New Student and Parent Handbook

Monmouth College2013-2014

Table of ContentsAcademics 1Study Abroad 9Student Affairs 12Residence Life 15Wackerle Career and Leadership Center 19Engage 21Involvement 22Religious and Spiritual Life 26Greek Life 28Health Services 31Office of Campus Events 33Athletics 38Dining Services 41Hewes Library 45MC Bookstore 47101 Things to do at Monmouth College 48Banking 50Parking 51College Song and Hymn 52

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The New Monmouth Curriculum What form of undergraduate education best

prepares students to live in a rapidly changing world? How can a college education provide stu-dents with marketable skills for new and emerg-ing employment opportunities while instilling the time tested values of a liberal arts education? The program of study at Monmouth College is a distinctive answer to these questions. We respond with a curriculum that fosters personal growth and prepares our students for professional success in competitive and changing environments. We also ask ourselves and our students to respond to an essential paradox of being in the world: namely that we achieve the greatest measure of individual freedom, the fullest realization of our individual humanity in the larger context of social responsi-bility.

Our curriculum is both intentional and in-tegrated in its several parts: Foundation Skills, Integrated Studies, Area Studies, the Major, and Electives. Although each of these elements has its specific purpose, together they provide a struc-

ture that guides students toward the goals of a liberal education: to think critically, to commu-nicate effectively, to appreciate the varieties of human experience and achievement, to articulate and develop ethical values, to pursue expertise in a discipline, and to discover patterns of meaning across disciplines.

In the fall of 2012, we added even more enrich-ment to our curriculum. Some colleges give stu-dents the option of taking 15-18 credit hours per semester, where other institutions offer trimes-ters, offering 3-4 classes per trimester. Monmouth College offers the best of both worlds. Each credit is equivalent to our prior four credit courses. Our new academic plan, commonly referred to as the “4-4”, not only gives students more time outside of the classroom, but challenges them through intellectual and interactive means. Students take four classes per semester, they dig deeper into each course, work on more meaningful projects, and discover the connections between their aca-demic and co-curricular lives.

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Academic AdvisingEach entering student is assigned a faculty advisor. For first year students this person is the instructor in their Introduction to Liberal Arts (ILA) course. The advisor helps introduce the student into the college – help-ing them navigate the curriculum and the registration process. Students and advisors discuss long range academic goals, like careers and graduate school, as well as the shorter term issues, such as what courses should you take next semester or when would be a good semester to study abroad. To best facilitate these discussions, once ILA is complete, it is recommended that a student find an advisor in their major. A change of advisor form needs to be filed with the Office of the Registrar.

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Academic SupportLocated in Poling Hall, the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) provides ac-ademic services to meet the needs of Monmouth College students at all levels. The TLC offers many services: tutoring (drop-in and appointments) in many academic disciplines, supplemental instruction (SI) for selected courses, study skills workshops and support for other academic needs including ADA services. However, TLC is not the only place tutoring is offered. The Writing Center is located in Mellinger Hall. There, the Writing Fellows serve students by offering support to writing efforts from across the curriculum.

Academics 4The Semester CalendarThe academic year at Monmouth is organized into two semesters. In each semester, students typically take 4 course credits. The first semester begins in late August, ending before the Christmas holidays. The second semes-ter begins in late January, ending in early-May. Courses can meet from 2-5 days each week.

Class AttendanceMonmouth College expects students to attend class regularly and to inform instructors promptly of any condition that prevents them from doing so. Students are responsible for all work assigned in a course. Faculty members set their own specific attendance policies which are described in their syllabi. Students are expected to frequently check their MC email accounts. This will be how instructors and college offices communicated most regularly. If a student has difficulty accessing their email, they need to notify Information Systems immediately to remedy the issue.

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Academic HonestyMonmouth College students are expected to conduct themselves with the utmost integrity in all academic experiences. Academic dishonesty includes any action by a student to mis-represent their own (or collude to misrepresent others) efforts to fulfill an academic require-ment. Such behavior may result not only in failure in the course, but in suspension or dis-missal from the College. Some forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

• Cheatingontests,labs,etc.• Plagiarism,i.e.,usingthewords,ideas,writing,orworkofanother without giving appropriate credit. • Impropercollaborationbetweenstudents,i.e.notdoingone’sown work on outside assignments specified as group projects by the instructor. • Formoredetailedexplanationofthehearingprocess,refertotheScots Guide.

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Introduction to Liberal ArtsThe Introduction to the Liberal Arts (ILA) is the

course that presents you with multiple disciplinary op-portunities to interact with ideas and topics of study. As we supply you with the tools and perspectives nec-essary to understand the complexity of the world, we expect that you will begin using these skills to analyze and evaluate previous understandings of the phenom-ena around us as well as beginning the work of creating new ideas, solving problems, and pushing the boundary of knowledge further than where you first encountered it. Historically, Liberal Arts colleges have adhered to a mission and vision of education that is reflected in the following passage:

Rather than emphasizing a specific course of study or professional training, liberal arts colleges aim to expose students to a wide breadth of courses in the humanities and both physical and social sciences. Al-though the curriculum varies from college to college, a student’s coursework at a liberal arts school wouldinclude many or all of the following subjects: history, philosophy, religion, literature, physical sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics), social sciences (e.g., psy-chology, sociology, economics, politics), the arts (e.g., theater, music, art), languages, and mathematics.

During the 19th century, higher education went

through an “identity crisis” unsure of what constituted the best education for an independent and developing society. The crisis led to calls for change in higher ed-ucation.

Appropriate curriculum for these colleges became widely debated in the early part of the nineteenth cen-tury. As science and technology became more prevalent and began to shape the world, American society called upon its colleges to provide coursework that suited the new era. In reply to these demands, Yale President Jer-emiah Day organized a committee to address the afore-mentioned debates. The resultant document The Yale Report of 1828 called for ‘breadth in curriculum as the writers of the document doubted ‘whether the powers of the mind can be developed, in their fairest propor-tions, by studying languages alone, or mathematics alone,ornaturalorpoliticalsciencealone’(p.173).Thedocument further states that ‘the course of instruction which is given to undergraduates in the college is not designed to include professional studies. Our object is not to teach what is peculiar to any one of the profes-sions; but to lay the foundation which is common to themall’(p.173).Sinceitspublication,TheYaleReportof 1828 has become the classic argument for a liberal education and liberal arts colleges in the United States.

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What to expect from a

Liberal Arts EducationAs you embark on your academic journey at Mon-mouth College we want to welcome you and lay out the expectations of this first course in your college career. The goals of ILA are to make you a consum-mate reader, an accomplished writer, and a keen thinker. Practically speaking, this means that you will need to spend time reading, thinking, and writing as you begin constructing the knowledge required to comprehend the world rationally, aesthetically, and holistically. On average, devoting fifteen hours each week outside of class to ILA should allow you the time needed to read critically; draft, edit, and revise papers; and think. Furthermore, we expect you will be able to:

• Annotatethetextsyourread,citingspecific passages to support in-class discus sions and arguments; reflect on your reading experi - ences; and be able to analyze and accurately relate the content of your reading to others.• Listentoothersandengagebothcritically and sympathetically with the substance of their argument or points.• Usewritingasatooltoenhanceandrefine your ability to think about and through ideas. • Begintoseetheconnectionsbetweenthe arts, sciences, and humanities in your understanding and learning.

College will be difficult but exhilarating if done with passion and serious intent. But that is what learning was meant to be.

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Registrar’s OfficeThe Registrar provides many important academic services to the student body, including

publishing the annual class schedule, issuing mid-term and final grades, allowing the ability to add or drop courses, handling transfer credits, coordinating the conferring of degrees, process-ing enrollment verifications and transcript requests, and much more.

Students must register for courses online at the assigned times and assume responsibility for being properly enrolled in each class. Details of the registration process are made available to studentsinatimelymannerbytheRegistrar’soffice.

New students select courses during SOAR, Summer Orientation Advisement and Registra-tion, programs early in the summer. Continuing students register online in the fall and spring for subsequent semesters.

The Monmouth College catalog, course schedules, academic calendars, and other important informationareavailableonlineorintheRegistrar’sofficeonthesecondfloorofPolingHall.

MyMCMyMC is a student portal, allow-ing students access to their email, check their transcripts and grade point average, confirm their en-rollment, and important Mon-mouth College news. A tutorial video is available on the student MyMC portal on how to use MyMC.

Registrar’sOfficeChristine Johnson, Registrarregistrar@monmouthcollege.edu 309-457-2326

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At Monmouth College, the option to study abroad is easily accessible. Students can either choose to participate in a semester long program or can immerse themselves in one of our programs over winter, spring, or summer breaks.

Study Abroad Programs

Programs offered through Monmouth College: University of Highlands and Islands: Scotland

Being one of the more popular choices for those who want to study abroad, students from varying majors can choose to study at this location. Students can connect toMonmouth’srichheritageinScotlandbytouring,at-tending classes at the university, and enjoying culture with their host families.

Akita International University: JapanEven though Monmouth College does not offer a major in Japanese or Japanese culture does not mean that we do not have strong connections with Japan. This top-ranked university is a very unique option, for it offers a rich liberal arts education entirely in English. Students can experience Japan through living in dormitory style living or living with a host family, attending orientation for International Students in the beginning of the se-mester at Akita, or even touring Akita.

Programs offered through Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM):

Florence: Arts, Humanities, & CultureFlorence/London: Arts in ContextBotswana: Culture and Society in AfricaIndia: Culture, Traditions & GlobalizationJapan Study: Waseda University, Tokyo

Costa Rica: Field Research in the Environment, Social Sciences and HumanitiesCosta Rica: Studies in Latin American Culture and So-cietyTanzania: Ecology and Human OriginsBrazil (exchange)

Domestic Programs: Stereotypically, studying abroad is leaving the country. However, Monmouth has broken the stereotype and now offers options to study abroad within the United States and even to Chicago!

Chicago: Arts, Entrepreneurship and Urban StudyChicago: Urban EducationNewberry Seminar: Research in the HumanitiesOak Ridge Science SemesterWashington D.C.: American University

Other Programs offered: Greece: American College of ThessalonikiGranada, SpainFrance: Paris Graduate School of ManagementNorthern Ireland: Irish American Scholars ProgramSweden: Umea UniversityInternational Student Exchange Program (multiple lo-cations)

Study Abroad 10Program Costs

All students participating in MC off campus programs pay MC full tuition and applicable program fee. Expenses covered by the program fee vary. For current information about program fees and provi-sions, please see the “MC Charges and Program Fees” sheet for the specific program.

Short trips, such as those during breaks, are budgeted in a variety of ways and expenses included in the price will be detailed in the trip flyer/announcement.Costs Not Covered

• Passport(includingthecostofpassportpicturesandafilingfee)andstudentVISA(ifneeded).• Recommendedorrequiredimmunizations.• Physicalexamination(ifrequired).• Allaccommodations,meals,travelandincidentalsduringbreaks.• Baggagefeesandflightinsurance.• Personalexpenditures.• Specificitemsasindicatedseparatelyforeachprogram.

Financial Aid AvailableMonmouth College students participating in MC off campus programs are eligible to retain the finan-

cial aid they would receive while studying on campus, with the exception of work study. Student work is not available while a student is participating in an off campus program.

Students with questions about their financial aid during an off campus study semester should contact the Financial Aid Office. It is important to work with the MC Financial Aid Office to achieve the best possible financing for your off campus program.

Some program-specific scholarships are available. Please check the website or materials provided by your specific program for these options. Application deadlines and scholarship requirements vary, so it is important to explore scholarship opportunities early.

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PaymentsThe following general terms apply:

•A$200depositisduetoMonmouthCollegewithin one month after approval for off campus study.This deposit will be applied as a credit to the studentaccount at the beginning of the off campus semester.The deposit will be refunded if the student is not acceptedinto the program. Once the student is acceptedinto an off campus program, the deposit is not refund-able.•Anadditionaldepositmayberequiredtobepaiddirectly to the off campus program. Please review thematerials provided by the program for amount andpayment details.•IfthereisanoutofpocketbalanceduetoMonmouthCollege for the off campus student semester,payment must be made or a payment plan in place twoweeks prior to the first day of MC classes for the semes-ter.

This balance will be on the July invoice for the fallsemester or the December invoice for the spring semester.

WithdrawsStudents wishing to withdraw from off campus study af-

ter approval of their application must notify the Off Campus Study Office in writing. Program fees, housing fees and all other fees will be refunded in accordance with refunds made by the host institution. Any special travel arrangements or incidental costs due to a program cancellation will be at the student’sexpense.

Students who withdraw from both the off campus pro-gram and the College are subject to the above fees plus any applicable MC charges.

Termination from the ProgramPrior to departure, if a student is terminated from the

program by Monmouth College as a result of disciplinary or behavioral problems, fees will be assessed as necessary and will vary depending on the program and date of termination.

After the program has begun, no refunds will be made to students who are terminated from the program as a result of disciplinary or behavioral problems.

CancellationsStudents should be aware that participation in an off

campus program involves certain elements of risk which are beyond the control of the program staff or Monmouth Col-lege.

Students who have been granted Monmouth College permission for off campus study will not be allowed to be-gin a study-abroad program in a country for which a “Travel Warning” has been issued by the U.S. Department of State. Should such a warning come into effect prior to the begin-ning of a program, students will need to work with the Off Campus Study Office to make alternative plans for their ap-proved off campus program.

In cases where a “Travel Warning” is issued while a pro-gram is in progress, a decision to withdraw students from the county may be made based on advice of the U.S. Depart-ment of State. Monmouth College may require a student to return from an off campus program at any time, regardless of whether its sponsor or host institution has officially can-celled the program.

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Student Affairs The Student Affairs Staff: the vice president, deans, directors, chaplain, and those in the Stockdale Center, Wackerle Career and Leadership Center and the Office of Greek Life, Involvement and Service - all have a personal and professional commitment to quality in all areas of student life.

The Office of Student Affairs administers all student services, particularly individual and group counseling; personal, relational and developmental concerns; advising student government; campus and Greek organizations; and the general wellbeing of campus life.

The following programs and depart-ments provide important opportuni-ties and services throughout the year:

•Athletics •Commencement •CommunityService •Counseling •FamilyWeekend •GreekLife •HealthServices •InterculturalLife •Internships

•Intramurals•Orientation•ResidenceLifeandHousing•SafetyandSecurity•ShuttleService•ReligiousandSpiritualLife•StudentActivities•StudentPublications•OfficeofGreekLife,Involve- ment and Service•WackerleCareerandLeader- ship Center •Wellness,TrotterFitnessCenter

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Questions?Residence LifeMohsin Masood, Associate Dean of Student/Director of Residence Life309-457-2113mohsin@monmouthcollege.edu

Dining ServicesBruce Cvancara, Director, ARAMARK DiningServices309-457-2346cvancara@monmouthcollege.edu

AcademicsFrank Gersich, Associate Dean of Faculty309-457-2119fgersich@monmouthcollege.edu

AthleticsRoger Haines, Athletic Director309-457-2176rogerh@monmouthcollege.edu

Campus EventsKaren Ogorzalek, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Campus Events309-457-2345kareno@monmouthcollege.edu

Career Services and InternshipsMichelle Merritt, Associate Dean of Students/Director Wackerle Career Center309-457-2115mmerritt@monmouthcollege.edu

Greek Life, Involvement and ServiceBilly Bernard, Assistant Director of Greek Life,Leadership, and Involvement309-457-2308wbernard@monmouthcollege.edu

Intercultural LifeRuby Pentsil-Bukari, Director of InterculturalLife309-457-2241rpentsilbukari@monmouthcollege.edu

RegistrarChristine Johnston309-457-2362registrar@monmouthcollege.edu

WellnessMolly McNamara, Director of Wellness309-457-2362mmcnamar@monmouthcollege.edu

IntramuralsJohn Goddard, Director of Intramurals309-457-2227jgoddard@monmouthcollege.edu

EmergencyCollege Operator 309-457-2345Campus Security 309-337-5713

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Monmouth College ID Cards All students will take a picture for their Student Identification card at SOAR. These ID cards will be disbursed at the end of each SOAR program. This card has many different uses.

Student ID Number: On the left side, under the ID picture is a red number called the Student ID Num-ber. This number is needed when checking out library books, cashing checks, and verifying other student in-formation.

Meal Number: On the right side, above the barcode, is a black number called the Meal Number. This num-ber is needed when changing your meal plan and when students have meals provided outside of the normal dining services, including, cookouts, pizza parties, etc.

Access Key:Dependingonastudent’sactivities and academic needs, the ID will be programed to allow access to various buildings. Each student is granted access into his/her residence hall and the 24-hour computer lab in the Mellinger Center.

Flex Dollars: The ID card is also how students can spend their flex dollars. Depending on the meal plan, students are allotted a certain amount of flex dollars to be used in any of the campus dining facilities and the Scots Market.

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Residence LifeYou will soon discover that your residence hall is much more than a place to live; it is an environment that will actively contribute to your success. Monmouth College is proud to be a residential campus where over 90% of its students live on campus. The residence halls offer a variety of opportunities for student success.

Residence LifePoling Hall, First floor309-457-2113

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Academic SuccessNational studies indicate that students who live on campus are less likely to drop out, have more contact with faculty members and other students, and are more satis-fied with their college experience.

FriendsMeeting new people is one of the best things about living in residence halls. Some of these people are likely to become life-long friends and may be even partners!

ConvenienceWalk to class, the library, athletic events, concerts and other campus events. In addition many convenient services like laundry rooms, vending machines, cable and computer connections, Wi Fi, DVDs, pool tables,ping pong tables, vacuum cleaners, small kitchens, micro-waves, study lounges, and formal lounges are available in the residence halls.

Helpful StaffResidence halls are managed by friendly staff including Head Residents and Resident Assistants. All staff members are available to assist students in meeting their academic and personal goals. Each residence hall also has a full-time custodian who cleans common areas, corridors, recreational areas and bathrooms (you will need to clean your own room). All maintenance prob-lems are promptly addressed by the Monmouth College maintenance staff.

Hall CouncilEach student, as a member of the hall community, assumes responsibility for his or her actions. The residence hall community is governed by an elected Hall Council that sponsors educational, social, and recreational activi-ties, and works toward making living in the halls person-ally satisfying for all residents. Also, Hall Councils are a great way to get involved in a student organization and develop leadership skills!

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Personal PropertyAlthough Monmouth College will use all rea-

sonable precautions to protect personal property, the College is in no way liable for any theft or dam-age to personal property. Please see Monmouth College’s policy on personal property at: http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/life/residence-life/scots-guide/personal-property.aspx for further de-tails.

Personal belongings are normally covered underfamilyhomeowner’sinsurance,andstudentsare encouraged to be covered by such a policy.

Air Conditioners - Founders, Bowers, North and Peterson Halls have central air conditioning. Cleland and Liedman Halls, and the Fraternity Complex do not accommodate air conditioners. Only students with a documented ADA disability who reside in McMichael, Grier, Fulton, Graham, Winbigler, and the theme houses will be provided air conditioners. To request air conditioners, stu-dents should follow the process for requesting an ADA accommodation located at: http://www.mon-mouthcollege.edu/life/residence-life/scots-guide/air-conditioners.aspx

Carpets - All residence rooms are able to fit an 8 x 10 area rug. Gluing carpets or area rugs is not permitted.

Halogen Lamps - Halogen lamps are a fire hazard and not permitted.

Loft - Loft systems may not be brought to campus due to the wear and tear on buildings.

Mattress Size - All mattresses are 36” x 80”.

Smoking- All Monmouth College facilities are smoke free.

Storage – Monmouth College does not offer storage facility to its students. If students need to store their possessions for the summer, they can contact storage facilities in town.

Maple City Mini Storage Monmouth Storage400 W. Harlem Ave. 1349 S. Main St.Monmouth, IL 61462 Monmouth, IL 61462309-734-2138 309-734-2138

Residence Life 18Visitation

Visitation hours during theweek are established so that guests of the oppositegendermayvisit their friends in student rooms.Astudent’s right to study/privacysupersedesaroommate’srighttohostaguest.

Visitation hours are established by the hall councils and residence life staffmembers and are specific to each hall.

Visitationforoutoftownguestsispermittedforaspanof48hours.Studentsdonot need to check their guests in. However, if a Resident Assistant or Head Resident notices a guest over staying their welcome, standard procedures will ensue.

Visitationismostcommononweekends,sinceitisfreeparkingforguestsandfallsinto the 48 hour regulation mentioned above.

* Please note cohabitation is not permitted.

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Wackerle Career and Leadership Center

Career development is a life process of self-discovery and explorations. Services are offered to all studentsthroughtheWackerleCareerandLeadershipCenter’sOfficeofCareerDevelopment.These services are designed to arm students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about their futures. Students are invited to take advantage of many valuable opportunities, including career interest inventories, guidance counseling, educational programs and fun special events. Career Development is an integral part of experiential learning, and the Wackerle Career and Leadership Office helps students apply their academic experiences to career paths.

First-year students are encouraged to begin building a solid foundation. Through the Intro to Liberal Arts class students will be introduced to resources that can help.

• Assessskills,passionsandinterests• Becomeknowledgeableofcareeroptionsrelatedtospecificmajors• Researchindustriesandhowtheyrelatetopossiblecareerpaths• CheckoutNationalAssociationofCollegesandEmployerswww.jobweb.comand Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco

Wackerle 20Etiquette DinnerA formal dinner is served while students learn proper dining etiquette in a relaxed environment. Everything from how to place your napkin to how to propose a toast is covered by local etiquette instructors. Held during the fall semester.

Networking PartyMix and mingle while enjoying delicious food and beverages and learning how to conduct yourself with poise and confidence in professional and social situations. Also learn how to handle tricky foods, effectively network with others, and have fun but remain professional. Held during the spring semester.

Graduate and Professional School FairMeet graduate and professional school recruiters from all over the country. Find out more about their institutions and educational programs, while getting information on admissions processes. Held during the fall semester.

On-Campus Employer VisitsNumerous employers visit our campus every year to find qualified students for internships and full-time positions.

Residence Hall ProgrammingLook for us in your residence hall where we bring programs regarding all aspects of the career exploration process including major discussions, resume critiques, mock interviews, fashion shows and much more!

For a complete list of our events, see our calendar and visit our online career center for interest inventories, a resume-building tool, major information and job search board at:http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/wc/career/career-center.aspx

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Campus OrganizationsMonmouth College is an active, vibrant community,

with a number of opportunities for students who wish to be involved in activities outside the classroom. For a student to get the most out of his or her college experi-ence, he or she needs to be aware of what is available, keep an open mind, and learn to budget time.

Currently, the college has many active organizations including honor societies, service groups, fine arts en-sembles and troupes, student publications and commu-nications,men’sandwomen’sfraternities(Greek-letterorganizations), intramural and varsity athletics, and special interest groups. Each of these groups is continu-ally seeking new members. The best way for a new stu-dent to become introduced to these groups is to attend the Involvement Fair during new student orientation, and to contact student organizations directly.

There are student-led organizations and activities to suit every student’s interests:The College newspa-per and other publications, the campus radio station, religious services, music groups (classical, instrumen-tal, and a capella) and the theater department provides opportunities for students to develop their talents and toenrichthecollege’slife.Manymembersofthecollegefind challenge and learning opportunities in the athletic

programs, both intramural and intercollegiate. A prom-inent focus of campus interest is the student govern-ment, which is responsible for a broad range of activi-ties. The Association for Student Activity Programming is the main activity programming board on campus. All students can become members of the board and have a hand in planning campus events. In all of these activi-ties there are opportunities for learning, for leadership and for interaction with faculty members.

A student’s development of his or her leadershipabilities and strengths starts with self-motivation and introspection. As students examine their own strengths and weaknesses, the values they hold, and their inter-ests, they begin to understand themselves and how to leverage and develop their talents.

Leadership development is a never-ending process, with success found only through perseverance and a persistentdedicationtolearning.Student’sbestpracticethese skills at Monmouth College by becoming involved in campus life.

Office of Student InvolvementWackerle Career and Leadership Center309-457-2308www.monmouthcollege.edu/wc/leadership

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Student InvolvementWith over 70 student organizations, societies, and teams, there is something for everyone to do. Student involvement options include:

• AcademicandProfessionalGroups• ClubandIntramuralSports• CommunicationsandPublications• FineArtsOrganizationsandClasses• HonorarySocieties• ResidenceHallCouncils• FraternitiesforMenandWomen• ServiceOrganizations• SpecialInterestOrganizations• SpiritualLife

• StudentGovernmentandActivities Programming• VarsityAthletics

Involvement FairMany of these groups will participate in the Involvement Fair, which is a gathering of stu-dent organizations and other opportunities for involvement hosted by the College at the start of each school year. For more information about any of these or other groups, please see the involvement pages on the Office of Student Involvements website at www.monmouthcollege.edu/wackerle/leadership.

Wackerle Career and Leadership CenterOffice of Student InvolvementStockdale Center, Lower level

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Student InvolvementThe Associated Students of Monmouth College ASMC, our student government, represents the student body of Monmouth College and promotes its interests, opinions, desires and attitudes. It is made up of representatives of Monmouth College organizations and clubs.

The Association for Student Activity Programming ASAP is the main activity programming board on campus. This organization is staffed by students. All Monmouth College students can become members of the board and have a hand in planning events for the campus. ASAP has six committees that function to serve the different needs of the Monmouth College campus. Get involved in ASAP by joining the A-Team and be a part of the most active organization on campus!

OrganizationsAcademic and Professional Organizations

• AccountingSociety• AmericanChemicalSociety• ClassicsClub• FrenchClub• HistoryClub• IllinoisEducationAssociation• MENC-NationalAssociationforMusic

Education• PoliticalEconomyandCommerceClub• Pre-LawSociety• Pre-HealthSociety• SamThompsonSociety• SpanishConversationandPracticeClub

VarsityAthletics,ClubSports,andRecreation• IntercollegiateAthletics• IntramuralAthletics• MonmouthCollegeCheerleaders• MonmouthCollegeRedHotScots-DanceTeam• Women’sLacrosseClubTeam• WrestlingClubTeam

Women’sVarsitySports• Basketball• CrossCountry• Golf• Soccer• Softball• SwimmingandDiving• Tennis• TrackandField• Volleyball• WaterPolo

Men’sVarsitySports• Baseball• Basketball• CrossCountry• Football• Golf• Soccer• SwimmingandDiving• Tennis

• TrackandField• WaterPolo

Broadcast and Print Media• MC-TV–StudentTelevisionStation• TheCourier–StudentNewspaper• WMCR–StudentRadio

Campus Leadership• OrientationLeaders• ResidenceLifeStaff• ScotAmbassadors

Cultural Organizations• ColorfulVoicesofPraise• InternationalClub• LGBTQIA-Spectrum• Raices• UMOJA

Honorary Societies• AlphaLambdaDeltaHonor-SocietyforFirst Year Students• BetaBetaBeta-NationalBiologicalHonor Society• BlueKeyHonorSociety-NationalLeadership Society• EtaSigmaPhi–LatinandGreekHonorary Society• KappaDeltaPi–InternationalHonorSociety in Education• LambdaPiEta–CommunicationsStudies Honorary Society • MClub–IntercollegiateAthleticsHonor Society • MortarBoard-NationalCollegeSeniorHonor Society • OrderofOmega–FraternityLeadership Honor Society for Men and Women• PhiAlphaTheta-HistoryHonorSociety• PsiChi–NationalHonorSocietyinPsychology• SigmaTauDelta–InternationalEnglishHonor Society

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OrganizationsMen’sandWomen’sFraternitiesThe Interfraternity Council

Representingthefivenationalmen’sfraternitiesoncampus, the Interfraternity Council provides guid-ance, leadership, and a forum for discussing the issuesrelatedtothemen’sGreekcommunity.ance,leadership, and a forum for discussing the issues re-latedtothemen’sGreekcommunity.

Fraternities for Men• AlphaTauOmegaFraternity• PhiDeltaThetaFraternity• PhiGammaDelta(FIJI)Fraternity• SigmaPhiEpsilonFraternity• ZetaBetaTauFraternity

The Panhellenic Council The Panhellenic Council serves as the governing bodyforthethreenationalwomen’sfraternitiesoncampus. Their primary responsibility is to adminis-ter all business related to the overall welfare of the women’s Greek community, including program-ming, scholarship, and membership recruitment.

Fraternities for Women• AlphaXiDeltaFraternity• KappaKappaGammaFraternity• PiBetaPhiFraternity

Performing Arts• CrimsonMasque-Theatre• MonmouthCollegeBand• MonmouthCollegeChamberOrchestra• MonmouthCollegeChorale• MonmouthCollegeConcertChoir• MonmouthCollegeFightingScotsMarching Band • MonmouthCollegeJazzBand,JazzCombos, and Big Band• MonmouthCollegePercussionEnsemble• MonmouthCollegePipeBand• MonmouthCollegeWinds• SassyLassies-Femaleacapella• Scotsmen-Maleacapella

Service and Philanthropy Organizations• BigBrothersBigSisters• CircleKInternational-Affiliatedwiththe Kiwanis Club• CollegesAgainstCancerandRelayforLife• RonaldMcDonaldHouseCharities• Rotaract-AffiliatedwiththeRotaryClub International

Residence Hall Councils• BowersHallCouncil• ClelandHallCouncil• FoundersVillageCouncil• FultonHallCouncil• GrahamHallCouncil• GrierHallCouncil• LiedmanHallCouncil• McMichaelResidenceHallCouncil• NorthHallCouncil• PetersonHallCouncil• ThemeHouseCouncil• WinbiglerHallCouncil

Special Interests• AnimeClub• DisneyClub• TheGardenCrew• MonCSter• Table-TopGamingClub• TradingCardGameClub• Scotspeak!• StudentAlumniAssociationReligious and Spiritual Life• CampusCrusadeforChrist• CampusOutreach• Ignite• NewmanClub

Have an idea?Every year, students bring fresh ideas and new activi-ties to campus. To start your own student organization, visit the Office of Student Involvement!

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WorshipChapel Services are held every Monday during the

academic year in Dahl Chapel from 12:10 to 12:40pm. A variety of music and a meditation on scripture led by a member of the faculty, staff, the College Chaplain, or a student are always offered during Chapel Services. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome to attend these ecumenical worship services.

Special Worship Services, such as Christmas Convocation, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and Baccalau-reate Service, are held throughout the year.

Faith-Based ServiceFaith-Based Service Team—Students are encouraged

to put their faith into action by getting involved with our Faith-Based Service Team. This team mobilizes students to serve the Monmouth community through a variety of local ministries and non-profit organizations.

Faith-BasedAlternativeSpringBreak—TheChaplain’soffice sponsors an annual faith-based alternative spring break trip to provide students with a wide-range of expe-rience in areas such as urban ministry, interfaith ministry, border ministry, disaster-relief work, poverty immersion experiences, and international service.

Rev. Dr. Teri McDowell Ott The Rev. Dr. Teri McDowell Ott has been an

ordained Presbyterian (PCUSA) minister for over thir-teen years. After receiving her Master of Divinity degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary she served the church in a variety of positions, most recently as the pastor of Cameron Presbyterian Church in Cam-eron, NC. In 2008 she completed her Doctor of Minis-try degree from McCormick Theological Seminary. She began serving Monmouth College as Chaplain in Janu-ary of 2011. Teri is married to the Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Ott, who serves Monmouth College as Assistant Professor of Religious Studies.

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Spritual Life27Religious Life Groups

EkklesiaLed by the College Chaplain, Ekklesia meets weekly in the Weeks House. Ekklesia is an open, inclusive gathering of spiritual seekers who plumb the depths of the Christian tradition and encourage each other in a supportive, caring community.

Meditation GroupLed by the College Chaplain, the Meditation Group meets weekly to practice meditation from a variety of religious traditions and discuss their experiences.

Newman ClubThe St. Augustine Newman Center is at the service of all Catholic students and those interested in Catholicism. Bible studies, film series, Theology on Tap, and monthly meals are led by the Newman Club. Mass is held monthly on campus.

TheColorfulVoicesofPraiseGospelChoirThe chior uses gospel music and arts rooted in the black church to contribute educationally, culturally and socially to the Monmouth College life. IgniteIgnite is a non-denominational Christian group that meets on campus weekly for bible study and fellowship.

Campus OutreachCampus Outreach is an inter-denominational organization that leads students in bible study and fellowship.

Lux Church and Religious Leadership ProgramThe mission of the Lux Program is to nurture and equip

students to be servant leaders who are spiritually enlightened, globally engaged, socially responsible, and vocationally driven so they can meet the unique challenges of church and religious leadership in the 21st Century.

The vision of the Lux Program is to develop students of faith for church and religious leadership through internships, ministry experiences, service opportunities, educational trips, and retreats. Utilizing theological exploration, spiritual discernment, and intentional reflection students are awakened

to the complexities of faith and life and shaped into thoughtful respectful people who actively contribute to the well-being of their communities and their world.

Servant LeadersThrough the Lux Program, students are challenged to de-velop a dynamic faith that grows through awareness and action. Opportunities such as our faith-based service team that mobilizes students to serve within our Monmouth community and alternative spring break trips in a variety of societal and cultural contexts nurture students to be servant leaders. Students are also encouraged to serve the Church by hosting retreats and programs for high school youth and providing worship leadership to congregations.

Vocationally-DrivenLeadersTo whom or to what is God calling you? The Lux Program leads students to ask these questions of themselves and their communities. Considerable time is spent helping students discern their vocation through small group dis-cussions led by faculty and staff, personal counseling with the Chaplain, and special retreats where students learn the art of discernment through spiritual practices. Students are also introduced to prominent religious leaders brought to campus for the theological exploration of vocation and to share about their own sense of call.

Lux Leadership Interns Each year the Chaplain selects students to serve as Lux Leadership Interns. Lux Leadership Interns will gain ex-tensive ministry experience in worship planning and lead-ership, program development, group development, and teaching.Eachintern’sexperienceistailoredtohisorherinterests. Each intern will also spend time reading, writ-ing, and reflecting on his or her vocation.

Presbyterian LeadersPresbyterian students are offered additional experiences and opportunities that are specifically Presbyterian- related. Presbyterian students attend a spiritual retreat in the fall semester. They are invited to meet with Presby-terian leaders who visit campus and are encouraged and equipped to serve as small group leaders at Presbyterian Youth Conferences.

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Monmouth Greek LifeMen’s and women’s fraternities have been part of MonmouthCollege since 1865. These special groups provide opportunities for personal development, leadership training, career development, scholastic support, community service, and building friendships. Allstudentsareeligibletoberecruitedformembershipinwomen’sandmen’sfraternities.

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Men’s FraternitiesAlpha Tau Omega (ATΩ) Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ) Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)

Sigma Phi Epsilon (ΣΦE) ZetaBetaTau(ZBT)

Women’s FraternitiesAlphaXiDelta(AΞΔ) Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKΓ)

Pi Beta Phi (ΠBΦ)

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Facts about Greek Life• 85% of Fortune 500 executives are members of fraternities or sororities • Studentsaremorelikelytograduatefrom college if they belong to a fraternal organization. • 89%ofMonmouthCollegeHallof Achievementinducteesaremen’sor women’sfraternitymembers.• AtMonmouthCollege,fraternityandso- rority members consistently perform better academically than non-fraternity and sorority members.

• Over$10millionisraisedandover 850,000 hours are volunteered by mem- bers of national fraternities and sororities.• AtMonmouthCollege,our2011Greek community report showed that our members made up 62% of Orientation Leaders, 50% of student government officers,36%ofthenationalWho’sWho Among College Students program, 70% of the student newspaper staff, 44% of residence life staff, and 56% of College tour guides, all major leadership positions on campus.

“Fraternities are exclusive clubs whose membersdon’treallybranch-outtootherstudents.”

Our Greek members are consistently more involved in other campus organizations or programs. This develops various leadership skills amongst our members like effective communica-tion, delegation, motivation, networking, budget management, marketing, and strategic planning. All of these are skills that assist our members in being more prepared for post-collegiate life.

“The only thing fraternities and sororities do isparty,anddon’tseemtooworriedaboutgrades.”

Our Greek organizations are values-based organizations. All members take an oath of membership and strive to uphold the values and principles of their organization. These organiza-tions have highly-developed academic support programs which allow their members to consis-

tently perform higher than non-fraternity and sorority members.

“Idon’twanttojoinafraternitybecauseIdon’twant to be hazed.”

Our Greek organizations are aware that hazing is banned by every national fraternity and soror-ity. It is an illegal practice in the State of Illinois, and Monmouth College. Chapters are aware of the severe consequences that can come from haz-ing, including being closed by the institution, and potential legal action against members.

Allstudentsareencouragedtoregisterformen’sandwomen’sfraternityrecruitmentduringSOARin the Stockdale Center.

Visit our website at http://www.mon-mouthcollege.edu/wc/leadership/greek-life for more information!

Myths about Greek Life

Health Services31Counseling Services

Counseling Services are provided at Monmouth Collegetofosterourstudents’growthinmind,bodyandspirit. It is ourmission to promote students’ personaldevelopment and well-being through a variety of mental health services including early detection and prevention programs.

It is not uncommon for students to experience distress from time to time. The college years are one of the most challenging transitioning periods in life. Adjusting to campus life, increased academic demands, relationship problems, and other personal issues can feel overwhelming at times.

The Monmouth College Counseling Center provides a safe, supportive environment where confidential, per-sonal counseling may be received. Counseling Services are free and available to all Monmouth College students. The Counseling Center, located in Poling Hall, offers flex-ible and varied approaches to helping students accom-

plish their personal and academic goals and maximize their experience on campus. We also refer students to off campus resources as needed. The Counseling Center is staffed with experienced professionals who embrace a philosophy respectful of diversity. Any concern a student brings to the Counseling Center is treated with care and respect.Services Include:

*Individual Counseling*Group Counseling *Crisis Intervention*Wellness Groups *Consultation *Psycho-educational Assessment*Training *Referrals * Presentations

Why Seek Counseling?It is not unusual for a student to feel anxious seeking

counseling. You may feel that it is a sign of weakness, or indicate that there is something seriously wrong with you. However, youdon’thave tobe in crisis orhave amentalillness to benefit from counseling. In recent years college counseling centers across the country have reported signifi-cant increases in the number of students seeking services for a variety of personal issues. We believe that knowing when to ask for help is an indicator of personal wisdom and courage.

Students bring many different concerns to the counsel-ing offices. Among the issues they come to explore are:

• AcademicPerformance• AttentionandLearningProblems• Alcoholand/orDrugUseandAbuse• AdjustingtoCampusLife• SexualityIssues• Anxiety,Stress,Worry• DeathofaLovedOne• Depression/MoodSwings• EatingProblems• FamilyProblems• SexualAssaultorAbuseExperience

• RelationshipDifficulties• Homesickness,Loneliness• SleepProblems• TestAnxiety

To Schedule a Free, Confidential Appointment:

• Appointments are available by calling Student Affairs at x2114, emailing hfisher@monmouthcollege.edu or by coming to the Office of Student Affairs in Poling Hall.• TheDirectorofCounselingServicesisaccessible by email M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm for questions, in formation or consultation at cbeadles@monmouthcollege.edu.• Appointmentsareusuallyscheduledfor30or45 minutes, but other increments are available by request.• Studentswillusuallyreceiveupto6-8sessionsper semester to give opportunity to other students.• EmergencyServicesareavailablebycallingthe Dean on Call at 309 - 337-5708. However, please call 911 if the safety of anyone is at risk.

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Clinic ServicesOSF Holy Family Rural Health Clinic provides family medical care to pa-

tients of all ages. The OSF Clinic office is located at the Holy Family Medical Center and is staffed by physicians, physician assistants, and a team of nurses and support staff. The unique feature of the OSF Clinic is the convenient, ex-tended hours - they are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can make an appointment with your individual OSF Clinic physician or you can simply walk-in at your convenience and see the OSF Clinic physician or physician as-sistant on duty.

The OSF Holy Family Medical Center emergency room is in Monmouth to serve students when there is a true emergency. Students are also free to select other health care providers in Monmouth or the surrounding communities. Names and phone numbers are available by calling the switchboard. The Col-lege is not a referral service, but will provide names and numbers. A taxi service is available for students who do not have transportation.

The taxi service will bring the student to OSF Holy Family Clinic or Holy Family Medical Center and return the student to his/her residence hall at no charge. The taxi service will also take a student to the pharmacy if a prescription is needed. They can be reached at 309-734-6369.

Student HealthcareTwenty-four hour student health care is provided by:

OSF Holy Family Rural Health Clinic1000 West Harlem Avenue

Monmouth, IL 61462309-734-3141

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Office of Campus Events The Office of Campus Events offers a number of services for students. These services include

making change for laundry, selling postage stamps, making meeting room reservations, and managing the main switchboard for the campus. The Office of Campus Events also serves as a source for campus information.

The Stockdale Center houses the student activities office. The staff and student assistants on the Association for Student Activity Programming board work closely to plan a wide range of activities such as films, dances, comedians, musicians, cultural and performing arts programs, as well as assist other organizations with their activities.

The Stockdale Center student managers serve on the Student Union Board. This purpose of this board is to create an atmosphere that promotes community, while developing, promoting, and implementing programs and policies that will serve the needs of the campus socially, culturally, and intellectually.

The Office of Campus Events coordinates Orientation, Family Weekend, and Commencement.

Office of Campus EventsStockdale Center309-457-2345

Stockdale Center HoursMonday – Friday 7am-12amSaturday and Sunday 8am-12am

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Scots CruisersScots Cruisers are Schwinn Beach Comber bikes

that are available for free rental for the campus community. Scots Cruisers are available throughout the fall and after Spring Break through the end of the year, weather permitting. Using your MC ID, you can check out one of the Scots Cruisers in the Office of Campus Events.

MC Student MailroomStockdale Center, Lower Level

Mail for students living in Fulton, Grier, Leid-man, Cleland, Winbigler, Graham, McMichael, The Fraternity Complex, Bowers, and Themed Houses will have their mail delivered to the Stockdale Center, where it is placed in individual locked mailboxes. The student mailroom is open every weekday during the hours of 9:00am - 2:00pm to pick up packages. Students have access to their mailboxes during regular Stockdale Center hours.

Mail should be addressed in the following manner:NameMonmouth College Box #318 N. 9th StreetMonmouth, IL 61462

Mailboxes for students living in North Hall, FoundersVillageandPetersonHallarelocatedwithinthe individual buildings. Mail is delivered directly to each hall by 3:00pm Monday - Friday.

All deliveries from overnight priority services, such as FedEx, UPS, etc. will be delivered to the Office of Campus Events. Those packages will then be trans-ferred to the Student Mailroom for delivery.

Students will be notified by phone or email when a floral delivery has arrived. Pick up is during regular Stockdale Center building hours.

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Association for Student Activity Programming

ASAP Mission Statement:“The Association for Student Activity Programming promotes student involvement and

leadership development through events that provide entertainment and education to the Monmouth College campus.”

ASAP plans fun programming throughout the year including comedians, open mic nights at our Coffeehouse programs, carnival games at our After Hours program, and Hollywood theme nights at our Late Night programs, as well as major events like Homecoming & Family Weekend.

Our members are called the A-Team and help plan, promote and execute ASAP events. ASAP is open to all students, regardless of major and members are rewarded with A-Team apparel and more! There are also opportunities to become more involved in the organization by holding an executive board position.

Check out the ASAP website for upcoming events: http://department.monmouthcollege.edu/student_activity/Find us on Facebook: ASAP at Monmouth College Follow us on Twitter: @ASAP at Monmouth

Family WeekendSave the Date!Family Weekend, sponsored by Office of Campus Events, will be on September 27th and 28th. Scheduled Highlights: performers and inflatables sponsored by ASAPFriday Night:

DakaBoom: a musical duo that combines comedy with modern music. 7pm-9pmDahl Chapel

Saturday Morning:Family 5k Run

Saturday Afternoon:Inflatables, including, Bounce House, Wrecking

Ball, etc.Lunch on the LawnFootball Game: Fighting Scots vs. Cornell College Rams

Saturday Night: AudioBody: a comedy duo that combines modern music with futuristic technology. 9pm-11pmDahl Chapel

Sunday Morning: Chapel Service located at Dahl ChapelBrochures will be mailed home in August with more information about the weekend events and the registration information.

Campus Events 36Scots ShuttleThree days a week, a “Scot Shuttle” van, op-erated by the Warren Achievement Center, helps students run errands or dine at Mon-mouth’s restaurants. Departing from thenorth entrance of Huff Athletic Center, the shuttle service begins at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and departs ev-ery 20 minutes. The last loop is made at 6:40 p.m., and the service ends each night at 7 p.m. This service is free to all students with an ID.

Regular ScheduleDeparts: 4:00 p.m. - Huff Athletic Center - North Entrance4:04 p.m. - County Market - Service to County Market, Super 8,Cavanaughs Motors4:07 p.m. - ShopKo - Service to ShopKo, MC North Campus4:11 p.m. - Taco Bell4:13 p.m.-Petey’s-Ser-vicetoPetey’s,AmericInn,McDonald’s,BurgerKing,DollarGeneral4:15 p.m. - Walgreens - Service to Walgreens,FamilyVideo4:17 p.m. - Public Square - Service to Downtown4:20 p.m. - Huff Athletic Center - North Entrance

4:24 p.m. - County Market4:27 p.m. - ShopKo4:33 p.m.-Petey’s4:35 p.m. - Walgreens4:37 p.m. - Public Square4:40 p.m. - Huff Athletic Center - North Entrance4:44 p.m. - County Market4:47 p.m. - ShopKo4:51 p.m. - Taco Bell4:53 p.m.-Petey’s4:55 p.m. - Walgreens4:57 p.m. - Public Square5:00 p.m. - Huff Athletic Center - North Entrance

Schedule repeats until 7:00 p.m.

Sunday ScheduleDeparts:3:00 p.m. - Huff Athletic Center - North Entrance3:20 p.m.-Applebee’s-ServicetoSandburgMall,Applebee’s,Hy-Vee)Mall closes at 5 p.m.3:25 p.m.-Lowe’s-ServicetoLowe’s,Staples3:30 p.m. - Walmart - Service to Walmart,BuffaloWildwings,Verizon,Menard’s3:35 p.m. - Seminary Street - Service toLandmark,Innkeeper’s;someshopsopen until 4 p.m.4:00 p.m.-Applebee’s4:05 p.m.-Lowe’s4:10 p.m. - Walmart

4:15 p.m. - Seminary Street4:40 p.m.-Applebee’s4:45 p.m.-Lowe’s4:50 p.m. - Walmart4:55 p.m. - Seminary Street - Final Seminary Street pickup5:00 p.m. - Walmart5:05 p.m.-Lowe’s5:10 p.m. -Applebee’s-FinalApplebee’s/Mall pickup5:15 p.m.-Lowe’s-FinalLowe’spickup5:40 p.m. - Walmart - Final Galesburg pickupReturns:6:00 p.m. - Huff Athletic Center - North Entrance

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Amtrak ShuttleAn individual shuttle provided by Monmouth College is able to trans-port students to the Amtrak station in Galesburg. The cost to ride the shuttle is $10 per person per trip. Reserva-tions for the shuttle can be made in the Office of Campus Events.

Schedule, Fall Semester 2013

Fall Break (Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, 10/15, noon)Thursday, 10/17

6:00 p.m. - Departs from Huff Athletic Center

Monday, 10/219:00 p.m. - Departs from Amtrak Station

Thanksgiving Break(Reservation Deadline: Friday, 11/22, noon)Tuesday, 11/26

6:00 p.m. - Departs from Huff Athletic Center

Monday, 12/29:00 p.m. - Departs from Amtrak Station

Winter Break(Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, 12/17, noon)Thursday, 12/19

10:00 a.m. - Departs from Huff Athletic Center

Union Station ShuttleA round trip shuttle from Monmouth College to Union Station in Chicago for a modest round trip fee is available for specific breaks. The 2013-2014 schedule for the shuttle is TBA.

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Huff Athletic CenterThe Huff Athletic Center is a comprehensive facility for sports, fit-ness and recreation. The Huff Athletic Center houses the Niblock Memorial Track, Pepper Natatorium, Trotter Fitness Complex, Glennie Gymnasium, Marshall Training Room, and the Byrnes Educational Wing, including athletic department offices, classrooms, and the Hall of Fame.

Trotter Fitness ComplexThe Trotter Fitness Complex has been transformed from the original gym into a modern fitness complex, complete with the latest cardio/aerobic machines, free weights and a rock climbing wall. An aerobics and dance studio is also available for student, staff and faculty use. Fitness programs, wellness activities and health programs are offered all year through the Center.

Hours:Mon - Thurs 6:00am - 11:00pm Friday 6:00am - 7:00pmSaturday 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 10:00pm

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Wellness Program

Our Wellness Program provides a variety of ways to maintain your fitness without doing the same routine in the weight room every day. We provide access to an online wellness magazine, Student Health 101, providing students with new ways to stay in shape and eat healthier. Among our popular pro-grams,Muevelo,Zumba,andYoga,the Wellness Program sponsors the rock wall located in the Trotter Fitness Complex. The wall is staffed with a trained climber from 7-9pm Monday through Friday.

The Wellness Program also co-sponsors activities such as stress relief massages with ASAP during Finals Week.

Check out This Week in Wellness for weekly updates and activ-ity classes sponsored by Trotter Fitness Complex at the Wellness Center Homepage.

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Varsity SportsOur varsity athletics compete against other local colleges in the Midwest Conference and the NCAA Division III. We have both male and female varsity teams, varying from Basketball to Water Polo.

Women’s Varsity SportsBasketballCross CountryGolfSoccerSoftballSwimming and DivingTennis Track and FieldVolleyballWater Polo

Men’s Varsity SportsBaseballBasketballCross CountryFootballGolfSoccerSwimming and DivingTennisTrack and FieldWater Polo

Intramural SportsJohn Goddard, Director of Intramuralsjgoddard@monmouthcollege.edu 309-457-2168

There are many opportunities to participate in individual and team intramural sports throughout the school year.

Here is a partial list of the activities offered:Co-edVolleyballCo-edSandVolleyballCo-ed SoftballSoccerFrisbee GolfMen’s5on5BasketballWomen’s3on3Basketball3 Point ShootoutBadmintonFlag FootballFloor HockeyPing Pong

Club SportsJohn Goddard, Director of Club Sportsjgoddard@monmouthcollege.edu 309-457-2168

Club sports are student run athletic organizations. Practices and outside competition are organized by the members of the clubs.

Currently the following clubs are offered:Men’sVolleyballWomen’sLacrosse Wrestling

Varsity, Club, and Intramural Sports

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Main Dining RoomLocated in the Stockdale Center, this location features all-you-can-eat dining in a food court setting. Some of the choices are: •Just4U-pasta&wrapsandwiches

made-to-order specializing in vegetarian or vegan options changed on a daily basis• Sauté-awidevarietyofcustom-made menu items like stir-fry or omelet bars changed on a daily basis • Oregano’s-pizza,pasta,andother Italian options • FromtheHeartland-rotisseriechicken, roast turkey, and other home style entrees with great sides • Deli-sandwicheswithstyle• ScotsGrille-grilledsandwichesand sides

• Crisp,Simmer,andTheSweetTooth- giant salad bar and dessert options

Hours: Monday - Friday Breakfast 7:00am - 10:00am Cont. Breakfast 10:00am - 11:00am Lunch 11:00am - 1:15pm Dinner 4:30pm - 7:00pm Closes at 6:30 on Fri-days Saturday & SundayContinental Breakfast 8:30am - 9:30amHot Breakfast 9:30am - 11:00amLunch 11:00am - 1:00pmDinner 4:30pm - 6:30pm

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Scotland Yard Located in the lower level of the Stockdale Center, this venue offers four distinct dining opportunities.

• Monty’sDeli-ToastedSubandPita Sandwiches• Caliente-Burrito’s,Quesadillas,and Nachos*• Yo-Melon-Freshfruit,yogurtparfaits*• Athens-GreekGyrosandMeatball subs along with other traditional Greek edibles*• TaterBaker-BakedPotatoBar*• Bar-B-Que-PulledPorkSandwiches with homemade chips and other “fixins”*• CiabattaGreens-Freshsaladbowls*• Jump-Asiancuisine**• Pastabilities-madetoorderpasta options**

*Caliente, Yo-Melon, Athens, Tater Baker, Bar-B-Que,andCiabattaGreensallrotateatone station every two weeks. **Jump and Pastabilities rotate at another station every two weeks.

Scotland Yard has ala carte pricing and is open late. The most popular feature is the cash equivalency option that allows a student to exchange a board plan meal for credit towards a meal in Scotland Yard.

Hours: Monday–FridayMonty’sDeli:10:45am-7:30pm/7:00pm on FridaysMonday-Friday All Other Stations: 10:45-1pm, 4:30-7:00pm /6:00pm on FridaysSunday 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Einstein Bros. Bagels:Einstein Bros. Bagels is a third party vendor where stu-dents can use their flex dollars to buy coffee, coffee drinks, bagels, salads, wraps, bagel sandwiches, and other deli-cious treats.

Hours of Operation:Monday – Thursday7:30 am – 5:30 pmFriday7:30 am - 3:00 pmGame-Day Saturdays 11:00 am - 3:30 pmSundayNoon - 5:00pm

Scots Market This convenience store is located in the lower level of the Stockdale Center. Grocery items, snacks, candy, and health & beauty aids are available. Open late and on weekends for your convenience. Meal plan flex dollars are welcome at this location. Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 10:30pm Saturday & Sunday 3:30pm - 10:30pm

Huff Athletic Center Snack BarThe snack bar is located in the upper level of the Huff Athletic Center. This snack bar includes fresh smoothies, energy drinks, and snacks. The snack bar also provides game-time concessions for all major sporting events on the premises. Concession fare consists of nachos, grilled sandwiches, popcorn, candy and a variety of beverages. Please note: food is not allowed in the performance gym.

Hours:Monday - Thursday 3:30pm – 7:30pm & Event ConcessionsFriday, Saturday, and SundayClosed/Event Concessions

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Special Needs In the event that students have special dietary needs, a quick call to Campus Dining will allow for special meals arrangements.

Box lunches are intended as a convenience for those students who have academic and work schedules which conflict with the regular meal hours. The box lunch re-places the meal the student would eat in the cafeteria. Access to the dining room will be denied for that meal. Forms to buildastudent’sboxlunchareavailablethrough the Dining Service office.

Flex DollarsDepending on which meal plan is se-lected, students are allotted a cash equiv-alency system called flex dollars. Students simply scan their ID cards when they want to use their flex dollars in places such as Einstein Bros. Bagels and Scots Market. If a student wants to add more flex dollars to their plan, they can do so in the Dining Services office, located in the main level of the Stockdale Center.

Alternative Dining Options

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Hewes LibraryThe mission of Hewes Library is to support and uphold the liberal arts curriculum and traditions of MonmouthCollege.Thelibrary’schargeistosupportthe information needs of the faculty, staff, students, and members of the community while also encourag-ing lifelong learning.

CollectionsHewes Library is home to a wide variety of materials including books, government documents, periodicals, media, special collections, and the Monmouth College Archives. Using the Find tab, you can navigate to our catalog, full list of databases, news & current event resources, or online reference materials. Our electronic resources are available to students wherever there is internet access – both on and off campus.

Borrowing MaterialsOur print collection is over 330,000 items and

students have access to thousands more periodicals online. Your Monmouth College ID is your Library ID and is required to check out materials from the library. Please keep your MC ID with you at all times. Most print materials circulate for 4 weeks and media for 5 days. I-Share & Interlibrary Loan Hewes Library is a member of a consortium of 80 academic libraries in Illinois that share resources through our I-Share catalog. Students and faculty are able to request any of the millions of items avail-able directly via the I-Share catalog. We can borrow books and articles from other libraries beyond the I-Share libraries through our ILLiad interlibrary loan service. The average turn-around time for I-Share book requests is 3-5 days while interlibrary loan requests could take an average of 10-14 days.

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Course Reserves Faculty may place books, videos and articles for course readings on Reserve at the Circulation Desk. Torequest an item on reserve, please provide your faculty member’sname,thecoursenumberandthetitleofthebook. Technology & FacilitiesHewes Library is wireless enabled, allowing students the opportunity to connect and study in group study rooms, lounges, or the coffee shop. Hewes Library is also home to the Monmouth College Archives and the Len G. Everett Galleries. The Dahl Computer Lab is located on the lower level along with the Barnes Electronic Classroom.

HoursDuring the school year, hours are list below. Library hours vary during semester breaks and finals week.

Mon-Thurs 7:30am — MidnightFriday 7:30am — 5:00pmSaturday 9:00am — 5:00pmSunday 12:00pm — Midnight

Library StaffCommitted to service and information literacy, we are happy to help students determine the best resources, databases and search strategies for locating the information they need. Librarians are available for reference assistance until 9pm during the week and all day Sunday.

Work-Study Positions Available!The library hires 20-25 student staff. If you qualify for the College Work-Study Program and would be interested in working in the library, please pick up an applicationatthelibrary’sCirculationDeskassoonasyou arrive on campus in August.

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MC BookstoreThe Monmouth College Bookstore is the campus bookstore serving the students, faculty and staff and all visitors of the campus. Our primary goal is to ensure students are able to obtain the course materials they need at reasonable prices. We also provide many other items to support your academic career and school spirit.

LocationThe bookstore is located at 316 North 9th Street, in the lower level of McMichael Residence Hall. You may enter on the west side of the building, between the Residence Hall and Stockdale Center.

On-lineNew and used textbooks, official Monmouth College gear, and gifts are available for purchase online at http://www.neebo.com/monmouth-college

Buy-Back Program and Rental ServiceAt the end of each semester the bookstore may buy back your used books. Prices will vary depending on the use of the textbook in future semesters. The bookstore also provides a rental service for allavailable textbooks in their store; just return the book by the end of the semester. Please ask the bookstore staff for more information.

GiftsThe bookstore offers a wide variety of gifts for any occasion. Items include key chains, teddy bears, apparel, picture frames, pennant and much more. Inventory changes regularly.

Please browse our website or stop by our store anytime!

MC BookstoreMcMichael Residence Hall, First Floor309-457-2393

Hours: Monday-Friday9:00am-4:30pm

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101 Things to do at Monmouth College1.Make new friends.2.Play Tolf around campus.3.Watch a Fighting Scots team.4.Go to Buffalo Wild Wings on a Thursday night for$0.60BonelessWings.5.Invite your family down for Family Weekend in the fall.6.Donate blood.7.Attend a Crimson Masque performance.8.Participate in an Alternative Spring Break trip.9.CelebrateScholar’sDayinthespring.10.Listen to WMCR, the Campus Radio Station on channel 15.11.Attend a residence hall program.12.Go to class. 13.Join the ASAP A-Team!14.Attend a Tuesday Convocation.15.Join a fraternity or sorority!16.Get a work study job.17.Attend Wackerle Center events.18.Work out in the Trotter weight room.19.Attend an International Luncheon.20.Throw a bowl in ceramics class.21.Eat at Late Night Breakfast during finals week.22.Update your resume at the Wackerle Center.

23.Browse the bookstore.24.Go swimming.25.Play a game of tennis.26.Hang out with friends in Scotland Yard.27.Attend the Turkey Bowl game in the fall.28.Enjoyanice-creamconeatBen&Jerry’s.29.Watch a movie with the Disney Club.30.Attend the Christmas Banquet.31.Study for that test coming up. 32.Attend one of the music concerts.33.Read comics with the Anime Club.34.Search for an internship.35.Participate in Homecoming activities.36.Picnic on Wallace Lawn.37.Join Colleges Against Cancer.38.Watch a hit movie on the quad sponsored by ASAP.39.Surf the Internet.40.Grab a snack from Scots Market.41.Visittheartgallery.42.Attend a Job Fair.43.GotoaZumbaorYogaclassintheTrotter weight room.44.ParticipateintheMonmouth’sGotTalentShow.45.Attend a Grad School Fair.

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46.Tour the new Center for Science and Business.47.VisityouradvisorduringMentoringDay.48.Shop at local stores downtown.49.Rent a movie from Redbox.50.Read the Courier, the campus paper.51.Attend a chapel service at 12:10 on Mondays.52.Order a pizza from Pepperonis or Alfanos at midnight.53.Take the Scots Shuttle to Galesburg.54.Go roller-skating at the Rainbow Roller Rink.55.Be an Orientation Leader.56.Go for a run.57.Play baseball.58.Get a team together for Intramurals. 59.Grab a cup of coffee and a bagel at Einstein Bagel’s.60.Carpool with friends to the mall.61.Join MonCSter.62.Take a walk around town.63.Write for one of the college publications.64.Join a music ensemble.65.Get involved with a religious group.66.Play for one of the varsity teams.67.Read the New Student Handbook.68.Start a new special interest group.69.Be a Scot Ambassador.70.Play football and ultimate Frisbee on the Leidman Lawn.71.Attend Fraternity/Sorority Recruitment events to get to know more people.72.Have a movie night with friends in the Peterson Theatre.73.Browse the Message Board.74.Write a letter home.75.Attend a local church service on Sunday morning.76.Create a website.77.Apply to be an RA.

78.Get well at the OSF Family Clinic.79.Grab a Smoothie from the Huff Center.80.Attend a Late Night event on a Friday Night, sponsored by ASAP.81.ProduceaTVshowfortheMCTVstation.82.Browse MC history in the Admission Rankin Room.83.VisittheOfficeofStudentInvolvement.84.Do your laundry.85.Pick up snacks at one of the local grocery stores.86.Watch a foreign film. 87.Relieve stress with a massage during Stress Relief Week.88.Go for a swim in the Pepper Natatorium.89.Get help with your writing at the Mellinger Writing Center. 90.Attend a comedy show.91.Get your hair done at a local salon.92.Sing at a Karaoke Night.93.Play a game of pool in Stockdale.94.Perform during an ASAP Coffee House Event.95.Hang out with friends after a long day of classes.96.Study abroad.97.Take an elective class in an area you have never taken a class.98.Participate in Crop Walk for Hunger.99.Join an A Capella group.100.Apply for a leadership position in one of your campus organizations.101.Graduate with the skills necessary to be successful!

How many of these activities will you complete before you graduate?

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Banking 50Banks in Monmouth:Community National Bank 311 North Main Street309-734-5131 First State Bank of Western Illinois122 West Boston Avenue 309-734-9446 IHMississippiValleyCreditUnion2 Americinn Way734-3837

Midwest Bank of Western Illinois200 East Broadway 309-734-2265 Security Savings Bank220 East Broadway 309-734-9333 Wells Fargo Bank100 South Main1123 North Main 309-734-8585

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Parking on CampusParking is open to all students on campus, including freshmen. There are several parking lots both on and off campus that all require parking permits. If you are intereted in bringing a car to campus, look for further information from the Business Office on how to obtain a parking permit for the fall. Please contact the Business Office with any questions or concerns!

Business OfficeRoom 108, Poling HallTelephone: 309-457-2124 Fax: 309-457-2373Email: busoffc@monmouthcollege.edu

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A Flame of White and CrimsonA flame of White and Crimson weaves mem'ry's shadow spell, And a thousand hearts' devotion to the school we love so well.

Thy name means honor, loyalty and beauty. Ever be Thy strength, our strength and pride for aye.

Old Monmouth, Hail to thee!

Monmouth College HymnStraightfromtheheartofev’ryone,whoherehascollegelifebegun

Come sounding through the balmy air, this fervent wish this heartfelt pray’r.

Oh God ,Thy blessing we implore, on Monmouth College evermore,May all their effort ever be, to honor Thee.

Sturdy the band of pioneers who planted for the coming years;Sturdy the ones who here are met to reach the goal their forebears set. Oh God, Thy blessing we implore, on Monmouth College evermore,

May all their effort ever be, to honor Thee.

Loyal to God and native land, For Monmouth College we will stand; Stand for the College ever dear, And for the right we all revere.

Oh God, Thy blessing we implore, on Monmouth College evermore,May all their effort ever be, to honor Thee.

It’s great to be a Scot!