2. What is Student Development? Residence Life Campus Life Judicial Affairs Career Services Counseling Services Leadership Development Student Health Services Athletics

3. Resident Directors a.Live in Residential Areas b.College Graduates c.Gender Division d.Interaction & Availability e.Plan Residential Programming f.Provide Accountability g.Spiritual Leadership h.Conflict Resolution

4. Resident Assistants Upperclassmen Live in the Residence Areas Halls and Apartments 24/7 Availability Activities & Programming Work directly with the RDs Spiritual Leadership

5. Campus Services Cafeteria 7am-7pm (Weekdays) Prince Student Union (586) Campus Bookstore Post Office on campus Student Resources Web page (my.mvnu.edu) Counseling Services Career Development Student Development Office Library Motherboard & Helpdesk

6. Cougar Card and 586 Road Bucks Why buy a Cougar Card? Campus Events: Discount or Free Savings in Mount Vernon All proceeds go towards student activities What are Road Bucks? Credits used at the 586 (Café in Prince Student Union) A way to save money at the 586 ($44 = $50 Road bucks) Buy Road Bucks during orientation or anytime from the Student Accounts Office (Founders Hall)

7. Once a week with RAs Cleanliness Health reasons RDs check once a month Opportunity to connect Room Checks?

8. FAQ: FAQ: Who should be called case of an emergency? MVNU Safety Ext. 4000

9. FAQ: FAQ: My daughter is bringing a cell phone. Does she need a telephone for her room?

10. FAQ: FAQ: Does my child need to have a computer? If so, what kind?

11. FAQ: FAQ: Is my first year student allowed to bring a car?

12. Contrary to popular belief… Contrary to popular belief… Professors will not call you when your student skips class or doesnt turn in a homework assignment. The library will not be closed all year for asbestos removal. Dr. Martin is not the person to contact when daughter is not getting along with her roommate. Campus Safety does not plot and scheme in order to give students parking citations. Yes, your son really does need to buy the textbook for class.

13. Items students can bring: Items students can bring: Furniture George Forman Grill Aquatic Pets Flashlight Entertainment/Decorative Items Mini Fridge (2.9 cubic ft max) Bicycle Alarm Clock with battery back-up Iron with auto shut off

14. What to leave at home! Candles/Incense Paintball Guns Fireworks Illegal drugs Air Conditioners Halogen Lamps Road Signs Weapons Open Heating Coil Appliances Tobacco & Alcohol Microwaves (except in apts.)

15. What forms of entertainment are NOT appropriate form MVNU students? TV, movies, games, music & literature containing gratuitous violence, graphic sexuality, or other content contrary to the mission of MVNU Inappropriate websites (Websense) Events held at Clubs or Bars Illegally downloaded material Quiet hours 10pm-10am

16. What is the Dress Code? What is the Dress Code? Expectations: Neat, Clean & Modest Professional Appearance Respect Opposite Gender Peer Accountability Residence Life Meetings www.mvnu.edu

17. Parents as Partners Monthly Update: www.mvnu.edu/parents E-mail questions, concerns, and comments Parents Days www.mvnu.edu/crisis

18. Questions?