Transcript And So It Begins - Neumann University

“The difference between
a high school senior and
a college freshmen is
three months.”
The Neumann University
“POINT OF DIFFERENCE”
CATHOLIC Education
in the
FRANCISCAN TRADITION
The Neumann University
“POINT OF DIFFERENCE”
What does it mean to be part of a
Catholic, Franciscan community?
What
gives
you
Is
it something that
taps your talents,
really engages all
of your abilities
and gifts and uses
them in the best
way possible?
Is
this a
genuine
service to all
of the people
around you?
Do you get a kick out of
it?
Are you any good at it?
Does anyone want you
to do it?
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These questions are important to us as a
Catholic, Franciscan community
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They come from a “restless search to create
another world - - the world of peace and love
we are called by the Gospel to create.”
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And as long as we continue to question “there
is hope left for us to finish the creation that God
began.”
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Rev. Michael Himes
Francis did not in want everyone to become priests
or sisters. He only wanted people to be free, to
be what they wanted to be in their own hearts.
“Francis knew that God spoke differently to each
person, calling one to marriage, another to the
single life; calling one to the city, and other to
the country; one to work with the mind, another
with the hands.
Francis encouraged us to be brave enough to look
inside and ask: ‘is this what I should be doing,
what I’d really want to do with my life?’ ”
- Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM
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We want students to know:
– Our God is a good and
gracious and loving God
– That our God needed the
“YES” of Mary to be present
in the world
– That our God needs our
“YES” too
AND IN ALL OF THIS
We need to provide
opportunities for our students
to say this “YES”
Four key
concepts:
Inclusive
includes all
peoples and
cultures
Critical
of injustice
Prophetic
Moving
beyond what
“everyone
knows”
Practical
An
everyday
approach
We balance our
own good
and
The good of the
other
We consider
when to
understand the
other and when
we need to be
understood
We form
Respectful
and
Loving
relationships
Neumann University RISES on
its VALUES
Reverence
Integrity
Service
Excellence
Stewardship
2010 Theme
A Joyful Affirmation of our
Core Values
Celebrating
our togetherness in this
community
Acting fairly, honestly, ethically
Accepting responsibility for the
consequences of our actions
Embracing service to others
Performing to the best of our ability
Receiving gratefully, using carefully,
sharing generously
Welcome to Neumann University
Meet a few members of the COMMUNITY who make this
happen:
 Dr. Mac Given, Dean, Arts and Sciences
 Dr. Elizabeth Doherty, Dean, Business and Information
Management
 Dr. Tish Szymurski, Dean, Continuing Adult and
Professional Studies
 Dr. Kathy Hoover, Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences
 Ms. Janet Geddis, Director of Health Services
 Mr. Mike D’Angelo, Director of Wellness Counseling
 Ms. Theresa Huke, Director, Academic Resource Center
 Mr. Mike Mullen, Director of Advising
 Mr. Leon Francis, Director of Safety and Security
 Ms. Coleen Nedbalski, Student Advocate
 Mr. Mike Webster, Director of Residence Life
 Sister Peg Egan, OSF, Dean of Students
 Dr. Joe Gillespie, Dean, Education and Human Services
Freedom
Students are making their own decisions
 When to wake up
 When to go to sleep
 What classes to take and when
 Where to live and with whom
 When to study
 If to study
 And OH, THE WAYS THEY MAY CHOOSE
TO FEEL JOY!
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Responsibility
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With FREEDOM comes RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility ?
Attend all classes
Be ACTIVE in class
Know your instructors
Sit up front
Ask questions
Be prepared for class
 Come to understand and respect the Neumann
University core values - - how do these values
influence YOU and YOUR DECISIONS . . . What is
expected of you?
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The Parental Responsibilities:
Ask about their classes and instructors
 Have your student sign the form that allows us to
discuss academic progress with you and that
allows you to see grades
 High School Model - - Parent Teacher
Conferences
 College - - students need to give you the
“right” to find out this information, even if
you are paying the bill
 You need to the Social Security Number (last
4 digits) of the student about whom you are
asking and their birthdate
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You will see this information posted
outside of the Office of the Registrar
RELEASE OF EDUCATION
INFORMATION TO PARENTS
IF YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER HAS AUTHORIZED NEUMANN UNIVERSITY
TO DISCUSS ANY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO
HIS/HER EDUCATION RECORD, YOU MUST PROVIDE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION, AS A CROSS-CHECK VERIFICATION,
BEFORE ANY INFORMATION CAN BE RELEASED:
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THE LAST FOUR [4] DIGITS OF HIS/HER SSN
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BIRTHDATE
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER . . .
Be Aware of These Important Dates:
Classes begin: August 31
 Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit: Thursday,
September 3 [11:00 a.m.]
 Know about DROP/ADD (Friday, Sept. 4)
 Labor Day Holiday: Monday, September 7
 Fall Break: October 12 and 13
 Know about PROGRESS REPORTS and MID
TERM GRADES (October 16)
 Withdrawal Period Ends Friday, Nov. 6
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Freshmen Registration – about third week of
November
 Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November
26 until Sunday, November 29
 Last Day of Classes: December 11
 Final Exams: December 14 - 19
 Residence Hall Close: after last exam . . .
STAY TUNED!!
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More Tips for Families:
ASK THESE QUESTIONS:
Who is your advisor?
 How often do you talk with him/her one on
one?
 What is the ARC? Where is it? Have you
ever been there? When or Why would you
go?
 What classes are you taking next semester?
 What grades will you get in each class this
semester?
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Know about and explore unique programs
and services:
Study Abroad
 We have partnerships in the United Kingdom,
France, Spain, and Italy
 You can do this and still graduate on time . . .
and it is affordable!
 It’s impressive to future employers
 It is a fun, growth-filled educational
opportunity
More Questions to Ask . . .
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Who is your R.A.?
Who are your friends? What are they like?
If you feel lonely or alone, with whom do you speak?
How is your INT 101: Freshmen Experience class going?
How are you:
– Building and participating in COMMUNITY?
– Feeling and Sharing the smiles that mean JOY?
– SERVING and being SERVED?
– AND
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Are you PRAYING? (Let them know you are praying for
them!)
John 3:16
An often quoted Bible verse:
“God gave his only Son . . . ”
 It reminds us that the point of having children
is to let them go. They have their own work
to do in the world.
 Remain open to what God has in mind for
them and for you as this “next step” unfolds
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REMEMBER
 We
are here to guide, not give
 To serve, not save
 We work in partnership with your
student; it is important that he or she BE
a partner with US!