“The difference between a high school senior and a college freshmen is three months.”

“The difference between a high

school senior and a college freshmen is

three months.”

The Neumann UniversityThe Neumann University“POINT OF DIFFERENCE”“POINT OF DIFFERENCE”

CATHOLIC Education in the

FRANCISCAN TRADITION

The Neumann UniversityThe Neumann University“POINT OF DIFFERENCE”“POINT OF DIFFERENCE”

What does it mean to be part of a Catholic,

Franciscan community?

Is it something that taps your talents, really engages all of your abilities and gifts and uses them in the best way possible?

Is this a genuine service to all of the people around you?

Do you get a kick out of it?

Are you any good at it?

Does anyone want you to do it?

These questions are important to us as a Catholic, Franciscan community

They come from a “restless search to create another world - - the world of peace and love we are called by the Gospel to create.”

And as long as we continue to question “there is hope left for us to finish the creation that God began.”

Rev. Michael Himes

Francis did not in want everyone to become priests or sisters. He only wanted people to be free, to be what they wanted to be in their own hearts.

“Francis knew that God spoke differently to each person, calling one to marriage, another to the single life; calling one to the city, and other to the country; one to work with the mind, another with the hands.

Francis encouraged us to be brave enough to look inside and ask: ‘is this what I should be doing, what I’d really want to do with my life?’ ”

- Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM

We want students to know:– Our God is a good and

gracious and loving God– That our God needed the

“YES” of Mary to be present in the world

– That our God needs our “YES” too

AND IN ALL OF THISWe need to provide

opportunities for our students to say this “YES”

Inclusiveincludes all peoples and cultures

Critical of injustice

PropheticMoving beyond what “everyone knows”

PracticalAn everyday approach

We balance our own goodand The good of the other

We consider when to understand the other and when we need to be understood

We form RespectfulandLovingrelationships

Neumann University RISES on its VALUES

Reverence

Integrity

ServiceExcellence

Stewardship

2010 Theme2010 ThemeA Joyful Affirmation of

our Core ValuesCelebrating our togetherness in this communityActing fairly, honestly, ethicallyAccepting responsibility for the consequences of our actionsEmbracing service to others Performing to the best of our abilityReceiving gratefully, using carefully, sharing generously

Welcome to Neumann UniversityWelcome to Neumann UniversityMeet a few members of the COMMUNITY who Meet a few members of the COMMUNITY who

make this happen: make this happen: Dr. Mac Given, Dean, Arts and Sciences Dr. Elizabeth Doherty, Dean, Business and

Information Management Dr. Tish Szymurski, Dean, Continuing Adult and

Professional Studies Dr. Kathy Hoover, Dean, Nursing and Health

Sciences Ms. Janet Geddis, Director of Health Services Mr. Mike D’Angelo, Director of Wellness Counseling Ms. Theresa Huke, Director, Academic Resource

Center Mr. Mike Mullen, Director of Advising Mr. Leon Francis, Director of Safety and Security Ms. Coleen Nedbalski, Student Advocate Mr. Mike Webster, Director of Residence Life Sister Peg Egan, OSF, Dean of Students Dr. Joe Gillespie, Dean, Education and Human

Services

FreedomFreedomStudents are making their own

decisionsWhen to wake upWhen to go to sleepWhat classes to take and whenWhere to live and with whomWhen to studyIf to studyAnd OH, THE WAYS THEY MAY

CHOOSE TO FEEL JOY!

ResponsibilityResponsibility

With FREEDOM comes RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibility ?Responsibility ? Attend all classes Be ACTIVE in class Know your instructors Sit up front Ask questions Be prepared for class Come to understand and respect the

Neumann University core values - - how do these values influence YOU and YOUR DECISIONS . . . What is expected of you?

The Parental The Parental Responsibilities:Responsibilities:

Ask about their classes and instructors Have your student sign the form that

allows us to discuss academic progress with you and that allows you to see grades

High School Model - - Parent Teacher Conferences

College - - students need to give you the “right” to find out this information, even if you are paying the bill

You need to the Social Security Number (last 4 digits) of the student about whom you are asking and their birthdate

You will see this information You will see this information posted outside of the Office posted outside of the Office

of the Registrarof the RegistrarRELEASE OF EDUCATION

INFORMATION TO PARENTS

IF YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER HAS AUTHORIZED NEUMANN UNIVERSITY TO DISCUSS ANY IDENTIFIABLE

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO HIS/HER EDUCATION RECORD, YOU MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION, AS A CROSS-CHECK VERIFICATION, BEFORE ANY INFORMATION CAN BE RELEASED:

THE LAST FOUR [4] DIGITS OF HIS/HER SSN

BIRTHDATE

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER . . .

Be Aware of These Important Be Aware of These Important Dates:Dates:

Classes begin: August 31Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit:

Thursday, September 3 [11:00 a.m.]Know about DROP/ADD (Friday, Sept.

4)Labor Day Holiday: Monday,

September 7Fall Break: October 12 and 13Know about PROGRESS REPORTS and

MID TERM GRADES (October 16)Withdrawal Period Ends Friday, Nov. 6

Freshmen Registration – about third week of November

Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 26 until Sunday, November 29

Last Day of Classes: December 11Final Exams: December 14 - 19Residence Hall Close: after last

exam . . . STAY TUNED!!

More Tips for Families: More Tips for Families: ASK THESE QUESTIONS: Who is your advisor?

How often do you talk with him/her one on one?

What is the ARC? Where is it? Have you ever been there? When or Why

would you go? What classes are you taking next

semester?What grades will you get in each class

this semester?

Know about and explore unique programs and services:

Study Abroad We have partnerships in the United

Kingdom, France, Spain, and Italy You can do this and still graduate on

time . . . and it is affordable! It’s impressive to future employers It is a fun, growth-filled educational

opportunity

More Questions to Ask . . .More Questions to Ask . . . Who is your R.A.? Who are your friends? What are they like? If you feel lonely or alone, with whom do

you speak? How is your INT 101: Freshmen Experience

class going? How are you:

– Building and participating in COMMUNITY? – Feeling and Sharing the smiles that mean JOY?– SERVING and being SERVED?

– A N D Are you PRAYING? (Let them know you

are praying for them!)

John 3:16John 3:16

An often quoted Bible verse:“God gave his only Son . . . ”

It reminds us that the point of having children is to let them go. They have their own work to do in the world.

Remain open to what God has in mind for them and for you as this “next step” unfolds

R E M E M B E RR E M E M B E R

We are here to guide, not giveTo serve, not saveWe work in partnership with

your student; it is important that he or she BE a partner with US!