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ACADEMIC ADVISING

Cindy Greiman, Director
O'Connell Hall, ext. 447-5434

Carroll College has developed a personalized academic advising program. During Orientation, the first-year student will be assigned a specially trained academic advisor who will give the student a total view of the College. Later the student is encouraged to select an advisor from the faculty of his/her major department. Students are encouraged to see their advisors at least twice each academic semester. The Director of Advising is available to help students with any advising questions or problems.

When to see your faculty advisor:
1. To discuss any problems which affect your academic performance
2. To add or drop courses
3. To discuss your academic progress at any time, but especially after midterms
4. To declare a major
5. To select courses for the upcoming semester during preregistration
6. To register to take a course pass/fail or audit (during preregistration)
7. To make a degree plan
8. To discuss career considerations
9. To learn who or what resources are available, when you are not sure.

How to see your faculty advisor:
1. Become familiar with your advisor’s office hours/schedule which should be posted.
2. When possible, call to make an appointment rather than dropping in without one.
3. If it is necessary to drop in without an appointment, try to come at a time when your advisor is available; avoid the busiest times of the day (10 am to 2 pm); and allow plenty of time in case you have to wait.
4. Because the first and last two weeks of each semester are the busiest for your advisor, schedule longer conferences (to discuss issues like possible majors and careers) during the middle part of the semester.

You should:
1. Make and keep appointments or call if it is necessary to change or cancel an appointment.
2. Come with specific questions in mind and with necessary materials such as pencils, schedules, forms, etc.
3. Ask about and utilize other sources of help and information such as the Academic Resource Center and Career Services.
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ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER

Joan Stottlemyer, Director
Simperman Hall, ext. 447-4504

The Academic Resource Center helps students become academically successful through services such as peer tutoring, advice on study skills, workshops, and academic counseling. The Resource Center director also coordinates assistance for students with learning and/or physical disabilities.
RESOURCE CENTER HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 9 am-4 pm
Friday 9 am-12 noon
Evening Tutoring:
Sunday-Thursday 7 pm-9 pm

ATHLETICS

Bruce Parker, Director of Athletics
Physical Education Center, ext. 447-5479

The Director of Athletics provides leadership for intercollegiate athletic programs. The director is responsible for program planning; fiscal, facility, and personnel management; compliance issues; development and maintenance of quality athletic and club sports programs; community relations; and marketing.

Steve Jones, Director of Athletic Facilities
Physical Education Center, ext. 447-4484

Facilities of the Physical Education Center, situated on the northwest quarter of the campus, include an AAU-sized swimming pool, four handball/racquetball courts, three locker and shower rooms, a weight room, a dance area, and a multipurpose arena with permanent seating. All Carroll students may be admitted to the P.E. Center by presenting their student ID card. The general public is charged a nominal fee per visit. Hours are posted monthly across campus. Students may also check with the P.E. Center office for hours of operation.

ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:
Carroll College is a Catholic, diocesan, liberal arts college. In affirming its traditional role of expanding the intellectual, spiritual, imaginative, physical, and social awareness of the students, Carroll College is committed to providing diverse programs of intramural and intercollegiate athletics. An integral part of the total educational experience, the intramural and varsity programs are designed to meet the needs and interests of Carroll’s students, faculty, and staff. Programs that offer a wide variety of athletic opportunities in varsity and intramural sports promote student participation. Equal access is provided in all sports for men and women with broad participation of all students encouraged. Participation in the intercollegiate and intramural programs enhances a student’s well being, supplements the instructional and spiritual programs of the College, and promotes positive societal attitudes.
Further, the Carroll College intramural program gives special emphasis to the impact of athletics on the participants and provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to participate in a wide range of activities.

The College is committed to providing adequate funding and facilities, competent administration of the intramural program, and a variety of traditional and lifetime sports to be offered throughout the academic year.

Carroll supports the positive societal attitudes that are developed through an intramural program and encourages all students, faculty, and staff to participate on a regular basis throughout their years at Carroll.
In addition, the intercollegiate athletic program at Carroll is a part of the educational community and is maintained as a component of the educational process. In this educational role, the athletic program transmits the College’s values and beliefs, such as honesty, leadership, respect for others, and concern for physical and emotional health, to the general public and thus provides a continuing link to the alumni. Carroll is concerned about academic integrity and accordingly admission, academic standing, and academic progress of student athletes are consistent with the policies and standards adopted by the College. The program provides opportunities for students’ involvement, both as spectators and participants, as well as opportunities to compete with students from other institutions. Student athletes and coaches are positive role models and are an integral part of the Carroll community. Carroll will provide the intercollegiate athletic program with adequate funding, staffing, and facilities to ensure that the student athletes are given the opportunity for competitive excellence.

ATHLETICS - INTERCOLLEGIATE

The College participates in intercollegiate athletics in varsity sports for men and women in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Division II. Scheduling includes men’s football, basketball and golf and women’s basketball, volleyball, soccer, and golf. Carroll is a member of the Frontier Athletic Conference, which includes five public and independent Montana institutions. Carroll students are encouraged to try out for varsity teams if their talent and interest make that appropriate. All students are urged to attend games and support Carroll’s varsity teams. Schedules are published before the start of each season, and any information desired can be secured from the athletic director or from respective coaches.

ATHLETICS - INTRAMURALS

The Intramural Program offers a wide variety of activities and educational opportunities. The focus of the program is on wellness and participation with ample opportunity to participate in competitive sports. The purpose is to help students become involved in lifetime activities. Men’s, Women’s, and Coed events are offered on an individual and team basis. In the fall, intramural leagues run for flag football (passing league), volleyball, bowling, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, and softball. Single tournaments include tennis, golf, billiards, table tennis, table soccer, 3-on-3 basketball, racquetball, and folf. In the spring, basketball, volleyball, bowling, and ultimate Frisbee are offered as league sports. Floor hockey, water polo, three point shoot-out, tennis, racquetball, and billiards are offered as one-time tournaments in the spring.

ATHLETICS - OUTDOOR RECREATION AND INTRAMURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee serves as an advisory body to the Coordinator in suggesting, developing, and helping to implement new intramural programming as well as improving existing programs. The membership of the committee is appointed, half by the ASCC President and half by the Vice President for Student Life. The Coordinator is the committee chairperson. The Student Activities Director and Director of Athletics are also members of this committee.

BUSINESS OFFICE

Carol Kelly, Controller
O’Connell Hall, Rm. 202, ext. 447-5426

Lori Peterson, Accountant
O’Connell Hall, Rm. 201, ext. 447-5432

Marsha Worthington, Student AccountsO’Connell Hall, Rm. 201, ext. 447-5428

The Business Office is responsible for providing financial services to the College community. Students should direct payments and questions concerning their student accounts to this office. The Business Office will cash personal checks for students with valid identification cards for amounts up to $50 during regular business hours.

CAMPUS COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Loretta Andrews, Director
O'Connell Hall, Room 113, ext. 447-4508

Help Desk, ext. 447-4357

The Campus Computing & Information Technology (CCIT) Office provides support and training to the College faculty, staff and students for all computing hardware and software, multimedia equipment, the Carroll phone system and all network services. CCIT is committed to continually improving services provided and enhancing the College’s academic and administrative computing facilities.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Fr. Marc Lenneman, Chaplain/Director of Campus Ministry
406-447-4869

Colleen Dunne, Director of Campus Ministry Programs
406-447-4333

The Campus Ministry team coordinates activities to help people grow both individually and as members of a Christian community. Activities include regularly scheduled Catholic liturgies, other religious services, religious education, SEARCH programs, and programs to increase awareness of social values and their impact on society. The Campus Ministry office and staff are available to members of the Carroll community, regardless of faith, who wish to meet individually for spiritual direction and faith guidance, consultation, and the sacraments. All the priests at Carroll College are available for the sacraments, as well as friendship and guidance.

CAMPUS MINISTRY - KIRCHEN SERVICE MINISTERS

The twelve Kirchen Service Ministers are sophomores through seniors who work with the campus ministry office. These students minister to the needs of both on-campus and off campus students who are Catholic as well as students from other denominations. They provide leadership under the supervision of the Chaplain in areas of social justice, community service, breakaway programs, international students, and building community.

FACES is a student organization that supports Campus Ministry while providing opportunities for its members to deepen their faith, learn about community service, and volunteer for special events for Carroll and the Helena community.

SOLID ROCK is a nondenominational student fellowship for prayer, Bible study, and worship. The schedule includes various service projects and faith development events.

CAREER SERVICES AND TESTING

Rosalie Walsh, Director, ext. 457-2704
Career Center, KTVH Building

The Career Center aids students in developing, evaluating, and implementing career and life planning. These services assist students through a process of self-assessment to clarify personal goals, values, and interests and to teach decision-making skills. Students learn how to obtain occupational information, to explore the full range of employment opportunities or graduate study, and to present themselves effectively as candidates for employment.

The programs of career development include individual and group sessions, the use of career testing instruments, workshops, and a Career Resources Library which contains a collection of occupational and job market information and information about graduate school programs.

Other services include postings of employer information including interviews and vacancy listings and a credentials service to assist senior students and graduates in processing employment files.

Testing services are coordinated by the Director of Career Services. Most paper-based major examinations required for admittance into graduate school and selected professional certification examinations are administered on campus. Computer-based versions are offered at the Sylvan Learning Center.
CLEP, a program designed to enable traditional and non-traditional students to earn college credit by examination, is also administered. Applications and information about most national exam programs are available in the Student Development Center.

COMMUNITY LIVING

Ben MacIntyre, Director of Community Life, ext. 447-4374

Residence living is an integral part of the educational process at Carroll College, and the residence halls are administered to that end. College policy reflects the commitment to the residential concept. As a means of facilitating the growth of students in their college years, Carroll College operates three residence halls that accommodate 600 students: Borromeo Hall, Guadalupe Hall, and St. Charles Hall. The residence halls are open to full-time students and to part-time students as available.

Community Living Directors administer the residence halls to ensure a living/learning environment that is safe, clean, and conducive to study, growth, and development. The CLDs also assist students with social, emotional, and career issues and help make appropriate referrals to other professionals.
The quality of residence life is highly dependent upon Resident Assistants for the implementation of programs for student residents.

COMMUNITY ASSISTANTS

    The Community Assistant is an undergraduate who is the primary resource person for students living in the residence halls. The responsibilities of the CA include educational programming, planning floor activities, providing individual and group advisement and guidance, assisting in the general management of the hall, attending weekly staffing or in-service training meetings, serving as a role model to residents, explaining community standards (housing and College policies and regulations), and confronting and reporting those who violate these standards.

     

    CONFERENCES AND CAMPUS EVENTS

    Samantha Kemp, Director, ext. 447-4407

    All on and off campus events, and all conferences, are scheduled and organized through this office. The Director is responsible for attracting, organizing, and implementing summer conferences and camps as well as meetings during the academic year. The Coordinator is responsible for the scheduling of all events and activities.

    COUNSELING SERVICES

    Dr. Jennifer Elison or Dr. K. Mike Franklin, ext. 447-5441
    Guadalupe Hall, lower level

    The counseling service assists and supports students in the pursuit of their intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development through support programs to enhance the functioning and potential of healthy individuals and groups. Counseling is available to individuals and groups with related concerns such as self-image, self-esteem, sexuality, coping, and relational or transitional issues-all of which may lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness and stress.

    Counseling services include on-campus counseling or referrals for such areas as: depression, how to cope with stress, conflict resolution, dysfunctional family, including adult children of alcoholic parents, eating disorders, assertiveness training, chemical dependency, alcohol use evaluation, suicide counseling, divorce issues, rape incest, and ongoing support groups, e.g. AA.

    HUMAN RESOURCES

    Renee Hill, Director
    O’Connell Hall, ext. 447-5501

    Pat Shields, Assistant
    O’Connell Hall, ext. 447-5500

    The Office of Human Resources is responsible for administering comprehensive human resources services to the College’s faculty, staff, and administration. These services include human resource planning, compensation, employment (including student employment), benefit administration, training, and employee relations. The director serves as the College EEO/AA officer and provides counseling on employment-related and sexual harassment issues.

    LEARNING DISABILITIES STATEMENT

      In recognizing the unique value of each human being, the Carroll College Mission Statement is in accord with the spirit of both Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Currently, the Academic Resource Center (ARC), in cooperation with other campus departments, coordinates assistance for students with special needs during their academic careers. Specifically, Carroll offers the following services to students with disabilities:
      • Academic counseling and tutoring from the director and peer tutors at the ARC
      • Personal counseling from the staff in the Wellness Center
      • Letters to classroom instructors describing the student's particular needs
      • Permission to take exams at the ARC where a quiet setting and extra time are available (computers or typewriters are available)
      • assistance for learning such as: use of a tape recorder for classroom lectures, peer note-takers (or photocopies of a classmate’s notes, oral tests, etc.)

      In turn, the College requires the following from students who would like to use these services:

      • Disclosure of the disability to admission and ARC staff before enrollment
      • Recent documentation of the disability from a qualified professional whose credentials are appropriate to the disability (for example, a physician for a physical disability, a learning disabilities specialist or psychologist for learning disabilities)
      • An Individualized Education Program (IEP) on file at the school within the last three school years is also acceptable confirmation
      • Recognition that a reduced course and/or credit load may be necessary and that the student may need extra time to complete degree work

      Finally, the College offers these cautions to students who may want to use these special services:
      Carroll maintains the same academic standards for all students.

      LIBRARY SERVICES

      Lois Fitzpatrick, Director
      Corette Library      , ext. 447-4341

      The Corette Library purchases materials (books, journals, videos, etc.) to support the curriculum of the College. The library is open seven days a week during the fall and spring semesters; hours are adjusted during the semester breaks and summer school.

      LIBRARY HOURS:
      Monday-Thursday 8 am-midnight
      Friday 8 am-4:30 pm
      Saturday 9 am-5 pm
      Sunday 1 pm-midnight

      The library is a partial government depository for federal documents. Reference librarians are at the library, Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 10 pm and Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm.

      MAIL SERVICE

      Mailboxes are in the lobby of St. Charles Hall. Mail box numbers are assigned at the beginning of the academic year. Off-campus students are assigned mailboxes if space is available. Mail is distributed daily, except Sundays and holidays. Students should use their post office box number in all their correspondence.

      The post office is open from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, and 9 am to 11:45 am on Saturdays during semesters. The post office offers a wide variety of services including: stamps, mailing services (U.S.P.S., U.P.S., and Federal Express), and limited supplies (envelopes, boxes, etc.). For more information about postal services, please contact the post office.

      OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

      Mary Pat Dutton, Registrar
      O’Connell Hall, Rm. 241, ext. 447-5437

      The Office of the Registrar provides certification of registration and the completion of graduation requirements. This includes course registration, course withdrawal, grades, and repeated courses. The official academic record is housed in the Office of the Registrar. Students have access to their records in accord with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Transcripts are issued through the Office of the Registrar. All requests for transcripts must be submitted in writing by the student requesting the transcript.

      OUTDOOR RECREATION

      The outdoor recreation program sponsors a series of camping trips in conjunction with freshmen orientation. Activities arranged for all students include: ski trips, overnight camping trips, and opportunities to learn skills associated with outdoor recreation such as fly fishing, wilderness first aid/survival, snow camping, bicycle repair, kayaking, and many other skills.

      The program also sponsors other educational/recreational activities such as aerobics, ballroom dance, self-defense, and first aid/CPR.

      SAFETY

      Carroll College believes that a reasonably safe and enjoyable environment for the College community can be maintained by each community member practicing prudent measures to ensure personal protection and safety. In addition, desk personnel, residence hall personnel, and the College maintenance personnel in conjunction with the Helena Police Department can assist further with safety and security. The persons and property of Carroll College need protection from fire, theft, intrusion, and other unlawful acts that disturb the peace or which place life or property in jeopardy. Promoting safety and calling members of the community to a code of conduct further ensures the tranquility of the campus.
      Personal safety is an important issue both on and off campus. The following safety guidelines will help Carroll College community members:

      1. Always lock your door when you are sleeping or are out. Know who is at the door before you open it.
      2. Do not leave valuables (like your wallet, checkbook, or jewelry) in open view. Take care of your keys. Do not give them to others or allow anyone the opportunity to duplicate them.
      3. Be aware of strangers, including door-to-door solicitors. If you see a solicitor (or any suspicious person) contact the main desk of the building you are in on campus.
      4. When walking, plan the safest route to your destination and use it. Choose well-lighted, busy pathways or streets and avoid wooded paths, alleys, vacant lots, or construction sites. Take a longer way if it is the safest route. Avoid walking alone at night, especially when off-campus. Walk facing traffic, so you can see approaching cars.
      5. Know your neighborhood and the campus. Find out which buildings are open late (or early) and where you can go to summon help if needed. Students should be careful not to be alone in College buildings late at night.
      6. Do not flaunt expensive jewelry, clothing, or cash, especially in off-campus areas.
      7. Keep your car or room/house key in hand and ready as you approach your car or hall/home.
      8. Carry emergency change for cab fare or telephone calls.
      9. Do not overburden yourself with packages and groceries that make it hard to react.
      10. When walking if you suspect you are being followed by someone, cross the street and head for the nearest well-lighted populated area. Walk quickly or run to a phone, residence hall, occupied building, or house and call the police (911).

      SAINTS’ SHOPPE- CARROLL BOOKSTORE

      Kitty Sullivan, Director
      Campus Center, ext. 447-5417

      HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Saturday 10 am-3 pm

      In addition to textbooks, the Bookstore also stocks school supplies, a large variety of clothing, sundries, candy, and gift items. Twice each year, the Bookstore arranges a buy back of used books during finals week, from 9 am until 4 pm. The Bookstore is closed during fall and spring breaks.

      STUDENT ACTIVITIES

      Patrick Harris, Director Student Activities
      O'Connell Hall, ext. 4380

      Student Activities seeks to meet the needs of the Carroll community for social, cultural, intellectual, and recreational programs. Weekly events are sponsored by Student Activities and ASCC that include dances, coffee-house entertainment, outdoor recreation, tournaments, movie nights, and special events.

      Full-time students can use their Carroll ID for free or discounted admission to Carroll-sponsored events and to most major cultural events in Helena. Specific guidelines for College-sponsored events are available in the Student Activities Office.

      Anyone who uses the name of Carroll College for an activity must register the event in the Student Activities Office. The Director of Student Activities serves as the advisor of the Associated Students of Carroll College, the supervisor of the Carroll Campus Center, and the Director of Orientation.

      WELLNESS CENTER

      Kathleen Trudnowski, RN, Director of Wellness Center Wellness Center, Guadalupe Hall, ext. 447-5439

      Under the supervision of an off-campus medical director, the Director of Wellness holds regular office hours for students when classes are in session. At the Wellness Center, health and immunization records are maintained, physical assessments are performed and direct, non-emergency care is administered including: first aid; over-the-counter medicines for the treatment of simple ailments; quick-strep throat cultures; administration of allergy shots; TB tests; flu shots, some procedures, and a variety of vaccines.

      Minimal fees (paid in advance) are charged for immunizations, blood draws, laboratory tests, and some supplies. Students can borrow crutches, vaporizers, and heating pads, if available.

      A nurse practitioner affiliated with Strawberry Mountain Clinic holds clinic hours one evening per week and can prescribe certain medications, order laboratory procedures, X-rays or therapies as needed. Students are referred to physicians with follow-up from Health Services if necessary.

      Confidentiality is strictly maintained according to professional standards.
      Health service recommends (but does not require) that students receive a meningitis vaccination to reduce risk for meningococcal disease. College-aged students have a greater potential risk of outbreaks than the general population due to the prevalence of risk factors that are part of campus life. Contact the Wellness Center.