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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.
newhaven.edu/cle
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
SOAR
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
SOAR
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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Questions?
newhaven.edu/studentlife