Trails-Home-August-2011

August 2011

Volume 4, Issue 6

Greetings from Prescott College Office of Alumni Relations and Parent Programs

In the office of Alumni Relations and Parent Programs, we know that keeping up to speed on your student’s college experience is important to you. We understand the need for connection and communication with the campus and are happy to provide some of that connection with our monthly e-newsletter, Trails Home. In addition to the monthly e-newsletter, you might want to register for our e-mail notifications by completing the form at: http://calendar.prescott.edu/index.php?com=signup. Just select the categories you wish to be notified about, and click "Submit Registration." You will receive a confirmation notice with activation instructions.

Marie Smith Prescott College Office of Alumni & Parent Programs [email protected] Toll-free: (877) 350-2100 ext. 4502 Direct: (928) 350-4502 Fax: (928) 776-5228

Trails Home Mission

Prescott College is committed to supporting your student’s educational success - the kind of success which forges lifelong bonds. Trails Home, the parent newsletter, is one way we hope to keep you informed and share useful information about the Prescott College Community. You may also want to visit the Prescott College Parent Web pages at: www.prescott.edu/parents.

Do you need to update your mailing address, email, or phone number?

Use the parent contact information form at: http://pcparent.kintera.org

Inside This Issue

Greetings from Parent Programs

Checklist for New College Parents

Medical Services

Life is a River

Message from VP of Student Life

Faculty News

Parent and Alumni Gatherings

Housing Groundbreaking

Keeping in Touch

Residential Life Coordinator Assistance

Admissions Welcome

Alumni Career Network

Lifelong Learning Center

Online Giving

University Parent Connection

Campus Calm

Join the Parents' Association

Helpful Links

Prescott College Mission

Checklist for New College Parents

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If you haven't already discussed these important topics with your student, now is a great time to stress the many factors that come with a student's transition to college.

-Living away from home -Teaching your student how to do laundry, iron a shirt, and sew on a button -Talking about drug and alcohol use and your expectations -Stressing the importance of locking doors -Managing finances -Discussing how to manage a credit or debit card wisely -Planning a college budget and discuss how money should be spent -Asking your student to photocopy everything in his/her wallet for your records -Managing time -Discussing school as a priority -Having your student bring a planner to keep up with assignments, appointments, and events (note: the Prescott College Student Handbook includes a planner which many students choose to use) -Encouraging your student to get involved with an activity that interests them -Keeping in touch -Setting clear expectations of communication between you and your student -Staying in touch with the College through the Parents' Association and the monthly parent enewsletter, Trails Home

New Student and Family Orientation

Parents and families of incoming students are invited to a special orientation session.

Saturday, August 27, 2011 Campus tours available from 10 a.m. to noon - Please meet at the Crossroads Courtyard at 10 a.m.

Lunch on your own 12-2 p.m. (The Crossroads Cafe will be open)

Student, parent, and family meeting 2 to 4 p.m. Crossroads Center meeting room

Medical Services

Prescott College is pleased to partner with Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) to provide medical services to our students. The Family Medicine office at 1050 Gail Gardner Way is the designated service provider for Prescott College students. There are four board certified physicians committed to compassionate, quality, evidence-based medicine, and ready to serve. Appointments are available on the same or next day of the student's call for service. Co-pays and deductibles are based on student's insurance plans. For information about making a first appointment, please contact the Student Life Office at (928) 350-1005 or [email protected] for required forms. After the initial appointment, all patient contact will be directly with the Family Medicine office.

Laurie Silver Vice President for Student Affairs [email protected] (928) 350-1005

New Book Features Prescott College

The University Press of Kentucky is pleased to announce the release of Fields of Learning: The Student Farm Movement in North America, edited by Laura Sayre and Sean Clark. The book provides case studies of the 15 most influential student farms through North America to give a history of the movement and provide lessons that each farm can teach the broader agricultural and educational communities. Chapter 10 features Prescott College and is written by faculty member Tim Crews. You can get more information about the book here: http://www.kentuckypress.com/live/title_detail.php?titleid=2625.

Current Parents Mentoring Prospective PC Parents

"I'm so glad you offered a program like this. Thank YOU!"

~Prospective PC Parent

The primary purpose of this program is to build a connection between prospective parents and current

PC parents. Current PC parent mentors assist with information through the sharing of their insights

and experiences.



and experiences.

For more information on participating in the Parent Mentor Program and joining the Prescott College

Parents' Association please contact: [email protected]

Life is a River

Picture by Environmental Studies faculty member Walt Anderson

Prescott College Admissions unveils its new short film Life is a River about the College and you are among the first to be invited to view it!

Back in October of last year Admissions had a professional videographer (also father of a student) on campus filming. We asked him to create a video that would help prospective students and families learn more about the College, not just facts and figures like most college videos, but one that would communicate the more ethereal aspects of what happens here at Prescott College. We wanted the film to leave viewers smiling, feeling inspired, and help them make an informed decision about going forward with the College. We believe he accomplished that.

We are very excited to unveil the final version. Please take 15 minutes and check it out.

Follow the link below to watch Life is a River http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBNynwRAVoM Leave your comments, "like" us on Facebook, then forward this on to your friends and family!

A Most Interesting College

The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2012 listed several environmentally-focused colleges including Prescott College. The Huffpost College column saw fit to pull out the top thirteen from the book it found most interesting – and we’re one of them!

Message from Laurie Silver, Vice President of Student Affairs

It’s my pleasure to welcome parents to the Prescott College community. As the Vice President for Student Affairs, I am committed to providing our students with the essential services and programs for creating a successful living and learning environment. With 25-plus years working in college student services and development, I am constantly rewarded with the opportunity to have a significant impact on so many students’ lives.

The Student Life staff offer a number of services including Housing and Residence Life, Student Leadership and



Events, Student Government and Organizations, Educational Access and Disability, and Counseling. Students who are experiencing any kind of difficulty or challenge or just have a question are invited to seek assistance from our staff. Students are also encouraged to become involved in campus life by participating in student clubs, organizations, and other leadership opportunities. The Office of Student Life is located in the Student Life Center.

Laurie Silver Vice President of Student Affairs [email protected] (928) 350-1005 (928) 776-5100 (fax)

Faculty News

Education Faculty, Anita E. Fernández, Ph.D., announces La Tierra Community School is opening as a charter school on August 8th (we're affiliated with PC and the only Expeditionary Learning elementary school in the tri-city area). All three of our classroom teachers and our director are alumni of Prescott College! You can check out who they are here: http://www.latierracommunityschool.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28&Itemid=20.

Environmental Studies faculty member Tom Fleischner's new book, "The Way of Natural History" is now available. It's an anthology, and includes alumni and former faculty among its 22 contributors including: Wren Farris '00, Cristina Eisenberg M.A. '06, former faculty member Laura Sewall, and faculty member Ed Grumbine. You can read more at: http://www.wayofnaturalhistory.com/.

K. L. (Kenny) Cook, Arts & Letters Faculty Member, published three stories - "Filament" (in One Story), "Love Song for the Quarantined" (The Louisville Review), and "Relative Peace" (Prairie Schooner) - in spring and summer 2011. His story, "Bonnie and Clyde in the Backyard," won the 2011 Spur Award for Best Short Story from the Western Writers of America and will also be published in the Best of the West 2011 anthology in September. His full collection of stories, Love Songs for the Quarantined, which won the 2010 Spokane Prize for Short Fiction, will also be published in September.

Join Us! Alumni and Parent Gatherings

PC Gatherings in Northern Arizona Window Rock and Kayenta

August 13 & 14, 2011 Prescott College parents, along with alumni and their family (up to four guests) are invited to join President Kristin R. Woolever and Faculty/CIBTE Coordinator Vicky Young for Prescott College Alumni Gatherings the weekend of August 13 and 14, 2011.

Enjoy a complimentary lunch, network with alumni and parents, receive College updates, and participate in a raffle.

Prospective students are welcome to attend, network, and receive enrollment information if they make individual reservations by the August 5 deadline. We are looking forward to visiting with you!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011 1-3 p.m.

Quality Inn 48 West Hwy 264 Window Rock, AZ

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 12-2 p.m.

Hampton Inn Bradley Room US Hwy 160 Kayenta, AZ

Please R.S.V.P. by August 5, 2011



http://NAZ2011.kintera.org

East Coast Parents and Alumni - Save the Dates!

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 11 a.m.

Day at Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea 11 a.m. at the Galley Room (at the Galley Restaurant)

75 Greenmanville Avenue Mystic, CT

You are invited to join Prescott College President, Kristin Woolever for an Alumni and Parent Gathering at the legendary Mystic Seaport. The Office of Alumni Relations will provide a catered lunch at The Galley at Noon. For a minimal fee of $15 guests will receive

lunch, admission to the seaport, access to numerous exhibits and galleries including a 19th-century coastal village, tall ships and vessels, the preservation shipyard, and more! Mystic Seaport is about 10 miles east of New London, Conn.

$15 per person RSVP Required at: http://mystic.kintera.org

Please R.S.V.P. by September 2, 2011

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Monday, Sept 12, 2011 6:30 p.m.

Wine and Cheese Tasting Bar Carrera

146 West Houston in the West Village New York, NY

You are invited to join Prescott College President, Kristin Woolever for an Alumni and Parent Gathering at Bar Carrera in Manhattan. Enjoy up to five Spanish wines and artisanal cheeses, artisan breads, membrillo paste, tomato jam, dried fruits, nuts, and olives. A detailed document and tasting sheet will be provided for each participant along with a guided presentation.

$15 per person RSVP Required at: http://ny.kintera.org

Please R.S.V.P. by September 2, 2011



On Thursday, June 30, 2011, faculty, staff, students, friends of the College, neighbors, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Prescott College’s new student housing. Campus tours and refreshments were available at the Garvey Welcome Center along with a drum procession to the housing site, speeches by Prescott College President Kristin R. Woolever, Trustee and alumnus Richard Ach, and Prescott's Mayor Marlin Kuykendall.

“It’s a win-win situation for all involved,” says Jack Herring, Dean of On-Campus Undergraduate Programs at Prescott College. He explains that the school has seen a shift in the on-campus student body over the past 10 years. “More and more of our students are first-time college students coming to us straight from home. There’s a need for a lot of transitional support as these young people start their journey into adulthood. The housing is an integral and tangible piece of that support system.”

Research demonstrates that new students who live in college housing are often more successful in completing their studies. Additionally, revenue generated from housing fees will feed directly back into the College’s operational budget, providing added financial stability and the foundation for further institutional development – expanded curricular offerings, added student support staff, and further renovations and improvements to the campus.

In close consult with architect Phil Weddle of Weddle Gilmore Architects, Haley Construction Co. of Prescott will build the 104-bed facility, situated on the western end of the campus in an area bounded by Willow, Garden, and Sheldon Streets and Western Avenue, to U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold certification requirements.

The selection of Haley Construction demonstrates a “huge commitment to a Prescott business and to the community of Prescott,” says Prescott College President Dr. Kristin Woolever. “Additionally, with plans to employ practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions, we’re walking our talk about the environment and sustainability.”

With construction scheduled to be completed by June 2012, the incoming class of freshman for the following fall term can expect homes that boast passive solar design, solar photovoltaic technology, and EnergyStar appliances and high-efficiency lighting fixtures, all of which mean the buildings will generate 100 percent of their own power and still contribute energy back into the grid.

Living “water conscious” in an arid desert state is built in for students with the use of low-flow water fixtures, rainwater catchment and storage for irrigation of landscaping, and expanded parking for cars and bicycles designed for water infiltration.

And that’s just the beginning. According to James Pittman, Director of Sustainability for Prescott College, “The school has a keen interest in developing policies for future construction and renovation that go beyond LEED certification in order to validate values and methods unique to the College’s culture and bioregional identity.”

Keeping in Touch

Sending Mail Every On Campus Undergraduate Student currently enrolled at Prescott College is issued a student mailbox. Student mailboxes are housed within the Service Center, which is located on the first floor of the San Juan Building (Prescott Campus). Student mail and packages are distributed to student mailboxes throughout the course of the day. Students can check their student mailboxes Monday – Friday anytime between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For your student’s protection a valid photo id is required for all mail and package pickups (no exceptions). Valid forms of photo ID include: Prescott College Student ID, Passport, or State Issued Driver’s License/Identification Card. When sending mail and packages to your student, please utilize the following address formats to expedite the handling process:

During Wilderness Orientation: (For letters/packages going to student's out in the field) Student's Full First and Last Name (No nicknames, please)

Wilderness Orientation Prescott College 220 Grove Ave.

Prescott, AZ 86301

For Everything Else: Student's Full First and Last Name (No nicknames, please)



Student's Full First and Last Name (No nicknames, please) Prescott College 220 Grove Ave.

Prescott, AZ 86301

Questions Regarding Mail? Please direct all mail questions to Service Center personnel at: (877) 350-2100 ext. 2200, or by e-mailing: [email protected].

E-mail All students are issued a Prescott College e-mail address through the technology department. Typically, student e-mail addresses are first letter of student’s first name + last [email protected]. So, for example, John Doe's email address would be [email protected]. Please check with your son or daughter for their address.

Emergencies In case of emergency, you can call the Resident Undergraduate Dean’s Office at (877) 350-2100 ext. 2000.

Residential Life Coordinator Assistance

In just a few weeks, Prescott College will welcome students back to campus! Preparing to move and start classes is always time consuming and usually comes with some anxiety. Luckily, securing housing here in Prescott doesn’t have to be difficult or overwhelming. Residential Life Coordinator, Jessica Truscott is available to help students seeking off-campus housing by offering several resources and help every step along the way. Once housing is secured, Prescott College offers a Guarantor’s Agreement assuring that the College stands behind the student and that the students’ obligation will be met. Additionally, this agreement secures Jessica as mediator should an off-campus student need help working with a landlord or roommates. For students who have been unable to obtain housing, a Housing Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Crossroad Community room. Here, students will be able to meet people who have space for rent. So, if you’re a student still needing housing or if you have a space to fill, contact Jessica for more information. Students are highly encouraged to secure housing before leaving for orientation in the field.

Jessica Truscott (928) 350-1005 [email protected]

Welcome from the On-Campus Undergraduate Admissions Office

Dear PC Parents,

We’ve spent many months in conversation with thousands of students from across the country, and it’s your student that we invited to become a part of our community and who will join us in a few short weeks. Motivated. Self-directed. A clear (or nearly clear) purpose. A personal philosophy in line with that of the College. A desire to make a difference in the world. Prescott College is the right and perfect place for your student and we know he/she will do great things!

We’d also like to extend an invitation to you; next time you are on campus, please stop by to visit with us. We’d love to meet you and take you on a tour of campus. Or if any of your friends or family have questions about what Prescott College offers, send them our way! You can reach us at (877) 350-2100.

Michelle, Jill, Carmen, and Andrea On-Campus Undergraduate Admissions Office

Alumni Sharing Knowledge Career Network

"Career Center Counselors advise seniors to make connections with alumni..."

-The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 13, 2009

Students will benefit from working with a Prescott College Alumni Career Mentor!

The Prescott College Alumni Sharing Knowledge Career Mentor

Program matches students with alumni mentors who can assist with career-related decisions.

Review Alumni Sharing Knowledge Mentor Biographies at:

Bookstore Open in New Location

The Bookstore has moved and is back to regular business hours weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stroll by 371 Garden Street (across Garden from San Juan) and check out the new digs!



http://ASKPCMentors.kintera.org/

Crossroads Café Special Orders for Special Occasions

Cookies, $15/DZ Oatmeal Craisin (wheat-free), Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip (vegan), Chocolate Chocolate Chip (wheat-free), Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Molasses Ginger (vegan), Lemon Lavender Bars, $23/DZ Brownies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, Espresso Buzz Bars, Lemon Bars Cakes: Carrot, Fresh Apple, Italian Cream, Chocolate Beet, Chocolate (vegan), Fresh Ginger (vegan), Yellow (wheat-free) Prices are for cakes, frosted, and packed 1/4 sheet, serves 24, $42 1/2 sheet, serves 48, $60 Full sheet, serves 96, $95 Call (928) 350-1400 or email [email protected] for details

Check out the latest Transitions Magazine at:

http://www.prescott.edu/news /transitions/index.html

Are you a natural-born storyteller? Want to learn Spanish or cooking? Need Avalanche or Wilderness First Responder certification?

We hope you will join us for these exciting offerings. Please visit our website for more info, including course descriptions, instructor biographies, and registration forms: www.prescott.edu/lifelong-learning. If you would like to teach or lead a course for summer or fall, please see our website for a proposal application form: http://www.prescott.edu/lifelong-learning/getinvolved.html.

Fall Schedule 2011 Course Title: Course Date: Tuition Fee:

Kempo Karate: Environmental Awareness and Self Development

September 7-October 12 / 6 sessions / Wednesdays / 6-8 p.m. $100

Employee & Family Yoga Basics Immersion at Prescott College, Tucson Center

September 7-October 19 / 7 sessions / Wednesdays / 5:15-6:45 p.m. $40

Yoga in the Work Place: For Prescott College Employees and Their Family Members (Prescott Campus)

September 9-October 21 / 7 sessions / Fridays / 12-1 p.m. $40

Dream Tending September 10 / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $80

Brain Gym September 10, September 24, and October 1 (3 Saturday) / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $300

Yosemite and the Range Of Light: Lodge-Based Guided Hiking Tour September 11-17

$2,895 per person, double occupancy; $950 single supplement

Healthy Living Workshops September 12-October 24 (no class 10/10) / 6 Sessions / Mondays / 5-7:30 p.m.

$0 (free for Prescott College employees/family members)

QiGong Tai Chi September 13-October 25 / 7 sessions / Tuesdays / 5:30-7 p.m. $75

Illustrator: October 14-16, 2011

Final Cut Pro: November 11-13, 2011



Certificate in Digital Storytelling and Digital Media

Final Cut Pro: November 11-13, 2011

Acquisition & Production: January 13-15, 2012

Social Media: February 10-12, 2012

Special Topics: March 2-4, 2012

$2,450 for full certificate (6 courses) or $475 for individual courses

Dream Books September 17 / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $80Beginning Conversational Spanish at Prescott College

September 21-November 16 / 9 sessions / Wednesdays / 5-6:30 p.m. $90

Beginning Conversational Spanish at the Prescott College Tucson Center

September 21-November 16 / 9 sessions / Wednesdays / 5-6:30 p.m. $90

Intermediate Conversational Spanish at Prescott College

September 22-November 17 / 9 sessions / Thursdays / 5-6:30 p.m. $90

Intermediate Conversational Spanish at the Prescott College Tucson Center

September 22-November 17 / 9 sessions / Thursdays / 5-6:30 p.m. $90

Bee Weaving: Finding Compassion Through the Teachings of the Bees September 24 / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $80

Basic Yoga Techniques for Maintaining Health and Wellness for Prescott College Students

September 26-October 31 / 6 sessions / Mondays / 5-6:15 p.m.

$0 (free for Prescott College students)

Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course

September 29-October 1 / 7:45 a.m. Thursday through 5 p.m. Saturday $275

Please Understand Me!! October 1 / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $60

Generating Freedom In Your Life October 6-November 10 / 6 session / Thursdays / 6-7:30 p.m. $75

Making Native American Spirit Flutes October 7 / 5-7 p.m.

October 8 / 1-3 p.m. $75

Northern Arizona Highlights: Prescott, Grand Canyon, Sedona Lodge/Hotel-Based Guided Hiking Tours

October 9 - 15

November 6 - 12


Falling Leaves: Mindfulness Yoga and Autumn October 15 / 1-4:30 p.m. $45

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) – The New Tapping Technique Part I & Part II

October 15 / Part I: 9 a.m. -12 p.m. & Part II: 1-4 p.m.

$45 each part or $85 for both

On Dogs – Part I: What Is A Dog October 15 / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Part I $85 / Both I & II $175

On Dogs – Part II: How Do Dogs Learn October 22 / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Part II $115 / Both I & II $175

Music Improvisation for Everybody October 25-December (no class on 11/22) / 6 sessions / Tuesdays / 6-8 p.m. $90

Inner Sanctuary Silent Retreat: Yoga, Meditation, and Creativity November 12 / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $60

Grand Canyon Guided Hiking Tour November 13-18

December 11-16


Restorative Yoga: The Path to Reducing Stress and Increasing Vitality December 2, 2011 / 12-1:30 p.m. $10 (employees & students)

Amazon Kindle Winner

Congratulations to Steven Kiel the winner of a new Amazon Kindle! As a parent of Alumna Lauren Kiel '04, he continues to support our community by donating to the Annual Fund for Academic Excellence. We appreciate all 139 donors,

who donated $25 or more May 1 through June 30, 2011 to be eligible for the Amazon Kindle drawing. Our community had an amazing and successful year for giving and we look forward to a remarkable new fiscal year.



Your donation helps our students today! You have many ways to give to Prescott College.

Giving options can be found at:

You can also mail a check and correspondence to:

Prescott College Development Office 220 Grove Avenue Prescott, AZ 86301

Sincerely,

Tina Blake Assistant Director of Annual Giving [email protected] (928) 350-4508

Considering a Planned Gift?

Planned Gifts create opportunities for both Prescott College and our donors. Determining what gift is right for you is just as important as making the gift. For more information about planned giving contact the Development Office at

(877) 350-2100 ext. 4505 or (925) 350-4505, [email protected]. For more information go to: http://www.prescott.edu/give/planned-giving/index.html.

Parent Articles of Interest

For the latest articles of interest to college parents today, connect with University Parent Connection's media information.

Click on the following link: http://www.universityparent.com/rss.xml?tr=y&auid=8615351

Current Articles Include:

Common Ailments and Illnesses for College Students

Free Articles for Parents

Inspirational & Body Image

Grades & Stress

Success & Happiness

Time Management & Fun

It's All About Balance



Common Ailments and Illnesses for College Students

Beyond Tuition: Managing college expenses

Parents & Educators

http://www.campuscalm.com

A Great Gift

Prescott College Parent Logo Clothing Proceeds Benefit the Prescott College Parents Supporting Field Studies Scholarship

Polos and Baseball Caps Available Online

Go to: http://pcparentclothing.kintera.org

Join the Prescott College Family

Assist On-campus Undergraduate Admissions by acting as a local resource for prospective students and their parents. Contribute articles to Trails Home or assist with the Prescott College Parents Supporting

Field Studies Scholarship program.

To find out more about these and other volunteer opportunities, contact:

Marie Smith Office of Alumni and Parent Programs

[email protected]

Do you need to update your mailing address, email, or phone number? Use the parent contact information form at:

http://pcparent.kintera.org

Helpful Links

PC Website

http://www.prescott.edu/

Academic Calendar http://www.prescott.edu/explore/campus-and-

fieldstations/departments-and-offices/registrar/academic-calendar/index.html

Financial Aid http://www.prescott.edu/apply/financial-

aid/index.html

Visiting Campus http://www.prescott.edu/explore/area/visit-the-

campus.html

Student Life http://www.prescott.edu/explore/

studentlife/index.html

The Prescott College logo represents a sense of balance between the built and the natural environments. The enclosing circle is a symbol of wholeness.





It is the mission of Prescott College to educate students of diverse ages and backgrounds to understand, thrive in, and enhance our world community and environment. We regard learning as a continuing process and strive to provide an

education that will enable students to live productive lives while achieving a balance between self-fulfillment and serving others.



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