Vanguard University Family Relations Guide 2013

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5 | Vanguard GuideComprehensive advice, information for student success

5 | Welcome to Vanguard!

5 | The Mission and Role of Vanguard University

6 | The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

7 | Campus Life

9 | Campus Public Safety

10 | ResourcesMust-have knowledge to navigate your way

10 | Campus Resources

12 | Financial Aid

13 | Food Services

14 | Contact Information

15 | Academic Calendar

16 | Proud Supporters of Vanguard

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Dear Families,Welcome to Vanguard! The Office of Student Success is here to help you through every step of your student’s college experience. Student Success seeks to offer you the resources you need to encourage and support your student as they continue to grow into adulthood. The University Family Guide is one of these resources, providing you with the information you need at your fingertips. Take the time to familiarize yourself with this handbook. We trust it will be a valuable source of information for you.

Welcome to Vanguard!A Note From Student Success

To fulfill that purpose, Vanguard gathers a community of learners resolved to blend the pursuit of academic excellence with growth as authentic Christians. The educational experience at Vanguard, therefore, promotes the integration of faith, learning, and living. The university believes that scholarship in the arts, sciences, and professional studies illuminated by Christian truth fosters the intellectual development, moral maturity, and spiritual vitality of students. The university motto — Truth, Virtue, and Service — expresses our conviction that learning involves the whole person: head, heart, and hands.

The Office of Student Success invites you to save the date for Family Weekend, October 4-6, 2013. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to see Vanguard through the eyes of your student. Events run Friday night through Saturday night, reserving time for you and your student on Sunday. Contact the Office of Student Success with questions or for further information. We look forward to seeing you then!

Vanguard reserves the right to make

changes and periodic updates to

this document at any time.

The Mission and Role of Vanguard University

The purpose of Vanguard University is to pursue knowledge, cultivate character, deepen faith, and equip each student for a Spirit empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.

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In accordance with the Family Educational rights and Privacy act of 1974, Vanguard University has established guidelines regarding access to and release of educational records. In short, FErPa allows Vanguard to release “directory information” without consent or knowledge of the students unless the student has notified Vanguard in advance that such information is not to be released. directory information may include the following: photo, name, address, telephone listing, e-mail address, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended. Families

FERPAStudent Records/Privacy Act

need to be aware that their student’s directory information is not available to them if the student has requested it not be disclosed by requesting “Privacy.” Other information about the student, such as class schedules, grades, and student account balance is not available to families unless the student has signed a written release. If you would like access to your student’s grades or other private information, your student will need to complete a Secondary access Form and submit the form to the Office of the registrar. Secondary access release forms can be found on http://registrar.vanguard.edu under the forms section.

Office of the [email protected](714) 662-5200

Community StandardsThe University has chosen to call for obedience to moral law as taught in the Old and new Testaments and exemplified in the life of Christ. These guidelines contribute to the moral ethos of the University and are required of community members. It is the responsibility of each student to become familiar with the contents of the Student Handbook, and to abide by the academic, social, and spiritual responsibilities of the members of the University community.additional details on these standards can be found in the Student Handbook, which is available for download online at http://studentlife.vanguard.edu.

Student Life Center(714) 662-5273

Commuter Lifeabout one-fourth of the undergraduate students at Vanguard live off-campus. Many of these students participate in the community life on-campus, and we

Campus LifeA student’s life at college goes far beyond the classroom.

From housing to chapel, community is our focus.

strive to make the process of connecting to the community as easy as possible. To get your student connected have them contact [email protected].

Commuter Life (714) 662-5270

ID Card IssuanceEach student is issued an official identification card that must be carried at all times. This card is required for entry into the Café and Chapel services in order to receive credit for attendance. The identification card is designed to last the duration of the four academic school years. There is a $25 fee for card replacement, charged to the students account. The Information Technology department (located in the Technology Services Building at the east end of the campus mall) makes and replaces identification cards.

Information Technology Department(714) 619-6500

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Residence LifeThe residence Life Office provides a variety of services for on- and off-campus students. In addition to convenience, living on campus offers the benefit of a community of peers, instant access to staff, a safe environment, and support for the challenges associated with being a busy college student. In the residence halls, there is a resident assistant (ra) who lives on each floor. ras are trained students who are responsible for creating a floor community through hall activities, assisting students with personal and academic concerns, and helping in emergency situations. They should be the first person students seek if they need advice or assistance.

Managing each residence hall is a full-time professional resident director (rd). The rd lives in the building and is responsible for student staff supervision, facilities management, crisis intervention, student discipline, and creating an environment supportive of education and self-discovery. Some buildings also have a resident coordinator (rC) who has at least a bachelor’s degree and is present to assist the rd in their responsibilities.The Housing Coordinator manages the housing system, including check-in and checkout procedures, roommate changes, room keys, initial room placement, board (meal plans), and health insurance.

Residence Life(714) 662-5273

Spiritual FormationThe Spiritual Formation department recognizes that people are created uniquely and therefore experience God in a variety of ways. For this reason we offer traditional morning chapel gatherings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as focused evening chapel experiences Monday (verse by verse study), and Wednesday (student led worship). Spiritual Formation credit is required. attendance is recorded and consequences will

Campus Public Safety personnel patrol the University property to provide a safe and secure environment for all campus students, staff, and visitors. all Campus Public Safety Officers are trained and certified as Level Three reserve Peace Officers of the State of California, and licensed as Security Officers of the California State Bureau of Consumer affairs. Campus Public Safety personnel can provide students with an escort to anywhere on campus including Vanguard Centre.

The Campus Public Safety department requires all staff, faculty, and student vehicles be registered with Vanguard University. all vehicles must display a valid parking permit. registration to obtain a free parking permit can be completed by filling out a parking permit request online at http://services.vanguard.edu/vehicle-registration-form.

Campus Public SafetyEmergency Number: (714) 966-6799

You can contact Campus Public Safety:

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The Campus Public Safety department also offers valuable registration and bicycle registration, which is required by the City of Costa Mesa. The Campus Public Safety department can perform vehicle jump-starts, oversees Campus Lost and Found, and can assist students in unlocking their doors. Campus Public Safety also maintains the raVE alert system a mass notification system for the university.

Campus Public Safety personnel can take crime and incident reports regarding such things as stolen property, suspicious circumstances, and injuries that happen on University property. Information regarding crimes on campus is shared with the Costa Mesa Police department and is compiled for reporting purposes for the Clery act, which documents crimes on campuses around the country.

result for those who fail to meet the requirement. all full-time, traditional, undergraduate students (12+ units) are required to obtain 30 Spiritual Formation credits per semester. This includes both commuter and resident students. Students may successfully accumulate 30 Spiritual Formation credits by attending an average of two opportunities per week. Other opportunities for spiritual growth include the dorm floor churches, mentoring groups, worship nights, one-on-one counseling, spiritual coaches, local outreach opportunities, global outreach opportunities, and much more!

These policies as well as the chapel calendar can be found on the Spiritual Formation website: http://studentlife.vanguard.edu/spiritual-formation.

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Office of Accounting OperationsThe Office of accounting Operations (OaO) provides customer service and counseling to students, families, and the Vanguard community in order to help assist families and VU community members to meet their financial responsibilities. The accounting functions that are managed for the community include financial registration (which must be completed each semester), payments for tuition, room, board and other charges, and refunds on student accounts. Our Student account Specialists can answer questions regarding registration statements and monthly billing statements. Payments can be made online by logging into your MyBill account or on campus at the Cashier Office. Students automatically receive a MyBill account and are able to create a linked MyBill account for any third party.

Accounts [email protected](714) 966-5486

BookstoreVanguard University Bookstore powered by neebo is proud to serve the students, faculty, and staff of Vanguard University. Our primary goal is to ensure students are able to obtain the textbooks and course materials they need at reasonable prices. But college is about more than just textbooks - and so are we. From college gear to school supplies and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.

To learn more about how the Vanguard University Bookstore helps students get more college for their money, visit us online at www.cbamatthews.com/vangu.

Counseling CenterThe Counseling Center provides free individual counseling that promotes personal growth and deals with emotional struggles and interpersonal conflicts by therapists that view personal concerns from behavioral, emotional and spiritual perspectives according to the needs of each client. Students can make an appointment to see a therapist at the Counseling Center by calling ext. 5256, coming to the office in person, or filing out a request form found at http://services.vanguard.edu/counseling-center/ and returning it to the Counseling Center.

Counseling [email protected](714) 662-5256

Career ServicesCareer Services assists students and alumni in the exploration of college majors, employment options, graduate school preparation, and career path decisions. resources offered include information about job trends and occupations, personality assessments, and one-on-one counseling.

Career Services actively builds relationships with employers in the region to benefit our students. Several fairs are held on campus each year to connect students with prospective employers, graduate school representatives, and volunteer organizations.

Events and workshops are offered on vocational preparation, resume assistance, cover letters, interviewing and networking. On and off-campus jobs and internships are listed at http://career.vanguard.edu.

Campus ResourcesYour student is not alone. Whether they need assistance with writing, guidance as they seek a career, or tutoring we are here to help.

Career [email protected](714) 619-6474

Disability ServicesStudent disability Services at Vanguard University exists to provide representation, access, service, reasonable accommodations, and community support to students with learning, physical and emotional disabilities through communication, advocacy and collaborative services. We provide reasonable accommodations for students with documented physical, psychological or learning disabilities or who are experiencing medical and other emergencies that affect coursework.

Disability [email protected](714) 619-6483

Learning CenterStudents enrolled at VUSC with a documented learning disability are welcome to contact the Learning assistance Office on a voluntary, self-identifying basis. To receive accommodations, students must register each semester with the Learning assistance Office. Please contact the Office of Learning assistance to discuss eligibility requirements for receiving special services. Learning assistance is available to all students whether a student needs academic advising in choosing an academic major, finding out how to reduce test taking anxiety, or receiving free study support from a peer tutor.

Learning Center(714) 619-6478

Mail and Copy CenterThe Mail and Copy Center (MCC) processes and delivers incoming mail and packages, generates copies, and acts as a full-service shipping center for

the entire university. The MCC strives to meet the office and logistical needs of students, faculty, and staff in an efficient, economical, and courteous manner.

Mail proceduresWhen addressing a letter or package to your Vanguard student please use the following format:[First name] [Last name] (Please refrain from using nicknames)55 Fair dr., [Box number]Costa Mesa, Ca 92626

Mail and Copy Center(714) 662-5298

Registrar The Office of the registrar is responsible for academic registration and schedule changes. The Office of the registrar is responsible for the maintenance of student academic records and will assist with transcript requests and verification of enrollment. no transcripts and/or diplomas will be released for students with any balance owed on their educational loan (student account) or any past due balance on their Perkins Loan.Questions regarding academic policies may be referred to the Office of the registrar at (714) 662-5200. Most forms used in the Office of the registrar are available online at http://registrar.vanguard.edu.

Writing CenterWriting Center consultants work with Vanguard students one-on-one at any stage in the writing process. Students should bring in writing projects they’re creating, such as expository essays and researched writing. We help students organize notes, develop outlines, revise thesis statements, and work on various aspects of atomistic and holistic revision.

Writing Center (714) 556-3610 x4774


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Our goal Is to make a Vanguard education affordable to all students. We want to put the Vanguard experience within the reach of every student who wants to attend. direct costs - tuition, room, board - for 2013-2014 are $38,130 for an on-campus student. additional cost and financial aid information is available online at undergraduate.vanguard.edu/paying-for-vu. all students interested in receiving need-based financial aid must submit the FaFSa (Free application for Federal Student aid) by the March 2 priority deadline. The FaFSa is available

Financial Aid

Resident Dining Calendar for Fall 2013-Spring 2014

Friday, August 23re-open from summer

Breakfast, Lunch, dinner

Monday, September 2Labor day

Brunch/dinner Schedule

Tuesday, November 26Thanksgiving break

Close after dinner

Monday, December 2End Thanksgiving break

Open at breakfast

Friday, December 13Christmas Holiday

Close after dinner

Wednesday, January 8End Christmas Break


Monday, January 20Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday


Monday, February 17President’s day Holiday


Saturday, March 15Spring Break

Close after brunch

Sunday, March 23End Spring Break

Open at brunch

Friday, April 18Good Friday


Friday, May 9End academic Year

Close after dinner

Food Services

online at www.fafsa.gov. Funding for need-based aid with limited allocations and/or budgets - including VU need Grant, Perkins Loan, and SEOG - cannot be guaranteed if the FaFSa was submitted after the March 2 priority deadline. This is a firm deadline even for need-based aid previously awarded in 2012-2013. Students may view and accept or decline their financial aid on their myVU student portal online. Go to financialaid.vanguard.edu for additional financial aid information.

financialaid.vanguard.edu(714) 966-5490

The CafeSharing time with friends on campus is an important way to build community. We encourage students to frequent the Cafe and Outtakes to enjoy the full benefits of residential life at Vanguard. resident students are required to take their meals in the Cafe or get a meal equivalent at Outtakes unless they have received a medical exemption prior to the beginning of the semester and are living in an approved non-boarding room. Commuter plans are also available.

More detailed information can be found in the Student Handbook under Food Services Policies or on our website www.cafebonappetit.com/vanguard.

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Vanguard University Administration

President

x 5480

[email protected]

Dr. Jeff Hittenberger, Provost/Vice

President for Academic Affairs

x 5426

[email protected]

Ms. Lettie Cowie, Vice President

for Business & Finance

x 5484

[email protected]

Ms. Kelly Kannwischer, Vice President

for University Advancement

x 5450

[email protected]

Ms. Kim Johnson, Interim Vice President

for Enrollment Management

x 5414

[email protected]

Dr. Michael Wilson, Dean of the College

x 5429

[email protected]

Mr. Tim Young, Dean of Student Life

x 5488

[email protected]

Student Services Specialists

Barbi Rouse, Director of Learning Skills

x 6478

[email protected]

Judy Hamilton, Registrar

x 5210

[email protected]

Derek Densberger, Chief Information Officer

x 6505

[email protected]

Denise Pena, Director of Financial Aid

x 6686

[email protected]

Campus Public Safety

Paul Turgeon, Director of Campus Public Safety

x 6161

[email protected]

Career Services

Kimberly Greene, Coordinator

of Career Planning

x 6474

[email protected]

Counseling Center/Disability Services

Dr. Beth Lorance, Director of

Counseling Services

x 6480

[email protected]

Diversity Programs

Director of Diversity Programs

x 5281

[email protected]

Residence Life/Housing Staff

Allison Hesse, Director of Residence Life

x 5271

[email protected]

Housing Coordinator

x 5273

[email protected]

Spiritual Formation

Dean of Spiritual Formation/University

Pastor, Rev. Michael J. Beals, Ph.D.

x 5262

[email protected]

Student Success

Amanda Lebrecht, Associate Director of Student

Success, Retention and Family Relations

x 6486

[email protected]

Shelley Youd, Coordinator of Student

Orientation and Transitions

x 6487

[email protected]

Contact InformationFor all extensions, dial the main number first: (714) 556-3610

Academic CalendarFall 2013

August 23-25 new Student Orientation

August 26 Classes Begin

September 2 Labor day Holiday

September 6 Last day to add a new course

September 6 Last day to waive insurance/change meal plan

September 20 Last day to drop a course without appearing on transcript

October 4-6 Family Weekend

October 18 Last day to drop a course without academic penalty

October 21-25 Mandatory floor meetings: Spring Housing

November 11-15 academic registration for continuing students

November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break

December 2-6 Mandatory floor meetings: Christmas Break

December 10-13 Final Exams Week

December 13 (7 p.m.) Fall Housing Closed

December 24-January 1 Offices closed for Christmas and new Year Holiday

Spring 2014

January 9 new Students arrive

January 10-11 new Student Orientation

January 11-12 (Noon-6 p.m.) returning Students return to campus

January 13 Classes begin

January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, no classes, Offices closed

January 24 Last day to add a new course

January 24 Last day to waive insurance/change meal plan

February 7 Last day to drop a course without appearing on transcript

February 17 President’s Holiday, no classes, Offices closed

February 24-28 Housing registration for continuing students ($300 deposit)

March 2 FaFSa priority deadline

March 7 Last day to drop a course without academic penalty

March 17-21 Spring Break

March 25-27 Housing registration for continuing students ($300 deposit)

April 7-11 academic registration for continuing students

April 18 Good Friday, no classes, Offices closed

April 28-May 2 Mandatory floor meeting: Checkouts

May 1 Last day for fall housing deposit refund

May 5-8 Final Exams Week

May 9 Traditional UG Commencement

May 9 (9 p.m.) Spring Housing closed for non-graduating students

May 10 (5 p.m.) Spring Housing closed for graduating seniors

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