Slide 1: PARENT ORIENTATION 2009
Campus Services
Campus Services : Campus Services Campus Bookstore
Career Development Center
Disability Resource Center
University Parking
Postal Services
Student Advocate
Bursar
Cardinal Card Office
Dining Services
Information Technology
Parent Association 2
Campus Bookstore : Campus Bookstore Located on the lower level of the Student Activities Center (SAC) www.louisville.bkstore.com 3
Campus Bookstore : Campus Bookstore One-Stop Shop operated by
Barnes & Noble College Booksellers
All the textbooks on students’ syllabi
Testing materials
General merchandise
U of L Apparel
School supplies
Snacks, cards & gifts 4
Campus Bookstore : Campus Bookstore Three easy ways to buy textbooks
online www.whywaitforbooks.com
during class registration
day two of Orientation
at the campus bookstore
Two delivery options
pick up at campus bookstore
ship to home or residence hall room 5
Campus Bookstore : Campus Bookstore Payment Options
MasterCard
Visa
American Express
Discover
Barnes & Noble Gift Card
Barnes & Noble Parent/Student Card
Higher One Card
Cardinal Card 6
Career Development Center : Career Development Center Located in the Houchens building, lower level room 04
www.louisville.edu/career
Assists students and alumni in developing career, education and employment plans 7
Career Development Center : Career Development Center Employers like to see the TOTAL package
Academically prepared
Numerous skills
Communication skills
Computer aptitude
Leadership ability
Teamwork
Interpersonal abilities
Initiative
Flexibility 8
Career Development Center : 9 Campus Resources to Support Student Learning
Co-ops, internships
Student groups, clubs, activities
Study abroad programs
Student employment programs – on and off campus
Community service opportunities
Library research services
Residence life programs Career Development Center
Career Development Center : Career Development Center Encourage your student to:
Take time selecting a major/career
Visit the Career Development Center
Use Academic Advising resources
Talk to faculty, advisors, student affairs staff, other students about career interests
Participate in internships, co-ops, and volunteer experiences
Get involved in campus activities, even in small ways
Talk with off-campus persons in fields or careers of interest 10
Career Development Center : Career Development Center Most importantly...
Ask questions of your student in order to facilitate communication
Self-exploration and career development is very different and individual for every college student 11
Disability Resource Center : Disability Resource Center Located in Robbins Hall, room 120
www.louisville.edu/disability
The DRC coordinates services to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to the University's educational, social, and cultural opportunities. 12
Disability Resource Center : Disability Resource Center Accommodations and Support Services for students with disabilities
visual impairments
deaf or hard of hearing
physical disabilities
psychological disorders
learning disabilities
ADHD
chronic health impairments
other 13
Disability Resource Center : Disability Resource Center How to request assistance
Student responsibility to initiate contact
Visit DRC website or call
When to request assistance
The sooner the better!
Some accommodations require a significant amount of time to implement
Waiting until classes begin results in a bumpy start 14
Disability Resource Center : Disability Resource Center Role of the parent of a college student with a disability
Different than high school
Student is in charge of the process
Encourage self-advocacy skills
Contact the DRC to learn effective strategies to aid the transition from high school to college 15
University Parking Office : University Parking Office Located on the lower level of the Floyd Street Garage
www.louisville.edu/parking 16
University Parking Office : University Parking Office Permits
Purchase online from parking website in July
YELLOW: residential
housing agreement, vehicle registration
PURPLE: commuter
parking at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium
Shuttle
Departs from Papa John’s approx. every 5 to 7 minutes
Stops around campus perimeter 17
University Parking Office : University Parking Office Escort Service
Available from dusk until dawn
852-6111
Motor Assistance Program (MAP)
Jump starts
Lock outs
Flat tires
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
852-PARK (7275) 18
Postal Services : Postal Services Located in the Houchens building, main level by Floyd Street garage
www.louisville.edu/postal 19
Postal Services : Postal Services Mailboxes
Residential students
Not required for Kurz, Bettie Johnson, Minardi, Community Park Halls
Sign up anytime after Welcome
Weekend
Picture ID, $5, housing agreement
Counter service
Stamps
Weigh packages
Cash only 20
Student Advocate : Student Advocate Prafula P. Sheth, Ed.D.
Student Advocate
Office of the University Provost
131 Strickler Hall, East www.louisville.edu/studentadvocate
Serves as an advocate for a wide range of student concerns at U of L 21
Student Advocate : Student Advocate University can seem complicated
Dr. Sheth has served the university for many years
Extensive knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures
Broad understanding of student challenges and concerns
Help address these issues 22
Student Advocate : Student Advocate Services to students
systems and policies
questions and confidential advice
information about free support services
information to help navigate through UofL
refer student concerns to the appropriate office
follow up 23
Bursar : Bursar Located in the
Houchens building,
room 101
www.louisville.edu/vpf/bursar
The Bursars’ Office is responsible for handling billing of student financial accounts. 24
Bursar : Bursar Fall statements mailed early July
Fall 2009 tuition due 7/20/09
(Spring 2010 Tuition due 12/07/09)
Includes: tuition, room and meal plan, class fees, campus health fee (mandatory unless waived), anticipated financial aid
Online Account Summary
Access through “student information” link on Bursar’s website
Use student ID and pin number
Check frequently to see updated information 25
Bursar : Bursar Payment
Cash
Check
Credit Card
Wire Transfer
Continuing Registration Payment Plan 26
Bursar : Bursar U of L OneCard (Higher One Card)
Online banking service; NOT a credit card
Any refund due to the student is credited to card after financial aid is posted and charges are paid
ONLY way to receive refund
Student receives in mail after
registering for fall classes
Student activates account online
Funds used like debit card for books, ATM, etc.
Parents’ informational video www.louisville.edu/vpf/bursar/higherone 27
Cardinal Card Office : Cardinal Card Office Located in Houchens Building,
Rm. LL08K
www.louisville.edu/campuscard 28 Cardinal Card
Cardinal Card Office : Cardinal Card Office Cardinal Card
Identification Card
Library Card
Meal Plan Card
Security Access Card
Cardinal Cash Purchases
Lost, stolen, or misplaced Cards
“Holds” available to prevent fraud 29
Cardinal Card Office : Cardinal Card Office Cardinal Card
Cardinal Cash
Snack and soda machines
Copiers, printers, residential laundry facilities
University Bookstores, Dining Services, Health Services
Art Library, Music Library, CopyIT Centers
Adding Cardinal Cash
$500 limit
At value port readers (cash only), online, office, phone 30
Dining Services : Dining Services
Dining Services : Dining Services How it works… -Required Meal Plans -Cardinal Card -Tracking Meal Plan Dollars
Dining Services : Dining Services A Taste of What’s Coming:
Opening Fall 2009 Semester
Einstein Bagels And Damon’s Grill
Dining Services : Dining Services A Taste of What’s Coming:
Coming Spring 2010
Dining Services : Dining Services www.uofldiningservices.com
Phone: 502-852-6715
Information Technologywww.louisville.edu/it : Information Technologywww.louisville.edu/it Computing Centers
Miller Information Technology Center, room 002
Ekstrom Library
Health Sciences Campus, K-Wing 36
Information Technology : Information Technology 24-hour help desk
Student computing
centers 37
Information Technology : Information Technology Wireless connectivity
Resident services 38
Information Technology : Information Technology Located in the
Miller Information Technology Center (MITC) 39
iTech Connect : iTech Connect
University Alert System : University Alert System
Parent Associationwww.louisville.edu/student/parents : Parent Associationwww.louisville.edu/student/parents Mission
Offers programs and services, regular communication, and outreach to parents and families to assist students in continuing their academic success throughout their college experience 42 Desired Outcome
Partner with parents and families to assist them in understanding the college student experience, support student learning, and to empower students to take responsibility for their academic and social decisions
Parent Association : Parent Association Recognize the critical role of parents
Know when to step in and help and when to empower your student
Acknowledge significance of parents’ voices through assessment 43
Parent Association : Parent Association Regular communication
Parents Helpline
Monthly communiqué
Comprehensive website
Online resource list
Parents e-mail account answered daily 44
Slide 45: 45 Thank You