TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Services .............................................................. 2 Campus Services .............................................................. 04 Where to Turn for Help .................................................... 10 Traditions ......................................................................... 1 2 White Oaks ...................................................................... 13 Greenville Facts .............................................................. 013 Association of Furman Students ..................................... 014 Organizations ................................................................ 015 University Housing ......................................................... 2 1 University Regulations .................................................... 034 THE HELMSMAN, produced by the Office of Student Services, presents the official statements of policy and rules and regula tions which impact student life at Furman University. Don’t throw this copy away. You will need it throughout the year as a reference to every area of university life. Furman University offers equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational activities, in compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws. 1 STUDENT SERVICES From the time new students arrive on campus to meet their roommates at Orientation to the moment seniors toss their mortarboards in the air following graduation, the Office of Student Services is involved in planning, scheduling and directing the activities and events which create a campus community and provide an environment conducive to student development. This division has responsibility for the major events which mark the college year for students. From September’s Orientation to Homecoming and exam coffee breaks, from Christmas festivities to midwinter fraternity and sorority recruitment parties, spring leadership recognition banquets and roommate lotteries, there is Student Services involvement. In addition to organizing and coordinating all these activities, Student Services has ten clearly defined functions: The Office of University Housing determines the on-campus housing arrangements for all residential students. A director, assistant director, three area coordinators, two facilities managers, two administrative assistants and 15 custodians are responsible for the quality of residence life, including leadership training and selection of resident assistants and freshman advisors as well as residence hall programs. The University Housing staff communicates with students about roommates, room assignments and policies. Members of the staff are also available to provide direct counseling and referral services for students. The Counseling Center offers counseling and mental health services to Furman undergraduate students. Three professional counselors are available to talk with students about a variety of issues ranging from typical concerns about adjustment or relationships, to more serious psychological disorders. Services available include individual counseling, support groups for eating disorders and coping with stress, and consultation on topics related to mental health and personal development. The Office of Career Servicesstrives to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to make lifelong career decisions. Services include occupational interest testing, assistance with choosing a major, writing a resume, interview preparation, and job search. Special events hosted by the office include the Career Fair, Shadow Program, Mock Interviews, Alumni Networking Reception, Business Etiquette Seminars, and much more. Visit <www. furman.edu/ocs> for more information. The Student Services Coordinator organizes programs involving Orientation, student media, sororities, fraternities, and special student events. Students find opportunities through the office of the Director of Leadership Programs to become involved in the Furman community. The leadership programs area encourages development of leadership and human relations skills, recognition of values, and understanding of group dynamics. Students interested in leadership education and development can apply for participation in the Furman Leadership EDGE program during their freshman year and take part in specially designed training programs during their sophomore, junior and senior years. The Director of Multicultural Affairs seeks to enhance the university’s diversified approach to activities and support services by developing and coordinating programs in response to the academic, co-curricular and cultural concerns of students of color. The director serves as advisor to the Student League for Black Culture and the Furman University Gospel Ensemble. 2 The Department of Student Activities & the University Center is the focal point for student involvement on campus. The director is responsible for advising the Furman University Student Activities Board (FUSAB), overseeing the facilities of the University Center and working closely with all student organizations. FUSAB is the largest programming body on Furman’s campus. Working to address the needs of the entire campus population, FUSAB is responsible for planning and producing concerts, comedians, movies, Homecoming activities, trips, lectures, and other forms of entertainment for the students by the students. The University Center is the physical focal point for campus activities. Several meeting rooms, student organization offices, Burgiss Theater, study lounges and the Student Services administrative offices are all housed on the main level of the UC. Downstairs, the Pala Den Food Court, Post Office, and the Bookstore make life convenient for the Furman community. Also home to the Mainstage Showcase for student talent, the Paladin Nites late night program, and the Thursday Alive @ the UC! program, the UC is the place to be at Furman! The Heller Service Corps is the student volunteer and community service organization at Furman. Twice nationally recognized as one of the top four volunteer programs in the country. The program involves more than 800 students each year in programs designed to assist the Greenville community. Many students spend their leisure hours in University Center activities, but for others the place for campus relaxation and fun is Lay Physical Activities Center and the strong Recreational Sports program housed there. Led by a full-time director, the intramural program includes 20 activities as varied as flag football and frisbee, with co-recreational activities for men and women in volleyball and softball. More than 60 basketball teams compete and PAC courts are busy far into the night with basketball and volleyball league play. Also available in the PAC is a five-station, 32-foot climbing wall. Sprained ankles and pulled muscles sometimes result from strenuous physical activity, and Furman’s nurses treat a con stant parade of amateur athletes as well as victims of examination nerves and winter colds. Physicians visit the campus weekdays to treat more serious disabilities. The Earle Infirmary provides modern facilities for the health services staff and allows room for ongoing programs for the entire student community. Furman students spend 15 to 20 hours a week in class. The remaining 150 hours or so are spent learning how to live as part of a community. The goal of Student Services at a small, liberal arts college like Furman is to foster the kind of environment in which young people can grow and develop, where they can take the first steps to becoming mature adults with an understanding of themselves, a tolerance for others and an ability to learn. 3 CAMPUS SERVICES DINING Services Furman University Dining Services, Susan Presto, director; David Ledbetter, assistant director Charles E. Daniel Dining Hall, Charles Passon, location manager Pala Den Food Court, Adam Summer, location manager MEAL PLANS FOR RESIDENT STUDENTS First year resident students are required to be on the unlimited + 133 meal plan. Upperclass resident students are registered for meal plans prior to fall term for the following year. Meal plans are mandatory for resident students, but there are a variety of choices available (see chart). Meal plans begin on registration day and end the last day of finals (as appearing on the academic calendar). To change meal plan options, students should go to the Student Business Center between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. before the third day of classes for fall, winter and spring terms. Resident students will be assigned the same plan for winter and spring terms that they subscribed to for the fall term. 12-Week-Term Board Plan unlimited + 133 Food Points & 3 guest meals Mandatory for first year students unlimited + 133 Food Points & 3 guest meals Available to second, third and fourth year students 150 meals per term + 159 Food Points Available to second, third and & 3 guest meals fourth year students 125 meals per term + 150 Food Points Available to second, third and & 3 guest meals fourth year students 75 meals per term + 133 Food Points Available to third and fourth year students 60 meals per term + 212 Food Points Available to fourth year students 8-Week-Term Board Plan unlimited + 96 Food Points & 3 guest meals Mandatory for first year students unlimited + 96 Food Points & 3 guest meals Available to second, third and fourth year students 100 meals per term + 106 Food Points Available to second, third and fourth & 3 guest meals year students 85 meals per term + 90 Food Points Available to second, third

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