COMP-Northwest Class of 2019 New Student Guidebook
Contents
Welcome from the Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Paula M. Crone, D.O...... 3 Welcome Week Schedule ...... 4 To Do List (Surveys/Training/Updates) ...... 7 Equipment List ...... 8 To Pick Up at Bookstore ...... 8 To Buy ...... 9 What to Wear ...... 10 Information Technology Requirements ...... 12 Links to Bookmark ...... 13 WesternU Contacts ...... 15 Living in Lebanon ...... 16 Student Health Insurance ...... 17 Student Clubs, T.O.U.C.H., and Student Government Association (SGA)...... 18 Dates to Remember ...... 19 Maximizing Your Potential ...... 20 Student-Recommended Academic Resources ...... 21 Behavioral Health: Personal Counseling & Support ...... 28 Academic Support: Tutoring & Counseling...... 29 Disability Accommodations Support ...... 30 Student Health ...... 31 Financial Aid ...... 34 Office of the Registrar ...... 35 Alumni Relations ...... 36 Assorted Information ...... 38 Building Access Hours ...... 38 Safety and Security ...... 38 Emergency Notification System and Campus Closure Information ...... 38 Identification Badges & Building Access ...... 38 Student and Visitor Parking Permits ...... 38 Complements Club: A Club For Your Other Half ...... 39
Welcome from the Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Paula M. Crone, D.O.
To the COMP-Northwest Class of 2019,
It is a pleasure to welcome each of you to the Western University of Health Sciences family and to COMP-Northwest.
This is a momentous point in your career as you embark on the next stage of your journey to begin medical school and become a physician. Over the next four years, you will receive a world-class medical education that will lay a solid foundation and prepare you for your future as a physician.
These next four years will be as rewarding as they are difficult. You will begin the lifelong process of gaining the knowledge and skills that will allow you to take care of your future patients. The care of these patients is an honor and privilege. The practice of medicine is never just a job, but a vocation and passion that is worth all of the time, effort, and moments of frustration. It is a pursuit worthy of lifelong dedication.
My expectations for your class are high. I expect you to take your new role as a medical student seriously and to appreciate all that it entails. With your medical education, you are given great responsibility. Your future patients will put their trust and their lives in your hands. They will trust you with the trivial to the serious and everything in between; with their secrets and their fears; their worries; their injuries, illnesses and diseases. You will witness their triumphs and tragedies, their joys and sorrows. They will entrust to you their health and their lives. As their physician, you will be given the opportunity to become woven into the fabric of their lives and to become an integral part of their communities. I expect much from you, but no less than what your future patients will expect.
I am often asked what my vision is for the physician of tomorrow. It begins with where we are today. The physician of today must be a global thinker as well as a community-based local leader. The physician of the future must be prepared to practice from Haiti to Heppner and everywhere in between, with and without the tools that technology brings us. The physician of the future must also be prepared to be innovative as well as team-centered leaders.
I charge each and every one of you to always remember: at the end of every action, every thought and every deed, there is a patient. Work hard to become “caring, compassionate, lifelong learners with the distinctive osteopathic philosophy.” Always strive for excellence and keep your standards set high. Plan to practice with purpose, passion and skill. Your Osteopathic Medical Education will serve you well.
Welcome, Class of 2019!
Paula M. Crone, D.O. Vice President of Oregon Operations Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and COMP-Northwest Welcome Week Schedule
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Convo-Cookout 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM COMP-Northwest – 200 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, OR 97355 The Convo-Cookout is a social event for COMP-Northwest STUDENTS ONLY. This will be your first opportunity to meet and mingle with your fellow classmates. You will be welcomed by the Dean of COMP, Paula M. Crone, DO, and have an opportunity to meet and socialize with the faculty, staff and current students of COMP-Northwest. We have several ice-breaker activities planned, so please be sure to dress in clothes that you can be active in! Attire: Casual, weather-appropriate dress
Thursday, July 30, 2015 Registration, Student Processing & WesternU Orientation 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM COMP-Northwest – 200 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, OR 97355 Arrive and check in 8:15 to 8:45 AM. The class will be given an overview of the week and specific daily activities by Dr. Mirabelle Fernandes Paul, Director of Student Affairs, and Ms. Kim DeKruif, University Registrar. Registration and processing stations will be open until noon. Following registration and student processing, the Office of University Student Affairs has provided lunch, which will be served at the Samaritan Center (adjacent to COMP-Northwest). University orientation will begin promptly at 1:00 PM in Lecture Hall I. Attire: Professional (we will be taking your graduation photos) Bring: Laptops (for IT configuration), medical equipment (if you have been approved for an exemption with your own equipment)
Friday, July 31, 2015 Convocation and White Coat Ceremonies Rehearsal 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lebanon First Assembly of God Church – 726 West Oak Street, Lebanon, OR 97355 Map/Directions Please arrive at the church by 9:00 AM. We will start with an overview and important information about Saturday’s events. We will walk through entry, seating, coating, recognition, oath, and departure processes. Following lunch (on your own), please return to campus promptly at 1:00 PM to attend the President’s Ice Cream Social. Please help us get a phone list ready. Answer three questions at : http://goo.gl/forms/F29b7WZz2O Attire: Professional Bring: White coat
President’s Ice Cream Social 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM COMP-Northwest – 200 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, OR 97355 Continuing the tradition started at COMP in 1977, COMP-Northwest will hold its fourth annual President’s Ice Cream Social, hosted by WesternU President, Dr. Philip Pumerantz. Dr. Pumerantz takes great pride in greeting every incoming student and looks forward to meeting all of you at the event. You will also have the opportunity to socialize with your classmates, Lebanon faculty and staff, and visiting faculty from the Pomona campus. Attire: Professional Bring: Your family
Saturday, August 1, 2015 COMP- Northwest Convocation and White Coat Ceremonies 1:00 PM – approx. 3:30 PM Lebanon First Assembly of God Church – 726 West Oak Street, Lebanon, OR 97355 Map/Directions Convocation is the official opening of the academic year. Arrive at COMP-Northwest no later than 11:00 AM in Lecture Hall I. Due to parking limitations, do not go directly to the church. We will review the procedures and board buses that will transport us to the church at 11:30 am. The processional will begin at 12:45 PM. REMEMBER TO PRESS YOUR WHITE COAT PRIOR TO THE EVENT! Attire: Professional with white coat Bring: White coat
COMP-Northwest Open House and Reception Immediately following ceremony COMP-Northwest – 200 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, OR 97355 Following the Convocation and White Coat Ceremonies, COMP-Northwest will host an on-site reception and Open House. This will be a great opportunity to show your family and guests around your school! Refreshments will be served.
Sunday, August 2, 2015 NO REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
Monday , August 3, 2015 DO 2019 Class Portrait 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM COMP-Northwest – 200 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, OR 97355 Please arrive by 8:45 AM 10:45 am in the main lobby as a photographer will be taking the DO2019 class portrait. Attire: Professional (REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR PRESSED WHITE COAT!) Bring: White coat
Student Bowling Extravaganza 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Linn Lanes Bowling Alley – 2250 S. Main Rd., Lebanon, OR 97355 Map/Directions Enjoy the afternoon with your fellow classmates and families over appetizers and sodas! Show up ready to bowl and have some fun! Attire: Casual Bring: Your family
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Advisor/Advisee Breakfast 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM Samaritan Center, Adjacent to COMP-Northwest This is an opportunity for you to enjoy breakfast with your assigned Academic Advisor. Check-in begins at 8:15 AM and you will be directed to your advisor’s table. Come prepared with any questions you have of your advisor. Attire: Professional Tuesday August 4, 2015 (cont.) 9:45 AM – 5:00 PM COMP-Northwest Orientation, Oregon Educational Partner Presentations Please return to Lecture Hall 1 immediately following the Academic Advisor Breakfast. We will move into an overview of COMP-Northwest, as well as hear presentations by Oregon Education Partners. Lunch will be provided, courtesy of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO). A fun activity is also planned for this afternoon to acquaint you with the COMP- Northwest facility.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 COMP-Northwest Student Panel 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM COMP- Northwest – 200 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, OR 97355 – Lecture Hall I The student panel, hosted by representatives of OMS II, III, and IV, is an opportunity to ask questions, gain valuable insights, learn about important programs and resources, address concerns, and have dialogue with your upperclassmen.
COMP-Northwest Student “Tech Talk” 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM The student panel will be followed by a “Tech Talk” regarding computer usage, helpful support programs and how to maximize your learning.
COMP-Northwest Orientation 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM Dr. Mirabelle Fernandes Paul, Director, of Student Affairs, will provide students an overview of key elements of the student catalog, submitting time off requests, important policies and procedures, and how to engage faculty and academic resources. Lonny Bevill, MA, LMFT, will discuss maintaining school/life balance.
OMM/NMM Structural Exam Overview 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Dr. Janice Blumer will explain the structural exam process. Between 1 – 4 PM, all students will obtain their exam in the OMM Lab. Once your structural exam is complete, you will be free to leave campus for the remainder of the day. Attire: Business casual Bring: Structural exam clothing (shorts for men, sports-bras and shorts for women)
August 6 -9, 2015 DAYS OFF FOR STUDENTS
August 10, 2015 CLASSES BEGIN
To Do List (Surveys/Training/Updates)
All surveys are required except the Welcome Week Satisfaction survey. Your input on Welcome Week is very useful to us. Please be sure to complete the task by the deadline noted.
We will confirm completion of all tasks below, and a note will be made in your student record if you do not complete the task by the deadline (Note: You’ll still have to complete the task). Please contact Dr. Singer-Chang if you have any concerns regarding taking the * inventories.
Time to Task Description Deadline Complete Address/Phone Update Log into Banweb to update your address and cell 5 min. 8/10/15 Available now! phone number now, and any time they change. This information may be used to notify you of on-campus emergencies and for urgent follow-up. American Association of This survey asks about your career plans and concerns 10 min. 8/10/15 Colleges of regarding debt. Your responses are important in Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) developing public policy on financing medical 2015-2016 Entering Student education, and all individual responses are Survey Available now! confidential. You do not need to send proof of completion; we receive a report. VARK Assessment* The results of this survey will help you to identify your 10 min. 8/10/15 Available now! preferred learning style; Visual, Auditory, Reading/ Writing, or Kinesthetic. Results will be discussed in the ISSM course. VARK Assessment Results Submit your VARK results via this form for ISSM 2 min. 8/10/15 Available now! course credit. Access issue? Contact: [email protected]. Learning Styles Type Inventory The results of this survey (based on Myers-Briggs), in 15 min. 8/10/15 (LSTI)* Available now! conjunction with Dr. Pelley’s “Medical Student Success Types,” will be used to help you learn how to adjust for success in medical school. Results will be discussed in the ISSM course. LSTI Inventory Results Submit your LSTI results via this form for ISSM course 2 min. 8/10/15 Available now! credit. Access issue? Contact: [email protected]. Catalog Acknowledgement Please take a moment to review the 2015-2016 COMP 1 min. 8/10/15 Available by 8/1/15! Catalog and then confirm that you have read and understand the contents. After reviewing, submit the catalog acknowledgement. Osteopathic Identity Survey Used to assess your perception and value of a DO 5 min. 8/10/15 Available by 8/1/15 degree in relation to other professional health care degrees. Results will be discussed and credit earned in ISSM course. Watch for an email from [email protected] with the link.
Welcome Week Satisfaction The results of this anonymous survey will be used to 10 min. 8/10/15 (optional) Available on 8/8/15 assess the effectiveness of Welcome Week so that we can make improvements for next year. Watch for an email from [email protected] with a link. Copyright & Plaigiarism Log into Blackboard, under “My Courses,” select 60 min. 9/4/15 Tutorials Available by 8/7/15 “University Online Resources Center,” then “Campus Policies.” Review the Copyright & Plagiarism tutorials, then pass both quizzes with 80% or higher. Access issue? Contact: [email protected]. Sexual Harassment Training Watch for an email from [email protected] with the 30 min. 8/15/15 Available by 8/15/15 link. You do not need to send proof of completion; we receive a report. Vision Statement The results of this survey will be used by your new 8 min. 10/1/15 Available by 9/15/15 class officers to craft the class vision statement in October. Watch for an email from [email protected] with the link.
Equipment List
To Pick Up at Bookstore The following items have been purchased for you at a substantially discounted rate. Your student account will be charged for the cost of these items and you will pick them up at the WesternU Bookstore during Student Processing. Item Course Status Stethoscope (Littman Cardiology III) ECM & Required OPP Insufflation Bulb and Tubing ECM Required Welch Allyn Diagnostic Set (Comprising ECM Required Ophthalmoscope, Otoscope) Welch Allyn Sphygmomanometer (blood ECM Required pressure cuff kit)
Already Have This Equipment? Bring it to the Bookstore during student processing and a representative from the Department of Family Medicine will evaluate your equipment. If approved, they will indicate to the Bookstore that the fee should be reversed for that item.
To Buy The following items are either required or recommended for the specified courses. These items are available for purchase at the Bookstore, at reduced prices. Item Course Status Reflex hammer ECM Required OPP NMM/OMM Manual* OPP Required Turning Technologies RespondeCard RF OAA Required LCD (aka “clicker”) Black-ink ballpoint pen ECM Required Disposable gloves, 1 box MGA Required Ear speculums (4mm and 2.5 mm) ECM Required Monofilament ECM Required Pocket eye chart ECM Required (included in Maxwell guide) Safety glasses or goggles, 1 pair MGA Required Scalpel blades, #21 or #22 MGA Required Short clinic jacket ECM Required Tuning forks, both 128Hz (or 256Hz) and ECM Required 512Hz Watch with second hand feature ECM Required (digital is accepted) Additionally, each anatomy table MGA Required requires (4 students/table): • 1 Netter's Atlas of Anatomy (5th or 6th Edition) ** • 1 combination lock with a small hasp (The hole through which the hasp fits is not large, and medium to large MasterLocks won't fit. The Bookstore offers Olympia 3 Dial Combo Lock UPC: 3D-003). • 2 WesternU-specific dissecting kits (available at Bookstore) If you have an atlas and lock, you can bring them, or wait to ask your team. Equipment bag ECM Recommended Pediatric blood pressure cuff (included in ECM Recommended DS-58 Sphygmomanometer kit) Tongue blades (depressors): individually ECM Recommended wrapped, disposable Pen light (with replaceable batteries ECM Recommended preferred, but disposable is okay) * The NMM/OMM Manual is available for download on Blackboard, or it can be purchased from the Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO).
** Netter’s Atlas of Anatomy can be purchased directly from the Bookstore, or get it for free as part of your membership in the Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO).
Questions About Bookstore Pickups?: Email Bookstore Questions About ECM Purchases?: Email Dr. Pham at [email protected] Questions About MGA Purchases?: Email Prof. Merbs at [email protected] Questions About OPP Purchases?: Email Dr. Blumer at [email protected] Questions About OAA Purchases?: OTRS Student Portal (Pre-Clinical dropdown)
What to Wear
The Welcome Week schedule indicates the expected attire for each day. During the academic year, the dress code will vary by activity: see below for required clothing that you may not already have in your wardrobe. Keep in mind that scrubs may never be worn in the classroom. In general, we ask that as future physicians, you begin dressing more like you will in practice, as this will help you prepare yourself mentally to transition into your professional life. Remember that professional attire is a sign of respect to your future patients and attendings. The official University dress code may be found in the University Catalog (see “Dress Code/Identification”).
Medical Gross Anatomy (MGA) Attire:
• 1+ set of scrubs or comparable clothes you don’t mind staining – no shorts or skirts underneath • Closed-toed shoes you don’t mind staining. Heel height may not exceed 1/2" • 1 pair of safety goggles and gloves • 1 lab coat (provided)
Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) Attire: • shorts above the knee for men and women • sports bras for women
If this attire is not in keeping with your religious observances, we will be happy to work with you. Please contact Dr. Blumer for more information.
Essentials of Clinical Medicine (ECM) Attire: • Men shall wear white coats with professional-appearing dress pants or slacks with a button-down dress shirt with collar: ties, dress shoes and dress socks are required. For safety purposes, OSHA regulations prohibit open-toed shoes. Inappropriate attire includes: jeans (or denim material), shorts, cargo pants, t-shirts, polo shirts, tank tops, scrubs (tops or bottoms), or any attire that could be construed as casual. Recreational (top siders/boat shoes) or athletic footwear (tennis shoes, running shoes, and sandals) and boots will not be permitted.
• Women shall wear white coats with dresses, slacks, or skirt combinations with blouses or shirts. If hosiery is worn, it must be professional. Skirts should fall below the knee; revealing clothing is considered unprofessional. OSHA regulations prohibit open-toed shoes. For safety purposes, you must wear closed-toed dress shoes. Inappropriate attire includes: jeans (or denim material), shorts, cargo pants or capris/crop pants, t-shirts, polo shirts, tank tops, scrubs (tops or bottoms), leggings, low-cut blouses or tops, or any attire that could be construed as casual. Recreational (top siders/boat shoes) or athletic footwear (tennis shoes, running shoes, and sandals) and boots will not be permitted.
• Both men and women shall wear scrubs on designated days when indicated on the Course Schedule section of the Syllabus. Scrubs should not be the same ones worn during anatomy.
• Tattoos should be covered during patient encounters. Facial piercings should be removed. Unprofessionally colored hair is not permitted (ie. red, green, pink, blue, etc) . Facial hair should be groomed neatly at all times.
Information Technology Requirements Student Account Access: 1. Open your web browser and go to the WesternU Home Page at www.westernu.edu 2. Select “Resources,” then “Current Students,” and then “Self-Service (BanWeb)” 3. Select “Enter Secure Area: Alumni, Employee, and Student” 4. Enter your user ID and PIN in the corresponding fields Your user ID is the same as the number on your WesternU ID badge, below the barcode (including the @ symbol).
Help Desk Contact: [email protected] or 909-469-5432
COMP Computer Specifications:
Minimum Recommended Specifications* Required *Highly encouraged by IT staff Specifications Processor Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 processor or higher
Display LCD capable of LCD capable of 1440 x 900 1024x768 resolution or higher resolution or higher System 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM or higher Memory Hard Drive 120 GB ~256 GB or solid-state drive or higher CD-RW / DVD CD-RW/DVD-RW combo drive Removable combo (internal or external) Media (internal or external) Operating Windows 7 (OS 64-Bit OS:Windows 7 or Windows System X 10.9 for Mac) 8 (OS X 10.9 for Mac) Ports 2 USB ports 4 USB ports or higher Software Microsoft Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 Office 2007 (2011 for Mac) (2011 for Mac) Internet Explorer 10 or higher Internet (Safari 7 for Mac) Explorer 9 Abode Reader (updated to (Safari 7 for newest version) Mac) Microsoft Security Essentials Adobe (suggested) (free download and Reader X included w/ Windows 8) Antivirus Windows Media Player 12 w/ updatable (QuickTime for Mac) definitions Java version (updated to Windows newest version) Media Player Flash (updated to newest 12 (QuickTime version) for Mac) Java (updated to newest version) Flash (updated to newest version) LAN 10/100 10/100/1000 Internal Internal Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Wireless 802.11 802.11ac or 802.11 a/b/g/n Ethernet a/b/g WesternU students are encouraged to use Windows-based laptops. However, many students find that they are able to use MacBooks with little to no issues. Please keep in mind that not all Apple producs are guaranteed to work with all college-specific software requirements. Apple compatibility is dependent upon each software vendor’s support and will vary by product. WesternU TechSupport suggests running Windows 7 via Boot Camp if you encounter Apple software incompatibilities. A warranty for your laptop is highly recommended for students while they are attending WesternU (3-4 year warranty.) ***Netbooks, tablets & Chromebooks do NOT meet the minimum requirements. These devices will not be supported by WesternU IT*** Windows XP is no longer supported by WesternU TechSupport/IT or Microsoft.
Links to Bookmark
Resource What Will I Need It For? Welcome Week Convocation, White Coat, Ice Cream Social details and more! BanWeb Update mailing address and phone numbers Blackboard ECM session materials and assignments, OMM assignments, online exams, and documents (e.g. manuals, textbooks, table assignments, exam information). OSA SharePoint Request for Time Off form, Key Resources Summary, links to video recordings of co-curricular presentations Curriculum Details regarding when you have class and who’s teaching, watch Calendar and lecture webcast recordings and access discussion board forums. Course Content OTRS Student Ask questions regarding the curriculum and career development. Portal
Academic Check exam, quiz, assignment grades, learning outcomes, class Progress Portal averages by assignment/exam, etc.
ExamSoft Download exam software, retrieve exam results, print individual student grade sheets. Request for Time Use this form to request time off as soon as you are aware that Off Form you need to miss required curriculum, for any amount of time and for any reason. Careers in A fantastic resource for career development including identifying Medicine your strengths and comparing your profile to those of matched residents. Scholarships Scholarships can be searched by scholarship name, program, Database deadline date, etc. Technical Support Tech Support offers just-in-time technical support to students, faculty and staff. Password Before you forget it, register your password and create security Registration and questions, so that you can reset your password without having to Password Reset contact Tech Support. This comes in handy on holidays and late Saturday nights. University Start and end of semester dates, observed holidays etc. Holiday Calendar Library Search the online library database, reserve a study room, renew checked out items, see upcoming Library events and use Up-To-Date.
WesternU Contacts
Office of Student Affairs (OSA) – Student Support and Advocacy
[email protected] 541-259-0209 OSA SharePoint Career Development 541-259-0275 OTRS Student Portal Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) – Academic Support, Pre-Clinical Education Edward Junkins, MD, Assoc. Dean 541-259-0246 OTRS Student Portal
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Medicine Department (NMM/OMM) [email protected] 541-259-0219 NMM/OMM Website Department of Family Medicine – Essentials of Clinical Medicine (ECM) [email protected] 541-259-0216 Interprofessional Education (IPE) [email protected] 909-469-5652 IPE Website Learning Enhancement & Academic Development (LEAD) – Tutoring & Counseling [email protected] 541-259-0226 LEAD Website Sign Up For Tutoring Sign Up For Academic Counseling Accommodations & Resource Center (AARC) – Disability Accommodations Support [email protected] 909-469-5441 CDHP/AARC Website Information Technology – Computer Support [email protected] 909-469-5432 Tech Support Website Harriet K & Philip Pumerantz Library – Library Services [email protected] 909-469-5323 Library Website Counseling and Behavioral Health OptumHealth 800-234-5465 Optum Health Website Lonny Bevill, LMFT 541-905-5423 (office) Suicide Prevention 800-273-8255
University Student Affairs (USA) – Student Activities & Services [email protected] 909-469-5340 USA Website Financial Aid [email protected] 909-469-5353 Financial Aid Website Office of the Registrar [email protected] 909-469-5491 Registrar Website COMP-Northwest Security – Safety & Campus Escort 541-968-4840 Campus Safety Website Office of Alumni Relations [email protected] 909-469-ALUM Alumni Relations Website Living in Lebanon
Lebanon is located in the Mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon, just eight miles east of Interstate 5. Elevated at 347 feet above sea level, Lebanon is ideally situated to take maximum advantage of all that Oregon has to offer. Lebanon is 35 minutes from the Cascades Mountains, which are ideal for hiking, skiing, hunting, mountain biking, camping, and fishing. Lebanon is just a 45-minute drive to the cities of Eugene to the south and Salem to the north. Lebanon is a 90-minute drive from the scenic Oregon Coast and the Portland metropolitan area.
The Lebanon community has developed an excellent city parks system, and enthusiastically supports its annual Strawberry Festival, home of the “World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake.” Agriculture has always been a strong element in the area’s economy. More and more professionals live in Lebanon and commute to nearby areas for work. Lebanon has a rich history in timber-related industries. Like the rest of Oregon’s timber communities, the area has experienced a period of transition. The community’s economic base is beginning to diversify with the arrival of high technology companies, distribution centers, and manufacturers.
Housing alternatives in Lebanon are wide-ranging in style, age, cost, and surroundings. The cost of housing is extremely moderate compared to other West Coast locations.
Opportunities for continued education are abundant as Oregon State University in Corvallis is just 20 miles away, and the University of Oregon in Eugene is within a 45-minute drive. Linn-Benton Community College in Albany is only 14 miles from Lebanon and has satellite locations in both Lebanon and Sweet Home.
Please visit the City of Lebanon and Chamber of Commerce websites at: http://www.ci.lebanon.or.us/ (City) http://lebanon-chamber.org/ (Chamber)
Community Resources: Police Department (non-emergency) (541) 451-1751 Lebanon Fire Department (non-emergency) (541) 451-1901 Lebanon Community Development (541) 258-4906 Lebanon Public Library (541) 258-4932 Lebanon City Parks Department (541) 258-4917 Oregon State Parks Department (800) 451-5687 Linn County Parks Department (541) 967-3917 Linn County Shuttle (541) 367-4775 U.S. Postal Service (Lebanon) (800) 275-8777 Lebanon Department of Motor Vehicles (541) 451-1145
Utilities: Garbage/Recycling: Allied Waste (541) 928-2551 Natural Gas: Northwest Natural Gas (800) 231-2986 Telephone/Internet/TV: Century Link (541) 259-1241 Internet/TV: Peak Internet (541) 754-7325 Telephone/Internet/TV: Comcast (888) 824-8264 Electric: Pacific Power (888) 221-7070 Electric: Consumers Power Inc. (800) 872-9036 Water/Sewer: City of Lebanon (541) 258-4914
Student Health Insurance
Maintaining health insurance throughout the duration of enrollment is required for all WesternU students. Each academic year, students are required to show proof of insurance coverage at registration. You may either opt to find independent coverage suitable for your needs or enroll in coverage through WesternU.
Health insurance is available at a reasonable cost through a program offered by the University and underwritten by Nationwide Life Insurance. All students are automatically enrolled in this plan, and they have a 30-day grace period from the first day of class to provide proof of alternative insurance coverage to the Office of the Registrar. Once satisfactory proof has been received, the insurance charges for the University plan are reversed. There will be no refunds or fees reversed after the 30-day grace period. No exceptions!
For details on the student health insurance plan, please visit the student insurance information page provided by Ascension Benefits & Insurance Solutions. You may also download claim forms, search for network doctors or access the Express Scripts website from this page.
Dependent coverage: Download a copy of the dependent enrollment form at: http://www.renstudent.com/Students/SchoolDetail.aspx?SchoolGroupID=122
Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan brochure: http://www.westernu.edu/bin/students/health-insurance-brochure.pdf
Student Clubs, T.O.U.C.H., and Student Government Association (SGA)
Clubs are the primary resource and means for students to get involved in activities and community outreach at COMP-Northwest. All students are encouraged to join and participate in clubs that support their particular interests. For a current listing of all approved clubs at COMP- Northwest Please go to http://www.westernu.edu/students-or/students-clubs-1-or.
The TOUCH program stands for Translating Osteopathic Understanding into Community Health, and is a creation of the COSGP, the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents.
This is a national program that gives points to osteopathic medical students for volunteering and community service. Every hour a student volunteers, he or she earns one point. Students who have accumulated 50, 100, or more hours before March 31 of every year are given special recognition at an award ceremony. This recognition is included into the individual student’s Dean Letter.
Every event that students receive credit for must be approved by the Community Outreach Director, as it must follow certain criteria to be TOUCH-eligible. To get an event approved, you must submit an Event Documentation form (found at the bottom of the page) at least one week prior to the event. If you do not, your event may not be approved in time. Remember, this must be done by club representatives if it is a club-sponsored event, or by individuals who wish to volunteer on their own.
DO 2019 will be electing its own slate of SGA officers. If you're interested in running for a class officer position, please email [email protected] with the position for which you wish to run. SGA positions include president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Inaugural officer terms will run from October 2015 through February 2016.
Please see the COMP-Northwest Student Affairs website for club and SGA officer responsibilities. Clubs: http://www.westernu.edu/bin/students/club-officer-responsibilities.pdf SGA: http://www.westernu.edu/bin/students/class-officer-responsibilities.pdf
Executive Student Government Association
The Executive Student Government Association (ESGA) is the representative governing body of the students from all colleges at Western University of Health Sciences. It consists of representatives from each class, plus a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. The primary function of the SGA is to serve as a liaison between the students, faculty, and administration. The ESGA works with the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, and other student organizations to bring about changes that will benefit the student body as a whole. The ESGA supports student conduct, rights, and educational needs including recommendations for changes to the curriculum. COMP-Northwest is represented by and conducts its own executive work through the OMSII student elected to serve as the Executive Vice President.
Dates to Remember
Convocation August 1, 2015 Labor Day (no classes) September 7, 2015 Columbus Day (no classes) October 12, 2015 Thanksgiving Recess Last day of classes November 25, 2015 Classes resume November 30, 2015 Winter Recess Last day of classes December 18, 2015 Classes resume January 4, 2016 Martin Luther King Day (no classes) January 18, 2016 President’s Day (no classes) February 15, 2016 Honors Day Second half of April Memorial Day (no classes) May 30, 2016 Commencement (Lebanon) June 3, 2016
Maximizing Your Potential
Student-Recommended Academic Resources
For Multiple Classes
Resources: OMSII’s Suggestions: First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 Don’t try to play "catch up;" you will (ISBN-10: 0071802320) never know the info as well as you want to. Pathoma (group deal) Keep your notes organized. Kaplan (offered by school) Use a tutor or study buddy, if that fits your learning style. Keep your chin up. Everyone feels overwhelmed. You’re not alone. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Repetition is key.
Medical Gross Anatomy
Primary Resources: Helpful Websites: o Dr. Wedel’s Study Materials 71%: Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy o Human Anatomy Online (ISBN-10: 1416059512) o List of Dissections o 29%: Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Learning Radiology o Photographic Study of the Human Body Zygote Body o (Dead Body Book) The Anatomy Zone o Anatomy Guy (ISBN-10: 1582558566) o Acland’s Video Atlas of Anatomy 25%: Nothing...just the slides o AnatomyTV o YouTube 17%: General Anatomy and Use lab as much as possible, looking Musculoskeletal System (THIEME Atlas at as many bodies as you can. of Anatomy) Be prepared for dissection. You will (ISBN-10: 160406286X) learn way more if you are prepared. 13%: Gray’s Anatomy Watch Dr. Benninger’s dissection videos. They’re brief overviews of (ISBN-10: 0443066841) roughly what your dissection should look 12%: Netter's Anatomy Flashcards like. (ISBN-10: 143771675X) Transcribe Mr. Bertetta's lecture. Every day: 1) preview day’s material, 7%: Rohen's Photographic Anatomy 2) watch lecture live or on ECHO, 3) Flash Cards review material. (ISBN-10: 0781778352) Office hours are amazing! Draw as much as possible. Other Resources: If it is your day off of dissecting, DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME! BRS Gross Anatomy Forearm and hand is hardest...review those the most. (ISBN-10: 9781605477459) OMSII’s Suggestions: MCBM
Primary Resources: OMSII’s Suggestions: 64%: Nothing...just the slides You may have to adjust your study 34%: Biochemistry style from anatomy - the format of the (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series) material is very different and may catch you off guard. (ISBN-10: 1451175620) Memorize Lippincott's. 20%: First Aid for USMLE Step 1 Write out pathways on white board (ISBN-10: 0071802320) in as many colors as you need. Then erase and write it out again. Just looking 5%: Cell and Molecular Biology at them will not make them stick. Try to (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series) make them your own by writing them (ISBN-10: 078179210X) out and using your own color scheme. Condense lectures down to 1 typed document in your own words (with pics
from slides) and then use that to review for the exam. Try to pick up on the different things that the professors emphasize. o Dr. Mitsouras: . Is all about her objectives so be sure to answer those as a review after
lecture. . Print out her metabolism big pic image and fill in enzymes --> SUPER HELPFUL . If she offers a study guide - do it! o Dr. Talbot:
. Gives a lot of info that is helpful on the bottom of her PPT slides. o For Dr. Kandpal: . Memorize every slide and small details. . If he offers a study guide - do it. o For Dr. Brar: . Memorize slides. . Use Lippincott's to supplement. o Ignore people when they say to triage Kandpal or Wagner. Neither is difficult with basic studying. Make your own notes based on the Found that re-watching a majority of objectives. the lectures was one of the best ways to Focus on knowing the details learn for this class. Use First Aid early and often.
IDIT
Primary Resources: OMSII’s Suggestions: 55%: Nothing...just the slides One of the hardest classes. Take it 30%: First Aid for USMLE Step 1 very serious! Draw out charts (start w/ First Aids) (ISBN-10: 0071802320) For funsies, there's an online game 25%: Microbiology Made Ridiculously that uses microbio in a pokemon-like Simple style game. Helpful for remembering (ISBN-10: 1935660039) meds, labs, and clinical presentations of symptoms: Microbe Invader
Talk to Dr. Thrush! Other Random Resources: Thrush is an awesome instructor and Review of Medical Microbiology course director, but his questions aren't and Immunology easy. Do Dr. Thrush's clicker questions and go to his question review sessions. (ISBN-10: 0071774343) They are very valuable. Immunology Notecards are very helpful to make (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series) and review constantly. Drugs and bugs (ISBN-10: 1451109377) can be tricky so make the cards early. o Caveat: this style is not for Lippincott's Microcards: Microbiology everyone, but worth giving it a shot. Flash Cards Objectives are too broad for this (ISBN-10: 145111219X) class. Make your own notes, that way it isn’t as overwhelming to go through the material. Get mnemonics!!! Whether you get them from an upperclassman, First Aid, or the internet, the best way to get all the drugs and bugs is by using mnemonics. You will be overwhelmed otherwise. Study in groups and discuss out loud, especially for Dr. Thrush's material. Study bugs and drugs ‘til you're sick. Listen to Thrush's lectures multiple
times. Break stuff up by subject. Get a study buddy to quiz each other. Draw a flow chart for all the bugs. Found the following website extremely helpful for the immunology concepts (Units 4 & 5): Microbiology Lecture E- Text
Blood & Lymph
Primary Resources: OMSII’s Suggestions: 75%: Pathoma (will be a group deal) Do not underestimate the difficulty 61%: Kaplan (offered by school) of the course. A lot of people said it was an easy course and I did not put that 21%: Nothing…just slides much effort into the class, which hurt my grade. Get ready to adjust your study style
again moving into the systems. The Other Random Resources: small group/large group format takes Rapid Review Pathology (Goljan) some getting used to, so try to prepare ahead of time as much as possible by (ISBN-10: 0323087876) doing the assigned pre-reading and previewing the cases. Make good use of your small group time. This is an excellent chance to talk through the info with your peers. This helped me more than any other technique for making the material stick,
but it is not useful if you do not have the background to follow the conversation, so always do some pre-reading. Watch Pathoma and Kaplan the night before small groups to be able to understand the clinical cases! Watch the Kaplan videos after
watching Pathoma and the lecture. Kaplan is a great summary tool, but not very good at teaching the material. For small groups, put everything on a Google doc. Dr. Pumerantz is very tricky in how he asks questions on the exams. He really wants you to understand the major concepts and be able to apply them. Blood and Lymph does not have much lecture time, so focus on additional sources to enhance learning. Parsa, who lectures in every course, or just about, lectures straight off his PPT. His questions sometimes come from knowing facts right on the slide.
Neuroscience
Resources: OMSII’s Suggestions: 51%: Nothing...just the slides Everything goes by very fast and there are a lot of lectures throughout 38%: Pathoma (group deal) each week. The exams are kind of 20%: Kaplan (offered by school) spread out so you have a ton of material for the test to study for the weekend 16%: High Yield Neuroanatomy before. It seems like the worst thing (ISBN-10: 0781779464) when you are going through it, but it 16%: Neuroscience (Purves) goes by very quickly. The first exam will definitely discourage you, but try to (ISBN-10: 0878936955) channel that into motivation for the rest of the course. Draw tracts A LOT! Work hard to learn them.
Helpful Websites: o Neuroanatomy Pathway Quizzes o Interactive Neuroanatomy Atlas o Head, Neck, Brain, Spine o Hand Written Tutorials o Brainstem Sections o Neuroanatomy Lab Resource
Do Bales’ DIT labs and compare answers with someone. If you can understand why the lab answers are what they are, you will do better on his questions. Purves is great to clarify Dr. Martin and their online resources are good for
the spinal cord segment slides. Try to REALLY, REALLY understand Get the histology summary from a Dr. Bales’ material as everything builds second year. Dr. Bales does not post his on top of that. summary document until the last For me, this was the hardest class of minute, but it is SO helpful. the year so I got a LEAD tutor which was Make up stories for the spinal cord helpful. Do not get overwhelmed by this cross sections. (1 looks like a Buddha, 1 course. looks like an eagle...) It will be so much Don't bomb exam #1. Get a tutor easier to remember! from LEAD if you need it. Don't triage Be prepared to devote lots of time anything. The only difficult instructor for to this course. It is a blend of gross me was Dr. Bales. If you find yourself anatomy and the systems courses. Try struggling with Dr. Bales, become his to find other students to study with bestie if needs be. because it can help solidify difficult concepts and clarify details you might otherwise overlook.
Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
Primary Resources: OMSII’s Suggestions: 70%: Nothing...just lecture slides This class again is more difficult than 30%: First Aid for USMLE Step 1 most people will tell you. Stay focused and don't give up, it is not summer just (ISBN-10: 0071802320) yet. Read the corresponding case studies Other Random Resources: for each topic. Really helps solidify the First Aid for Psychiatry Clerkship material after seeing it applied in real- life cases! (ISBN-10: 0071739238) Be sure to not get different time Case Files Psychiatry, Fourth Edition frames of disorders mixed up because (LANGE Case Files) the questions on the exams will be (ISBN-10: 0071753915) tricky with that. Know the lecturers' definitions for Blueprints Psychiatry (Blueprints the various psychological diseases. I Series) found First Aid unhelpful compared to (ISBN-10: 0781782538) the material that the instructors were presenting in class. I used the slides the most for this class.
Know the diagnostic criteria really well. Small group activities are actually helpful if you do them right. Try to imagine a patient (or classmate ;]) with each of the conditions. Give them a name that will
help you remember treatment or a key symptom, an age and gender that mirrors the affected patient population, and all or most of the symptoms associated with the condition. It will help you recognize patterns in patient presentations later.
Don't blow off lecture. You may not feel comfortable with the presentation, but you are still responsible for it. It may not make sense at the beginning, but you will learn to see the patterns. Stick with it. For the OSCE, remember to go
through SIGECAPS or DIGFAST and Don't overthink it. Pick the most family history of mental illness. Be very obvious answer always. empathetic and tell the patient you Pharmacology is also very important want to work on their issues together. in Psych, so be ready to spend some Building trust is crucial for a good grade. time with this.
Musculoskeletal System
Resources: 50%: Pathoma 45%: Nothing…just the slides 36%: First Aid for USMLE Step 1 5%: Kaplan
OMSII’s Suggestions: Hang in there and finish strong! It gets really tough in this class to stay motivated, but try and push through. Don't trust the 2nd year's advice on how "easy" the course is. This is the last class of the year and seems relatively easy since it is a lot of review from previous classes....DON'T LET IT FOOL YOU!!! The test for this class was surprisingly hard considering the material presented in class. Know all of the details. Pathoma is helpful in breaking down basic concepts and explaining the high yield concepts. I would definitely not neglect lecture slides and what is presented. Also, try to pick up on the different subtle hints that professors give in class about what will be on the exam. Don't listen when a professor says something won't be on the test, because it still might be on the test. First test is sneaky hard. Be careful. Everyone wants to tell you that MSK is very easy and that it doesn't require much studying...that is not the case. If you haven't found Epocrates yet, find it. Then look up each disease and copy the classical vignettes into a document and quiz yourself. Try and find a book that encompasses all of the vascular diseases covered (most MSK books don't). Know everything. It doesn't matter how well you know rheumatology because the questions are so convoluted so focus on Path and Pharm; if you know the material you will get the questions right.
Behavioral Health: Personal Counseling & Support
ORGANIZATION: OptumHealth CALL FOR PERSONAL COUNSELING: 800-234-5465 or ONLINE: Live & Work Well Personal Counseling is available through a wide variety of OptumHealth counselors nationwide. The most common issues that our counselors see in relation to students are: stress, anxiety, depression, relational concerns. They are very familiar with the student experience and can help!
CALL FOR GENERAL ADVICE: 800-234-5465 or ONLINE: Student Assistance Program (access code: westernu) General Advice on the following topics: Emotional Well-being (stress, depression, anger management, family issues, domestic violence, grief) Work and School Issues (relationships, stress, career planning, performance concerns) Legal Assistance (divorce, landlord/tenant conflicts, wills, referrals) Financial Planning (help with credit reports, debt management, budgeting, delinquency) Substance Abuse & Recovery (alcohol/drug, eating disorders, support groups, community services) Parenting and Childcare (becoming a parent, childcare referrals, parenting skills, strategies for parents)
CALL FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION: 800-273-8255
GOOD TO KNOW! You have access to the Student Assistance Program (SAP) through OptumHealth. Under the SAP, you and any member of your immediate household are eligible for up to 5 free counseling sessions for each "incident" or situation. These are confidential services and provide useful tools and resources designed to help WesternU students or their family members learn new and useful techniques for dealing with emotional well-being, work and school issues, legal issues, financial planning, substance abuse and recovery, parenting and childcare. See above for details. To access personal counseling contact OptumHealth at (800) 234-5465 for authorization before beginning any treatment. This is important because a brief initial telephone conversation will help ensure you that you obtain access to the most appropriate provider for your needs. The PBH provider network includes psychologists and other licensed clinical providers.
Lonny Bevill, LMFT is available on campus on Wednesday afternoons and can be seen off campus on other days. You may contact him directly without going through OptumHealth as he can process your paperwork.
Location: Samaritan Medical Office Complex, Suite A-2 Hours: Wednesday (12:30pm-6:00pm). May also be seen off campus. Lonny Bevill Contact: (541) 905-5423
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Academic Support: Tutoring & Counseling
DEPARTMENT: Learning Enhancement and Academic Development (LEAD)
LEAD Specilist: Karen Hill, M.Ed
CALL: 541-259-0226
Schedule an appointment: Counseling TAP: Tutorial Assistance Program
ASK US ABOUT: • Academic and Personal Wellbeing • Time Management • Stress Management • Study Strategies • Test Taking Strategies • Academic Coaching • Concentration/Mindfulness Training
GOOD TO KNOW!
Working harder is neither going to make you smarter nor will it help you perform better. What will make you succeed are things such as: • Cultivating relationships with your mentor, faculty, college resources. • Using LEAD to assist you and know that we have many different services in addition to tutoring. • Asking us questions about stress, motivation, mental training, academic coaching . • Allowing us to help find you identify your profile as an adult learner. • Learning which study strategies work best for you and the best ways to implement them . • Not comparing yourself with others. • Balancing your life – enough sleep – healthy nutrition – staying connected with friends and family.
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Disability Accommodations Support
Sandra Lawler Melissa Aguayo LaDonna Cash
Assistant Director
DEPARTMENT: Harris Family Center for Disability and Health Policy/Accommodations and Resource Center (CDHP/AARC) CALL: 909-469-5441
VISIT: Harris Family Center for Disability and Health Policy building (CDHP), 1st floor
CONTACT: [email protected] ONLINE: CDHP/AARC Website
ASK US ABOUT: • Disabilities and/or medical conditions • Academic accommodations • Disability related documentation • Mobility assistance • Auxiliary aids • Physical access and architectural modifications • Disability management advising • Disability resources
GOOD TO KNOW! • AARC, a division of CDHP, supports students with permanent or temporary disabilities and/or medical conditions by: . providing equal access to participate in and benefit from courses, programs, services and/or activities. . maximizing potential while helping develop and maintain independence. . promoting self-awareness, self-determination, & self-advocacy in a comprehensively accessible environment.
30 • Self-identify as an individual with a disability ASAP so that appropriate documentation and ultimately accommodations can be set in place before you begin the curriculum! Don’t wait until you’re struggling! • AARC requires documentation that states the current disability and its impact on academic functioning. • Request academic accommodations by scheduling an intake appointment with the Assistant Director of AARC; Sandra Lawler at [email protected]. • Request academic accommodations in a timely manner! • We will always maintain confidentiality of your records and our communication. • AARC provides disability referrals as needed.
Student Health
DEPARTMENT: Student-Employee Health Services CALL: 909-706-3870 or 909-706-3527 VISIT: Business Center, Room 110 (follow the large white and purple signs) CONTACT: [email protected] HOURS: Monday-Friday 730am to 430pm
ASK US ABOUT: • Providing health clearance for continuing registration • Keeping your health information confidential • Providing copies of physical exams, immunization records, titer results and Tuberculosis clearance documents Left to right: Eileen Cotter, Angela Alcantar, Melisa Mireles, Trena Rich • Signing off on clinical rotation forms confirming you have met the sites health clearance requirements • Providing orders for specific blood tests/chest x-ray • Monitoring post Bloodborne Pathogen exposures
GOOD TO KNOW!
• Read emails from Student Health as they usually deal with something you must complete in order to ensure your health clearance is up to date. • Make sure you are always current with health clearance requirements to avoid holds or clinical rotation acceptances.
31 • Student Health can place holds on your account if you are not in compliance with the mandated health clearance requirements. The hold will not be removed until proof of compliance is provided and accepted.
• All vaccines, TB testing, blood tests and chest x-rays are available at the Patient Care Center located on the Pomona Campus. • When you begin your clinical rotations, be aware that it can take up to 10-business days to complete the required forms, so get them in to us as soon as possible. You must complete as much of the forms as possible or we will not accept them.
TWO THINGS YOU MUST DO EVERY YEAR:
• TB Clearance: It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to remember due dates for TB clearance as this is a yearly requirement. If you let the TB skin test go more than 1-year, you will have to do the 2-step PPD skin test process before TB clearance can be given. This process takes up to 14-days to complete and can affect your ability to go to your clinical rotations!
• If you have a prior history of a positive PPD skin test or for those students in Lebanon who obtained the Quantiferon gold blood test, you must complete the TB symptoms checklist every year. The form can be obtained in the PCC pharmacy or on the Student Employee Health Webpage.
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine: This is a yearly requirement. It must be administered on or after September 1st of each year. A hold will be placed on your account if proof of your having received the current the flu vaccine is not received on or before November 30th .
University Student Affairs (USA)
Clockwise from top left:
Beverly A. Sanks Guidry, EdD Vice President for Enrollment Management and University Student Affairs Debbie Harvey, Executive Assistant, USA Christy Ho, Interim Director for USA Jessica Kersey, Assistant Director for USA Joyce Hutson, USA Assistant Irma Hebert, Operations Manager, USA (Center top) Mina Mikhael, USA Associate (Center bottom) Jared Abdus-Shakoor, USA Assistant
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VISIT: Student Services Center, # 101
CONTACT: [email protected] ONLINE: USA Website HOURS: Mon-Thurs 7:30 am–5:00 pm and Fri from 12:00 to 5:00 pm
ASK US ABOUT: • Running for a Class Officer (SGA) Position (Oct) • Executive Student Government (SGA)Positions • Student Clubs • Local Housing Options • Fitness Memberships • Discounts • Health Insurance • Notary Services • Student Services
GOOD TO KNOW! • Your class will be electing Class Student Government Association (SGA) officers shortly. If you're interested in running for a class officer position please watch for two e-mails from the 2nd year Class Vice President; one about a Q&A session and the other with advice on the application process. Class Officer Applications are available online. • Student clubs are a great way for students to get involved in activities and community outreach at COMP. Take a look at the list of current clubs to find out which ones will support you personally and grow you professionally then contact them directly or visit their booth at Club Day in the fall. • All incoming students are required to complete a 30-minute sexual harassment training by August 14, 2015. An e-mail with instructions will be sent to you. • If you forgot your student ID, simply show us another photo ID and we will be happy to create a temporary ID for you.
33 Financial Aid
DEPARTMENT: Financial Aid
CALL: (541) 259-0360 CONTACT: [email protected] ONLINE: Financial Aid Website
ASK US ABOUT: • How to get money to pay for my education while attending WesternU • Student Budget • Scholarships • Loan Repayment Options • How to reduce loan amount • What is the Primary Care Loan (PCL)
GOOD TO KNOW! • A comprehensive list of popular web resources that include: Financial literacy, budgeting, credit, taxes, insurance, investing, debt management, financial planning, retirement, mortgages, loan calculators, repayment schedules and information on different repayment programs, saving, consumer debt and school loans • Sign up for SALT offered free by WesternU to assist you in managing your student loans • You will be contacted by the Financial Aid Office for a personal counseling appointment to discuss your student budget, expected loan debt upon graduation and loan repayment options. • Did you know you can find our financial aid forms on your self-service portal (Ban Web)?
34 • Your financial aid refund will be wired to your checking account as long as you have completed your financial aid and admissions requirement prior to August 1, 2015. Disbursements occur on the following dates: . Fall Term – August 5, 2015 . Spring Term – January 4, 2016 • You can return loan funds to reduce your overall indebtedness throughout the academic year and possibly have the interest and origination fees waived if funds are returned within 120 days.
Office of the Registrar
DEPARTMENT: Office of the Registrar
CALL: 909-469-5491 VISIT: We are located in the Harris Family
Center for Disability and Health Policy (CDHP), University Student Affairs Annex (2nd floor).
CONTACT: [email protected] ONLINE: Registrar’s Website HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-5:00 pm
ASK US ABOUT:
• How to request postponement of jury duty • How to request a transcript • How to request verification of enrollment • How to change personal data • How to register online • Veterans benefits
GOOD TO KNOW! • Registration occurs twice yearly for DO students. Be sure to register on time to avoid the $30.00 per business day late fee. • All forms for registrar services can be found on the registrar’s website. • Transcript requests can be made at www.getmytranscript.org • You will always have access to BanWeb in order to request transcripts and to update your contact information. If you can’t remember your BanWeb PIN and are locked out of your account, contact the Registrar’s Office at 909-469-5491 to have your PIN reset. • All WesternU students are required to have health insurance coverage while enrolled. The Registrar’s Office works with University Student Affairs to verify existing coverage and enroll students in the school sponsored insurance plan annually. 35 • If, while enrolled, you receive a notice that your loans are going into repayment, don’t worry! The Registrar automatically submits your enrollment information monthly to lenders across the nation via the National Student Clearinghouse. It’s likely that they haven’t yet checked the clearinghouse to know that you’re enrolled at WesternU. If needed, we can send a “letter of enrollment” to confirm this information. • Review your rights to privacy as a student - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) • The Office of the Registrar submits documents for DO students to the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). • Notary Services are available free of charge to students. • The University Catalog is our contract with you, so it’s important to be familiar with its contents. • Students will have an annual opportunity to sign up for fitness memberships during fall registration. • You can update your personal information using BanWeb; however, if you have a change of name, please review our website.
Alumni Relations
DEPARTMENT: Office of Alumni Relations CALL: 909-469-ALUM VISIT: Anderson Tower, 5th Floor CONTACT: [email protected] ONLINE: www.westernu.edu/alumni or www.westernu.edu/alumni-students (services for current students)
The WesternU Alumni Association is comprised of all 12,435 of the University’s graduates, and there are no fees or dues to be a member. On campus, the Office of Alumni Relations exists to keep these graduates (as well as all future graduates, a.k.a. current students) connected to one another, the University and their respective colleges/programs.
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ASK US ABOUT: • Alumni Networking: The Alumni Office facilitates student-alumni networking in three ways: online (keep an eye out for news on the new WesternU Connect web site), on campus (during COMP's Annual CME Conference in the spring), and off-campus (at no less than five professional conferences each year).
• Support for Clubs and Classes: The Alumni Association provides up to a few hundred dollars to clubs and classes for their activities that 1) enhance the student experience outside the classroom, 2) build a sense of community among students and/or 3) facilitate student-alumni interaction. Alumni Office staff can also help clubs and classes communicate with alumni to encourage alumni attendance at or involvement with club and class activities.
• WesternU Alumni Association Scholarship: Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to students who excel academically and exemplify the qualities of engaged alumni through their extracurricular involvement. Applications for the scholarships are available online in early November and are due at the end of January.
• Debt Management Services: WesternU's Alumni and Financial Aid Offices provide education debt management services to students and alumni through a program called SALT, which provides financial tools and services that will assist students in better understanding their student loans and repayment options.
• SGA Alumni Representatives: The Alumni Office hosts semi-annual lunch meetings for the SGA Alumni Representatives, so those students can discuss their roles and exchange programming ideas.
• Sudden Snack: The Alumni Office distributes afternoon treats such as ice cream sandwiches to hundreds of students on campus a few times each year. Events are announced by email just an hour or two prior.
• Rotation Lunch: The Alumni Office organizes a simple, on-campus lunch for members of the OMS III class when they return to campus during their first year of off-campus clinical rotations. This lunch provides those students with an opportunity to reconnect with one another after a long time apart.
37 Assorted Information
COMP-Northwest Bookstore Location: North Gallery, Second Floor Hours: Monday – Friday 10AM to 1:00PM Email: [email protected]
Building Access Hours The COMP-Northwest building is open from 7AM to 1AM, seven days a week. Holiday access hours will be announced.
Safety and Security COMP-Northwest Security is located at the main reception desk near the parking lot entrance on the first floor. The phone number for COMP-Northwest security is 541-968-4840. If calling from a campus phone, you may also dial 0301. A security officer will be on site during COMP-Northwest operational hours. COMP-Northwest is equipped with interior and exterior security cameras which operate 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
If you see an unknown person on campus without an identification badge, please notify security immediately. Please refer to the WesternU personal security policy for further information on keeping yourself safe.
Emergency Notification System and Campus Closure Information COMP-Northwest is equipped with an emergency notification system. In the event of a campus emergency or closure of the COMP-Northwest building, a broadcast message will be sent to all students, administration, and faculty with information and instructions. You may also call our Emergency Alert Line at 541-259-0700 for the latest reports. COMP-Northwest will make every effort to update this information by 7AM. Additional information on the emergency notification system and other emergency protocols will be delivered during university orientation.
Identification Badges & Building Access Students at COMP-Northwest will be photographed for identification badges during registration. Badges will be distributed once they have been processed. It is imperative that both students and faculty wear their identification badges at all times when on campus and help monitor the security of the COMP-Northwest facilities.
Your identification badge also serves as your access to the COMP-Northwest building. The building is accessed by placing your identification badge against the magnetic keypad located at each entry door. Identification badges will not allow entry beyond building access hours.
Report lost or stolen identification badges immediately to the Office of Student Affairs. There is a $10 fee for replacement badges.
Student and Visitor Parking Permits During WesternU registration, students will receive a numbered parking permit. There is currently no cost to
38 students for parking at COMP-Northwest. This permit must be visible in any vehicle parked in the COMP-Northwest lot. Vehicles without a visible parking permit risk being towed at the owner’s expense.
Visitors to COMP-Northwest may use the five designated parking spaces on the northeast corner of the parking lot, or any open parking space. Visitors must report to reception upon arrival and check in with security. They will be asked to fill out a visitors log with information including their vehicle license plate number.
Complements Club: A Club For Your Other Half Are you new to the area and/or would your spouse, partner, boyfriend or girlfriend be interested in getting to know the significant others of your classmates? The Complements Club is an all-inclusive organization for significant others of students enrolled at WesternU. Since its creation by Harriet Pumerantz during the establishment of the school in the late 1970’s, Complements has become a tradition. This club organizes events throughout the year such as finals “breakfast,” Spaghetti Feed, and supports the SGA in creating the Halloween festivities for the kids.
Please join us for the Complements Welcome Back BBQ” on Thursday, August 6, 1:00 pm. Email us at [email protected] for more information.
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