Ready for the Journey Dr. Eric Gumm First-Year Program

Our Purpose Today… Discuss thoughts on assisting you and your student with their transition to college lifeDiscuss thoughts on assisting you and your student with their transition to college life Highlight student support servicesHighlight student support services Discuss ACU’s philosophy of partnering with parentsDiscuss ACU’s philosophy of partnering with parents

First-Year Program Passport & Welcome WeekPassport & Welcome Week Peer LeadersPeer Leaders Learning CommunitiesLearning Communities Academic AdvisingAcademic Advising Academic CoachingAcademic Coaching Academic Support ServicesAcademic Support Services Parent ResourceParent Resource

ACU Parents Organization Parent resourcesParent resources Monthly to parentsMonthly to parents Monthly guide to the first yearMonthly guide to the first year Important dates to rememberImportant dates to remember Recommendations for support and encouragementRecommendations for support and encouragement Upcoming eventsUpcoming events

Our Guide for this Session… Mark Lewis Assistant Dean for Spiritual Life Mark Lewis Assistant Dean for Spiritual Life (325) (325) Office: Center for Christian Service & Leadership (lower level of the Campus Center)

The Division of Student Life Who are we? Our mission Our view of students Our partnership with you

The Division of Student Life Services provided Residence Life/Housing Medical Care and Counseling The Depot ACU Police Department Career Center Retention/SOS Judicial Affairs

Student Involvement Center for Christian Service & Leadership Student Rec & Wellness Center/Intramurals Student Productions Student Organizations Student Activities Office of Multicultural Enrichment The Division of Student Life

Contact us Student Life office: McKinzie West 135 Phone: Website

RESIDENCE LIFE Freshmen Halls Women: Nelson, Gardner, McDonald Men: Mabee, McKinzie Professional and Student staff onsite Area Coordinators/Directors Resident Assistants

ACU POLICE DEPARTMENT

Full Service Police Department Experienced Officers 16 Certified Texas Peace Officers 16 Certified Texas Peace Officers 3 shifts, 24 hour coverage 3 shifts, 24 hour coverage Full-time Detective/Investigator Full-time Detective/Investigator Very Experienced Staff – 357 Combined Years Very Experienced Staff – 357 Combined Years 8 Master Peace Officers 8 Master Peace Officers Dedicated & Friendly Administrative Support Staff Dedicated & Friendly Administrative Support Staff 24/7, Full Service Police Department 24/7, Full Service Police Department Full Partnership/Co-Jurisdiction Full Partnership/Co-Jurisdiction with Abilene Police Dept. with Abilene Police Dept.

Services Provided 24/7 Patrol (On & Off-Campus) 24/7 Patrol (On & Off-Campus) Foot Patrol, Vehicle Patrol, Bike Patrol Foot Patrol, Vehicle Patrol, Bike Patrol Case Reports & Investigations Case Reports & Investigations Traffic Accident Reports Traffic Accident Reports Safety Escorts Safety Escorts Crime Prevention& Safety Classes Crime Prevention& Safety Classes Traffic Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Parking System Management Parking System Management Permits & Parking Enforcement Permits & Parking Enforcement

ACUPD Staffing 1 Chief of Police 1 Chief of Police 1 Lieutenant 1 Lieutenant 1 Sergeant/ Patrol Supervisor 1 Sergeant/ Patrol Supervisor 1 Sergeant/ Criminal Investigator 1 Sergeant/ Criminal Investigator 10 Full-time Police Officers/Patrol 10 Full-time Police Officers/Patrol 2 Part-time Police Officers/ Patrol 2 Part-time Police Officers/ Patrol 1 Office Manager/Coordinator 1 Office Manager/Coordinator 7 Part-time Student Staff 7 Part-time Student Staff 20 Total Employees 20 Total Employees

ACUPD–APD Co-Jurisdiction

ACU Police Department

Center for Christian Service and Leadership Equipping students for the Christ-centered journey Spiritual formation Spiritual formation Leadership development Leadership development Ministry & Service Ministry & Service

Your questions?

If your student is struggling… Contact the SOS Coordinator Retention and Student Services

Secure, online referral Secure, online referral Call Us Call Us

Closing Comments Remember these scheduled presentations by Student Life partners: SOS and other Student Services Office of Multicultural Enrichment

“Letting Go: A Parents Guide to Understanding the College Years” Karen Coburn (Washington Univ. St. Louis) “You’re on Your Own, But I’m Here if You Need Me” Marjorie Savage (Univ. of Minn.) “Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money” “Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money” Helen Johnson and Christine Shelhaus-Miller (Cornell) Helpful Resources…