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Week of July 21st-27th

Summer Office Hours

Summer office hours for administrative offices will be 8am-4pm. Faculty do not keep regular office hours during the summer. Please be advised that staff will take vacation time during the summer months and may not be in the office.

Parking Permits Available On-Line

Starting Tuesday, July 15th, Carroll students will be able to request a parking permit on-line on the Students webpage and pay for the purchase. Lot A proximity parking permits are available for $150 per year and Lot B perimeter parking permits are available for $75 per year. Lot A permits are limited to the number of spaces available in the lot. Lot B permits are not limited and focus on lots for students who commute to campus, use their vehicle infrequently or looking for the least-pay option.

Saving Energy Sustainability Initiative Announced

Carroll College has announced a new sustainability initiative with Johnson Controls, Inc., to make the campus more energy efficient. The $2.8 million contract, funded by bonds issued through the county, will convert the Carroll campus to more energy-efficient lighting, plumbing, new boilers in three buildings and install a back-up fuel system to access to more affordable natural gas. The energy savings will pay for the investment in the efficiency project or Johnson Controls will pay the college the difference.

Return to Campus

Returning students living in campus housing can move back to campus on Saturday, August 23rd.

New Counselor Hired

Counseling Services announces the arrival of Carol Chisholm as the new Associate Director of Counseling Services. Carol fills the vacancy left by Jennifer Elison who is joining the Nursing Department as a faculty member. Carol has had a long-time private counseling practice in Helena--and has seen Carroll students in the past. She will be a great addition to the Carroll community!

Staff Opening in Community Living

A national search is being conducted to identify candidates for the Assistant Director for Community Living position for Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall. Jim Carney, who has served the Carroll community for the past two academic years, has accepted a position in state government in Helena.

15,000 People Came For Dinner

Kudos to the partnership between Carroll College and the Helena Symphony that offered the fifth annual Symphony Under the Stars free outdoor concert on the Carroll campus. The local newspaper estimated that 15,000 people covered Guad Hill and the football practice field to hear the symphony, enjoy a picnic supper and enjoy the fireworks display. Thanks to all from the Carroll and Helena communities who supported the success of this annual event.

"Ordinary Wolves "To Be Read for Alpha Seminar

Incoming freshmen are asked to read this year's common reading selection for Alpha Seminar, Ordinary Wolves by Seth Kantner, before arriving on campus in August. According to one bookseller, "Ordinary Wolves tells the story of Cutuk, a white boy rasied in a sod igloo in the Alaskan wilds. Through Cutuk's struggle to define himself, Kantner explores the contrast between the traditional Inupiaq culture and the 'Everything-Wanters' of our consumer culture."

Ordinary Wolves author and Native Alaskan Seth Kanter will discuss the book with the Carroll and Helena communities on Tuesday, August 26th at 7pm in the PE Center.

New Student Orientation for Fall 2008

Carroll College will mail out a New Student Orientation brochure to all incoming freshmen and transfer students in July. New students living in campus housing will move in to the residence halls on Thursday, August 21st. New Student Orientation will begin for students on the evening of Thursday, August 21st and continue through the evenign of Sunday, August 24th. Parent information sessions will begin on the evening of Thursday, August 21st and conclude on the evening of Friday, August 22nd. For more information, please contact Patrick Harris, Director of Student Activities and Leadership, at 406.447.4380 or pharris -is-at- carroll -dot- edu.

Summer Staffing in Student Life

Please note the following Student Life services will not be available during the month of July:

Counseling Services: Appointments resume in August. For an appointment, call 447-5411. Students are recomended to contact Emergency Services (911) in case of an emergency.

Health Services: Appointments resume in August. For an appointment, call 447-5411. During the month of July, students are recommended to contact Urgent Care (404.443.5354) or St. Peter's Hospital (406.444.2150) for assistance.

Campus Ministry: Appointments resume on the first day of classes. For an appointment, call 447-4336. During the summer, please seek out pastoral support from one of the three Catholic faith communities or any of the church denominations in Helena.

Career Services: Appontments resume in August. A student worker will be available during the month of July to post position openings on the department's web page.

Summer Housing

Summer housing is being coordinated by Scott Forthofer, Assistant Director of Community Living. The on-call phone for Community Living staff during the summer months is 406.949.4357.

2008-09 Academic Year

Aug 25        Classes begin
Sep 01         Labor Day (no classes)
Oct 06-10   Fall Break
Nov 26-28   Thanksgiving Break
Dec 12         Last Day of Classes
Dec 15-19   Final Exams

Jan 12        Classes begin
Jan 19        Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)
Feb 16        President's Day (no classes)
Mar 09-13   Spring Break
Apr 10-13   Easter Break
May 01       Last Day of Classes
May 04-07 Final Exams
May 09       Baccaluareate Mass/Commencement

Emergency Contact Numbers

In case of emergency, please use the following phone numbers:

Carroll College
406.459.0540 On-call Community Living Staff
406.461.7611 Securitas Security Patrol Officer
406.447.5100 Guad Desk Security Dispatch

Helena
911 Emergency Services - Police, Fire, Ambulance
406.442.3233 Helena Police
406.444.2150 St. Peter's Hospital
406.442.6800 Friendship Center

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Student Handbook 2007-08

The Carroll College Student Handbook contains the rules, regulations and policies that establish the official parameters for student life at Carroll College. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of these expectations and conduct themselves accordingly as members of the Carroll College community. All the rules and regulations are in affect for students on and off the campus. Responsible behavior is expected of Carroll College students wherever they may be.

Carroll Code of Student Conduct

The Carroll Code applies to conduct that occurs on College premises and at College sponsored activities, and to off-campus conduct that adversely affects the College community or the pursuit of its objectives. Each students is responsible for his/her conduct from the time of application for admission through the actual awarding of a degree, even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during the entire academic year and during periods between terms of actual enrollment (and even if their conduct is not discovered until after a degree is awarded). The Carroll Code shall apply to a student's conduct even if the student withdraws or graduates from school while a disciplinary matter is pending. The Vice President for Student Life shall decide whether the Carroll Code should be applied to conduct occurring off-campus, on a case-by-case basis, in his/her sole discretion.

Core Alcohol and Drug Survey

The Core Alcohol and Drug Survey was developed to measure alcohol and other drug usage, attitudes, and perceptions among college students at two and four-year institutions. Development of this survey was funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The survey includes several types of items about drugs and alcohol. One type deals with the students' attitudes, perceptions, and opinions about alcohol and other drugs, and the other deals with the students' own use and consequences of use. There are also several items on students' demographic and background characteristics as well as perception of campus climate issues and policy.

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