Student Affairs Fall Orientation · Student Affairs & Dean of Students Office Associate Dean of Students Dana Bekurs Interim VP for Student Affairs/ Dean of Students Pat Cottonham

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Student Affairs

We provide programs and services to enhance the

quality of life for students during matriculation at the

university. We focus on the areas of personal growth

and development, health and wellness, diversity,

student leadership, safety, housing and campus

entertainment.

Student Affairs & Dean of Students Office

Associate Dean of

Students Dana Bekurs

Interim VP for Student Affairs/

Dean of Students

Pat Cottonham

Associate Dean of

Students Greg Zerangue


Office of Student Life & Conduct

v Dean on Call v Residence Life v Code of Student Conduct v Student Handbook

www.ullafayettestudenthandbook.com v http://www.louisiana.edu/Student/Personnel/


Housing v Student Residence Halls & Legacy Park v Move-In Dates

v  Residence Halls and Legacy Park August 13 – 19 v http://housing.louisiana.edu/


Benefits of Living On Campus: • Convenience of being right here on campus • Paid utilities including phone, internet, cable • Parking on campus • Free laundry facilities • Brand new buildings and furnishings • Meals included so you don’t have to cook • Live among other UL Lafayette students with the same major as well as get exposed to a very diverse group of students • Studies have shown that students that live on campus have a higher graduation rate.


University of Louisiana System Freshman Residency Policy

Students must live on campus if: •  Have less than 30 credit hours and •  Live outside 40 mile radius of Lafayette and •  Under 21 years old and •  Single •  For all questions please attend the Living on

Campus Session during parent orientation


Dining Services v Many dining options on campus v On-campus: meal plan included v Commuter: meal plan available v http://dining.louisiana.edu/


Cajun Card v Functions v Cajun Cash and ID Card v Declining Balance v Red Dot Program v Tickets to game v Meal Plan Card v http://

cajuncard.louisiana.edu/


Recreational Sports v Open Rec & Aquatic v Center Free with ID v Club Sports v Intramural Sports v http://intramurals.louisiana.edu/


Career Services v Jobs posted online

v Part time v Internships v Full time

v Career Resources v Optimal Resume v Career Fairs v Cooperative Education v Mock Interviews v On-Campus Interviews v http://careerservices.louisiana.edu/


Career Counseling Center –  An appointment is NOT needed to use the Center –  The Center is a free service to students –  Career Testing available

Choices by Bridges FOCUS 2 by Career Dimensions, Inc. The Campbell Interest and Skill Survey

–  Informational materials –  Career Class-Career Decision Making –  Counseling

careercounseling.louisiana.edu


Counseling & Testing v Free, unlimited Personal Counseling v Group Counseling v Support Groups v Standardized Testing v Psychological Testing v Online Resources v Counselor on Call v http://www.louisiana.edu/Student/Counseling/


Student Health Services v General Health Services for students

ü After hours: Emergency – call University Police ü Appointment is best! ü Walk-In Services available

v Eligibility v Prescriptions v Minor illnesses v General Physicals v Student Health Fee (assessed) v Student Health Insurance

http://www.louisiana.edu/Student/Health/


Office for Campus Diversity v Advocates and promotes inclusion

of diversity v Mentoring Program v Supports educational

programming ü Hispanic Heritage Month ü GLBT History Month ü Black History Month ü Women’s Conference ü http://diversity.louisiana.edu/


Office of Disability Services v Physical, Learning, & Emotional v Accommodations v Short-term Disability

http://disability.louisiana.edu/

Campus Safety & University Police

v Full Police Department v Special Services

–  Escort to cars –  Operation Safeguard

v Blue Light Emergency Phones v Emergency Notification System

(ENS) v Educational Programs v Emergency Hotline v http://police.louisiana.edu/



Sexual Harassment/Violence To report an incident immediately go to one of the following:

– University Police – Dean of Students Office – Counseling Center – Title IX Coordinator – Someone the student trusts like a teacher,

advisor, staff member.


Office of International Affairs

v International Coffee Hour v International Friendship

Program v Global Education v International Student Council v Intensive English Program v International Student Orientation http://oia.louisiana.edu/


Study Abroad

Students can travel to places like Costa Rica, China, England, France, Guatemala, or Italy. [email protected] (337) 482-5438 http://studyabroad.louisiana.edu/

Parking & Transit v Parking Permit

v On-Campus v Commuter

v Parking Lottery v Register July 1 – 31, 2012 v http://parking.louisiana.edu

v UL Transit System v Parking Do’s and Don’ts

v Handicap Spaces v Park only in assigned areas



Benefits of Campus Involvement

v Better Grades & Increased likelihood of graduation

v Leadership development v Real world experience v Networking v http://ulstudentlife.com/


Student Government Association

Our Big Three Ashley Mudd President Brittney Labbie Vice President Seth Stansbury Treasurer

Legal Services University Ombudsman - responsible for informing students of

their rights in the process of grade and disciplinary appeals. The Ombudsman is available to all students in need of advice. http://ulsga.com/ombudsmen

Student Legal Assistance Program Attorney Randy Lasseigne is available free of charge to full- and

part-time students every Friday morning for legal advice and notary public service. Call 337.482.2SGA to schedule an appointment. http://ulsga.com/other-legal-services



Student Publications and Radio

Public radio station on campus http://www.krvs.org/ 337-482-5787 L’Acadien Yearbook 337-482-6961 The Vermilion – student newspaper http://www.thevermilion.com/


Greek Life Greeks Organizations last year Raised: 174,900 dollars for charitable organizations

Donated: almost 23,000 hours to community service http://ulgreeks.com/


University Program Council v Plans major events on campus

ü Homecoming, Freshman First Down, Lagniappe Week

v 4 Committees ü African American Cultural Cmte ü Events Committee ü Traditions Committee ü Spirit Committee ü http://studentunion.louisiana.edu/

university-program-council/


Involvement Matters

v 190+ Student Organizations ü www.ulstudentlife.com

v 22 Greek organizations ü www.ulgreeks.com

v Student Government Association

Athletics v 16 NCAA Athletic

Programs v Games are FREE

with your Cajun Card Student ID

v www.ragincajuns.com



12th Annual Freshman First Down All First Time Freshmen and their families are invited to support the Ragin’ Cajuns as they battle in the second home game of the new season. Bring your family and enjoy Ragin’ Cajun Football !!! Free Tailgating Free Food Free Drinks Door Prizes Parent Goodie Grab-bags

Sept 29, 2012 Cajun Field

6:00 pm Ragin’ Cajuns

vs. Florida International

University

Other Important Resources

v University Bookstore v US Post Office v Parent Resource Page for all power

points from orientation http://ulorientation.com/helpful-resources



GRADUATION


Contact Us Dean of Student’s Office Martin Hall 211 337- 482- 6272 [email protected] http://www.louisiana.edu/Student/Dean/ Student Handbook at

www.ullafayettestudenthandbook.com

Student Affairs Fall Orientation · Student Affairs & Dean of Students Office Associate Dean of Students Dana Bekurs Interim VP for Student Affairs/ Dean of Students Pat Cottonham

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