [email protected] 317-738-8137 Dietz Hall Coordinator Chris Drew [email protected] 317-738-8804 Elsey Hall Coordinator Katie Burns [email protected] 317-738-8474 Director of Security Steve Leonard [email protected] 317-738-8317 Student Activities Keri Ellington [email protected] 317-738-8096 Greek Life Natalie Brewster [email protected] 317-738-8091 Dir. Dining Services Les Petroff [email protected] 317-738-8108 Asst. to Career Services & Barbara Noble [email protected] 317-738-8801 Student Activities Asst. for Retention Programs TBD 317-738-8080

Join the college for a wonderful fall trip to Stratford, Canada, for a weekend of quality theatre in a Canadian city that is fun to explore. All students are welcome participate, and you must have a valid passport to attend. Re-view the details below, and, if you are interested, contact the Student Affairs Office immediately by calling 317-738-8080 to speak to Marti Schrock, Executive Secretary, or E. F. Hall, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students. The deadline to register is August 14, 2015.

Dates: Depart Franklin Thursday, September 17, 2015 Return to Franklin Sunday, September 20, 2015

Trip includes: Three Shows - The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, 8:00 pm, Fri-day Hamlet by William Shakespeare, 2:00 pm, Saturday The Alchemist, a comedy by Ben Johnson, 8:00 pm, Saturday Three nights in double room (September 17, 18, 19) and full breakfast (September 18, 19) Transportation from Franklin College to Stratford, Canada, and back

Cost for the above: $300.00 US. Final payment due by September 4

Not included in the cost are additional meals, additional show tickets, souvenirs, or other items not listed above. A fourth show at 2:00 pm on Friday may also be available at an additional cost. You can order tickets on your own at www.stratfordfestival.ca.

Please note: There are a limited number of tickets available. Securing a space on the trip is on a first come first served basis.

A passport is needed. Because of recent legislation and for ease of travel across the border, you must have valid US passport by September 1, 2015. If you do not have a passport by that date, you will not be able to go on the trip. If you do not have a passport, begin that process now! For more information on how to obtain a passport, go to http://www.travel.state.gov/. Click on "Passports" which appears on the bar and follow instruc-tions from there. If you are not a US citizen, you must have a valid passport from your country of citizenship and a valid tourist visa for Canada, if needed. US citizens do not need a visa to visit Canada.


http://www.stratfordfestival.ca

http://www.travel.state.gov/

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