Welcome to

SOAR

STUDENT ORIENTATION

ADVISING & REGISTRATION

Division of

Student Affairs

SOAR

The mission of the Division of

Student Affairs is to engage

students in developing skills

and competencies through diverse

experiential learning opportunities.

Our Departments & Services

• Accessibility Resources Center

• Career Development Center

• Center for Student Engagement, Leadership

and Orientation

• Counseling & Psychological Services

• Dean of Students Office

• Graduate Student Services

• Health Services

• International Services

• Myatt Center for Diversity

& Inclusion

• Residential Life

Additional Programs:

• Campus Ministry

• Community Services

Student Affairs

Learning Goals

• Communication,

• Critical Thinking,

• Global & Cultural Awareness,

• Leadership,

• Teamwork, and

• Resilience.

Students will be able to identify, demonstrate, and articulate the following practical competencies:

Students will be able to understand, demonstrate, and articulate individual positive contributions to the campus, local, and global communities through:

• Service to Others,

• Campus Governance,

• Respectful Civil Discourse, and

• Engagement.

Students will be able to understand, demonstrate, and articulate individual integrity in their academic and personal pursuits.

An innovative, pedagogically based initiative that engages

and develops students in six targeted competencies.

Through a structured set of experiences, students build and

reflect on the knowledge, skills, and abilities that lead to

personal and professional success.

Optimize Your Experience,

Prepare for your Future.

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Competency Learning

Experience

How Families Can

Support Their Student?

• Faculty & Staff

• MyCharger Student Portal

• Student Handbook

Encourage your student to seek assistance when having a problem.

Students need to begin to take initiative and solve problems on their own.

University of New Haven

& You

• University Communications

• Emergency Contact Information

Contact Information Form in family packet:

SOAR

Dean of Students

Office

Dean of

Students Office

SOAROur Staff

Becky JohnsonVice President forStudent Affairs,Dean of Students,Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Ric BakerSenior Associate Dean of Students

Rebecca KitchellAssistant Dean of Students

Ashley DunnAssistant Director, Title IX/VAWA Compliance & Student Life Programs

Annette SchettinoAdministrativeAssistant

Dean of

Students Office

SOAR

• Support & Advocacy for Students

• Provide Information & Referrals to Campus

Resources

• Student Conduct Expectations

• Student Involvement

• Incoming & Ongoing Educational Training

Programs & Services

Dean of

Students Office

SOAR

• Students under the age of 21 may not possess, transport, consume, or

be in the presence of alcohol

Alcohol Policy:

• The manufacture, distribution, possession, sale, or use of any illegal or

controlled substance, including misuse or prescription drugs is a

violation of University regulations.

Substance Use Policy:

• Range from a warning, fine, parental notification, attendance at an

Alcohol Education Class, completion of a drug education module or an

individual substance use assessment, removal from the residence halls,

and possible suspension or expulsion from the University.

Sanctions for Violations of Alcohol & Substance Use Policy:

• Talk with your student about the choices they will face as a college

student.

What Can You Do?

Conduct Expectations

Dean of

Students Office

SOAR

• Interactive online course educates students on

topics of alcohol, substance use, and sexual

misconduct

• Students get real time feedback on their self

reported rates of alcohol/drug use.

• Harm reduction and prevention approach

• Campus policies and resources embedded

• Follow up interventions throughout the first six

months

Think About It!

Online Course

Spiritual Life &

Campus Ministry

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Spiritual Life &

Campus Ministry

• Men & Women’s Muslim Prayer Space

• Foot washing stations for cleansing rituals

• Multi-faith Meditation Space

• Space for faith-based student organizations

Meditation & Spirituality Center

Faith Based Student Organizations

• Campus Crusade for Christ – CRU

• Hillel

• Liturgical Praise Dance Team & Mime

• Student Pagans Educating, Leading, and Learning - SPELL

Martin O’ConnorAssociate Professor

University Chaplain

Accessibility

Resource Center

SOAR

Programs & Services

• Coordination of Classroom Accommodations

• Modifications to Housing/Dining Options (ACs, Single Rooms, Access to

Kitchens, ESAs, etc.)

• Exam Proctoring

• Auxiliary Aides such as Notetakers, CART, Interpretive Services, Readers &

Scribes

• Equipment Loans (e.g. SmartPens, FM Systems, Wheelchairs)

• Learning Assistance (Time and organization management, academic

monitoring, and limited tutoring)

• DREAM Orientation & Pathways to Success Course to assist with the

transition to the University

• Assistive Technology (e.g. Talking Word Processor, Read & Write Gold and

Dragon Naturally Speaking)

• Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society

• ASD Network (RSO for students on the Spectrum, NVLD, PPD,

or Social Anxiety)

Provides academic resources and other services and supports for students with disabilities, chronic health related conditions, and military service related disorders.

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Accessibility

Resource Center

Accessibility

Resource Center

SOAR

Staff are available for questions

throughout SOAR:

• It’s Not Your I.D.E.A Anymore

• 8:00 AM, Moulton Lounge

• Resource Fair

• 1:00 PM, Campus Recreation

Center

• Office Hours

• Sheffield Hall

Our Staff

Linda Copney-OkekeDirector

Shalane LawrenceAssistant Director

Brendan CicconeAccessibility Specialist

Erica HutchinsonAccessibility Services Coordinator

Lauren SmithGraduate Learning Assistant

Ethan DuanGraduate Learning Assistant

Counseling &

Psychological

Services

SOAR

Programs & Services

Students seek counseling for a variety of reasons:SOAR

Counseling &

Psychological

Services

• Personal or emotional concerns

• Adjusting to college

• Academic concerns

• Depression/anxiety

• Psychological crises

• Relationship problems

• Substance abuse

• Grief and loss

• …and many other issues

Counseling & Psychological Services provides a variety of services, including:

• Crisis intervention

• Individual counseling

• Couples counseling

• Group/family counseling

• Sexual Assault counseling

• Substance abuse groups

• Consultation with parents

• Community referrals

Outreach brings therapy dogs to

campus every semester!

Services are

confidential &

offered at no cost!

Counseling &

Psychological

Services

SOAROur Staff

Charles Anderson, PhDDirector

Elizabeth Clark, PhDStaff Psychologist

Greg Betz, PsyDPsychologist

Paige Bartels, LCSWSocial Worker

Guita Epstein-Wilf, MDPsychiatrist

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Summer Hours:

Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Friday, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

After Hours:

Counselors can be reached via Campus

Police at (203) 932.7070

Located in Sheffield Hall, Lower Level

Contact us at: (203) 932.7332

Myatt Center

for Diversity &

Inclusion

SOAR

Programs & Services

• Special heritage celebration months and Identity Week

• Open dialogues about current events and topics

• University of No Hate workshops & Ally trainings

• Diversity Peer Educators

• Support for the University’s cultural and identity-based student

organizations

• Advocate and resource for campus diversity-related concerns

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Myatt Center for

Diversity &

Inclusion

Our Commitment

The University of New Haven’s Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion advocates for underrepresented students, educates the campus community on issues of identity, intersectionality, diversity and inclusion, and facilitates interaction between diverse groups of students within an environment that respects and celebrates the uniqueness of all community members.

Follow us on Social Media:

University of New Haven Myatt Center for Diversity & Inclusion

UNH_MCDI

SOAR

Our Staff

Juan HernandezDirector

Myatt Center for

Diversity &

Inclusion

MCDI Celebration Calendar

• Diwali Celebration

October

• Native American Heritage Month

• International Education Week

November

• Holiday Fest

December

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January

• Hispanic Heritage Month

September/October

• Women’s History Month

March

• Identity Week & Disable the Label

• Black & Latino Alumni Weekend

• International Festival

April

May/June

• Lunar New Year

• Black History Month

February

• Pride Month

• Ramadan

Center for

Student

Engagement,

Leadership &

Orientation

SOAR

Programs & Services

Coordinate Campus Wide EventsSOAR

• SOAR – Summer Orientation,

Advising & Registration

• Charge In/Opening Day

• Welcome Week

• Family Day

• Midnight Madness

• Homecoming

• Snowball

• Spring Weekend

• University Awards Ceremony

• Senior Week

• Commencement Ball

• Student Event Management

• Oversee Bartels Campus Center &

Student Activity Center

• Educational Programming

• Leadership Development

Programming

Advise Student Clubs & Organizations

• USGA – Undergraduate Student

Government Association

• SCOPE – Student Committee of

Programming Events

• Chariot Yearbook

• Charger Bulletin (Newspaper)

• Greek Life (Fraternities & Sororities)

• 190+ Other Student Organizations Encourage your student to step

forward and get involved!

Center for

Student

Engagement,

Leadership &

Orientation

SOAROur Staff

Greg OverendExecutive Director

Colleen KerriganAssistant Director,Greek Life &Programming

Andrew MayerAssistant Director,Leadership Development

Erica GardnerAssistant Director,Student Events

Erin MurrayOffice Coordinator

Center for

Student

Engagement,

Leadership &

Orientation

SOAR

Community

Service Office

Programs & Services

• Coordinates community service events and opportunities that

serve the Greater New Haven community

• President’s Public Service Fellowship

• Alternative Spring Break

• Thanksgiving Food Collection and Donation

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Community

Service Office

ChargerREC

Beckerman

Recreation

Center

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Beckerman Recreation Center

MembershipSOAR

• No fee for students during the Academic Year.

• Includes access to facility, programs, and

services.

• Largest student employer, 125+ students employed annually

• How to apply:

• Facility Staff – Customer Service & Fitness Attendant

• Hiring occurs in February/March of each year.

• Applicants must attend Info Session then submit application,

cover letter, and resume.

• Intramural Sports Officials - Hiring occurs in early Fall.

ChargerREC

Beckerman

Recreation Center

TeamREC

(Student Employment)

Recreation Center Hours:

Monday – Thursday 6:00 am – 11:30 pm

Friday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Programs & Services

Intramural Sports SOAR

• 50+ Overall Programs

• 20+ Season Sports

Fitness & Wellness

• 25+ GroupX classes/week

• Personal Training

• Massage Therapy

• Wellness Education Programs

• Hiking & Adventure Trips

Follow us on Social Media:

@ChargerREC

ChargerREC

Beckerman

Recreation CenterClub Sports

• Men's Baseball

• Badminton

• Field Hockey (Co-Ed)

• Frisbee (Co-Ed)

• Men's Ice Hockey

• Men's Lacrosse

• Men's Rugby

• Women's Rugby

• Women's Soccer

• Men's Soccer

• Swimming (Co-ed)

• Tennis (Co-Ed)

• Men's Volleyball

• Women's Volleyball

• Wrestling (Co-Ed)

• Gymnastics (Co-Ed)

• eSports (Co-Ed)

All Club Sports are student-led Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). Commitment & practice/competition schedules vary by club. Typically, clubs practice 2/3 times a week and compete on weekends. Funding from Student Government & Individual Dues vary by club.

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