Message from the Director

September 2014

Dear Students, Welcome to Presentation College Fairmont Campus. I truly hope you had a fun-filled summer and that you have come prepared for another year of learning. Communication plays an important role with your success in learning. Presentation College uses many vehicles to communicate important information to you. Email is utilized by all faculty and staff to correspond happenings on all campuses. This is the #1 way communication happens. Presentation College Fairmont Campus also has a Facebook page. Please LIKE our page. One way we have increased our efforts with communication is by placing important information in one place on our website.

www.presentation.edu/Fairmont/fairmont-student-life/

Here you will find the following information: 2014-2015 Activities Poster Campus Closure Policy Fairmont Clubs Fairmont Campus Information Health Services Important Contact Information for Aberdeen and Fairmont Campuses Fairmont’s Monthly Newsletter

In order for you to stay informed, it is vital that you become very familiar with all of these. Please log in and visit them often. Have a wonderful learning year and get involved with all of the opportunities that PC offers. Traci Lardy, Director Presentation College Fairmont Campus

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Congratulations Presentation College Fairmont Campus Class of 2014

To keep yourself safe, remember these tips:

Be aware of your surroundings. Being on a cell phone can limit this ability.

Use the buddy system whenever possible.

Recognize who should be in the SMEC building. If someone doesn’t feel or look like he or she should be here, call the police at 507-238-4481 or dial 911.

If you have a security concern, please contact Traci Lardy in the Main Office or at 507-235-4658.

Because the Southern Minnesota Educational Campus (SMEC) Building is owned by the City of Fairmont, police officers will periodically patrol the building. It is important that you understand that the officers are here not because of any concerns, but simply for your safety. The doors to the SMEC Building are locked at 10 p.m. If you are in the building after this, you will be charged with trespassing and fined.

Keeping Yourself Safe At SMEC

The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is s top priority.

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Tuition Payments The Fairmont Campus no longer take tuition payments by check. Students can go to their student portal and enter in the required check information (account number, routing number, etc) to pay by check. Students may also pay by credit card on their student portal as well. Cash payments may still be made in the main office on the Fairmont Campus.

Many students, faculty, and staff came out to our Back to School Picnic held on Monday, August 25, at Cedar Creek Park. The weather was beautiful and the food was great. Check out our Facebook page for all of the photos and videos from the evening.

Traci Lardy nominated Pat Fahey Bacon & Susan Barnes to the ALS ice bucket challenge. Watch the videos on Facebook of the great fun they had doing this. Pat nominated the nursing faculty...so stay tuned for more fun pictures and videos of that.

Who will be nominated next? Everyone also

celebrated Margaret Harris’ retirement at the

picnic.

Thank you Mrs. Harris for being a wonderful instructor,

mentor, & friend.

We will all miss you!

Health Services Available

The Fairmont Campus Student Health Service program is provided by the Smart Clinic, which is located in Sterling Drug at Five Lakes Shopping Centre, 322 S. State Street in Fairmont. You can call the clinic at 507-238-4844.

This service to students is in effect while you remain enrolled at Presentation College. Students will be required to present their PC student ID upon check-in in order to receive this benefits

Not all services are covered. Only acute and limited labs are covered. It is the students re-sponsibility to inform the clinic that you are a PC student and find out if your visit will be covered prior to treatment.

The Smart Clinic’s hours are:

Monday—Thursday: 8:30 a.m.—7:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Sunday: Noon—5:00 p.m. Holidays: Closed

Counseling Services Offered To Students

Counseling services are provided to assist students with a variety of needs and problems. Students are able to receive up to three visits per year at no cost. These needs may include personal, spiritual, academic, or interpersonal guidance and direction. Drug and alcohol education and financial services counseling are also available.

If you need counseling services, please contact Dr. Joseph Switras at 507-235-5651. You will have to show your Presentation College Student ID for verification of your enrollment.

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No Smoking at SMEC

The City of Fairmont has a tobacco-free policy at the SMEC Building. Smoking is prohibited in the building and on the grounds.

Mark Your Calendars

LABOR DAY September 1 NO CLASSES

Sand Volleyball September 17

Fall Break October 13-14 NO CLASSES

Midterm Madness Brunch October 16

Academic Advising Week/ Spring Registration October 27 - 31

Deadline to Apply for May And August Graduation November 7

GLOWS Week November 17 - 21

Thanksgiving Vacation November 26 - 30 NO CLASSES

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Disability Services Offered to Students

Presentation College is committed to ensuring equal learning opportunities for all students, and provides students w i t h d i s a b i l i t i e s r e a s o n a b l e accommodations in accordance with t h e C o l l e g e ’ s p r o c e d u r e s . Documentation of the disability may be required. If you are a student requiring accommodations or services, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services at 800-437-6060 ext. 395.

Save With Your PC Student ID

You are always looking for ways to save money, right? Many Fairmont area businesses offer discounts to Presentation College students just for showing their PC Student IDs!

Carry your ID with you and ask if they give PC students a discount. You will be surprised at the savings you can receive!

Student Commons

If you are bringing your lunch to campus, Presentation College has a refrigerator and microwave available for use in the Student Commons. The fridge is cleaned out the first Friday of the month, so please label your items. Unlabeled items will be thrown away.

Career & Learning Center

The Career & Learning Center in room 127 is open to all students and is staffed by Amy Anderton. She is here to help with any of your learning and career needs. Contact her by emailing the Learning Center at amy.anderton@presentation.edu. Here are a few ways that Amy can help you in the Learning Center: One-on-one tutoring or finding you a

study group if you are struggling with a class. Remember - getting help when you need it is part of being successful in college.

Paper editing - If you would like a paper edited before submitting it to your instructor, Amy can help.

Assistance with research using the PC online library.

Proctoring Services - Available for any of your online classes. Be sure to schedule your tests in advance to avoid conflicts.

Learning disability - if you have a learning disability, Amy can help you get started with disability services.

Job Opportunities - The bulletin board on the first floor by the quiet room will contain any job opportunities that have been given to Amy. She will also post job opportunities on our Facebook page.

Resume & Cover Letters - Amy will assist with writing resumes and cover letters as well as offer advise on interviewing. She can assist with this at anytime, no just when you are graduating.

Career & Learning Center Fall Hours: Monday - Friday - 12-4 p.m. Other hours available on request.

Stay updated on student events

Be notified of important deadlines

Learn about volunteer & job opportunities

View photos & videos from student events

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Looking For A Quiet Place To Study? If you are trying to study, try Room 117 for a quiet spot to get some cramming in! This area is a flexible classroom and study space and is less busy and quieter than the Student Commons.

“LIKE” Us On Facebook and you will be entered for a chance to win PC clothing! Drawing will be held September 30.

Sand Volleyball

Wednesday, September 17 3 - 5 p.m.

Gomsrud Park

All Fairmont students are required to stop into the office and verify.

If you haven’t already done this,

please do ASAP!

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Here’s your chance to get involved and make a difference!

Join the Presentation College Activities League (PCAL) and help plan the student events for the Fairmont Campus!

A big part of membership in PCAL is organizing the GLOWS week activities held each year in November.

If you have ideas, want to meet people, or just want to try something new, contact Traci Lardy in the Main Office or traci.lardy@presentation.edu.

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Have Fun and Make a Difference in a Life

Kinship is an organization that believes in and promotes youth mentoring. Being a mentor to a kid in Kinship is the best volunteer opportunity you could choose. It’s as simple as taking a child with you for about an hour a week and having fun doing things that you enjoy. Just showing a child that you care by spending time with them makes you a hero in their eyes. Mentors include their mentees in their normal activities through which the child becomes aware of how others live: your work, schooling, recreation, interests, values, family, friends, etc.

Currently, we have kids waiting for a mentor like YOU.

The boys are 6, 10, and 13 years old. They are interested in doing sports, playing catch, Legos, going snowmobiling, learning how to fix things, working with tools, building with wood, going fishing & hunting, working on cars, riding motorcycles, swimming, boating, and bowling.

The girls are 6, 7, and 10 years old. They are interested in coloring, doing crafts, reading, playing sports, gymnastics, dancing, cooking/baking, gardening, riding horses, playing with Barbies/My Little Pony, games/puzzles, going to the park, sewing/quilting, and watching movies.

We have more children being added to our waiting list every week. Kinship takes care to match volunteer adults with children who may share the same interests. Thus, it is important that you take steps now to become a mentor and are available when the perfect match (child) comes along.

For more information and an application, contact Char Kahler at fairmontkinship@gmail.com or call 236-4606 (cell) or 238-4440 (Kinship)