2. PARENT AND FAMILY ORIENTATION
GOALS FOR THIS SESSION
PARENT AND FAMILY ORIENTATION
Explain the purpose and structure of Student Affairs and the co-curricular experience.
Introduce staff and share resources that will assist in your student’s transition to the College.
Provide information about communication to and from the College regarding your student.
Offer tips about how to support your student to have a successful transition to college.
Answer questions you have regarding your student’s transition and success at the College.
Office of Student Affairs

3. STUDENT AFFAIRS VISION
Student Affairs at Lake Forest College is committed to supporting and providing an exceptional, transformative learning experience for students. We subscribe to an integrated and inclusive perspective, affirming that what students learn outside the classroom is equally important as that which they learn inside the classroom.

4. FORESTER FIVE VALUES
College isn’t all about books, tests, and papers. What a student does outside the classroom is as important as what a student studies inside the classroom.
That’s why at Lake Forest College we adhere to the Forester Five foundations for student growth.

5. FORESTER FIVE VALUES
Students will be able to think for themselves, think deeply about their actions and their consequences, and make good decisions and healthy choices for themselves and their communities.
Students will have the ability and interest to be actively engaged in their communities, be responsible, and respect each other, their environment, and themselves.
Students will become adept at approaching differences openly, honestly, and respectfully.
Students will be able to define and embody their values and goals and define for themselves what it means for them to succeed. They will develop a life-long ability to define their individual path in life. 
Students will become ethical, thoughtful, and socially conscious leaders. They will find their passion, engage in social issues, and participate as citizens of a global community.

6. STUDENT AFFAIRS STRUCTURE
Erin Hoffman
Interim Dean of Students
Andrew Pollom
Associate Dean of Students
Director Residence Life
Jennifer Fast
Assistant Dean of Students
Director Health & Wellness
Jasmin Robinson
Interim Director Intercultural Relations
Aldo Guzman
Assistant Dean of Students
Director Gates Center
Rick Cohen
Director Public Safety
Joan Slavin
Title IX Coordinator

7. LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
The co-curricular experience at Lake Forest College enriches and adds to your student’s education.
It is important for your student to get immersed in the co-curricular experience.
We offer assistance and support as new students transition to the College.

8. COMMUNICATING WITH YOU
Partnering and communicating with parents is important, especially when a student is struggling.
When you have a problem or concern, we encourage you to first speak with your student, help your student to be a good self-advocate.
We will almost always want to speak with the student when a parent raises a concern.
The Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) sets some limits regarding communication from us to you.
Having said that…

9. COMMUNICATING WITH YOU
You will hear from the College regarding significant medical or psychological concerns that may arise.
You will hear from the College regarding significant changes to your student’s status.
You will hear from the College regarding significant academic or conduct problems that your student encounters.

10. HELPING YOUR STUDENT TRANSITION TO COLLEGE
Urge your student to get involved inside and outside of the classroom.
Encourage your student to strive to get to know at least one faculty or staff member.
Remind your student to use resources and support structures at the College.
Be mindful that the transition to college is a change for your student AND for you and your family.
Be patient and supportive regarding the transition process.
Sometimes listening is the most important thing you can do.

11. OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE
Why live on campus?
Student Success
Making Connections
Engage in Community

12. OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS
We support the College Mission
We embrace cultural diversity.
We prepare responsible citizens of the global community.
Provide advocacy and support for underrepresented students
Provide immigration advising and adjustment support for international students
Support culturally-focused student organizations such as United Black Association, Latinos Unidos, United Asia, Hillel, Pride, Muslim Student Association and Social Justice Club
Provide intercultural learning opportunities: Global Fest, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, the Ally Program, and more!

13. HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
We promote the physical and psychological well-being, personal effectiveness, and personal growth of Lake Forest College students, so as to enhance their personal and academic functioning.
Management of the student health insurance through the college.
Staffed by highly educated and well trained clinicians.
We educate students about healthy lifestyle choices and assist students in acquiring the skills, attitudes, and resources necessary to both succeed in the college environment and pursue satisfying and productive lives.
HWC has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of diverse people.

14. HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
Counseling services: Individual and group psychotherapy, career counseling, alcohol and other drug assessments, life coaching, and assessment of learning disabilities.
Health services: provide all the same services as a primary care physician; including physicals, wellness exams, lab work, health education, and management of chronic medical conditions.
View our website for a complete list of services.
And join the Health and Wellness Staff tomorrow morning at 8am for breakfast to learn more!!!

15. GATES CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL GROWTH
Involvement on campus
Over 70 student organizations
Service Governance
Cultural
Faith-based
Special Interest
Active fraternity and sorority community
Three Fraternities
Four Sororities
Leadership development
Trainings, Workshops
Student Experiences

16. GATES CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL GROWTH
Involvement on campus
Community service and volunteering
Forester Day of Service
North Chicago Community Partners - Weekly Service trips to elementary schools
Liaison between community agencies
Campus programming
Mohr at Midnight, Friday Late Night
Homecoming, Winter Fest
Student organization events
Forester Five Signature Programs
Campus shuttle service, airport shuttles and car sharing program

17. TITLE IX COORDINATOR
The College is committed to fostering a community that promotes prompt reporting of all types of sexual misconduct, the timely and equitable resolution of sexual misconduct complaints, and educational and prevention programming.

18. TITLE IX COORDINATOR The Title IX Coordinator:
Oversees the investigation and resolution of all reports of prohibited sexual misconduct under College Policy;
Advises students about available avenues for resolving cases of sexual misconduct at the College and in the community;
Oversees training, education, and prevention efforts in conjunction with the Health and Wellness Center;
Conducts and/or reviews on-going climate checks, tracking, and monitoring of sexual misconduct allegations on campus; and
Works with the Lake County State’s Attorney, local rape crisis center and the Lake Forest Police Department to develop response protocols and increase the available resources for our students.

19. PUBLIC SAFETY
We provide an on-campus presence 24 hours a day, every day of the year by Officers who are cross-trained in law enforcement principles, fire prevention and suppression, and emergency first aid.
Officers patrolling the campus respond to both emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance in addition to enforcing the College’s policies, rules, and regulations.
We provide education on crime prevention strategies, fire safety, and emergency response options.

20. PUBLIC SAFETY
We partner with other Student Affairs offices in providing education in prevention strategies related to sexual assault or misconduct, and alcohol and other drug use and abuse.
We meet regularly with Lake Forest Police and Fire command staff, as well as Lake County Emergency Management officials, and have established an excellent, collaborative relationship.
We publish the annual, federally required Campus Crime and Fire Safety Report and daily log of reported incidents.

21. Q & A

22. ADDITIONAL PARENT ORIENTATION EVENTS
This afternoon:
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: President’s Welcome Dinner with remarks at 5:15 p.m.
Middle Campus Quad
Tomorrow:
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.: Parent Breakfast with the Health and Wellness Center Staff First Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Parent and Family Orientation Session: Academic and Career Resources. First Presbyterian Church
Noon - 1:30 p.m.: Family Farewell Lunch Dining Hall