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Table of Contents Welcome from the VP for Student Life and Dean of Students .................................. 3 Key Phone Numbers .......................................................................................................... 4 Academic Center .................................................................................................................. 7 Business Services/Student Accounts ............................................................................... 9 Chapel ................................................................................................................................. 12 Churches in the Jackson Area .......................................................................................... 13 Computers (Information Technology) .......................................................................... 13 Counseling Services ........................................................................................................... 14 Disability Services .............................................................................................................. 17 Emergency Notification System ...................................................................................... 17 External Study Programs .................................................................................................. 18 Family Weekend ................................................................................................................. 19 Financial Aid (Student Financial Planning) ................................................................... 19 Health Services ................................................................................................................... 22 Minority Student Success, Resources, & Opportunities ............................................. 23 Parent Resources ................................................................................................................ 25 Pastoral Ministry ................................................................................................................ 28 Post Office .......................................................................................................................... 28 Residence Life..................................................................................................................... 29 Safety and Security ............................................................................................................ 33 Student Leadership & Engagement ................................................................................ 34 Testing Services .................................................................................................................. 39 Transportation .................................................................................................................... 40 Tutoring/Academic Support .......................................................................................... 41 University Communications ............................................................................................. 42 Vocatio Center for Life Calling and Career ................................................................. 43 2015-16 Academic Calendar ............................................................................................ 46 Maps – Residence Life and Jackson Campus ........................................................ 49, 50 2 Summer 2015 Dear Union Parent: We eagerly await the arrival of your son or daughter in August! Our staff continues to pray for your child by name. We pray the transition to college life at Union will not only be smooth but incredibly positive. We also pray the Lord will continue to prepare the hearts and minds of these students as the first semester of college life at Union approaches. We have compiled answers to some frequently asked questions; however, we know many of you may have additional questions or concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (731)661-5090 or [email protected]. I can answer many questions or put you in touch with another staff member who will gladly and personally assist you. Also, please check out our Parent’s Place web site at www.uu.edu/parentsplace/. This site is designed exclusively for you and includes a way for you to sign up to receive email updates with news of events and opportunities happening at Union; information on Union Family Weekend (Sept. 25-26, 2015); care packages; our calendar of events; and more. Finally, an information booklet entitled The Bulldog Guide: Brief, Helpful and Necessary Information for New Students entering Union University, posted online at www.uu.edu/studentservices/orientation/, can also be an additional source of helpful information. Again, may God bless you this summer. We stand with you and your family as your child begins his or her time with us at Union University. Blessings, Bryan L. Carrier, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students Back to Top 3 Key Phone Numbers Main Union Switchboard: (731)668-1818 Union Station: Debbie Wheatley Located in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC) by the Chapel Phone: (731)661-1818; 5000; 5474; 5476 [email protected] Academic Center: Susan Hopper, Registrar Located in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC) behind Union Station Phone: (731)661-5205 [email protected] Academic Support: Sherry Tigner, Director of the Keystone Program Located in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC) next to Union Station Phone: (731)661-6568 [email protected] Barefoots Joe Coffee House: Joy Moore, Director Located in the Student Union Building (SUB) Phone: (731)661-5285 [email protected] Business Services: Robert Simpson, Associate VP for Business and Financial Services Located in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC) behind Union Station Phone: (731)661-5219 [email protected] Counseling Services: Tamarin Huelin, Director Located in the Student Union Building (SUB), Student Life suite Phone: (731)661-5923 [email protected] Dean of Students: Dr. Bryan L Carrier, VP for Student Life and Dean of Students Located in the Student Union Building (SUB), Student Life suite Phone: (731)661-5090 [email protected] Disability Services Located in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC) Phone: (731)661-6520 External Study: Victoria Malone, External Study Advisor, Instructor of Language Located in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC) Phone: (731)661-5491 [email protected] FACTS Payment Plan/Student Accounts: Karen Miller, Coordinator Located in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC) behind Union Station Phone: (731)661-5071 [email protected] Financial Aid: John Windham, Director of Student Financial Planning Located in the Student Union Building (SUB), Student Financial Planning suite Phone: (731)661-5015 [email protected] Back to Top 4 Health Services: Paul Mayer, University Nurse Located in the Student Union Building (SUB), Health Clinic Phone: (731)661-5284 [email protected] Information Technology: James Avery, Associate VP for Information Systems Located in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC), IT suite Phone: (731)661-5329 [email protected] Minority Student Success: Matthew Marshall, Director Located in the Barefoot Student Union Building, University Ministries suite Phone: (731)661-5421 [email protected] Office of University Ministries: Dr. Todd Brady, VP for University Ministries and Assistant Professor of Ministry Located in the Student Union Building (SUB), Student Life suite Phone: (731)661-5062 [email protected] Post Office: Linda Taylor, Director of Mailing Services Located in the Student Union Building (SUB) Phone: (731)661-5290 [email protected] Residence Life: Ken Litscher, Director Located in the Bowld Student Commons, Main lobby Phone: (731)661-LIFE (5433) [email protected] Safety and Security: Yancey Pettigrew, Director of Security and Risk Management Located in the Student Union Building (SUB), Safety and Security suite Phone: (731)661-5134 [email protected] Student Accounts: Tina Giddens, Student Accounts Bookkeeper Located in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC) behind Union Station Phone (731)661-5299 [email protected] Student Organizations: Dr. Jason Castles, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Leadership & Engagement Located in the Student Union Building (SUB), University Ministries suite Phone: (731)661-5094 [email protected] Tutorial Services: Reneé Jones, Director, Hundley Center for Academic Enrichment Located on the 2nd floor of the Library in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC) Phone: (731)661-5951 [email protected] Vocatio Center for Life Calling and Career: Dr. Jacqueline Taylor, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Vocatio Center Located in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC) Phone: (731)661-5316 [email protected] Back to Top 5 Wellness and Intramurals: Blake Pennington, Director Located in the Penick Academic Complex (PAC), Wellness Center Phone: (731)661-5307 [email protected] For emergencies, contact Safety and Security: Business Hours: (731)661-5018 24/7 Emergency Cell Number: (731)394-2922 Back to Top 6 Academic Center When are Progress Reports published and who receives them? These are reported online only via WebAdvisor (webadvisor.uu.edu) midway through the fall and spring semesters. Your access to those online grades is through direct communication with your student. (Please note: there is no www. in the WebAdvisor address.) When are Final Grade Reports published and who receives them? They are reported to the student on WebAdvisor at the end of the semester or term. How do I know when grades are posted? The grading calendar for