Welcome!
Fall 2015 Orientation
Palmer College of ChiropracticPort Orange, Florida Campus
October 5, 2015
Fall 2015 Orientation
Admissions & Matriculation
Jessica BlumenfeldCampus Enrollment DirectorOffice of AdmissionsBuilding One, Office 1204
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Student ServicesBuilding One, Office
1103
Dawn FunkStudent Activities
Jessica PeskorCareer Development
Center
Victor HidalgoAcademic Counselor
Trena DeCandiaStudent Support
Generalist
Jason BrewerDirector of Student
Services
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Jessica PeskorCareer Development CenterBuilding Two – Room 2143M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm [email protected]
Online Resources: Locus Map Optimal Resume Interview Stream Palmer Career Network
On Campus Resources: Career Fairs Business Modules Vendor Showcase Series Brunch & Learn Sessions Career Development Center Student Computers Resources Library
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Dawn FunkStudent Activities CoordinatorOffice of Student [email protected]
Clubs and Organizations – club hours Student Council - elections Upcoming Events Intramural Sports – roster and waiver
form
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Victor HidalgoAcademic [email protected]
Tutoring
Done by Peers/ Upper Level Students
Group class settings.
Labs are different, opportunity for more one on one even though it’s a group setting, time for practice.
Academic Counseling
Individual Scheduling.
Resources (study techniques, time management, etc.).
Personal Counseling Services – 5 Free Sessions.
Disability Services
Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and ADA
Examples of reasonable accommodations: Time and ½ on exams.
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Take a Break!
Please be back in your seats in 5 – 10 minutes.
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Student Administrative Services / Registrar
Located in Bldg. 1 – 1st Floor; Office 1103
Front Desk – Jennifer ShawAssistant Registrar– Christine MotaRegistrar – Cerese Ramos
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Registrar’s Office is responsible for:
Student Registration & Withdrawals Curricular Schedule / Student
Schedules Student Records Grade Processing Transcripts Graduation Requirements Address/Name Changes
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Registrar’s Office is responsible for (cont):
Accept payments for Tuition / Fees Certification for VA Benefits Certification for National Boards Certification for students & graduates
for chiropractic licensure Notary Services Direct Deposit Information
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Enrollment Certifications:
Palmer College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student enrollment status.
You can obtain an official Enrollment Verification Certificate at any time via the Clearinghouse Website at www.studentclearinghouse.org.
NEW STUDENTS: For the first two weeks ONLY you may use the Enrollment Certification form for Enrollment Certification.
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Transcript Requests:
Official transcripts are available through the Registrar’s office.
Transcript Request Form is available on the Palmer website.
Form is also available in the Registrar’s office.
Unofficial transcripts are available through the student portal.
Plan ahead and allow two weeks for your request to be processed.
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Direct Deposits: Information is available in the Registrars
Office Takes approximately two weeks to be
processed.
Students who Receive Financial Aid: Checks will be available to pick up on Friday Then once a week each Friday Direct Deposits process automatically to
account
Business Office Tuition & Fees Policy: Orientation Book Read through pages 36 – 40 Complete form on page 43
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Important Stuff!
Official Palmer Communication!
We will use your Palmer email to communicate with you.
You are responsible for checking!
Envelope in packet:Sheet with student email & Palmer Portal login information.
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FERPAAcademic Reporting of Student Status:
If you choose to deny the academic reporting of student status, it is your responsibility to complete and submit to our office each term the required documents to send to each of your previous lenders to keep your loans deferred.
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Class Schedule / Sections
Each Academic Quarter is divided and scheduled in separate sections.
Student Portal and Email Letter: At the top, see your section number. Refer to the Quarter 1 schedule on pg. 31
of the Orientation Book to see when your classes meet.
That will be your assigned section your entire time at Palmer Florida as you progress through each quarter.
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Palmer Florida Curriculum 13 Quarters of study in an Integrated
Curriculum
Discipline specific courses are combined into four tracks extending through the first nine academic quarters
Four tracks include: Structure of the Human Body Function of the Human Body Care for the Patient Foundations for Practice
Quarters 9 – 13 include our Clinic Track
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Class Schedule / Sections
Curricular Schedule:Palmer Florida Curricular Schedule
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Academic Performance / SRE
Your Academic Standing and Financial Aid Eligibility are based upon your Academic Performance.
Failing a course/courses will negatively affect your Academic Standing and your Financial Aid Eligibility
Failing a course/courses will cause your schedule to be modified and will likely delay your graduation.
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Academic Performance / SRE Self Remediation Exam (SRE)
For a grade “F” if you have… Earned at least 60% & Met attendance requirements
you may take an SRE – See Course syllabus for procedures.
Pass the SRE and change the “F” to a “C”
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Academic Performance / SRE
Unsuccessful SRE will result in repeating the entire course and being placed on a modified schedule
SRE Limitations: No more that 3 SRE during career No more than 1 SRE for a course Must be in the first enrollment in the course Must be completed within 1st week of
following term Register and pay in the Registrar’s Office
($100) Your obligation to find out when and where
offered
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Palmer Portal
The Palmer Portal is your key resource, providing access to the following:
The Curricular Schedule Your Class Schedule Unofficial Transcripts / Grades Billing Statement / Financials Student Self Service
Student Profile Information Update Your Address
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Palmer Catalog
A student resource containing the Academic Policies, Curriculum and Course Listings, Academic Progress information and a wealth of other information regarding academic life at palmer.
The Palmer Catalog is found on the Palmer website at: http://www.palmer.edu/Catalog/
Welcome to Palmer!
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Financial Planning OfficeBuilding One, Office 1103386-763-2701
Sue BuroStudent Support Generalist
Tina WaldenFinancial Planning Officer
George StelmaFinancial Planning Manager
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BrightspaceLearning Management System
Douglas BlackInstructional TechnologistCenter for Teaching and LearningBuilding Two, Office 2220
Brightspace Orientation Document
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Ethics, Policies & Sexual ViolenceOffice of Compliance & Adjudication
Cheryl ShawHuman Resources ManagerJudicial CoordinatorTitle IX CoordinatorBuilding Two, Office 2220
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Ethics, Policies & Sexual ViolenceOffice of Compliance & Adjudication
Responsible For: Student Ethics Process (Formal & Informal) Sexual Harassment Sexual Misconduct
Ethics Considerations: Progress Towards Degree Impact on Chiropractic Licensure
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Campus Safety & Security
Security provided by:
Security Forces, Inc. Supervisor: Brad Kuhns (386) 763-2690
Emergency Situation: Call security first
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Office Location: Security Desk: Building Two,
Lobby
Phone Numbers: Operational hours: (386) 763-2777 Extension 2777 from a campus
phone After hours: (800) 227-9805
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Palmer Alert System Escorts – Call Security Code Blue Stations in Both Parking Lots Parking More information:
http://www.palmer.edu/students/resources-offices/security/
See Student Handbook Visit Security Desk in Building Two
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Palmer College Bookstore
Rhonda SnyderBookstore ManagerStandard Process Student CenterBuilding Three, First Floorhttp://bookstore.palmer.edu/386-763-2660
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Palmer College – Clinic Overview
Dr. Craig MenclDirector of ClinicsPalmer College of Chiropractic Clinic4705 Clyde Morris Blvd.Port Orange, FL [email protected]
*Clinic Tour 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
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Student Council Reps
Introductions & Advice!
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Palmer College
Wrap-up Session
Lunch @ 12:15 p.m. in Monte’s Cafe
Questions?
Welcome to Palmer College of Chiropractic!