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

2. 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

3. 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 http://www.acu.edu/fyp http://www.acu.edu/fyp

4. ACU Parents Organization http://www.acu.edu/parents Parent resourcesParent resources Monthly email to parentsMonthly email 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

5. Our Guide for this Session… Mark Lewis Assistant Dean for Spiritual Life Mark Lewis Assistant Dean for Spiritual Life lewism@acu.edu (325) 674-2932 (325) 674-2932 Office: Center for Christian Service & Leadership (lower level of the Campus Center)

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Contact us Student Life office: McKinzie West 135 Phone: 325.674.2067 Website http://www.acu.edu/studentlife

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

11. ACU POLICE DEPARTMENT

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. ACUPD–APD Co-Jurisdiction

16. ACU Police Department

26. 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

27. Your questions?

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

29. www.acu.edu/sos

30. Secure, online referral www.acu.edu/sos Secure, online referral www.acu.edu/sos Call Us - 325.674.6400 Call Us - 325.674.6400 Email - sos@acu.edu Email - sos@acu.edu

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

32. “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…